Printed and published by the Proprietor, BeNS* Brkto, of Parnell, at fiis General Steam VOW ing Office, Wyndhaon-atreet, In t*B W Auckland, New Zealand.

THE MVJSJNJLISC* STAR, WEDNESDAY. APRIL. 4, ,1817.



THURSDAY, APRIL 5. . CONTRACTORS' PLANT, BUILDING MATERIALS, SHEDS, ENGINES, &c. AT NEW PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions from Mr. John Taylor, contractor, to sell by auction, at the New Provincial Hospital, on Thursday, the sth April, at 12 noon, g/fhe Whole of the Surplus Materials and Plant, consisting of— Portable Engine, Chillian Mortar-grinding Mill, Sawing and Groving Machine, with iron bench; Timber Jacks. Quarry Tools, Crab Winches, Tackle, large quantity of surplus Timber and Scaffolding, Vice, Blacksmiths' Tools, Grindstone, Nails, Screws, Ironmongery, Hobart Town and Oamarn Stone, Cement, Sheds, Workshops, and Offices, covered with corrugated iron, &c,, &c, &c, All in Splendid Working Order. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11. nriHE AUTUMN CATTLE FAIR JL WiU be held at REMUERA ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL IITH. Entries of STOCK for Sale are requested to be forwarded to the Haymarket before WEDNES DAY, 4th April. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11. THE CATTLE FAIR. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, the property of R. & E. Mac lean, the following PURE-BRED SHORT HORN BULLS :- SOMERSET (Shorthorn)— White, calved 20th August, 1876, the property of Messrs. R. and E. Maclean, Penrose, Auckland. Got by Duke of Cambridge. Dam (Baroness of Taunton) by 25th Baron Wetherby (27,951) g.d. (Countess of Taunton) by Duke of Somerset (26,012) 3rd d. (Windsor's First) by Red Windsor (24,926) 4th d. (Crocus) by Henry Ist (26,370) sth d. (Cowslip) by Saladin (15.231) 6th d. (Splendour) by Chaffcutter (12,572) 7th d. (Wharton Lady) by Gainford 2nd (6,030) Bth d. (Moss Rose) by Wharton (2,833) 9th d. ( ) by Count (1,883) 10th d.( ) by Sir William (2,610) 11th d.( ) by Young Rockingham (52510) 12th d.( ) by Wellington (2,824) 13th d.( ) by Northumberland (464) 14th d.( ) by Styford (103) loth d. ( ) by Bolingbroke (86). ARGUS (Shorthorn)— White, calved 19th Sep tember, 1876, bred by, and the property of, Messrs. R. & E. Maclean, Penrose, Auck land. Got by Duke of Cambridge. Dam (Anemone) by Earl of Derby (28,502) g.rt. (Constant) by Earl of Fife (23,885) 3rd d. (Bride) by Conqueror (21,466) 4Ui d. (Anemone 3rd) by Upstart (9,7fi0) sth d. (Anemone) by Alian-a-Dale (7,778) Cth d. (Ultima) by Little John (4,232) 7th d. (Beatrice) by Caliph (1.774) Bth d. (Quickly) by Spring (2,721) 9th d. ( ) by Argus (955) 10th d.( ) by Defender (194) 11th d. ( ) by Petrarch (488) 12th d.( ) by own brother to Colling's white heifer, by Butterfly (104) 13th d.( ) by Globe (278) WRANGLER—Red and white, calved 22nd November, 1876, at Penrose. Got by Duke of Cambridge. • Dam (Baron Jessamine) by 25th Baron Wetherby g.d. (Jessamine) by Young Knight, bred by Colonel Townsley. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, APRIL 9. IBY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEE OF THE ESTATE OF G. W. HESLOP. HOUSE AND ALLOTMENTS, GLENBURN, PONSONBY. nnHE v subscribers have received instruct- JL ions from the Trustee of G. W. Heslop's Estate, to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 9th instant, at 12 o'clock, GLENBURN (PONSONBY)—Lots 53 and 78 of the sub-division of part of Allotment 12, Section 8, Suburbs of Auckland, 33 feet frontage each to Hackett-streetand Ring Terrace, with the comfortable Dwelling thereon, now in the occupation of Mr. G. W. Hesiop. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, APRIL 6. AT 12 O'CLOCK. AT THE EXCHANGE AUCTION MART FREEHOLD FARM AND RUN, SITU ATED ON THE KAUKAPAKAPA RIVER. G. W. BINNEY. Has been favoured with instructions from the Executor of the will of the late Captain Wm. Stayers. to sell by public auction, at the Ex change Auction Mart, on Friday, 6th April, 1877, at 12 o'clock sharp; mHE following Very Valuable PRO -3 PERTIES:—79 Acres, and 2 roods Land, together with Good Five-roomed House, Stables, Cow-shed, and Stockyard, with landing reserve to the river. The soil is the very best in the district. The facilities for taking produce to the Railway, and to the Saw Mills at Wairoa by water, are remarkably good, and the Flour Mills, lately erected within half'a mile, ought to recom mend this property to any person on the look out for a good homestead. Also, 600 Acres on the opposite side of the River This Land has never been cultivated but a great part of it is really first-class, fit for agricultural or grazing purposes. There is a large quantity of kauri and other timbers, to say nothing of an quantity of Flax upon the property. The purchaser will have no difficulty in ship ping, as deep water runs all along the land. For further particulars apply tothe Auctioneer Term 3 Cash. THE CATTLE FAIR. FOR SALE, from 84~\ OTo I'ooo1 '000 hea:d >a larse mun ber of them well-bred Heifers and Steeres, from eighteen months to two yeara old. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ENC ° R E ENc ° R E jyj ■ N C 0 B Jj".



ON SALE, i 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. SPECIAL \T O T I C E. MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay and Honeyman, as Drapers and Clothiers, beg to intimate to their friends and the public that they will OPEN ON FRIDAY, THE 23rd inst,, WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK OF MENS', YOUTHS', AND BOYS' Clothing, Lambswool Underclothing & Hosiery, Flannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' Silk Umbrellas, &c. MR. LECK, Late Superintendent for COSGRAVE & CO., solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends to the new firm, and will guarantee every attention shall be paid to their esteemed favours. l©© 9 0©0 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEW PATTERNS OF PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive, per Cavnatic and Glenlora, offer special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new designs Artists' Colours in oil and water; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Sorax Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters'and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. tST Wholesale and Retail. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95. and 97. Queen-street. ROOK S & BASSETT, COACH PAINTERS, SIGN WRITERS, ETC., Durham-street, Next to Haymarket. All kinds of Vehicles (new or second-hand), painted in the most superior manner with quick depatch, and at reasonable rates. Sign writing done for the trade. N. 15.— J. B. Brooks, late Carriage Painter to the Bros. Antony and Fer dinand Rothschild, Mr Alderman, Wire, and othe.F City (London) dignitaries. t^t~ q v i c k' s * LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, VICTORIA-STREET, Auckland. SW FOR HIRE— A Great Variety of Open and Close Carriages. Buggies, single and double-seated, open or hooded, for Single or Pair of Horses. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses. Carriages, with Grejr Horses, for Wedding purposes. Waggonettes for Picnic Parties. - Covered Conveyances for Driving Parties to out-districts. Hearse and Mourning Coaches. 'Busses for Newton and Ponsonby, and to Mount Albert and Whau. Time Table. Ponsonby 'Busses, Newton "Busses, via Grey-street. via College Hill and Ponsonby. 8. 0 a.m. 2. 0 p.m. 8.45 a.m. 2.15 p.m. 9. 0 „ 2.30 „ 915 „ 245 „ 9.30 „ 3. 0 „ 9.45 „ 3.15 „ 10. 0 ~ 3.30 ~ 10.15 „ 3.45 „ 10.30 ~ 4. 0 „ 10.45 „ 4.15 „ 11. 0 „ 4.30 „ 11.15 „ 4.45 „ 11.39 „ 5. 0 „ 11.45 „ 5.15 „ 12. 0 noon 5.30 „ 12.15 p.m. 5.45 . „ 12.30 p.m. 6. 0 , 12.45 „ 6.15 „ 1. 0 „ 6.30 „ 1.15 „ 6.45 „ 1.30 „ 7. 0 „ 1.45 „ and at 9 and 10 p.m. daily. Saturday nights, 8, 8.30, 9, 9.30, 10,10.30 & 11 p.m. Mount Albert and Whau 'Buss. Leave Union Bank: Lea /& Whau: 12 noon 8.30 a.m. 5 p.m. daily 3. p.m. daily 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, Newton, will be punctu ally attended to. J. THOMPSON. Manager. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES. JA. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. HE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. " THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER; it will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Tuck, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. T/inen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us to endeavour to de* tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines, we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, B rader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw, : driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and Erections for use. All securely packed in strong case T*"ith. hinges. PRICE:- Conrplete in box .. , % }9 S- With Table and Treadle ........ •• £6 los. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key *8 In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition .foe of charge. y> SborO^nd-Btreat,



mHE HOLY LAND. JL TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES !I! E.W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Oflice and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, Queen-street, GHOLLAH'S Great Indian Cures. ear (Tiger brand), "^a 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 puffiing 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 cured long-standing cases of sickness, and TESTIMONIALS similar to those given below are being received from all parts of the Colony by the Proprietor :— " Kensington, Dunedin, Ist March, 1876.—Sir, Having ocuasion to use your Aperient Mixture, and having derived much benefit therefrom, I have much pleasure in testifying to its merits, and in recommending it to others.—(Signed), "Pier Hotel, Dunedin, 26th May, 1876.—Sir,— Having been much bencfltted by the use of your Indian Medicine, I have great pleasure in adding my testimony as to its efficacy, and can rccom mend others to try it. Some of my friends, who have also been using these medicines, speak very favourably of them, and have received much benciit from their use.—(Signed), Ophelia Bennett." "Port Chalmers, New Zealand, 3rd July, 1876. Sir,—l think it my duty to state that your Ghol lah's Rheumatism Mixture has proved in my case to 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 loins 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, and became perfectly restored to health, being per fectly cured of all pain or symptoms of Rheuma tism My appetite is excellent, and I sleep well at night.—Signed), Fred. Williams." " Dunedin, 10th July, 1876.- Sir,—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 had been suffering from very severe rheumatic attacks for about 15 years, accompanied by most agonising pains in my limbs and Joins, 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 row free from the pains I had experienced for so many years. I can sleep well at night, my I appetite and general health are much improved, and I can attend to my business and house duties. This happy change has been brought about by the use of your Rheumatism Mixture for about two months.—l am, Sir, yours gratefully.— (Signed), S. Pickett." . "Dunedin, 31st August, 1876.—Sir,—Having taken your Ghollah's Rheumatic Mixture for some considerable time, and having been com pletely cured by its use, of the very severe rheu matic gout from which I had sufteren most severely for the last ten years, I can bear testi : mony to its most extraordinary curatic powers. lam now free from all pain, and well in my health, and have the free use of my hands and feet, which I had not previous to taking your medicine. I think it right to state, for the bene fit of others suffering the tortures that I endured for the period above stated, that I attribute my restoration to health and freedom from pain entirely to the use of your invaluable medicine. I can strongly recommend it those suffering from rheumatism or gout.—(Signed), John Gkikfen, J.P." These invaluable Medicines arc to bo had throughout New Zealand, and in Auckland of all Chemists and respectable Medicine Vendors. BROWN, BARRETT & CO., Wholesale Agents for Auckland Province. ICTORIA STONE WORKS. Auckland, 17th February, 1877. 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 be super ceded in the English markets. Having secured the services of Mr. James 11. Buchanan, lute managing partner in the linn of J. 11. Buchanan and Co., opposite, with my own experiences, I can coniidently ensure myself a share of your patronage. BUILDING DEPARTMENT— Mantelpieces, to any design in Freestone, from 20s. Hearths, Hobb-firc and Oven Sills Door and Window Sills and Lintels, Architraves, Quoins, Balustrades, & Copirgs Sinks, Kitchen and outside Chimney Tops And every kind of Builders' Stonework executed. MONUMENTAL- Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, Body stones, Footstones, Crosses, &c, designs of which are always en. view. ENCLOSURES- „ m In Stone, Balustradings, and Perforated Panelling, to any design or size. In Wrought Iron, chaste, light and cheap patterns on hand, to any size. In Cast Iron, patterns chaste and light in stock. All of the above are Auckland workmanship. Address- JQH1 ~ WNf VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Door above Messrs Kempthorne and Prosser's VICTORIA 171L0UR TV/TILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. Wilson and McGregor HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND: Flour, Sharps Bran, Oats Maize, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, Ground Rice Crushed Maize, Oats Beans, &c., &c, At the Lowest Rates. wheat ground and. dressed for country settlers on the SHORTEST NOTICE. jIS" Ask for Wilson & McGregor's Cele brated Baking Powder.-To be had from all Grocers and Storekeepers. ""tef O T I (3 Ei T. B. HI L L Respectfully intimates to the Medical Profession, his old friends, and the public in general, that he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, IN VICTOKIA-STREET, where he will be found at all hours day and night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, and Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be °btainedo£HlLL& HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, Victoria-street. Auckland. MEAT ' li/f ~i%/I~EAT! ' JVIEAT! IVI GREY- STREET. W. PAUL Having returned to his old Premises, Grey street, lately occupied by Mr. J. Young, wishes to intimate to his old customers, and the public generally, that he is determined to SELL ALL KINDS of MEAT, Primest Quality, CHEAPER than can be Purchased at any other Establish ment in Town, aa a visit to his Shop wUI prove. Auckland, 23rd February, 1877» \



WINKS AND XT AL L WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND GARPET 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, VENETIANJ BLINDS AND BLIND HOL LANDS. BRASS AND WOOD CORNICES & POLES, FLOOR CLOTHS, LINOLEUM, THE NEW CORK CARPET, DAMASKS AND TABLE CLOTHS. SPRING, HAIR, FLOCK, AND FLAX MATTRASSES, FEATHER BEDS, &C &C. AGENTS FOR THE " GROVER AND BAKER " SEWING MACHINES. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES : THE £9 MACHINE REDUCED TO £7 15s. ALL MACHINES GUARANTEED. WINKS & HALL, SjHOETLAND - STREET, THE LARGEST AND CHEAPEST ESTAB LISHMENT IN AUCKLAND FOR , FURNITURE, CARPETS, FLOOR-CLOTHS. &C. TN consequence of 11.1.M.5. ' HERTHA being ordered Homo via Suez, a LARGE QUANTITY OF BACON ordered by them has been left on my hands, which I intend to dispose of speedily at a REDUCTION. THE BEST BRANDS CAN BE PRO CURED at 11D. $ lt>. A VERY SUPERIOR QUALITY OF MUTTON CAN BE HAD At 2d. $ ft. I MUTTON, By the Side, 3d. MUTTON, By the Side, 3d. MUTTON, By the Side, 3d. MUITON, By the Side, 3d. MUTTON, By the Side, 3d POULTRY :— TURKEYS. Ss.; GEESE, 45.; DUCKS, 2s. 6d. FOWLS, 2g. 6D. ROAST DAIRY - FED PORK, 6d. $ ft. tar for cash, -m I beg my Friends will call during the Fkichmci ,' Day-time, to Reduce the Rush in the Evening. \ "TiORNWELL, CORNER OF QUEEN AND DARBY STREETS. iptEORGE COOK'S 'BUSSES. \JC From opposite Coombes's. Kyber Pass and Newmarket, Daily, AT 915 a.m. 9.45 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3.45 p.m. 4.45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p,m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: 8, 8.30, 9. 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. t ECKORGB COOK, Wakfifl eld -street. OH N Si O P P E T~, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato P«QeIS Df&Sk aft 4!!*! WW*** 9* PMWWfc j



A UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION J\. FACTORY, ALBERT-SI REET. E. WATERS, CONFECTIONER, Begs to inform the public that the following goods, manufactured at his factory, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or colouring matter deleterious to health:— ~ , Dry Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Ghocolato Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Sfllmonds Boiled GOODS. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Can-away 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 1 ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coals Coot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenge 3 Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Turkish Rock Regent Pipe Tom Thumbs Medicated Lozenges of every descriptiongahvays on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS, BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. (Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, Octobei 20, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing you, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant, James M. Tunny, Provincial Analyst. UNITED .SERVICE HOTEL CORNER OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietob. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. Auckland, N. Z. THE Undersigned arc Cash Pur chasers ofjf HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &C, Sec, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittance;! returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., TANNERS AND liKATHKB MANUFACTURERS. Auckland. THE undersigned arc Caf<li Buyers of GUM, at Highest Market Prices. NIOCOL, HENDRY & CO. Custom-house-street, 31st March. XT ~E~w" LOCAL INDUSTRY. Jj^j G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twolvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Maim factory I "Vork-ntreet. Parnoll. AL 0 V E T T, » TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesltcy-strekt. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage best owed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that ho has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Bluo Superfine Clotlis and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgicl, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweeri thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. WA. WATERMAN begs to inform « his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING HOOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. miMBER TIMBER! TIMBER! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY MECHANICS' BAY, HAVE ON HAND :— A very Large Stock of all kinds of TIMBER for BUILDINGS, at lowest rates; and a good lot of SECOND-CLASS STUFF (clearing out below Cost Price. iJST Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Tongued and Grooved and Wide Boards also very cheap. Wood Turning in all its Branches. mHE greate7st~wonder o f JL MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famous remedies to be most effectual in curing either the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints which are more particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or those living in the bush. Occasional doses of these Pills will guard the system against those evils which so often beset the human race, viz.:—Coughs, colds, and dis orders of the liver and stomach—the frequent forerunners of fever, dysentery, diarrhoea, and cholera. Is the most effectual remedy for old sores wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases j in fact, when used according to the printed directions, it never fails to cure alike, deep and superficial ailments. These Medicines may be obtained from all respectable Druggists and Storekeepers through out the civilised world, with directions for use in almost every language. They are prepared only by the Proprietor, THOMAS HOLLOWAY, 533, Oxford-street, ondon, V geware O f Counterfeits tbftt »»y WWiftte pern the v uite4 States.



8, WYNDHAM-STREET, HOUSE, SHIP, O AND W m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. H H Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the <-> P Province. t?a jz; m J.H. requests attention of Builders and H others to his New Glazing Tariff. m W ~~ o J. HENDERSON. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. TfTTIfH E R AND CO. IJ 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 parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. mATLO"R 7SnPATE"NT SEWING J_ MACHINES The HAND MACHINE is perfection for a STANDe'MACHINES for Dressmakers, seven guineas and eight guineas. Recommended by hundreds in our midst who possess them as un equalled. . . Sewing- Machines of every kind repaired. Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET, Opposite tbe Post-office. Auckland. ■"OTUSBANDS of Industrious Wives, jQL 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 s«iect one or those useful Companions and Helpmates, called SEWIInG MACHINES, from the following immense stock and variety:—Princess of Wales, Little Stranger. Jenny Lind, Mermaid, Thomas, also Taylor's New Patent, Sinoek, Whbs u er and Wilson, Howe, Gkover ani> Bakkr, and other good makes. kw Weekly Paymknts Taken, "^a W. C. DENNES, McARTHUR & CO.'S NEW BUILDINGS, Queen-street. GALVANIZED IRON ..WORKS. . 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, Welleslcy-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfltting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckland Waterworks, ■ wkllesley- street. Attoki,ant». SPECIAL NOTICE. TIME! TIME! TIME! ON SALE AT B. KEANE'S, Custom-house-street. To Builders.—B. KEANE having finished his New Lime Works at Wangarei, is now pre pared to supply WANGAREI STONE LIME in any quantity. To Farmers and Others. —For the use of Land or Sanitary Purposes, liberal terms are offered. Likewise, M AHUXt AN GI 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. SHEI& LIME in any Quantity. R KEANE. "DOUYEE, GUILLET & CO. JLA) COGNAC. TRADE, MARK. '[ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. They have always on hand Hdds., Quarter fms>u-R Cases, and Imperial flanks. S" ° T 1 o c: C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archard & J. Brown, Coal and iirewood 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 receive 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. All orders left at Mr. R. Brewin'a Auckland Sfted Depot. Trill receive prompt attention. "VTOTICB TO THE LADIES OF twtdo U?¥^^^ nd Surrounding Districts.— MRS. WILLIAMS has opened up a New Lot of Ladies Under<lothing. Linen-faced Cuffs, 3d pair, best vahu in Auckland; Ladies' Garters • Ladies' and Girls' Stockings, 6d pair; No. & White Socks, id pair; letfs and Boya'Brown Cotton Socks,,6d pair; Stay Busks, 3d pair" Flowers, fromSd per spray; and a nice selection Mp| nw^r^S c Gooclß- ~ Note the addxess"



yEN E T I_O j> L 77J^ - AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLTW* MANUFACTORY IND CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STRTTttt., Of any dimensions, in any number frnmn™ tea Hundred, within a Jgiyen time ofl^ 6 best quality, and reasonable pribps and sent to all parts of New Zen land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post M. H. BUSBY, Local Manufacturer ana T», porter of the Material, Practical Blind M ?°" and Wire Worker (many years estabHswi er City Road, London), Manufacturer of P v at description ef Window Bhnds, Plain aadrw" 7 mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned aIS 5" repaired, and painted.-VENETIAN Hnrr«& corner of Cook and Grey-streets, Auckland • F PHILLIPPS AND~SONFoiT • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints rii Turpentine, Colours, v amishes, French PnVv' Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes Pint' Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photosroinv Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Moffir Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed SaSis Doorß, &c. Glass cut to size, and carShiir" paoked.-95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. tttretl% d w a er> bXiTTTTv BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. ' Established 1865.] AHSjjkinds of House and Ship Joinery Shnn Fronts, Shop and Office Fittings, &c.,'&c prepared at the shortest notice, with ' thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in evew Branch. " ' EDWARD HARTLEY, ALBERT-STREET, Near Market. PURE, WHOLESOME, & DELrCIOUS. MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAM & CO., AUCKLAND, AND SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND THE TRADE. Orders addressed by_ post to the Manufacturers will receive immediate attention. j^ O T I C E. WALTER GRAHAM, (Late of the City Mart), WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER Has opened those Premises, corner of Pitt and Gkey-streets, with a complete and WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF NEW GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, AND OILMEN'S STORES, of the best quality, and offers the same co Ms numerous P.atrons, Friends, and the Public generally at'the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES!! N.B,—Families waited on for Orders, and Goods delivered in all parts of the City and Suburbs. ft '0 [established 1842.1 WJ A M I E S 0 N, c UNDERTAKER, &c, is prepared to execute Funerals, either in first-class style or plain, at strictly moderate charges. WELLESLEY-STREET EAST, Two doors from Queen-street. FUNERALS CONDUCTED respectably, at moderate charges, by N. McCULSKY, West End Funeral Estab lishment, top of Hobson-street. The charges includes all Cemetery and Minister's Fees, so that customers have no further trouble beyond giving the order. Coffins always on hand. Graves fenced, and Tombstones supplied. Designs, by J. Brown, may be seen, and prices obtained. on application to N. JVScGulsky. "J^TOTICE OF REMOVAL. Messrs. HOFFMANN & SONS Have REMOVED their PIANOS and HAR MONIUMS, and BUSINESS, from Shortland street to QUEEN-STREET, next Bank of New Zealand. GLADIOLUS. Mr, Palmer's Magnificent Collection of over 50 varieties. Also, hyacinths, crocus, tulips, narcissi, &c.j &c., &c, R. P>AIRD. VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-street. TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at I3T GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, And at tbe Spit. Napier. JM. MoL'ACHL.AN, © 218, QUEEN-STREET, Has just bought the following Goods at a Largo 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. <& \ worth 2s. 3d. A line of Fashionable Checks at Is.; worth Is. 9d. A line of Self Grey Camerlite for the present season, Is.; worth Is. 9d. Aline of Self Colour Satin Check Lustres beautiful shades, Is. 2d.; worth Is. 10d. A line of " Caschemore de Sole," 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 icwer price than usual 5 cases New Goods, ex Abenvr te to open mjj few days. Others to ' follow by next vessels. NO. O C L 0 iTTFH, mechanist. Masefield's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sevrtng, Knitting, Washing, and, every ofi«J description of domestic and' general m^ Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors'1 Models, arid Optical and Sciefltuw Apparatus made arid repaired. Metal Turn""* and Boring. Screw and Wheel Cuttinpr. fce^Kw