The Evening Star.

Tol. VIII.-No. 2,353.

AUCKLAND, K.Z., FBIDAY, MAY 25, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



->fe^. T)EGULAS MONTHLY i^^'iA' STEAM COMMUNICATION -dSHB^ between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 18th Jane. She-will leave 'or Sydney and Melbourne three days aftar arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUIcksHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Qaeen-street, Auckland. Ivlay 21,1877. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY v o? new zealand (limited). Time Table— May 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel lington, lyttelton, and port CJJALMEPiS. FROM MAXUKATT. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Tvcpo .. Tuesday, 20th, 10a,m. 9.15 a.m. Weli/kgtos Saturday, June 2, 1 p.m. 12 noon. I FQK SYDNEY, fkom Quern-street wharf. Rotorua.. Wednesday, June G, — 12 neon. gfi'NDERSON & MACFARLANE, •* Agents. Corner CLueen and West Queen-streets. rikSfc^QTEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND «^^THE THAMES. Tke fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. E'arquhar, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland— Friday. 10.30 p.m. Saturday. 11 p.m. Monday, 3 p.m. From Thames— Saturday. ?.'M) p.m." Monday, at 8 a.m. rJoturn Tickets will be issued, available from Monday, 213t .May, till Saturday, 26th May, inclusire. Saloon Ten Shillings. Steerage Seven Shillings. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION -Sgg3g;O 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:— Enterprise—Friday, 8 p.m. LaUa Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight Return Tickets, available from 21st May to 26th May- Saloon, 7s Od; Steerage, ss. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail- 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 Beven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. EDWARDS. Manager. TilOR THE HOT SPRINGS, JpSg^ JU MAHURANGL MATAKANA, *^^*KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MTL3ANK, 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 JlOßday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. ■ Mahukajjgi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at. 11 o'clock. From Malmrangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASBY & SON. QTJBAM OJT TJS"E &virAn.v Thee' 6' KIN A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at i unction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, rettirning on Friday. , Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and tor Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Caraofor Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. ~nwniv 3S~ This Service commences on MONDAY, ""^ J. CASEY fe SON. "CIOR RUSSELL, WANGA ,^^^^JP ROA, AND MANGONUI. The 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 & p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The su3. ARGYLS will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. lbs s.s. ARGYLS will leave every. MONjj|AY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. m MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. H|Kl with jhe s.s. STAFFAforall BAY PLENTY PORTS.) jMttt »WENA will leave as follows :— MStLV 25 Vv redneßday, May 30 Jtjnb. SpdoF, June 1 Monday. June 18 May, June 8 Friday, June 22 "Vfediesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. MnftRTCOO'R. Manager. QTEAM ON THE ICAIPARA WATERS. FOR HAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WSAKAHARA, TE KOPURU. MITATAI, AIUTAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVrLLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawso^^P leave Helensville erery Tue»<lay and 'l^Ksaay morning's tide, leaving Dartravillc otjJ/k. return trips every Wednesday and Friday*wiing's tide. Passengerslcave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Mo^daFS and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo oa Mondays and^ayp^ & go^? • * Red Office, Wharf. CJTEAM TO THE WADJE AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Wade: Wade to Auckland: Sstturday, 2 p.m. Monday, 28th, 7.30 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s Gd; Return. 13s. Win call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Agent. ;^^^7fT~ ° X w a i v k v. -»■*-»-~-,t<flEfiK=' The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku. as under: — From Onehunga—• From Waiuku— Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Ordera to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. tajgH^l^ OR WAIUKU. "^S^ger The ss- TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 8.30 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, Oivohuntrs or Newmarket. «S3*£^ QTEAM TO~RrVERHEAD 4g|||g|; k^ ONCE DAILY. The s.s; LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auokland— 9 a.m. . 12.30 p.m. . . J. CASEY & SON. ft^j. mHE Brigantine FLIRT, "tCKja^Skw -■- I<W tons register, John JSSKf^iiiSs^ McKenzie, Master, is a Regular jg£&2g?r Trader between AL GKLAND and "" ' " LYTTELTON.



\ nHHE NEW ZEALAND i JEgifSSfcsS*, JL SHIPPING COMPANY $o§§Sft (LIMITED). Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 84,Bishopegate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO . A053 MATAURA.. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAIT AN GI 1101 RAKAIA ....1057 WAITAJIA .. 533 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary pcale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodatien is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ters. The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessela are. despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony -with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading homo ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of carge, can be made at tho Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branche3 in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street. ,-^g^V nPHE NEW ZEALAND j||||g||^ J- SHIPPING COMPANY'S "^^^Saa FIRST SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Splendid Iron Barque ANN GAMBLES, AAI at Lloyds, -421 tons register, J. Davidson, Master, being partly laden at Lyttelton, will fill up at this port, and sail as above early in June. For freight, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO., (LIMITED), Agents. /g^g. ~fT 011 LONDON DIRECT. IN^i^ill^ TO FOLLOW THE j |g|||p||gj GLENLORA. ' The Al Clipper Ship ELECTRA, 66$ tons register. Captain Thomson. As the greater part of this vessel's cargo is already engaged, she will have quick despatch. Good accommodation for cabin and steerage passengers. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANiC Sc CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. April Ifi. 1577. x -^^ TH O R LEVU XA. £g^r:& s . JD *J*liiiss»sß£2 NYMPH Will sail as above on SATURDAY next, the 26th instant. For freight or Dassage apply to NICCOL, HENRY & CO., Agents. IVTOW LOADINGTT J.l SYDNEY FOR THIS ""^^^^Sa The clipEer Dn - g VISION, 159 tons register. Freight, 153. per ton. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. «|g|g|^nn I M E TABLE. S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 7 a.m. Monday, 1 p.m. Tuesday, 8 a.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freiarht. 10s per ton. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO.. -Agenta. isS^^ OTEAM TO RIVERHEAD "*The p.s. TE AROHA Will leave Riverhead, 9.a.m. Auckland, 12.30 p.m. Freight to Riverhead, 2s. 6d. per ton. J. EDWARDS, Agent. «S_fe_*^ X^TAIKATO STEAM NAVI- V¥ GATION & COAL MINING it, ,111 V COMPANY (LIMITED). TIMS TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 9 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fcr^-street. May 23.187^ "15757 T3ASSENGERS' LINE OF 3^jj|£||^v A PACKETS TO NEW ZEA sffl*«***^sßifiSßi Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savili. & Co., 34, lieadenlxall-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 nmsters. 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 Cor which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Retuwi skips to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on appbcation to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, } Agents. CRUICKSHANK fc CO.. i FR IN .G, • COMMISSION AGENT, Shoktlaxd-street. EOR G E K. IT CHEN, PLUMBER. GASFITTER, BRASS FOUNDER, &c. Licensed Plumber to the City Corporation. N.B.—The only holder in this Colony of a Certificate for repairs and adjustment of Water Metres. J CARSON, House and Land Agent a Rent and Debt Collector, STrOIIBURVa BITTT,niNTO«' QITKRV-RTRRWr. X SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANS. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Froritj, Office Fittings, &c. Sec. 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. X Fi B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January 16. 1877. JOHN SOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. NO. 8, QUEBN-STREET. Agent for Mr. A. K. Garter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the BooJ^BB P&saen«era. October 30.1876. ~ " . / V""^! CTO RI A TTxIWBr MI LL S, SYJfONDS-S^BPfc SUTTO N fe Ljfcßljjj.E R Having taken the Victoria FToWlKls, 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. X>ONES 1 BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bono MCls, and at No 101, Lower Q^en-strset.by , m j. SOPPKT. lil X E S H Slf IPME NT S J} - OF SLATES. CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. JAMES B L A I X I E,



GEORGE AXE R S Fkbemas's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. A R NOCK BROTHERS, Soap & Candlk Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. M. MAODONAL D, • HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. j Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on I Shortest Notice. Brtllast Supplied. Newcastle ■ and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood font or nnciit). at reasonnble rates*. AMES B L A X E V, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (EAST), Near Gore-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadcycs, Bullseyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c T> P. WEBSTER, JCV* WHOUaALE AND KKTAII. ' SADDLER AND HARNICSS MAKKR: a3 QUBEN-STRKBT, AUCKLAND, y "and j. so p• p b t, *> c Frehman's Bat Stsam Mills, Ajid No. 181, Lower Queen-street Whart Auckland. \%T PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL ¥ ¥ c COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS^ Importers of Paperhanging's, Scrim, Paints, Oils* Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish' Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Platel Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glas3, Picture Frame and Tapestry JlouldJEgs, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashee, Doors, &c. Glass cut fco size, and carefully packed.—!)-) & 07, QUEEN-STREET. T B ALL, a CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 211, QUEEX-STRKET, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that he has com mepced Business as above, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to secure a share of public patronage. V M O N D S - S T R E E T. I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all of which I shall Sell at Town Prices. New Dress Goods in great variety —Carmalies, Lustres. Rep?, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid vaiue 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 oi'der. ,7. E r! A P E. _ CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROJIHIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baak, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits?, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. E N J A MTN T~A N N E R. (Late Accountant to Messrs. Stewßrt and Anderson), begs to. inform his friends and the public that kp. has commenced Business as an Accountant, Sharebroker, House, Land, and Commission Agent, and trusts by attention 1o business, to receive a share of support. The conduct of the past being the best {guarantee for the future, he therefore relies on his sixteen years' residence in Auoklund as a sufficient test of his integrity and business ability. Ofliee : Corner of Queen and Shortland-strectP, upatairs. R. FAULDERTfcSoie Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, oau have the same done by leaving? a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. ■ Appointment c&&m!sssß£j&?^ Marchioness TVf^ "R S. P A."* T "E, JJjL stay, corset, surgical, and BIDING BELT MAKER, VICTOKT A-BTREET. Mrs P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernvte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspeotion invifl*. ERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILCIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evbhins Star office, VFyndliam-streat. . ANTHEON NEW BOOT AND SHOE MART, IC6a, Qoeen-street, Opposite A. Dornwell's, Butchw. WM KINCAID Sc CO. beg to inform their friends and the public that they have now OPENED as above, with a large and choice assortment of English and Colonial W inter Boots and Shoes at prices to suit the times. We respectfully request the attention of Ladies to our Large Stock of Kid and Balmoral Boots, suitable for Winter wear, just opened, ex Emily Chaplin. Ladies' and Gents' Boots and Shoes to measure. The ''Pantheon" for Boys' and Girls' Strong Winter Boots "IT. L O V E T T, J\_9 TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WELLESLEY-STREET. A.L., while thanking the 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 Bla«k and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel; and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moaerate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. HVfICCO L, HENDRY & CO., IX AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-stkejkt, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against CecxJs con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. R~E LAND BROTH ER S, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery. English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' I»nmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mjll Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane andHSgh-stßeet. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executcu. Goods shipped to all the Colonies. \ mO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM JL ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned arc Cash Purchasers of HIDES; SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have jronipt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satiefao tory rates. mELAND BROS ., TENNERS AND LEATHER MANOFAOTUBEBS, Auckland. WST I C E T. B. HILL Respectfully intxnates to the Medical Profession, his old friends, and the public m 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. jf B —Dr. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, and Mit Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be obt^inedof HILL& HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTa VrCTORTA-BTItKBT. AUCRT.ATCO, _ MASON BROT HE R S beg to inform their numerous friends and the public that their Extensive Grounds are full of NURSERY STUFF of the Finost Quality and in B;ndless Variety. The PL&NTS, having undergone the usuai course of preparation, are in Splendid Condition i for Removal. i Descriptive Catalogues are ready, and may bs i had on application at theJN'uz-series, ParneU, <X



PU L M A N s PHOTOGRAPJIIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Itotoaiahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches. Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits' taken instantaneously. T%Ir~RT "f; TRA F 1 R D ' SURGEON rfs3£S> Wakefield- DENT IS T, j^^^^ STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Al-tifloißl T«*p.tb (tnarn Orro'Ki «. Ktjll S»»«. X> R I ; [; C X S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S Os-fich: 27, Oueen-strest. _ - N. lIAKKER has alfays on hand a large stot-k of well-burnt Brisks, of large size and good colour, and their: good &ka.pe elects a large saving in Morton At the present low prico of Bricks, intending Builders will find it advantageous to use thttn rather thaw Timber, Purchasers can either be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered |n any part of the city and suburbs. Ldine a*ii San<3 enpplsd. COMHKS '&■ DALDY. Agen»f». PnO SHI.PF£RS, CON TRACTORS JL AND BUJLD£I». KAURI i TIMBER. The undersiipied is wiling at zX GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. KAKRLS. H R I T O M A B T ROAD, And p.f, %'*!&--v-~, Vattiftr. W T' r I c E- C. T. HORDING Having Purchased the Joint Etusineaa of Miossim. F. Arciiarc> & J. tsP.ovrz, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Buy, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, HUISWOOD, &c, ou the most" liberal terras, anr. hopes by stiict attention to business to receivela share of the patronage so liberally accorded to 6is predecessora. N.B.— Poets, Bails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. .v orders left at it. P- Browin's Auck u>w>>l rv.-jv>t will I'mviro t>rf>int>r nttent.ion "XflW ZEALAND GENERAL COM JJI MISSION AGENCY, Noeqrove BuiLdtsgb, Glark's Place BISIIOrSGJk'I-E-STREET. WITHIX. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marir.e Superinten dent in London of t^e New Zealand Shipping Company, and fof about 20 years known in con nection with the N»\v Zealand Shipping Trade desires to inform his frinds and the public, generally that ho bee commenced business at the a bore address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as Ge.vbral Shipping axd Insurance Agknts. From long experience acquired Ok the local wants of the Colony, and the London Market?, the tirm are in a position to offer special a-dvantages to Colonists in their buainese relations with Great Britain, and from their intimate knowled^-e of the requirements of passengers on a lon^ voyage, orders entrusted to their _care will receive thair very best atten tion. y*f > Tx^nd«n. N«v<»mber Ifi. l?7fi. RAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D. 0 W D.EN Having purchased this Property, lately known as "Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," with the extensive Shedding and powerful Machinery^JjeKS to inform the public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c. t &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-sirect, will receive prompt attention. I S H E R AND C O. Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHEP., Quoon-Btreet, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon, Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. warded to all parts"bf "tHe^colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. VERY ONE HIS OWN HoRSE GLIPPER, J. WISEMAN has lust opened out a lot o* CLARK'S celebrated HORSE SCISSORS CLIPPERS—a new invention,—to be worked with one hand. Hunting and Shooting Season Sporting Re<}ui»eojente, Horse Clothing, &c. J. WISEMAN, 113 Queen-street "O OVAL "OOWLING (^ALOON, Opposite Thistle Hotel, New Aujsre! . ' Nstwßalls! Eveutthixg New ! ONLY 6d. Gama through the Day. 233" Cheapest and Healthiest Amusement in Auckland [ESTABLISHED x.D. ISG4.] Tfflß CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wei-lesley-street East.— W, EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.—Whi'e thank ing th« public for their patronage durintrt.he pa«t 13 yeai-s, W. K. & Co. would bee to inform thorn that they havo now on hand a complete Rtock of the very beat dyes, and that, with their appliances, ia which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn ont their work of a auality not to be excelled. W.E.feCo. solicit the Ladies of Auclijand to send their Silk and Union V«lvet«, SiHf*iQ Satin Dresses, &c, to be Cleaned or T>TSO and Finished. Ostrk-ii Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothinsr Cleaned, Dyed, Well-preesed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left.at their .City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leayißg their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned, « Dyed. ~_j_ NTTcTTI notice. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Eaxly Train, thenoe per Coach, by iwfcimc at the office cg^ SQpp^ No. S, Queen-etreet. ■ A«en+. for Mr. W. K. Oart^w. GALVANIZED IRON 7fORKS. :M S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OP GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zino Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, Welleeley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfittingof 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 hi 3 arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber foe Auckland Waterworks, wellesley-street. AITOKXAN'R. "T T: 5 U L E V, O • INVENTOR AND MANUFACTURER OF NON-CONDUCTOR OF HEAT COMPO SITION for Lagging Boilers, Cylinders, Domes, Steam Pipes, Roofs, &c. Old or New Proof Coated at ss. per square yard, warranted fire and water-proof. Orders strictly attended to. Address: Care of Messrs. Katterns & Shep herd, Elliott-street, Auckland, near th« Market, where Testimonials and Price List may be obtained. Wanted, an Agent for the Auckland Distrk>!;_ ' \TEWMAEKET NUESEBY, aS near railway station. c. s. mcdonald, During the present Planting Season, offers for Sale a Varied and Superior Collection of CONIFERS, SHRUBS, FRUIT TREES, and GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, well prepared forremovaL All the Plants are in perJect health,-and an inspection will satisfy intending purchasers of. I the excellent quality of the entire Stock. _i___Ca±a.lag.m»s nost-free on application to tho



WANTED KNOWN, that Robley's Patent Prepared Flour, Wheat Meal, Porridsye Meal; and Food" re eminently econo mical and highly recommended by the facility, and are on sale by Grocers and Storemen. The Frx)UR makes excellent Bread. Tea-cakes, Scones, Piecrust, and all kinds of Pastry with out yeast. * The Wjikatmeal makes Brown Bread also without yeasf. Tho Porhidgr Meal makes a. most wholesome and palatable Diah of Porridfce : and the Foou is superior to anything in New Zealand for Infants and Invalids.— Manufactured by J. ROOLEY, in the Premises at the loack of Messrs. Brown & Paten, Durham street, Auckland. Tisstimoxial..—Sir,-Itaifords me inncb/pieasure in reporting upon your Meal, especially adapted for infant food, or for young children with impaired digestive organs, or in valids, demanding a light and highly nutritive pabulum easy of assimilation. This to my mind quite inee's the want so long desired—an essen tial aid in the treatment of chronic irritation of the bowels—and for \vbi/-h you deserve the thnuks of tho profession. —I am, yours, &c, F. W. WlUGirr, hie. Phys. aud S*rß.,&c. Dom. of OsuiarlM. WANTED the Public to Know, L. H. GRKEN is leaving his Nursery in Se*i field View, and will sell off all his stock of Shelter, Ornamental Trees, and Shrubs, at hali' prieo. The following prices will show,: —Finns Insignws, 0.5 v doz.; Cupressus Mticrocarpa, 12s I W doz.; Caaielliao. Azaleas, ar.d Rhododendrons, Is GA each rAXS.OOO); two-year-old Tliorn Q.iicks extra strong, 12s per 10.0 ; and all ot»er Cursory Stock equally cheap.—L. H. Gee ex, Scafield View Nursery, oir the Graf ton Heart. ANTED KNOWN" that Mils. McGRATff has remorcd from Aber crombio-fttieer. to the.boMoniof WakeHeld etreet, near iisjunction with Queen-street, right.hana side. Orders taken for Ladios' Hoots, Ziyi's Bluchers, Laoc-tsps, and VTatertifihts. 1-Jcpalrs neatly and promptly executed. XETANTjeP KNOWN, that every <les t T cription of Mercantile and F«ncy Printing: is rxecu'ed at rhe JCYRNIKQ STAR Steam Printing: Works. Latest Novelties in English a-nd Americas Type.; (Scripts equal to LiKiography: ilatcria.l for Posters aid Illnmi liated Bills obtainable in no other Printing Offico n the. Colonwß. ■ ANTED Known, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other .Building Materials, including- Sashes, Doors, Moulding, Broad Timber, K&ueeßlockr, Posts, Iciiiis, Hardwood Felloes. Shafte, Iro Bark a:id Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, fee.i, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cua tom-hemsc-etrftct. A; WATERMAN begs to inform • his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre lloyal, Queen-street, Auck land, ivhcro lie hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, arid settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Mea.la at all hours. ANTED KNOWN, that Superior Skates can be had, at lowest price, at J. Partington's, Engineer, Wakefiold-street 'ANTED, Purchaser* for besTSilver on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at ;23 15s. per set; also best Brass j Mounieti Harness &J 15s. per set; a large stock ,of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, I made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts. — ■W. S. JONES,. "Wholesale and Retail Saddler, I ; Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street, j I N.B.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets secona-hand Spring Cart Harness, Bras 3 end Silver Mounted, anrl Div.y Harness. AUCKLAND MODEL TRAINING SCHOO L. In Uxion* with the Society of Arts, London. CHORAL HALL, Symoxds-street. Science, Commerce, and Manufactures: Mr. Josiaii Martin, Society of Arts. Mechanics, Architecture, Drawing, and Survey in:' : Mr. 13. Fkasbb Jones, C.E. French (Commercial and Literary): Mons. F. Peltzeh (of the College of Henry IV., Paris) German: (Visiting Master), Dr. Hansen. English Literature, Classics and Mathematics : Mr. 11. T. Pycuoft. Music (Vocal and Instrumental): Mr. M. SWAXJJQW. Junior Teachers : Mr. T. 11. EUis, Miss Howard, Miss Drought. July 9. aurt October £ - "~ : * AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of Ne>v Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February. 27th April, 17th July, and sth Ocraber. - 1' FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c, Mr. Harrison. ■ ■ French (Commercial and Conversational), j Mons. F. Peltzer. Monsieur Peltzer is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the Btady of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. "VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE i^ COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid tip and invested .. .. £270,000 Insurance asrainst LOSS BY FIRE of every I description of Property may be effected with this Company. ■ „. ' ■ Hnlls Insured for the Voyage or Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Itiaks ou Specie subjoct to special arrangements. tar Lossus Promptly Pai». GWOSGK P. PIffiROE. Manager fTTHE PHOSNIX 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 efnaci NSURANCES at Lowest Current Rates. THOMAS H. MABIN. Superintendent for New Zealand. Office: Lower Queen-street, Opposite Fort-Bfcreet. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE C O M P A N Y. CAPITAL, £750,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. ? i Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from Loadon, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lowiwr Current Ratbs Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. J_/« GUNMAKER, 2 I i, " • Q V X E N - S T R E B T, Opposite the Market. ON SALE. IN STOCK*— Single and Double Breech-loading and Muzzle loading Fowling Pieces Just Received, ex Late Arrivals :— Best Brands in Gunpowder. Siiot, Key's Double Waterproof Caps, Cart ridge Cases, Wadding, Patent Shot Con centrators ■ , , Cylinder Wire Cartridges for Breech-loading Shot Guns . ■ Gun Cases, Waterproof Cavers Game Bags, &c. . Breech-loading Implements, of every descrip tion Patent Chilled Snot Bree«h loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Swosds , Fishing Jackie .



T> ENJA MIN rp ANNE K. j ACCOUNTANT. COMSIISBTO:<r, LAND ! ■ AND MINING AGKNT, ■ j Corxer os1 Queen axd Suoutlawd-stbeets. | FOlt SALS— ! Houso and two Allotments, frontages to tv.-o street* in the heart of ti;o city, first-class site for | wholesale or manufacturing business. Price, j £tioo. Terms, one-third cat:: : balance may remain. Six-roomed Ilouee and 24 All&tmen'>s, in a rising suburb; croud opr-ortuniry ;or a builder or spocuhitor. Price, £600; teriys e»Ry. First-class Business Premises and Dvr'e'linpr Ncvma'kct. ptesoiit owcer leaving the coJoii Price low. and terns to suit purchaser- Eight-roomed House and extensive Or.:-!>v;ikl iufrs, Devonport, suitable for private family, boarding-hause, or eclicgL Chl-np c^lcl terms caf-y. V-Three Houses and Ailotinsnts, Sloißgonui, a'so, to acres Bush Land in same district". <-hr ap. Eligible Allotments in Fcnsonby, D:vcri,on, Nparufiwahia, &c.. &'c. i «%, WANTED—lleuses ar.d Aiiotiiier.-ig for i Sale. -_ \ j F~OU fc'ALE, ;tn Itnpvovcd Farm «f 100 i acres of ro-'tlly go:;;! laud, abjv.r. hnif \n \ grass; orchard fully stocked: there is f-00-.I j water power, also splendid water frontage: r. s eomfoi'tabie House, "2S x itJ/eer, with O'sthnuufs, i Labourer's Cottage, Ht'vkyc.w), Sze.. x>:-. Prii:<>, j £350. —S. Vaile, Land and Kstiito Ajjcut, »Lort- j land-B'ree/, next the Post-oftlcc. ¥" UJli SALE, a Li^p .Sht.p :iri a Dv.-eliiug House in Wakefleld-sti-eef. Terms as agreed.— S. Vaile, House Ascnt, Shortland-st. j — Fh-e - ro(!;uc;i 3W .-Q^P x?« Verandah Cctlajre, with every convenience, and two aUctr.rer.t of ljjr.fi, rweTtt-y minutes walk from the .Market. —8. Vai'e v Estate Agent. j 4? "j A A CASH, Balsuicc at C per cent— j c^or' .£. VJ \f An !„,pvovert F?.n:i of 300 acres, to gether with Eight-roomed Ho-.isf, LaV.o'.irers Cottage, Sheds, ijtockyarcl, Sec. £ J:-.oc, £400.—5. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortlanp.-Btreet. j TmOR.SALE, aßargosn, four Allotmeaite .1} iOx 100 feet each,*" frontage to two good streets, in Bayfield. Poasoiilsy1. Price for the wliole lot, £30.—Apply to JOHN SOPPST, No. « Oueeri-stiwei. "I7OR SALE, remarkably cheap, and _EJ terms easy, 100 acres of really good Lard, £0 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, only two miles from Paparoiioi.—Apply to JOHN SOPPEi1, No. 8. Queen street. X ACKES .of Firet-class LAND, inclnd <r_P ing a fine Orchard, gitviated withing a hvUo and a half of the Post-offiap, and admirably adapte* for a Market Garden. \v rill be Let on very reasonable terms to a respectable tenant. — S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-Strect, :;8:;t ths Post-oflice. ' T> R O"O KSIDE, P A li N ELL. FOR PRIVATE SALE, the above Valuable Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 acres of land, having a large u-ontairu to the Pcrnel] Road, and on which are ere.it-::d a coinforUible Family Residence, substantial Outhotises. fee. Farther particuliirs, and cards to view, v.say be obtained at the Offices of SAJIUEL COCKRANE £ SON, \ Land -and Estate Agents, j FoiT-stre'et. I OR SALE, remarkfitily Cheap, ar.d j terms very easy, a. really, good Seven roomed House, with slated roof, and freehold allotment, 40 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by 155 feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, &o.—Apply to JOHN SOPFET, No. S, Queen-street, jofhAi\ ~ FOR SALE, Five-roomed d&& AhXJre House, Stable. Fowl-liouee, good well, fzc, with freehold allotment id x 103. —S. Vnilc, House and Estete A'jjent, Saortland atreot. next the Post-oflice. O.U SALE, at' Epsom, a fiirst-c]ass Two-story. Dwelling-house with every con venienae, and freehold allotment, weii laid out ! and fenced.—Apply to J. G. Wilson, No. 17, Insurance Buildings. , J~O H N S O~P P E~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 one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard,', dwellings 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 reads, where a good business could be done as Hotel!and General Store. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good Dy.-elling-house, stable, cow-sheds &c, on]y 12 miles from town, FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres of really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block Waiuku* with creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Let No. i, three miles from the'landing-place. 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 SAiiE. at an exceedingly ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-rcomea sionse, stables, &c, only four mijes from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy tercmr, a comfortable letir roomed Cottage, good, gardtn, and about £ acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOE SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bus]], 14 miles fi'om Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very lo^ prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsouby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. ~VT O, T 1 C E. MR. THEOPEILUS COOPER, HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. House Property carefully superintended. Rents Promptly Collected. . The Interests of Landlords constantly stuuiet!. Tradesmen's and Merchants' Accounts ! Collected with despatch. 5 j Mr. Cooper is permitted to refer to the follow ing gentlemen, whose names are here appended: . Messrs. Wilsons and Horton, Proprietors of ; iho HcraH and Weekly News.. D. IVI. Luckic, Esq. '. Messrs. Benjamin Tonks and Co. Messrs. E. Porter and Go. Messrs. Hunter and Nolan. Messrs. Coupland and Co. Messrs. Russell and Devore. P. Hera path, Esq.. Architect. Messrs. Holloway and Garlick. Messrs. G. W. Owen and Co. Mr. L. W. Eaton, Auctioneer. 17, INSURANCE BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND. r, N.B,—Special attention given toJßoad Boards and County Rates. D WA R D BART LE T, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Established 1865.] All kinds of House and Ship Joinery, Sho Fronts, Shop and Office Fittings, &c, &c, orepared at the shortest notice, with thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in cv Branch. EDWARD BARTLEY, ALBERT -STREET, Near Market. ip< HEAP BUILDING MATERIAL?. The undersigned have made HEAVY RE DUCTIONS in their PRICES of SASHES, DOORS, and MOULDINGS, and have on ha^d a Very Large and Superior Stock of First and Second-class BUILDING TIMBER, of allkindß, at Lowest Rates. Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at reduced rates. THS UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY, . MECHANICS' BAY.



! fTI M E A T It E R 0 V A L. _g_ GrftAND FA3H'C27A3T,S NIGHT! i TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT'! TO-NIGHT! FRIDAY, MAY £5, 2577. I Un-le-r the Patronage ayA Presence o? iho i Stewards and Member* of the Auckland i Jockey Oiub. Remember this G ::ud N.ij-'ht. anil Ls?< /-'"fiht ; but O:is Gf th« lV.vcpnort 1-rotbers' Grand : Cabinet Seance ! *\;r Fast Nitriit but One of Professor W. M. Fay's . V"orl£-faih.cd Hark Scniice! Last Ni^-h', bat One of E. D. Darks tr.d'Ks Boys, Tom ami. Joe I Grand Mid-day PsrformaECO on SATURDAY ir^xx. ?*Uiy ?:fi, for .Schools. ■KaMuijt-s, and Child ren. «">»-■• "housiiii-.i Toys Will b^ gher. t»v-r.y to •h" Childr^. . ■ Evi'rr CiiU;i y/iii IU-ccive aPresent. Prioc-s :•.•■• the Day Pci-tor-r^'iE:,.*' :—Acruits, Br^s.3 OivcK 2s ; Stalls, Is.; .Ci^ln-i;, ;■ 5. " Ticketsa.ii;iscats vaii be secured a: Uptons, Book Stationer; QutftviHStr'ect. Doors opßii at 7.3'J: i'Omnicric'sgf'H.l S. Ai>:.iiSi;-.i.'N : -i^r3is Circle, is. : fctalls, 2s. tiJ.; Pit, Is. TEMPERANCE HALL, ALBERT-STREET; SATURDAY NIGHTS' ENTERTAINMENTS. Saturday, 25xii MaYj 1877. TEMPERANCE "VARIETY TROUPE, At tlie above Hall. A Great Progr»maui for this1 week. It is allowed to bo the Dest and Ofcefipes-t En*e?raiu mcnt'.ever sjiv vzi i-* Auckland. Songs,. Dances, Recitations, biu: the Screaming Farco or ."T8.50 lUVaL TR UiE-iIANb," by those unrivalled artists the Mtti.au) Bros. Chairman—Mr. W. J: Doxavd. Door* opel.; at 7.39, commence af 8 precisely. Prica e(: Admission—Tukkepsxcis, Boys uiidfi' I'J v/ill not be admired. un<evs aceom::>u.a:t:d by their parents or guardians. W. H. SOEATS, Manager. rfiHE FAREWELL LECTURE, by Mr. JL Thomas Wallier, will be. delivered in the Lorne-strcei. I-I;i;.!. (by refiatst'i— "'The Doings or r.h°- Dcvi;." iruns'.i Dialolus. On FRIDAY EVENING, May 25- Admission, Is ; Piessrv.-i ;->-..t.= , 2c. The chaLr v,-ili betaken at eight o'clock. GHOLLAJTS (jT-iiEAT Indian Cukes. ij3" (Tiger Skaxb), "t£Si THE MOST POPULAR MEDICINES EVER " YET INTRODUCED INTO NEW\ ZS ALAND, •; , In consequence of their protJE'g to be what i 3 stated at them, and ail mlsorce. piffling-Q£ ' ex tra vaganc. exasperations about thorn being care fiuly avoided. Their worth and Eierit have secured for tliem in ereey^r.ij-t of New Zealand the confidence of the? public. Thov have cured laris-staiitfkrg - cases of sickness, and TESTIMONIALS siiSift* ' to those given below, are being received from^fi-.**'p narls of-iba Gokmv by the Proprietor:— ''"/:• ■*• " "Kensington, Dunedin, Ist March, IS7B-—Slr,^, Having occasion, to use your Aperient Mixture and having derived much bea^fifc therefrom, I have much picassrs in test'lying to irsmorits, and in recoir;mending it to others.-^tMJgnca), A. Jamissci.-'." . "i» "Pier Hotel, Dunedin; 26th May, IS76.—Sir,-*!**, Having- beea m;;ch benefLtted by the use of your. Indian Medicir.e, I luive great pleasure in adding ; my testimony s.s to its eillcacy, and can ?econi mend others to uvy it. Some of my friends, who have also been \isii\g these ineaieines, s^eak very favoiirabiy oi! them, and have received , niiieh boiient from their use. —(Signed), Ophelia ""'Port Chalmers, New Zealand, 3rd July, 1876. Sir, —I think it ray duty to state that your Ghol lah's Rheumatism Mixture Las proved in my case to be all that you have represented!! to be; and for the sake of those who may be suffering the misery and torture of severe Rheumatism, such as I endured Tirevibus to ta'kinjr yoor in valuable medicine I beg to state that I had been sultering 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 thrgughr ± m'atls^'ivlKlul^aßd^fou^ormvs'ell' gettiEgEetter after talcing three bottles of it. I continued taking the Eiadicine for about siy weeks, and became perfectly restored to health, being per fectly cured of all pain or symptoms of Rheuma tisml My appetite is excellent, and I sleep well at night.—Signed), Fked. Wii^iaijs." "Dunedin, 10th July, 1876.—Sir,—I have plea sure in stating, for the benefit of others, that I ■ have derived the most unexpected good results from the use ci' Ghoiiah's Rheumatism Mixture. T had been suffering from very severe rheumatic attacks for about 15 years, acccnipanie'd by most agonising pains in ray 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 so many years. I can sleep well at night, my appetita 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), £. Pickett." „ 'VDunediu, 81st August, 1876.—Sir,—Having taken your Ghoilah'a Rheumatic Mixture for some considerable time, and having been com pletely.cured by its use, of the very severe rheu matic* goui trom which I had suffered most severely for the last ren years, I can bear testi inonv to its most extraordinary curatic powers. I am"wov.- free from all pain, and well inmy health, aad have the free use of my hands and feet, which I had not previous to takine 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 > x>ain entir6ly to the use of your invaluable medicine- I can strongly recommend it those suffering from I rheumatism or gouo.—(Signed), John Gkh'fek, - ; j.f." These invaluable Medicines are to be had' throughout New Zealand, and in Auckland of ail Chemists and respectable - Me-diciae .Vendors. - ■■. ■. T .- BROWN, BARRETT & CO., Wholesale Agknts for Auckland .pjaqviKCE. | - ; ,... ,r THE ENCORE f^t OF:F E E ' |"Prepared by ~ C LOS E BK OS. rriKE 1575KCORE rSpFFEE J U JL J2i v-'' Is Packed in One, Two, Fom, Six, & Twelve Pound Canisters. i ■ 111 - Is Prepared FltOM THE BEST PLANTATION > BEERY, Fresh itbastedldnd Ground. CLOSE BROS., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, : 22G St 228, Queen-street; AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Ereehold or Leasehold properties ia sums of £20 to £6,00f», principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— ; KePa^|o tvc? end" p^Week- TReiS^ fc . _ —-— £s. d. i yearg 12 6 130 0 0 ■ 6 years .. 8 2 143 9 2 8 years Aq ifti>ifsi 10 years 6 3 iw ib s • DEPOSITS received at the following rates— I2Jraonths or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum tfda^notice - - ■ Joim BA^G^ Secretary.