DISTILLED INFATUATION.

(To the Editor of the Star.(

Sir,- I noticed a letter by a doctor on mania, for ardent spirits, addressed to the "Times" (Lon don), and copied by the Auckland Evening Star, per supplement of Saturday night, March 3rd. I rend a part ol it and then began to think oil the theme, and on the thing. I amawarc the "Trifles' communicant is a doctor,—that is say ing much ; but, sir, I dissented from him. First bis scheme is impracticable : because, second, it is unphilosophical. or foreign to the very rudimentary principals of human nature. He wants to politely Jail tho inebriates for their reclamation. This plan was proposed years ago, and a soft pillow was manufactured for the inveterate swell drunkards in the shape of elegant inebriate asylums. The plan was put, in practice, and proved a dead failure—dead failure, sir, per proclamation. It is a pity that Australia was so week as to imitate (imitate) America in this thing', and then to have to con fess mistake. This, 3"ou know, is latest news about it from Australia. No. sir, not a remedy. The coercion of rigid law backed of course, and always by police or soldiery or both, niust be wmpldyd cautiously most-lr, and wisely always. In was known that Drs. Stratford and Wright, with a respectable following applied to judge Johnston (acting for Judge Arney) to allow of. or to give his powerful sanction to a sufficient legal coercion on inebriates for them to manufacture an asylum for them, after the fashion of Australia, which was an imitation of America Judge Johnston severely rebuked them : told them they were unwittingly aiming at curtailing the liberty of Mer Hajcsty's Sub jects, &c. &c. On then hearing about it, 1 smiled and gave hearty expression to concurrence in the sentence of the judge. No, no; that is not the way to reclaim. Punishment is another and different matter. I believe the inebriate asylum scheme is grounded in moral impossi bility, in a misreading and misinterpretation of man', in a. totally erroneous opinion of human motive forces : and it has accordingly collapsed and proved only a pretty bubble of ignorant paraded benevolence, coloured with streaks of fanaticism. Drunken big swells, "with the celebrated " cigaw," are not so to be cured of their hankering malady or mania. A few years ago, a Government clerk or draughtsman here with a high salary, was overtaken by the satanic infatuation of gambling and excessive stimula tion—by billiards and brandy. As a civilian he was generally intelligent and amiable, and was passionately "fond of music. Ho was repeatedly dismissed from his office for intoxication, and for real proficiency, as often put on again. Ke went to his work one day with the shakes, and was instantly sent away, not as drunk, but as incapable. He was down in the dumps, humbled to the lowest, mentally wounded, and self-con demning1. As I was proceeding to town same morning he met me at the top of Constitution HUI, and like a child, and almost in tears, con fessed, and asked me what he should do. I

enquired if he had tried teetotalism. He an swered yes, he had, several times, and. as I understood, it only accumulated the forces of his morbid hankering, and —he burst. I had quite anticipated hearing as much. I prescribed a total abjuration of all distilled spirits.and four or five imperial half-pints of the very best English ale obtainable, per every twenty-four hours, at proper intervals, stren uously urging a fair trial of this regimen as a physical cure for a bodily ailment, and with earnestness constrained him then and there to promise the trial. He did promise. Well, five months thereafter I saw him again. He was doing the gentleman, and looked sedate. He is not now in this country- Further particulars and names could be given.—l am, etc., W.E.S. —Upper Parnell, March 4,1877.

LIVE AND LET LIVE.—V. BODY SNATCHING.

To the Editor of the EVENING STAB. Sin,—Can you inform the cabbing fraternity on this point: Have they any j ust grounds to bring an action in a court of la\y against another oi: tho fraternity, who obtains by nniust and un fair means a tare or job. For instance, sipposo a customer come:; f.o the cab at the lower end ot the stiMul. and before the said customer has lime to make a bargain with tha driver or enter his cab, the driver of the cab at the other end of the stand leaves his cab. .makes a rush, and

actually snatches the customer away. Atrain. suppose, two or more cabs sire going down the wharf to meet the steamers, and on the way down, a gentleman hails one to Stop, which ha accordingly does, but before lie has time to descend from the box to open the door, the cab behiud rushes between him and his customer, and snatches him away. Again, suppose a party enquires for a .certain driver, and the driver who is asked the question replies "Oh ! he"s away, he's not on any of the stands," still knowing the assertion to be false, but hoping, by telling such a deliberate lie, to get the job intended for another. Now, sir, as this is an outline of what takes place every day, the sooner these accusations arc put down the better, as they are likely to icad to breach of the pence. The majority of cabmen wish to act fair, and have no desire to join in or resort to such disreputable acts as knock-em-down, drag 'em-ont, suatch-'em-alivc, principals, or to earn for themselves the notorious and unenviable appellation of Terror. By inserting and answer ing the above, you will oblige the—Majority of Cabmex.

THE EVENING STAB, FRIDAY. MARCH 9, 1877

Printed aad publish by thePropw6tor,H^.K» Brett, at PawwH. at MsGarw&lSJ^ra ™ajf AttsP%»& New s—



WEDNESDAY, MARCH U, 1877, at 12 o'Clock Sharp. ON THE GROUND. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY IN HOBSON AND VINCENT STREETS. G. W. BI N N E V HAS been favoured with instructions from Captain Burton, to sell by public auction, on Wednesday, lith March, at 12 o'clock sharp, 1 SPLENDID FREEHOLD BUILDING ALLOTMENTS fronting HOB3ON -3 Splendid" Freehold Building Allotments fronting Vincent-street. Also, 2 Sections, ?» Tos. 1G and 17, in Hobson-street adjoining Hobson House, at present in the occupation of Mr. Worthington. The Auctioneer calls special attention to thia Unreserved Sale of really Valuable Freeholds in the most vising street for husineS3 purposes m Auckland, especially now that the City Council are making improvements xv Ju.wer Hopson street, which cannot be over-estimated, giving direct communication with' the Wharf; and Hobson-street will be without doubt one of the finest streets m Auckland. Lot 5 consists of Freehold Section with ufi feet "> inches frontage to Vincent-street by a depth of 93 feet 4 inches, upon which is erected that commodious well-built Dwelling-house known as Belle View. The House is in good condition, and built of the best material. Captain Burton having been ordered to ioin his resiment, has given instructions to sell ins New Zealand properties. Title under the Land Transfer Act. For full particulars, plans, &c, apply to the Auctioneer. Terms:—Quarter Cash; Balance at 1, 2, and 3 years, bearing Interest at 8 per cent. per annum. Luncheon Provided. MONDAY, MARCH 12. AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT. THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PRO* PERT*-, SITUATE IN AMY-STREET, L4TELY IN THE POSSESSION OF MR. TYLER. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to sell by public auction, at their Rooms Brown-street, Grahamstown, on Mon day next, the 12th March, at 11 o'clock prompt. Part Lot S), Kauwaeranga, situate near the Township of Shortland, in the District, of Hau raki, Queen's County, held under a Lease, having ovex' 12 years unexpired. Other Part of said Lot 9, held under Lease, having over 15 years unexpired. Allotment No. 418, of the Township of Gra hamstown, in the District of Hauraki, Queen's Couty held under Lease, having nearly six years unexpired, together with the Premises erected thereon, consisting of a substantial and tastily-built Cottage Ornee, containing seven large and well-finished rooms, with the neces sary out-buildings. THOS WAYTH GUDGEON & CO., Auctioneers. N.B.—The attention of the public is especially directed to this important sate, it being one of 3hc most central, and yet retired Villa Rcsi ences on the Thames. THE HAYMARKET. BALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, every FRIDAY, At 2 o'clook, AWBE*> BUQKMHI^ ,



........... .^ M _^^ MMJMMM ,^MI»W«— MONDAY, 11 A.M. IMPORTANT TO PLUMBERS, GAS FITTERS, TINSMITHS, AND GENERAL DEALERS. CLEARING - OUT SALE OF MACHI NERY TOOLS, STOCK-IN-TRADE, &c, AT MESSRS. A. & W. CRAIG, WYNDHAM-STREET, on ACCOUNT OF DISSOLUTION OF THE PART NERSHIP. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Messrs. A. & W. Crait?, who hayo dissolved partnership, to sell by auction, on their premises, Wyndham-street, on Monday next, at 11 o'clock a.m., Their First-class PLANT of MACHINERY and TOOLS necessary for carrying on the Business of Manufacturing Plumber, (■Jasfitter, Tinsmith, and Galvanized-iron Worker. The "Well-assorted Stock of Gasfltter's, Plum ber's, and Tinsmith's Requisites, Tin and Iron Ware, Scales. Weights, Piping, Ridging, Spouting, Lead, Copper, Iron, &c, &c. TUESDAY, MARCH 13. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, &c, <&c, &c. AT HARBOUR VIEW HOUSE. THE Subscribers have received >' lstnic tions from the Lessee, to sell (on account of the lease having expired), on the Premises, Harbour View House, Shortland-strcet, on Tuesday, the 13th iiist., at 11 o'clock, The Whole of the Household Furniture, Pianoforte, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1877. EX THURLAND CASTLE. ENGRAVINGS. SPORTING PICTURES, COLOURED PRINTS, CASH BOXES, WATERPROOF COATS, GENTS' UM BRELLAS, PADLOCKS, PAPIER MACHE TRAYS, JAPANNED DO., WHIPS, SHIRT FRONTS, STUDS AND SOLITAIRES. PURSES, MUSICAL CIGARS AND SNAILS, KNIVES AND FORKS, BREAD KNIVES, WATCH GLASSES, E. P. CRUET STANDS, SARDINE BOXES, SPECTACLES, NEEDLES, TOAST RACKS, DOLLS, GILT CHAINS, .: CUT GLASS DECANTERS, CUT SHERRY GLASSES, CUT PORT GLASSES. nnHE subscribers have been instructed to JL sell, at the Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 12th instant, at 11 o'clock, Ex Thurland Castle— 17 Cases, containing—Framed Engravings, Hunting, Racing, Marine, Steeplechase, and other Coloured Pictures. E. P. Cruet Stands, S.irdino Boxes and Toast Racks, 50 dezen Cut Sherry and Port Wine Glasses, Waterproof Coats, lit Cut Decanters, Japanned Cash Boxes (all si/.us), Papier Macho and Japanneso Trays, Whips, Chains, Dolls, Needles, StUds and Solitaires, Shirt. Fronts, Ptu-ses, Knives and Forks, Spectacles. Padlocks, &c, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. HjnilE Subscribers have received instruc- JL. tions from R. Walker, Esq., who is leav ing for England, to sell at hid residence, St. George's Bay Road, on Wednesday, 21st inst., commencing at 11 o'clock, The Whole of his Valuable Household Furniture, Trichord Pianoforte. Further particulars in future iss\ie. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WINKS AND T-JTgA L L Jljl WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. IMPORTERS OF ENGLISH AND AMERI CAN FURNITURE, BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS AND COTS, BRUSSELS TAPESTRY AND KIDDER MINSTER CARPETS AND HEARTH RUGS, DOOR MATS AND MATTINGS. VENETIAN BLIND AND BLIND HOLS LANDS. BRASS AND WO/OD CORNICES & POLES, FLOOR CLOTHS, LINOLEUM, THE NEW CORK CARPET, DAMASKS AND TABLE CLOTHS. SPRING, HAIR, FLOCK, AND FLAX MATTRASSES, FEATHER BEDS, &C, &c. AGENTS FOR THE « GROVER AND BAKER " SEWING MACHINES. GREAT REDUCTION IX PRICES : THE £9 MACHINE REDUCED TO £7 IoS. ALL MACHINES GUARANTEED. WINKS & HALL, S II 0 It T L A N D - STREET, THE LARGEST AND CHEAPEST ESTAB« LISHMKNT IN AUCKLAND FOR FURNITURE, CARPETS, ■ : . : I if



GE OE C E H U L M E SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHER. STEAM SAUSAGE FACTORY. 83? LIST OF PRICES :— FINEST QUALITY OF ROAST BEEF ■Id. to 6d. BOILING BEEF, 3d. CORNED BEEF, 3d. to Id. CORNED ROUND BEEF (warranted good and sweet), od. WETHER MUTTON (Fore-quarters), 2Jd. tt „ (Hind-quarters, 3Ad. LEGS and LOINS MUTTON, Id. MUTTON CHOPS, id. SUPERIOR STEAM-MADE SAUSAGE Id. VEAL and PORK (Dairy Fed), Id. to 6d. REDUCED IN PRICE ON SATURDAY NIGHTS :- FORE-QUARTERS MUTTON, 2d. LEGS and LOINS, 3d. BEEF, 3d. DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO HOTELS. FAMILIES AND HOTELS WAITED ON FOR ORDKRS. riEOKGE TT U L M E, BUTCHER, QUEEN-S T It E E T, Auckland. M EAT! Meat, M k''T! GREY- S T R E E T. W. PAUL Having returned to his old Premises, Grey street, lately occupied by Mr. J. Young, wishes to intimate to his old customer*, and the public generally, that ho is determined to SELL ALL KINDS of MEAT, Primcst Quality, CHEAPER than can b^ Purchased at any other Establish ment in Town, as a visit to his Shop will prove. Auckland, 23rd February, 1877. Albert -^IKSSKSr JJotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hofcfl are now completed, and is without exception the LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE HOTEL in the Colony. A HANDSOME NEW BAR has been opened on the Ground Floor, and superintended by an Experienced Barmaid. STEWART'S ALBERT HOTEL, Queen-street, Opposite the Savings Bank. A UCKLAND OAVINGS T>ANK 190, AND 192, QUEEN-STREET. [ESTABLISHED 1817.] Phesident: His Excellency the Governor. VICE-PIitiSIDENT : W. C. Daldy, Esq. On and after the Ist February next, the BANK will bo OPEN for RECEIPTS AND RE-PA.Y ---MEtf-T OF DEPOSITS from TEN TO TWO o'clock daily, and on SATURDAY EVENINGS, from SIX TO EIGHT o'clock FOR RECEIPT OF DEPOSITS ONLY. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. ARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL CHitISTCHURCH. Air F W WARNER begs to inform intend in" Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he has recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New 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 Christ-church will, the pro prietor is assured, find no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda- The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. . . , The Cuisine is tinder 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 ay connoisseurs to be the finest in tho Colony. 'Busses pass tho door to and from every hour *Prompt attention paid to all communications addreaaedto MR> w% F> WARNER Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Ohmtnhnrrh. lotauell kauTuii" KAU hi JUNKandSPAHS'in any quantity, Delivered aloiiKHid© VoHsela, in lonurUw to suit, purchaser t ji'or partlonlura, towns, «0,, apply ">» &<w\



THE Undersigned are CASH PU» chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. , A . Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers. AuckmmJ. BULBS ! TDULBS ! TJULBUi JUST RECEIVED, A QUANTITY*OF BULBS!!! . As they must be Planted immediately, they will be on Sale for FOUR DAYS only. R. BAIRD. VICTORIA SEED STORES, YICTOBIA-STEffiET. N.B.—A largo quantity of Colonial -grown Bulbs will be read}- for salejshortly. i MHO —SHIPPERSr CONTRACTORS JL AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at _ T/T __ «3T GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. c. aTliarris, BRITOMART ROAD, And at, the Spit. Napier. PTIIMIiER TIMBER! TIMBER ! 1 THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY MECHANICS' BAY, HAVE ON HAND :— A very Large Stock of all kinds of TIMBER for BUILDINGS, at lowest rates; and ft good lot of SECOND-CLASS STUFF (clearing out below Cost Price. l&T Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Tongued and Grooved and Wide Boards also very cheap. Wood Turntno inau fTS BrANCHTCB. STONE WORKS. Auckland, 17th February, 1377. TO THE CITIZENS OF AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen,—ln starting business amongst you. I have much pleasure in bringing before your notice a few very useful articles, which I can now produce at rates not yet known in Auckland, and which, for price, design, workmanship and materials, cannot bo super ceded in the English markets. Having secured the services of Mr. .Tames li. lluchanan, late managing partner in the firm ol .T. H. Buchanan and Co., opposite, with my own experiences, I can confidently ensure myself a share of your patronage. BUILDING DEPARTMENT— Mantelpieces, to any design in Lreestonc, from 20s. Hearths, Hold-fire and Oven Sills Door and Window Sills and Lintels, Architraves, Quoins, Balustrades, & Copirgs Sinks, Kitchen and outside Chimney lops And every kind of Builders' Stonework executed. MONUMENTAL- , _ , Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, Body stones, Footstones, Crosses, &c, designs of which are always on view. ENCLOSURES- In Stone, Balustradings, and Perforated Panelling, to any design or sizn. In Wrought Iron, chaate, light and cheap patterns on hand, to any six:', [v Cast Iron, patterns chaste and light in stock. All of the above are Auckland workmanship. Address— JOHN BROWN, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Door above Messrs Kempthorne and Prossor'a. "AT OTI C E 0 F 11 E M 0 V A L. jS Mkssiib. HOFFMANN & SONS Have REMOVED their PIANOS and HAR MONIUMS, and BUSINESS, from Shortland- STRBBT to QUEEN-STREET, next Bank of New Zealand. BISQUIT, DUBOUCHE, & CO. [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC lIS ntiua., yft.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASKS. *&. Sole Agent in Auckland :— L. D. NATHAN & CO. JM. McLACHLAN, « 218, QUEEN-STREET, Has just bought the following Goods at a Large Discount off Cost Price, and invites Ladies to inspect them before making their pur chases elsewhere. Patterns will be given on application for comparison. A line of Self-colored Real Alpaccas at Is. 6d.; worth 2s. 3d. A line of Fashionable Checks at Is.; worth Is. 9d. A line of Self Grey Carncrlite for the present season, Is.; worth Is. 9d. A line of Self Colour Satin Check Lustres beautiful shades, Is. 2d.; worth Is. lOd. A line of " Caschemore de Soie," a soft corded Black Silk, warranted to wear by the makers, at a reduction of Is. 6d. per yard. This is without doubt the best and cheap est Silk in Auckland. It is of the same quality as that which gave such satisfac tion last season. Simpson Sewing Machines at half-price. All the Novelties for the Season at a lower price than usual 5 cases New Goods, ex Abcrnrte to open in a few days. Others to follow by next vessels. SPECIAL NOTICE. TIME! TIME! TIME! ON SALE AT li. KEANE'S, GCJSTOjMIOU3K-3TREL;T. s*To BotLBERS.—B. KEANE having finished his New Lime Works at Wangai'ei. is now pre pared to supply WANGAREI STONE LIME in any quantity. To Farmers and Others.—For the use of Land or Sanitary Purposes, liberal terms are ottered. Likewise, MAHURAN6I HYDRAULIC STONE LIME is Well adapted for Concrete Work- Will set hard under water, as the foun dations belonging to Messrs. Combes & Daldy, Fort-street, will amply testify. SHELL LIME in any Quantity. B. KEANE. WH.. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on tho Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &0.. &n. Lit. <~~T & ; —asr —t —Hl r: vT/~~gf~ ~r~"^'"!t~~r^"^.O T^T 0 T I C E.-PIANOS ! PIANOS ! X^ Mr. WEBB has muchpleasure in inform* ing his kind patrons and this public that he has arranged with H. Tanks & Co. to Exhibit for Sale, in their splendid Show-room, late Prince. of Wales Theatre, the PIANOS por ' Loon Uny N,B>— I'lanos for itaKinneris from &1. at WKBB'S MUSIC SALOON,



UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, CORNKR OK QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Pkopeietor. IMPORTER OF TOgg^N WINES AND A UCKL A N li, N. Z. ghollah's GJ-reat Indian Cures. &2T (Tiger Brand). "@gi 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 pufflinK or ex travagant exaggerations about them being care fully avoided/ Their worth and merit have secured for them in every part of New Zealand the confidence of the public. They have oared long-standing cases of sickness, and TESTIMONIALS similar to those given below are being received from all parts of the Colony by the Proprietor :— "Kensinivtc«)rDunedin, Ist March, 1876.—Sir, Having occasion to use your Aperient M ixture, and having derived much benefit therefrom, I have much pleasure in testifying to its merits, and in recommending it to others.—(Signed), A. Jamieson." "Pier Hotel, Dnnedin, 26th May, lS7fi.—Sir,— Having been much benefltted by the use of your Indian Medicine, I have great pleasure in adding my testimony as to its efficacy, and can recom mend others to try it. Some of my friends, who have also been using these medicines, speak very favovirabljr of them, and have received much benefit from their use.—(Signed), Opiielia Bennett." "Port Chalmers, New Zealand, 3rd July, 187 G. Sir,—l think it my duty to state that your Ghol lah's Rheumatism Mixture has proved in my case to be all that you have represented it to be; and for the sake of those who may be suffering the misery and torture of severe Rheumatism, such as I endured previous to taking your in valuable medicine I beg to state that I had been suffering the most excruciating agony from severe Rheumatism for over two years. I could not rest at night. My appetite was gone, my general health shattered, and the pains through out my limbs and joins were constant and almost insupportable. I was 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, arid became perfectly restored to health, being per fectly cured of all pain or symptoms of Rheuma tism. My appetite is excellent, and I sleep well at night.—Signed), Fkicd. Williams." "Dunedin, 10th July, 1376.- Sir,—l have plea sure in stating, for the benefit of others, that I have derived the most, unexpected good results from the use of Ghollah's Rheumatism Mixture. I har] been siittering from very severe rheumatic attacks for about 15 yours, accompanied by most agonising pains hi my limbs and loins, through which my I'sist was much disturbed at night, my appetite very imported, and my general health altogether impaired. I am happy to state that I am now free from (lie pains I had experienced for so many years. I can sleep well at night, my appetite and general health are much improved, and I can attend to my business and house duties. This happy change has been brought about by the use of "your Rheumatism Mixture for about two months.—l am, Sir, yours gratefully.— (Signed), S. PiCKETT." "Dnnedin, iilst August, IS7G. —Sir, —Having taken your Ghollah's Rheumatic Mixture for some considerable time, and having been com pletely cured by its use, of the very severe rheu matic gout from which I had suffered most severely for the last ten years, I can bear testi mony to its most extraordinary curatic powers. I am now free from all pain, and well in my health, and have Ui3 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 Buffering the tortures that I endured for the period above stated, ih.it I attribute my restoration to health and freedom from pain entirely to the use of your invaluable medicine. I can Strongly recommend it chose ault'ering from rheumatism or gout.—(Signed), John Giukkkn, J.P." TheFO invaluable Medicines are to be had throughout New Zealand, and in Auckland of all Chemists and respectable Medicine Vendors. BROWN, BARRETT & CO., Wholesale Agents for Auckland Province. "Tyr EI)I CA L II ALL, N E WTON. T. A. CRAWFORD loight years'with Messrs. Hill and Hudson, of Victoria-street), begs U. in form the inhabitants of Newton find surround ing districts that he hiss commenced Business as CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, in the Shop lately occupied by Mr. R. R. Hoopkk. of Karanffaharc Road. Having opened the Shop with an Entirely New Stock of Drugs ant> CHEMICALS, hopes by strict attention to business to gain their confidence and patronage. T. A. CRAWFORD, Medical Hall, Newton. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Composition Powders kept n stock. mOUKISTS TO THE HOT LAKES JL and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Ho^es, at D. 11. M. Bill's Tauranga Livery and Bait Stables, Corner of Spring and Grey-streets, Tauranga. A telegraphic message to the pro prietor will at all times ensure a trap being ready to proceed to the Lake District imme diately on arrival of the steamer from Auckland. N.B.—Good Grazing for Horses Is. 6d. per vv«ek. "!W"OTICE OF REMOVAL. MRS. McINTOSH, Dress Maker and Straw Worker, in thanking her patrons for past favours, would solicit a continuance of the same, and .acquaints them and the public gone rally of her REMOVAL from Albert-street to the top of Wellington-street, corner of Nelson street. . BR I C K■S. I _ PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Qceex-sthekt. N. HARTCTCR has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape efp-cts a large paving in Mortar. At the present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will find it advantageous to use them rather than Timber. Purchasers;can either be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. Lime, and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY, Agents. TpIIREWOOD ! ! ! FIREWOOD ! ! WANTED KNOWN, that I am now prepared to supply BEST T.ITREE FIREWOOD, in any quantity, at the following prices (terms cash): — Single ton, 95.; four to ten tons, Bs. G<l.; upwards of ten tons, at wholesale prices.—Address : John- Blair, Bay of Islands Coal Yards, Breakwater Road. "VTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- Jj% VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. -FOR SALE- Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. j^~u~snrc~ririro"T~rc"E. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of 10s., will he allowed a Discount of 2s. 6d.; or on £1 worth, 6s. A Very Choice Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will also be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Jliat Arrived, ex • Oxford' :-A Fresh Supply of qhapneU'B, Boofioy's, and other Cheap Musical Publjoations, Cho.ioe Violin Strings, &c.» &o, H, CpCKSEY'S MuiibwABEHQUSK



8, WYNDHAM-STREET, HOUSE, SHIP, O AND W m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. W P3 — « W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the o R Province. H . W J.H. requests attention of Builders and H others to bis New Glazing Tariff. {Ij ' O J. HENDERSON. . . j'£ 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. ] ISH E R AND CO. Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, , . Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all part 3of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited en in town or suburbs. OH N S O P P E~T^ HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUEEN-STKEET. Agent for Mr. A. X. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers. Oo.tobftr 30. TB7fi. mAYLOE'S PATENT SEWING JL MACHINES The HAND MACHINE is perfection for family use. , STAND MACHINES for Dressmakers, seven guineas and eight guineas. Recommended by hundreds in our midst who possess them as un equalled. T. PEA C O C K,"o"PTICIAN, AGENT, SHORTLAND-STREET, Opposite the Post-office. Auckland. ALENIINES! VALENTINESTI VALENTINES!!! J. WILLIAMS has the Most Comical lot of Valentines there are in Auckland. Come one, come all, and see those Funny Valentines, which will make you laugh. NOTICE.—J. Witxiams has opened another nice lot of Goods, which, he intends to sell cheap. Ladies' and Girls' Stockings, 6dpair ; No. 2 White Socks, 3d. pair; Men's and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, Sd. pair; Stay Busks, 3d. pair; Flowers, from 3d. per spray; Glass Salts, large size, 4d. each; Children's Picture Mugs, with Death, of Cock Robin on, 3d. each: a nice selection of Gilt Albert Chains for 2s. 6d. each. Best Value in Auckland. SiT Note the address: J. WILLIAMS, Auck land Market, Queen - street Entrance, and opposite Fire-bell, foot of Grey-street. AN D P. GIBBONS, • GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SS, Wellesley-stkeet, Dealers in Maize, Oatsi, Bran, Flour, Sharps, Potatoes, &c. TXUSBANDS of Industrious Wives, jLjL Remember this day to do your duty by BUYING a PATENT ROYAL WASHING MACHINE. Every wife who does her own Washing deserves one. FATHERS, MOTHERS, BROTHERS, AND LOVERS, call and select one of those useful Companions and Helpmates, called SEWING MACHINES, from tho following immense stock and variety:—Princess op Wat.es, Little Stranger, Jemmy Lint>, Mbbmatd, Thomas, also Taylor's New Patent, SIN<*ER, Wiikelbb and Wilson, Howe, Grovek and Baker, and other good makes. m~ Weekly Payments Taken. "®a W. C. DENNES, Me ARTHUR & CO.'S NEW BUILDINGS. Queen-street. O N SALE, M A T Z E: 800 Sacks, now landed, ex Emu. SAL T: 50 Tons (Wcston and Westall's), to land, ex Thurland Castle. CLOVER & GRASS SEEDS: 36 Casks, to land, ex Thurland Castle. JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. T)URE MILK ! ! ! PURE MILK 1 ! ! ~"" T. A. BROWN Beg 3to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and Buburbs that he has made arrangements by which he has secured the whole of 'he Milk from the One Tree Hill Estate, Epsom, and he will therefore be able to supply a First-class Pare Article, bo necessary to both infants and adults. Families waited on for orders. A Trial solicited. Address: T. A. BROWN, Epsom ; or Messrs. Spragg & Co.. Theatre Buildiugs, Queen-street GALVANIZED IRON WORKS. \j{ S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. 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 forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, earner, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckland Waterworks, W BLLKSLEY- STREET. Anntri.ANT*. HE■• HO L V LAND. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES !!! E.W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of ■Books in every department of Literature. Office and Fancy Stationery, &c, Bookg, Magfwdnos, and Newspapers by k _ edwartTwayte, AUCKLAND LIBRARY ... i% tymuwmßy



Ips |l| HI WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFORATE ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE! HADED AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLTttn MANUFACTORY WJ) CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STIUm-i* Of any dimensions, in any number from n • to a Hundred, within a giA rentime of thf. best quality, and reasonable prices and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. M. H. BUSBY, Local Manufacturer and t porter of the Material, Practical Blind Mni • and Wire Worker (many years establishpVi * City Road, London), Manufacturer of eve? description of Window Blinds, Plain and 0™ mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned altfSS" repaired, and painted.—VENETIAN HOtlsp corner of Cook and Grey-streets, Auckland ' WPHILLIPPS AND~SOMi3IL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paint 3 Oik' Turpentine, Colours, "Varnishes, French Poljiihl Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brashes pff Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photoeranht Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Moulding Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashp» Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carpfnift packed.—![)s & 97, QUEEN-STREET. emuy "Cl D W A R D BA R T~TTY Hi BUILDER AND; CONTRACTOR. ' Established 1865.] All-kinds of House and Ship Joinery Shon Fronts, Shop and Ollice Fittings, &c, & c prepared at the shortest notice, with ' thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in every Branck. * EDWARD BARTLEY. ALBERT- S T R E E T, Near Market. PURE, .WHOLESOME, & DELICIOUS. MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAM & CO. AUCKLAND, AND SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND THE TRADE. Orders addressed by post to the Manufacturers win receive immediate attention. J3EKDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS, In Rrd and Blue, from £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand, Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Plans and Prices fkke from JOHN LEGGK Rnnlntw, AiiP-rdipifit). Scotland. Pjf\{\ CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 2O,UL'O Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire. Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. TWT O T I C E. WALTER GRAHAM; (Late ok the City Mart), WHOLESALW AND FAMILY GROCER, , Has opened those Premises, corner of Pitt and: Grey-STREETS, witli a complete and WELL-ASSORTED STOCK o;<- NEW GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, j AND OILMEN'S STORES, of the best quality, and offers the same to his; numerous Patrons, Friends, and the Public generally at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES !! N.B,—Families waited Gn for Orders, and Goods delivered in all parts of the City and Suburbs. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between- AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows:— /'8.15 a.m. (9:SQ&.m. 110.15 a.m. 11 a.m. • ; From 11.45 a.m. From 112.30 p.m., Auckland ■< 1.15 p.m. ewmarket-<! 2 p.m. ' 2.45 p.r* 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. t>.tt> 1,6.30 v-tv* 'OONES ! BONES ! BONES "l Bought in any quantities for Cash at. the Fw e raan's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lot er Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPF t._ ---* /? [established 1812.1 WJ A, M I E S ON, « UNDERTAKER, &c, is ]p rcparedto execute Funerals, either in first-da as style or plain, at strictly moderate charges. WELLES LEY-STREET EAST, Two doors from Queen-g.tr'jet. FUNERALS CONDUCTED respectably, fit moderate cnarges, hy N. McCULSKY, West End FuneralEstab lishnmnt, top of Hobson-streot. The charges includes all Cemetery and Minister's Fees, so that customers have no farther trouble beyond giving the order. I Coffins always on band. Graves fenced, ar>d Tombstones supplied. Designs, by J. Brown, may be seen, and. prices obtained. on application to N. McOnlsky. FQ U I C X ' S livery and bait stables Victoria-street, Auckland. 3@T FOR HIRE— A Great Variety of Open and CJos'G Carriages. Buggies, single and double-seat w" |, ojigu or hooded, for Single or Pair of 15 orses. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle IV jrses. Carriages, -with Grey Horses, j" dr Wedding purposes. Waggonettes for Picnic Parties. Covered Conveyances for Dr xv ing Parties to ] out-districts. Hearse and Mourning Coach es. 'Busses for Newton and Voj.sonby, and to Mount Albert and Whf^u. Time Table. Ponsonby 'Busses, Newton 'Busses, : via Grey-street. via College Hill ana Ponsonby. 8.0 a.m. 2.0 p.m.. 8.45 a.m. 2.15 p.m 9. 0 „ 2.30 ~ JUu „ 245 ~ , 9.30 „ 3. 0 ' 9.15 „ 3.15 „ 10. 0 „ 3.30 ~ 10.15 „ 3.45 „ 10.30 „ L. & „ 10.45 „ 4.15 >' 11. 0 „ 4.30 „ 11.15 „ 4.45 „ 11.30 „ 5. 0 „ 11.45 „ 5.15 >, 12. Onoon 5.30 „ 12.15 p.m. 5.45 „ 12.30 p.m. 6. 0 „ 12.45 „ M&.. ---1. 0 „ 6.30 „ 1.15 „ fVXl'' 1.3 i) „ 7. 0 „ 1.45 „ WJ and at 9 and 10 p.m. daily. " Saturday nights, 8, 8.30, 9. 9.30,10,10.30 & li P'&< Mount Albert and Whau 'Busa, Leave Union Bank: Leave Whaus 12 noon 8.30 a.m ---5 p.m. daily 3, p.m. dasuy ; Saturdays 2 & 10.30 p.m. 8.30 and 5.30 p.m. Orders left at Mr. F. Quick's, Ponsonby ? or J.; Thompson, Star Hotel, Nowton, v/fll bepunotu ally attended to, „ _ „ J. THOMPSON. Mana^r. ...