THE HEBRIDES MISSION.

The Revs. Messrs Inglis and Watt, Presby terian missionaries to the Hebrides, delivered two very interesting addresses on the. condition and prospects of the islands of their missionary labours. About two hundred persons were present, and the proceedings were assisted by the choir of St. Andrew's, Mr Cuipan presiding at the harmonium. The chair was occupied by ReA r. R. F. Macnicol, ex-Moderator, supported by- lievs. j). Bruce, 1). W.Runciman, G. Brown, P. Mason, T. Norrie, and J. Hill, of the Thames. The choir opened with the 16th hymn, " Arise , O Lord," alter which Kcv. Mr. Runciman, of Si. Stephen's, oii'ered prayer. The chairman then called upon Rlv. W. Watt to speak to the audience upon his Avork. Mr Watt then came forward, and in an excellent oration, gave a vivid and picturesque sketch of the islands, and more particularly of the one in Avhieh he had I'hot!red for the last seven or eight years. Mr Watt said he and his co-worker, Mr Inglis, had come to .New Zealand for a two-fold object. (I.) To exhibit the mission A'essel, the Dayspring, now lying in the stream, on which the money of the people had been expended, and Avhieh Avill bo open for the inspection of those Avho may take an interest in the mission. Whatever might be said about the Dayspring she was very suitable for the purpose of the mission. (2.) Their next object was to increase the mission, by inducing young ment to take part in the work of the New Hebrides, and lie was glad to say that one young man from Dunedin had volunteered his services, and after tAvo years training he Avould be ordained and sent to the Mission held, lie thought if they could induce another from one of the Auckland churches, or one of the Ministers to join them, a far deeper iutcrest Avould be created in connection with the work. Air AVatt then proceeded to state the difficulties in the way of the Missionary: (1). Tue iiiihealthiness of the climate. When Mr Inglis lirst settled in the islands twenty-five years ago, it was considered that it was almost impossible to live and labour there during the s;x not months of the year; still by great per sonal care, health might be sustained and labour performed during those months. (2). T.ic great diversity of language Avas against tlie Missionary. Every island, and there arc live, spoke m a different tongue, and e.e;y tribe uttered a different dialect. For example, if ho paid a visit to Mr Inglis in his neighbouring island, which Avas only forty miles away, he was compelled to speak to his people through Mr Inglis, who would act as interpreter. Mr Watt then gave numerous examples of tbeir language, to show the diver sity of form employed m conA'cyiug tho one thought. (3). The superstitions of the natives were another great hindrance to tho progress of truth. They rendered homage to sacred stones, each stone representing, according to their notions, powers controlling the winds, storms, seasons, and other natural influences. In fact, tiiey iiad "lordsmany, andgods many." Again, in their estimation, sickness and death were not the result of natural causes, but the doings of disease makers, and wheneA'or a native died the question with them was, " Who is doing this J" and ail sorts of savage means were resorted to, in order to discover the disease maker. The islanders were continually at Avar with each other, and not infrequently there Avas bloodshed. The Missionary was also unfavour ably placed among jarring tribes, for if he seemed to eAdnce friendliness to one tribe, another believed that he must be hostile, and an enemy to the other tribe. Mr Watt then gave a most interesting account of their habits, modes of life, painted faces, head dresses, and love of ornament. The women were fond of ear ornaments, and some of them wore as many as eighteen tortoise shell ear-rings in each ear, Avhieh made it difficult to move about with comfort. They were compelled to move their whole body, as the ear-Aveights Avere too great to turn the head. Their conduct Avas most degrading and immoral, and they did things publicly of Avhieh a European Avould be ashamed to speak. Rev. J. Inglis next addressed the meeting, and read a carefully prepared sketch of the islands and the people. He spoke highly of the ener getic labours of Mr and Mrs Watt in their little grass tabernacle at Tanna. We have rarely listened to a more interesting historical .sketch than that by Rev. Mr Inglis, which Avas listened to throughout with becoming attention, and which wc believe will shortly appear in print. The paper in fact was a miniature history of the islands from the times when the first missionary set foot upon the soil. Mr Inglis shewed that much of the superstition of the natives is passing away, such as the strangling of Avidows, the worship of sacred stones, and the practice of cannibalism. The people, moreover, were cloth ing themselves, andbeginning to trade with othor islanders, to grow corn, and cultivate .trees and flowers. They had, by the produce of their labour, placed in his hands £150 for the purpose of printing the Holy Scriptures in their own tongue ; and many of them were regular atten dants at the Sunday services. Mr Watt's church was of native grass, and it was desirable that a wooden building should be erected to meet the growing Avants of the cause at Tanna, hence an appeal is made for timber and material towards the realisation of the cherished idea, space alone prevents us from giving more of the interesting facts communicated by Mr Inglis, and which were received Avith unmixed pleasure by the auditory. At the close of the address. Rev D. Bruce proposed the following vote of thanks, which was seconded by Mr Macky, and carried, " That this meeting desires to ex Dross its cordial thanks to the Revs Inglis and AVatt for their interesting addresses, and cherishes the earnest hope that the work of the Mission may progress in the New Hebrides Group, and that the Lord may be pleased in his own good time to prosper it." The chairman pronounced the benediction, and the meeting separated.

PONSONBY VALUATION.

(To the^Editor of the Star). Sib,—Yoar report of the meeting of the Assessment Court is not correct in stating that Air Tole was solely to blame for the valuation list prepared by me not being in accordance Avith the Rating Act- I stated that I believed Mr Tole had applied for and obtained from the Governor an extension of time, and that if the laAv had not been complied with, the responsi bility rested with the Board, and that it was not through any fault of mine. With regard to my valuation list, its general correctness is proved by the fact that only 30 objections had been sent in, and nearly the whole of these had been arranged by me before going into Court; those remaining unsettled being principally questions of ownership. The Judge also exonerated mc personally from blame, and stated that he had nothing to say against my valuation, but he could not recieve it, has it had not been sent in to the Local Body by the 15th January, in terms of the Act. Its correctness not being questioned, it seems strange that my valuation list should haAre been ignored, and an additional expense to the ratepayers of perhaps £100 incurred by the apuointment of a new valuer,- Mr R. H. Stepheiison, a ratepayer, and of experience in city valuations, and who Avas present at the meeting, but had not lodged any objections to my list.—l am, &c, Thos. Jenkins.

THE GAME AT HURLING.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star). Sir.—The abo\ re novel but fine old Irish game A\'ill be introduced and played for the first time in this province on Saturday next, in the Domain, by 12 players—2l a-side. A quiet sen sation Avas caused on Tuesday morning, on the wharf, at witnessing a cart load of hurdles forwarded by Mr. Meany. at the Wade, to tho order of Mr. Dempsey, Shamrock Hotel, where they Avere seen and much admired by those Avell skilled and conversant Avith this manly and spirited game. Mr. Editor, did you ever see a sranie of nurdle ? I will give you a brief descrip tion. The County Limerick against the County Cork, I Avill say; the ground chosen, and 20,000 spectators; the ? men walked out, and matched by twos, the smartest men told off for the out side, or the whip, the heavy thick fellows for the seA^ere Avork in the centre, and tallest at the past of danger to mind the goal. Nov; all being In readiness, the ball is throAvn up, the small men on both sides strive to strike it; it is hit. and away it goes across tho field ; the smartest men arc after it. You Avould see one in the act of raising it on his hurdle to " puck" it into the air, and another fine fellow bearing down upon him at a speed of about fifteen miles an hour; he leaps into him just as tight as a ball; tho force is irresistable, over he goes, and the ball is sent back. So it goes backward and forward, like the tide of warfare; one time you would see the headlong rush, the compact form of the hurdlers ; in a moment they are scattered,' and running fiercely after the ball. It is once more brought back, and by skill and determination pressed near the goal; then the tall felloAvs at the post of danger bear doAvn everything before them. Such games as these, Mr. Editor, pro duced good men for the British army, that caused them to be victorious on many a battle field. 1 canj assure you sir. it calls .up many a hard contested game in my mind, and I wear some few honourable scars received in those! games, but Avhen the blood is young and warm, one never cares for a knock on tlie shins!or any,other part; and I assure you sir, an Irish girl Avould be afraid and ashamed in my County, to marry a f elloAV that would pad his shins, as they do in cricket- There is as much difference between a good game of nurdle and cricket, as a sham light at a review of the troops of the Queen's birthday, and a real rattling battle. I have no doubt but that many Avill be spectators of the above game on Saturday next in the Domain (weathee permitting) more especially those to •whom the game is ucav in this proA rince, and which will cause much interest in the meantime. Pardon the liberty sir, by this trespassing on your limited space, trusting you Avill insert these lines in your popular journal. Auckland 11th March, 1877.- Yours, &c, T. G. F.

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THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY. MARCH 15, 1877



WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21. THE DRU R V YARDS. J7IOR SALE, on Wednesday, March 21, 1 at 12 o'clock, 250 head Store Cattle |o Two-tooth Half-bred Ewes,



MONDAY, MARCH 19. FOR SALE BY AUCTION. THE CROWN PRINCESS GOLD MINING COMPANY'S MINE AND PLANT. BY ORDER OF THE LIQUIDATORS. THE subscribers have received instruct ions from the Liquidators, to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Mon day, 19th instant, at, 12 o'clock. The Crown Princess Gold Mining Company's Licence, consisting of 17 acres 15 porches or 50 men's ground, and the unexpired term of lease of Allotments 53, 51, and 55, and 519, 550, and 551, Grahamstown, on which are erected an Engine-house, Ofiicc, and Blacksmith's Shop. The Plant comprises a Portable Engine (10 horse-power). Hoisting Gear, Poppet Heads, &c.; 6 Iron Trucks, about 1000 feet Iron Rails, 2 BaUng Tanks, Tools, &c, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. MONDAYT^MARCirHb VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, PARNELL. THE subscribers have received instruct lions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 19th instant, at 12 o'clock. That VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, situate at Parnell, on the Main Road, imme diately below the Alexandra Hotel, being . Lots 41 and 35 of Matson's Park, having 33 feet frontage each to the Parnell Road and Park Terrace by a through depth of 231 feet, on which arc erected a Ncav Building, con taining Shop and two rooms, and a Cottage of two rooms, with double fireplace. There is on the property a good well. Also. Lot 34. of Matson's Park, adjoining above, and immediately behind Mrs. Baker's property, 36 feet frontage to Park Crescent. Terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, MARCH 16. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANOFORTE (by Legg), BAGATELLE TABLE, KITCHEN RANGE, COUCH AND CHAIRS, BEBSTEADS, &c, &c, &c THE subscribers Avill sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, lGth instant, at 11 o'clock HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of— Pianoforte (by John Legg), Reo Covered Couch and six Chairs, Iron Bedsteads, Mattrasses, Palliasses, Couches, Chest Drawers, Washstands, Dressing Tables, Chairs, Cooking Range, Kitchen Uten sils, &c, Large Bagatelle Table, &C, &C, &C. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. Li/fEAT FOR THE 1%/TTLLION ! 1 There is NO RISE IN THE PRICE OF MEAT ; but the quality is better than at any other part of the season. There is an Immense Stock of the VERY PRIMEST QUALITY, which Avill be sold at less than any Estabbshment in town or country. HAMS, BACON, CORNED BEEF, AND PORK, IN LARGE QUANTITIES. THERE IS NOTHING TO SURPASS THE QUALITY, AND THE PRICE IS _£■> 3d-, _d., 5d.; and 6d-, per lb \ T^ORNWELL, CORNER OF QUEEN AND DARBY STREETS. «_. BE SURE AND BE IN TIME. ■_& "OOUYER, GUJLLET & CO. COGNAC. TRADE MARK. '[ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated RRANDY, sojustly considered the finest made. They have always on hand Hddß.. Quarter na,f»lr« . Cases, and Tmnfin'al flasks. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur n chasers of|| HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW. &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates, j IRELAND BROS,, \



mHE UNDERSIGNED - HAVE ON SALE - PORT—Superior Old Red, in wood and bottle ' SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands bottled and in butts, hhds., qr,-casks, and octaves BRANDY—Hennessy's and Marten's, in wood and case. Also, fine old Vintages for private lies. W.T. RUM—3O 0.p., in hhds. and qr.-casks WHlSKY—Dunville's, Greenless and Colville's, SherrifFs Islay, John Fraser's Brackla, and Jameson's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, Dunville's, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk ; Booth's, Bur nett's and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—UdoIpho AVolfe and Co.'s and Henke's quarts and pints GENEVA—John de Kuyper and Son's Anchor Brand, in green and red cases; J. H, Henke's Hollands, in stone jars and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGER WINE—In qr.-casks and cases CLARET—Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St. Julicn, etc. CORDIALS, &c—Maraschino, Curacoa, orange and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomeranzen "- CHAMPAGNE — Cliquot's, Porrier Jouet's, Moet's, Collin's, and Dc Bossy's SPARKLING MOSELLE — Dienhard's quarts and pints LINDEMAN'S CAW ARR A HOCK& LARET Ist groAVth BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Devcmsh, Tennants, Allsopp's, and Ind Coope's BOTTLED STOUT—Bass's, Blood's, and Gum GROCERTES—Comprising Belmont, Ozakorts and Field's Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar, Rennctts, Saltpetre, Blacking. RECKETT & SON'S FRENCH BLUE TEAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT , _____ VINEGAR— Champion's No. 21, in half-hhds and cases. BUTT BOLTS, grooved points CIGARS—No. 2 H.S., in 500 boxes, La Caoba s Albourne, Aquilla de Oro. Alonzo Carcche Sir Robert Pecl.'Flor dc Solor, and Erota. TOBACCO—Various brands PAlNTS—Carson's Anticorrosion, red and stone colour; Blundell, Spence & Co.'s Genuine Ground and Nos. 1 aud 2 White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paints, Patent Driers, &c. OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed, in. drums and barrels; Colza, in drums; and Downer's Kerosene VARNISHES—NobIe's and Iloare's OAK VARNlSH—Blundell, Spcncc & Co.'s, in cases containing 16 1-gallon tins Hendry Whyte and Strachan's Celebrated FLOOR - CLOTHS, various patterns and widths „ CORDAGE—Europe, Manilla, Bolt Rope, and Galvanized Wire Rope COMPOSITION NAILS for Muntz Metal CORRUGATED GALVANISED IRON-Morc wood & Rogers', 7, 8, and 9 ft. lengths PLANING, SHAPING, and DRILLING MA CHINES POWER GEARED SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHES, 15,16, and 26 ft. beds „„„„__ One three hundred weight STEAM HAMMER. MB C. <k Co. have now adopted the method followed by the large hondon Houses of VATTING their WINES arid SPIRITS, this having been found to secure the delivery of a higher standard of quality than otherwise obtainable. Original packages delivered from Bond as heretofore when required. Agents for the Celebrated Apollinaris Water. Indents Executed for all Kinds of Goods. BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO. ]%/T IL N E AND £i II 0Y C E HAVE JUST RECEIVED SEVERAL CASES OF SEASONABLE GOODS, WHICH HAVE BEEN MARKED AT VERY LOW RATES. The following are a Tcav of the"_ines specially Avorthy of notice :— FICHUS, MANTLES, CUIRASSE, AND TABLIERS, in Lace, Braid, Cashmere, &c, from Bs. lid upwards. LADIES' STRAW AND LEGHORN HATS, from 6d. upwards. Also, BOYS'ANDME N'SI P A NAMAS from 3s. lid. S A SS II RIBBONS All Colours, Is. Id. per yard. 100 BE AD E D SATCII EL S 2s. and upwards. BABY LINEN, CHIDREN'S AND LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING. ALL SILK GOODS are still being Sold at Very Cheap Rates, notwithstanding the great advance in the Home Markets. DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING conducted on the Premises by a First class Melbourne Artiste. MILNE & CHOYCE, " Ciieapside House," QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS betAveen AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— (BAo a.m. /'n.3o a.m. 10.15 a.m. H a.m. From 11.45 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland < 1.15 p.m. ewmarketK 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m 3.30 p.m. I 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. lfi.4sD.Tr> V.6.30 p.m. ARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he has recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. . ~ , _ . A considerable portion of the ground floor of the New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus ottering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch Avill, the pro prietor is assured, find no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion- „_ n •_. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. ... The Cuisine is under the supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his own long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is acknowledged by connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour *Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR> w> F# WARNER Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. K(i(\ GASKS CEMEjrr (KBS>l6s -20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 19,000 Slates (Countess). KBANE & JENKINSONj



-r_TEW ZEALAND INSURANCE J$ COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. ... £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. __ -~„„ -».--„ Hulls Insured for .the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight. Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on bpecie subject to special arrangements. US' Lossks Promptly Paid. GKOPGTC P. PTERCK. Manaerer. ffY CLUB II O T E L SHORTLAND-STREET. h. nTabbott, In returning thanks to his numerous patrons, for their support, begs to intimate that having to Visit the Old Country, he has left the Man agement of the Hotel to „__ .„„„ MR. FREDERICK STAFFE CLARKE, To Avhora he trusts the same liberal support will be given as has been accorded to nimsell during the term of his proprietorship. All matters relating to Sporting events wh be carried on as hitherto. Auckland. March, 1877. A~ UCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AN ; D INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— RePa i_ Ig e o tve e rXtCnA- per Week" payable?* 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years" 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 0 IoG 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received at the following rates — 12jTiionths or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum 7 day's notice .. .. : JQHI y BAT(^R> Secretary. "Vfiw ZEALAND GENERAL COM JLX MISSION AGENCY, Norgrove Buildings, Clark's Place Bisiiopsgate-stre'et, Within. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand Shipping X Company, and for about 20 years known in con nection with the New Zealand Shipping rrade, desires to inform his friends and the public generally that he has commenced business at the above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as General Shipping and Insurance Agents. From long experience acquired of tho local wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm aro in a position to oiler special advantages to Colonists in their business relations with Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passengers on a long voyage, orders entrusted to their care will receive their very best atten tion. London. November Ifi. 1876. T>ULBSI "OULBS ! TOULBS! JUST RECEIVED, Direct from Paris, A QUANTITY OF CHOICE FLOWERING BULBS!! ! ' As they must be Planted immediately, they Avill be on Sale for FOUR DAYS only. R. BA1RI). VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-street. N.B. A large quantity of Colonial-grOAvn liulbs will be n-'idy for sale, shortly. mo i>li.lPi'_RS~ ' CONTRACTORS X AND BUILDERS. KAURI T I M B E R. The uiuii vsigned is selling at Ot GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, B R I T O M A R T ROAD, And at the Suit. Napier. miMBER "TIMBER, ! TIMBER ! JL « THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY MECHANICS' BAY, iiavb on hand:— A very Large Stock of all kinds of TIMBER for BUILDINGS, at lowest rates; and a good lot of SKCOND-CLASS STUFF (clearing out below Cost Price. OSr Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Tongucd and Grooved and Wide Boards also very cheap. Wood Turning in all its Branches. -yiCTORIA 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, late managing partner in the firm of J. H. Buchanan and Co., opposite, Avith my own experiences, I can confidently cnsuro myself a share of your patronage. BUILDING DEPARTMENT— Mantelpieces, to any design in Freestone, from 20s. Hearths, Hobb-fire 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 on view. ENCLOSURES- 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— JOHN BROWN, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Door above Messrs Kempthorne and Prosser's. JM. McLAC HLA N, • 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 giAren 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 Camcrlite for the present season, Is.; Avorth Is. Od. Aline of Self Colour Safin Check Lustres beautiful shades, Is. 2d.; worth Is. lOd. A line of " Caschcmorc dc Soic," 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 Abernyte to open in a few days. Others to follow by next vessels. qPECIAL NOTICE. TIME! TIME! TIME! ON SALE AT B. KEANE'S, Custom-house-street. BTo 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, MAHURANGI 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, KMM*



TTNITED SE;RVICE HOTEL \_) CORNER OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. Auckland, N. Z. ghollah's Gtheat Indian Cures. _r (&?iger Brand). "_& THE MOST POPULAR MEDICINES EVER YET INTRODUCED INTO NEW ZEALAND. r In consequence of their proAang to be what is stated of them, and all fulsome pufhing or ex travagant exaggerations about them being care fully avoided. , . ~ m Their Avorth and merit havo secured fpr them in every part of Noav Zealand the confidence ot the public. They have cured long-standing cases of sickness, and TESTIMONIALS similar to those given below are being received from an parts of the Colony by the Proprietor :— " Kensington, Dunedin, Ist March, 1876.--Sir, Having occasion to use your Aperient Mixture, and having derived much benefit therefrom, 1 have much pleasure in testifying to its merits, and in recommending it to others.—(Signed), A. Jamieson." „, „_„ _~ " Pier Hotel, Dunedin, 20th May, 1876.--Sir- Having been much benefitted by the use of your Indian Medicine, I have great plcasuro in adding my tostfmonv 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 favourably of them, and have received much benefit from their use.—(Signed), Ophelia Bennett." , _ , „ 0 _„ "Port Chalmers, New Zealand, 3rd July, 18/6. Sir—l think it my duty to state that your Gbol lah's Rheumatism Mixture has proved in my case to bo 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 1 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 Aveeks, 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 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 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 Avhieh I had suffered most severely for the last ton 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 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 beno lit of others suffering the tortures that I cm-lured for the period above stated, that I attribute my restoration to health and freedom from pain entirely to tho use of your invaluable, medicine. I can strongly recommend it those suffering from rheumatism or gout.—(Signed), John Griffen, J. P." These invaluable Medicines arc to be had throughout New Zealand, and in Auckland of all Chemists and respectablo Medicine Vendors. BROWN, BARRETT & CO., Wholesale Agents for Auckland Province. TVTEDICAL HALL, NEWTON. T. A. CRAWFORD (eight years'with Messrs. • Hill and Hudson, of Victoria-street), begs to in form the inhabitants of Newton and surround ing districts that he has commenced Business as CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, in the Shop lately occupied hy Mr. R. R. Hooper, of Karangahape Boad. Having opened the Shop Avith an Entirely New Stock of Drugs and CHEMICALS, hopes by strict attention 1 o business to gain their confidence and patronage. T. A. CRAWFORD, Medical Hall, NcAvton. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Composition Powders kept n stock. Tourists to the hot lakes and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle HoSTes, at D. H. 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. Cd. per week. -\TOTICE TO THE LADIES OF __l Auckland and Surrounding Districts.— MRS. WILLIAMS has opened up a New Lot of Ladies' Underclothing. Linen-faced Cuffs, 3d pair, best A ralue in Auckland ; Ladies' Garters ; Ladies' and Girls' Stockings, 6d pair; No. 2 AVhitc Socks, 3d pair; Men's and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, 6d pair; Stay Busks, 3d pair; Flowers, from 3d per spray; and a nice selection of General Fancy Goods. — Note the address: MRS. WILLIAMS, opposite Fire-bell, foot of Grey-street. T> R I C X S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Queen-street. _ N. HARKER has always on hand a large stock of Avell-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape effects a large saving in Mortar. At the present low price of Bricks, intending Builders Avill find it adA'antageous 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. T7IIREWOOD ! ! ! FIREWOOD ! ! WANTED KNOWN, that I am now prepared to supply BEST TITREE FIREWOOD, in any quantity, at the following prices (terms cash) :— Single ton, 95.; four to ten tons, Bs. 6d.; upwards often tons, at wholesale prices.—Address,: John Blatr, Bay of Islands Coal Yards, Breakwater Road. "VTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GaL JL% VANISED IB.ON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. —FOR SALE— Gah'anised 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. TMT USICAL NOTICE. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of 10s., will be alloAved 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. * Just Arrived, ex 'Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Chappell's. Boosey's, and other Cheap Musicni Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c., &c, :lh OUCKSEY'S MUhTc WAREHOUSE,



8, WYNDHAM-STREET, I HOUSE, SHIP, © AND W m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. H P5 « W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the R Province. J.H. requests attention of Builders and H others to his New Glazing Tariff. w W © J. HENDERSON. p? **[ 8 1 WYNDHAM-STREET. FISHER 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. Cornea 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 m town or suburbs. TO H N S O P P E~l\ fl HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL V COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Aeent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers. Ootoher 30. 1876. . T" AYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES The HAND MACHINE is perfection for family use. STAND MACHINES for Dressmakers, seven guineas and eight guineas. Recommended by hundreds in our midst Avho possess them as un equalled. Sewing Machines repaired. Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET, Opposite the Post-office. Auckland. JR S X INNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &.Q.. Sr.a. F_J_z___j •_, is _ -r~fn -f__=?___rM—^ =_J == h-■ Egfc_____J___3E______B ¥TOTIC E.— PIANOS ! PIANOS ! __1 Mr. WEBB has much pleasure in inform ing his kind patrons and the public that he has arranged with B. Tonks & Co. to Exhibit for Sale, in their splendid Show-room, late Prince of Wales Theatre, the PIANOS per "Loch Urr.' N.B.—Pianos for Beginners from £7. at WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, W KT.LKS I, F.Y-STRK ET. AND P. GIB BON S, • GROCERS ANT) PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WEL LE S LEY-ST REE T. Dealers in Maize, Oats, Bran, Flour, Sharps, Potatoes, &c : ■_ 9l_ —IN ifc /.iL_j/j;,yi I |p yw&li M HUSBANDS of Industrious Wives, Remember this day to do your duty by BUYING a PATENT ROYAL WASHING MACHINE. Every Avifc who docs her own Washing deserves one. FATHERS, MOTHERS. BROTHERS, AND LOVERS, call and select one of those useful Companions and Helpmates, called SEWING MACHINES, from the following immense stock and variety:—Princess of Wales, Little Stranger, Jenny Lind, Mermaid, Thomas, also Taylor's New Patent, Sinoer, Wheeler and Wilson, Howe, Gboa7er and Baker, and other good makes. __■ Weekly Payments Taken, "©ft W. C. DENNES, McARTHUR & CO.'S NEW BUILDLNGS, Queen-street. (~\ N SALE, MAIZE: 800 Sacks, now landed, ex Emu. SALT: 50 Tons (Weston and WestaH's), to land, ex Thurland Castle. CLOVER & GRASS SEEDS : 36 Casks, to land, ex T.uurland Castle. JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. T>URE MILK !! 1 PURE MILK !! ! T. A. BROWN Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and suburbs that he has made arrangements by which he has secured the Avhole of the Milk from the One Tree Hill Estate, Epsom, and he will therefore be able to supply a First-class Pure Article, so necessary to both infants and adults. Families waited on for orders. A Trial solicited. Address: T. A. BROWN, Epsom ;or Messrs. Spragg & Co.. Theatre Buildings, Queen-street p AL VAN I ZED IRON-gWOBES. 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, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckland Waterworks, wellesley-street. ATTrtKT.AMII. rriHE STo l y land. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &0., AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES !!! E.W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Office and Fancy Stationery, &o. New Rooks, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail, EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND ÜBRAEY, 1% QVW%STfi£_*>



Venetian gmT; _______ ______ gg_]ls' WHIE GAUZE BLINDS, andPEßFora*^ ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAI) TJSD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIWtS MANUFACTORY WI) CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STRB-tp^ Of any dimensions, in any number from ft 8' to a Hundred, within a given time ofithi 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 ____* \r__ and Wire Worker (many years establish^. City Road, London), Manufacturer erf >£ at description of Window Blinds, Plain arid rV™7 mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned _u_?_ repaired, and painted.—VENETIAN HjOitsp corner of Cook and Grey-streets, Auckland f PHILLIPPS AND StlNTiilT • COLOUR,. & GLASS MERCHANT* Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paintari^' Turpentine, Colours^ Varnishes, French Prff Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes PiTt* Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and PhotoerariV Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldin« Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sash!.' Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and caiSnii packed.-flo & 97, QUEEN-STREET. {jBXWaJ | DWA R D BXTTIiTv I BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. ' Established 1865.] Alllfkinds of House and Ship Joinery RW li Fronts, Shop and .Office Fittings, &c.'&c P prepared at tho shortest notice, with ' _ thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in evenr Branch. " EDWARD BARTLEY, ALBERT -STREET 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 will I receive immediate attention. J^ O T I C E. I WALTER GRAHAM, (Late of the City Mart), WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, Has opened those Premises, corner of Pitt and Grey-streets, Avith a complete and WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF NEW GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, 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 Avaited on for Orders, and Goods delivered in all parts of the City and Suburbs. T>ONES ! BONES ! BONES I Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPKT. [established 1812.1 WJ A M I E S 0 N, • UNDERTAKER, &c, is prepared to execute Funerals, either in first-class style or plain, at strictly moderate charges. WELLES LEY-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 ab 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, hy J. Brown, may be seen, and prices obtained. on application to N. McCntsky. . REMOVAL. Messks. HOFFMANN & SONS Have REMOVED their PIANOS and HAR MONIUMS, and BUSINESS, from Shortland street to QUEEN-STREET, next Bank of New Zealand. THE GREATEST WONDER OF 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 j; to the'ilife of a miner, or those living in the bush. Occasional doses of these Pills will guard the system against those e-vils which so often beset 5 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 ; in fact, Avhen used according to the , printed directions, it never fails to cure a_—>i deep and superficial ailments. „ These Medicines may be obtained from a" respectable Druggists and Storekeepersthrongfi- , * } put the civilised world, wiih directions for UW t in almost every language. . ' They are prepared only by the Proprietor, THOMAS HOLLOWAY, 533, o_?ord-street» ondon. . V Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate from the United States.