The Evening Star.

Vol. VIIL—STo. 2,155

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1877

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



*—k*v~ "O EGU LA R MONTHLY ___S2_; _\» STEAM COMMUNICATION < *ft*saB^BKTWEI3X AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 20th February. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents 1. IG, Queen-street, Auckland, Sth January, 187 C. «Srk%?^TT^l(>^ STEAMSHIP COM <t||||g|g, KJ PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI. NELSON, PICTON. AVEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking throuott to Sydney, Mklbourne, and all nkw zealand ports. Time Table— January 1577. I j 11 j ~7J~ "\ \ i \ i ri I I % t <i%«% % I I I % p £ W1 fc h _h _ _____£_. (5 I ' Thu Sat. X Feb. Feb. S_——— — — — 13 fc 9 | 12 O ja.m.ino'n. "The s.s. WELLINGTON will leave the Wharf on THURSDAY, Ist February, at i) a.m. 55g Note.—From 15th December to the 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued to ports within the Colony at which the Company's steamers call, at Reduction of 30 per Cent, off Double Fares, available for return till the 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. COMMUNICATION -yJE&S^-'O BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND I THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Fakquhau, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland: Tuesday, 12 midnight Wednesday, 5 p.m. From Thames: Tuesday, 8 a.m. Wednesday, 7 a.m. Return Tickets, available from Friday, Jan- j nary 2G, till Friday, February 2, Saloon, 10s ; j Steerage, (is. ' "Weather and other circumstances permitting, j a. McGregor, Agent. ; «__,«&-. ijTIOR CO ROMAN DE L. •sSES^Ss- The R s ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Ollice on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). The 5.3. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. R O WE N A Will leave as follows :— January 2!) March 2" February i ~7 7 , 12 12 „ Xi 1(5 ~ 21 21 „ 26 2i5 — At 5 p.m. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. *£Sk*W XTIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, ____^ fij M AHURA NGI, MATAKANA, "*=«sa^^l_\WAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspkk, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Ma'takaxa, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weathar and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage ap^tO sEY & «;_V£te^ C< TEAM COMMUNICATION WITH THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES-ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Wednesday, 11 p.m. Friday, 11 p.m. Return Tickets, 7s. Gd. ; Steerage, os. FOR COROMANDEL—DURHAM (s.s.) Tuesday, 7 p.m. AU cargo to^be alongside one hour before sail vVeather and otlicr circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Escursion StTNf MAUG_S^Manager. k"?=^K TT 0R L0NI)0N DIRECT. i^^^^^^. The favoxirite Al Clipper GLENLORA, Jas B Mitchbmv. Commander, now alongside the Queen-street Wharf, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch. , .. Has llrst-class passenger accommodation. For freight or passage amply T t^ AN & Agents. ~^J~ TjlOR LEVUKA DIRECT^ The brigantinc v£mv^ AUGUSTA Will leave for the above port on THURSDAY, au' p<m- W. LODDER, Manager. R A^ *^ HOT SPRINGS- Arrangements have been made with the owne^SftV 'LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boa^iringtVe Summer Months.She>wiH con vey passenger," at the Rbduckd Fake of ICB. ior a T?5-TrTTiv TrrTv'BT, and the Managei oi mo HoSffitf THE CHABM FOR BO^ including Baths, I'owels, &c, to Ijs «>r*iißt class, and 10s. for second-class, from foAIbK DAY till MONDAY. cnfurHnv nt ° Thn stpnmpi- will i'eave every baturaay at - p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past J a.m. on Mondays. fs^s-T 1 ° R I v X Ul The 5.3. TAMO' SHANTER, Will leave for Waiuku as follows :-- FromOnehunga: , From Waiuku: Mftuday, 5 p.m. 'I «e»day, / P-™- Wednesday, 7 a.m. W e<ineoday,_noott S^r^n yukau Heads SSS^fiftß MiU B ou Orders to colieot goods left at the stoieai of gSs.ifS^lSr 3^j!fet^S



usSfc-*^ QJTEAM TO RIVERHEAD -^2^; k^ ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. «Wb_S_?_"\7S7'AIKATO STEAM NAVI 3S^S^^ VT GATION & COAL MINING *=3S3S__s* COMPANY (UMITED). TIME~TABLE: The steamer BLUENOSE Loaves Mercer for Hamilton—Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Leaves Hamilton for Mercer—Monday, Wednes day, and Friday, at 8.30 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, I . Secretary. I Fort-street, Januar3 r G, 1877. ,' r?w a_ 13ASSENGERS' LINE OF -^ T PACKETS TO NEW ZEA _aaSiaagSfia Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Lcadenhall-street, London. The above Lino of Ships arc REGULAR TRADKRS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They arc clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. Tlio Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. j The undersigned arc empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment '■ for -which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on .application to L. 1). NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, y Agents. CRUICXSITANK & CO.. J £>,^v I_~EW ZEALAND SHIP 2%^f_ix JJi PINO COMPANY ifiggSl^ (LIMITED). Head Office: Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 81, liishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..105;$ MATAURA.. SOS W" AIM ATE ..1157 O P A WA 1000 WAIME A.... 871 OIIARI 10.31 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 10o.> WAI ROA .... 10.57 PIAIvO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 11AKAIA ....1057 WAITARA .. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade between the I United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons i and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged 1 and provided with every requisite for the com j fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ters. The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month, i The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the con veyapce oi' cargo, can be made at the Head Ollico, Cbristchurch, or at any of the i{ranches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street , r?w-W TtiXEW" ZEALAND SHlP ,psf^f*%s. __1 PING CO.'S LINE. a^3g|g|^ FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Al Iron Barque LOCH URR, 71C tons register, Samuel Murdoch, Comman der, having a largo part of her cargo engageO. will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. J^H-^v. TTFOtt FREIGHT Oli S^S^x JD CHARTER. The Al Clipper Schooner KsSgeSS.-*- ptoNISER, about 100 lons. Has splendid carrying capacity, and very light draft of water. For further porticulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Auckland. fjk.^ mi-IE Brigantinc FLIRT, ■<r°!3(^%v -8- 100 tons register, John fe35 aT___> MoKJENZiE, Master, is a Regular =&XJbdps^ Trader between AL CKLAND and <ii..?..-BffgK_a LYTTKLTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. McKKNZIE. Auckland. Fobrimi-v 15. lX7fi. OK W A I U X U, l'hc p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— Tuesday, 3 p.m. Thursday, 7 a.m. .Saturday, 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Ordenj to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbiu'a Auction iVlat't will be attended to. M. H. ROE. TABLE. "~**a*"i S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa : Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. Gd.; Return, 6s. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL, Agent. ~^J^ AUCKLAND ST EA M _«y_si__-<CSL. PACKET COMPANY -S^Sae? (LIMITED). FOR GISB ORN~e7~NAPIER, AND WELLINGTON. The s.s. STAR OF THE SOUTH Will leave for the above ports on WEDNES DAY, January 31, ac 3 o'clocK p.m., carrying cargo to all ports. W. LODDER, Manager. /GALVANIZED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOU T ING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at tne Works, Weilesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Urauch of the Trade. Gasntting 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 I attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber fob, Auckland Waterworks, wellesle y- street, AUCKLAND. miMBER IMB ER! TIMBER! J_ —' *■ THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY MECHANICS' BAY, HATE ON HAND I— A very Large Stock of all kinds of TIMBER for BUILDINGS, at lowest rates; and a gcod lot of SECOND-CLASS STUFF (clearing out beiow Cost Prioe, iET Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Torsgued and Grooved and Wide Boards also very cheapi Wood Tuk^inr ijj a^i, its Branche,?},



ITE¥ "O A T T E 11 N S J3I JL J|p"^|§p| PAPERIIANGINGS, j o^^^^ Just Opened i C__l3lS^ :S x*s_Jcf_^ Ex ' City of Auckland.' Cheap Scrim, Hessian, Sec. Window Glass, at, heduckd PRICKS Paints, Oils, Turps, White Lead, Zinc, White Varnishes, &C, and every description of Painters' materials Patent Silicate and Carson's Anticorrosion Paint PORTLAND CEMENT GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES PICTURES, Artists' Requisites, &c. Agents for Maw & Co., Encaustic Tile Manu facturers. Samples aud drawings on view at our Warehouse, 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. W. PHILLIPPS & SON. TVf~E~W~C A S~T I, E COAL J3I at onehljnga. The Cargo of Newcastle Coal, ex Syren, FOR SALE, in lots to suit purchasers. P. CLARK, Wharf, Onohunsrn.. ONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. PIANO! PIANO! Mil. H. ROWE beys to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland that lie gives Lessons on the Piano at £1 Is. a quarter (one lesson a week), cither at. the pupils' homes or at at his private residence, Mrs. Deane's, Karangahape Road, opposite L. D. Nathan's, Esq. ______ SHORTLY !—ON E SKILL IN G ! A DREAM OF LIFE : SONGS AND SONNETS. By John Blaokman. W. T. TRAFFO R D, SURGEON #"_»!__ Wakefibld- DENTIST, CTf*p*wa street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Tooth <frnm Onn to «. Viill Sntt. MONEY to LEND in large or smjill sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold socurity, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER., Sh or tlanrt-street. MONEY TO LEND in largo or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest. — Jackson n.iul Kiihso.ll. Snhc.il-.ors. EALITIES FOR CHRISTMAS. CLOSE 1'» ROT 11 E lIS, 22G & 228, QUBKN-STUKKT, Respectfully announce to (heir numerous Cus tomers that they are now showing some of the PRIMEST HAMS AND BACON OF THE SEASON. Duo regard lias been paid to please the palate of connoisseurs, by having on hand some oi' the RIPEST OHEtiSI'; in the Market. ffST Note our Removal: Close to Messrs. J. and J. Dickey's. CLOSE BROS., 226 & 228, QUEEN-STREET, E.G. A UCKLAND & M ERCER RAILWAY. J^ CRICKET MATCH, Januauy 29th, 30th, and 31st. Tickets will bo issued from Auckland, New market, and Onchunga, to the Cricket Match, at Three Shillings each, which includes Rail way Fare, return (irrespective of class) and entrance to the Match. January 2S)th. return journey at single rates. Auckland. Newmarket, and Oiiehun.ua to lOller slie. One Shilling, single or return (irrespective of class). Trains will run every half-hour, from 10 a.m. bill 7 p.m., between Auckland, Newmarket, and ICllerslie; and every hour between Oucliunga, Ellerslie, and Auckland. PAI'AKURA RACES, January 29th. A Special Train leaves Auckland at 11 a.m., returning from Papakuraat 5.10 p.m. No Goods on January 29th, and only on 30th uid 31st by special arrangement on Saturday previous. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. TVTEW LOCAL INDUSTRY. |3( G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetroes, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufaotorr : York-str<wt. Parnell. WANTED KNOWN, that you can get Good French Felt Hat for 2/IJ, a Ooombfls' City Clothine Mart. 1)2. Qnann-Htrentt LO ND ON AND PARIS PATTERN DEPOT, Queen-street. MRS. BUTTERWORTH Invites the attention of her friends to NEW GOODS JUST OPENED UP, LONDON and PARIS MILLINERY AND COSTUMES. ECJEtU-FISCHEURS and MANTELETS In the New Colours. SLEEVELESS JACKETS and APRONS in Lace and other Material, from 3s- lid* each. _ CHOICE STOCK OF LADIES' UNDER CLOTHING alway3 on hand* Children's Costumks in Great Vabietv. _ Large Assortment of HATS and BONNETS (Trimmed and Untrimmed). TRIMMED HATS from 1/11. Mrs. Butter-worth having secured First olass Hands both in the Millinery and Dress Departments, is now prepared to complete orders at the Hhorteat.not.ioft- HURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL, (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). QUARTER DAYS: January 25, April 12, July 5, September 27. Head Master : Jas. Adams. 8.A., Member of Convocation of the London University. Classical Master: Rev. Joseph Bnt.es. English Masteu: Mr. J. P. Gradwell, Lon don University. Duawixg Master : Mr. Kenneth Wat Kins. Botanical Mamtek : T. F. Cheeseinan, F.L.S. The next Quarter begins on WEDNESDAY, January 31. For terms and Prospectus, apply to the Head Master. __ _ A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM. .___ MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University o>' New Zraland). The Quarter Days for the current year are <>th February) i27th April, 17th July, ami «ih October. " FARQUIUII MACRAIS, Htmd Master, I I I



A REIVED, Ex ' Hawea' : 1 TON NEW CANTERBURY CHEESE 2 „ OLD Ex ' Saxon' : 6 CASES BACON & HAMS, in Cloth. T. 11. HALL & CO. j. The Appointment Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MR S. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, VIOTOBIA-STBKET. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from homo, including White and Grey French Cotltilles, White and Pink Sat teens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Ketterinjj Jean ; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. j7 U g g E L L» g ?J 9 FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING KSTABLISJ [MEN T, POR TLA N 1) HOU SE, HOBSON-STKEET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. T KRMS MO DEIIA TE. W~O. C. C L O U G H, mechanist. Masepield's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing. Knitting, Washing, and every other description of domestic and general Light Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Borinsf, Screw and wheel Cutting, &c, &c. JA N D J. SOPPET, c Fkkkman's Bay Stioasc Mii-ls, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf. Auckland. "VTEW GKOCERY, TEA, PROVISION, J3I AND SEED WAREHOUSE. BEST GROCERIES, FINEST TEAS, SPLEN! >ID PROVISIONS, And shortly, FRESH SEEDS of every description. W. SPRAGG & CO., COKNKK Otf THEATRE 110 YAL BUILDINGS, QUKKN-STHEKT. J^T O T I C E. C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint J business of Mkssus. F. Akchakd & .T. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he ts prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to recjsivea 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, AU orders left, at Mr. R. Browin's Auckland Siw>t! Munnt. will ivi'im'vi" prnuiut .'itteiition. WILLIAM AUSTRALIA GRAHAM, (liM.te Preecc and Graham), LtCJENSBD iNTKJiI'KKTEIt AM) SUICVKYOK, Tainaliere, Waikato. Address in Auckland :—William Colom.in, F.^n.. Solifftnr. Vulfan I Ann. F\f\ EMPE RAN CE B O ARDIN GHO USE J. BRAME, Pkopbietor. Visitors from the country, and Boarders will find this establishment convenient for town business, and at the same time (mict and retired, and olleriug lirst-d'i.ss accornmoilation, with home com forts.— Address : Upper Qiieen-Htrcet, norucr of Turnor-si.i-f.c.t. QPECIAL NOTICE. Parties sending PAUCiCLS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon thorn being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by bookintc at the ottice of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Oiie-en-street. Aennt for Mr. W. K. Hartor. ILLINERY & STRAW-WORKING ESTABLISHMENT. MRS. R O U N T REE Begs to inform her friends and the public that she has REMOVED to those Largo and Con venient Business Premises lately occupied by Mr. S. PAKKER, WELLESLEY-STRHJET, cor nor of Market Entrance, and nearly opposite Mr. Dawson's, Chemist. All work is conducted under Mrs. Rountrec's careful supervision. Hats. &c, renovated and cleaned to the most recent fashion, and to suit the season. TO THE BOOT TRADE. FOR SA.LE, a RETAIL BOOT and SHOE BUSINESS in Wellington. For the last five years it has been doing the largest business, and employing the most hands;, in town, and the position is unsurpassed. Applications w!ll be received up to Ist February. Or, an active Partner, who would place some capital in the business; a thorough knowledge of the trade in dispensable. Or. a Manager wanted; must be able to cut and fit up for a.ll sorts of feet, and take the management of the business entirely.— Address Box 79. Post-office, Wellington; or to Messrs. Lewis Bros.^ Auckland. WANTED'Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Bardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. • j AJ^'l_ir?o^ELL7w rtol^^rL;u:ge Brick Store.—For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart. Victoria-street. Easi ANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sots of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; alao Four Sets Beat Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at coat price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abornyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding baddies, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. Hd. each, oomplete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Braas and Silvp.r TVTmirit.p>n. unn Dray H«.rnnn«. TTfA^T_^I_^6IVN"IhTitT"MO"RW ?T SON ia prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING- at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. D"RaTn7^lLl^ AND TIPEIkIANIf. FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D O W D E N Ha\-ing ptirchased tnis Property, lately known as " Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory)" v.'ith the extensive Shedding and powerful Machinery, begs to inform the public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PFPKS and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c, &c. Orders left with Mr. p. H. Mclvenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. 71/f R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the if 1 City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxer), Cesspits, etc,, is prepared to attend puiictiiaUy to all requests regarding the above. Poisons (le u.irin;.c to have the sairf pieces attendee! to, either weekly, fortnightly, or other wise, cati havef !i«i same done by leaving a notice, either verbal • r written, with the Icßpeotor of O_"fcY__V~ V A R t)~S~of"MOSGIEL &%f\¥xf (nunodin) TWEEDS at mill pi'icee, 4a. 6d. per yn.rd.-1 >. MnPnujwunw I"»rapnr. TVIM^" M A IC L E A N, "Meckanical and Operating DsntisTj Princes-street, Auckland. Painless Extraction and all the latest improve ments, WHY buy Slops when you can have a hotter article, ancl at a lower prioei at SAMUEL COQMBK81 City Clothing Mart, 02, (|w(3es-atreet»



ON KALE: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STKEET, Auckland. ON SALE, BY the UNuERSIGNED, Ex 'Orari,' 'City of Auckland,' ' Abernyte,'' Mendoza,' Sec.: 800 bags Fine and Coarse Salt 350 boxes Candles, Bclmont and Brandon 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 Arch ~ „ 200 casks Cement 100 cases Column's Starch, white and blue 30 „ Red Herrings, Whybrow's, Mor ton's, and Overall's 10 cases Assorted Peel, Keillor and Morton 25 cases Bottled Vinegar 25 ci'.ses Pickles 30 cases Salad Oil, assorted brands 30 cases Sardines, A and :t 20 kegs Carbonate Soda, Cream Tartar, and Tartaric Acid 40 dozen Waxed Calf, 2 bales Kip 280 Ash Oars 20 cases Corrugated Iron 40 cases Munte Metal, Sheething Nails, do. Feet, Pitch, Tar, Anchors, Canvas, Sheepwash Tobacco and Sulphur, Arrowroot, Corn Hour, Gelatine, Sugar, Tea, Oatmeal, Flour, Oats, Maize, Paper Bags, assorted, &c, &c. Agents for Lea & Porrin'sSauce, Townshond's Sarsaparilla, Government Disinfectants. POTTER &; CO., Durham-street. I^TEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL-1 J3I VAXISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). VICTORIA-STRKET EAST. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys. Spouting ol! all kinds, .Load Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.1!.--Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. MR. F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHEIt OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pin noforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January Hi, 1577. Mil MA 11) EN ' S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows: — /■8.45 a.m. /9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.15 a.m. From | 12.30 p.m. Auckland ■( 1.15 p.m ewmarket^ 2 p.m. I 2.15 p.m 3.,">0 p.m. -1.15 p.m 5 p.m. lfi.4Ap.tP kfi.Sop.m- AUCKLAND .STEAM CONFECTION FACTORY, Al,1! K ItT-S'l ItEET. E. WATERS, CONFKCT I O N E R. Begs to inform the public that the followina; tfooda, manufactured at his factory, arc guaran teed of utijiui'inr nuality (<> luiy confectionery imported into Auckland,.. fM'.iu'y contain no in gredient or colouring matter delet.-.rious to hculth :— Dry Goods. l)i;y Goods—Continued Conversation Lo/.cnges Plain Pipe Oonvcraaiions Ringa Imperial Drops Thick Popperiiiinl.d Good Words Tliin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruil Lozenges Choeolat-" Creams Fancy Jjozongca London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures leoing Sugar Sugar Ahnomls Persian Sherbert Sot Almonds Boiled Gouus. Bird:;' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Stacks (assorted) Carravvay ilo. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Bent Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Hose IiOXCDKCS Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian (lorn Cayenne Loaongea Black Almond Toffy Mask ' ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Lied Coconnnt Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coals foot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Jujubes Everton Toify Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehonnd Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel (Jomtits Turkish Rock Regent Pipe Tom Thumbs Medicated Lozenges of every description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CA.KE ORNAMENTS, BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 2G, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sat,—l have much pleasuro 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 m-epara 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. ILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED BAKING POWDER.—This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from th« wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from any deleterious ingrredient which is often found in mauy Baking Powders. The local testimonials arc of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s Baking Pcvvdek. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. C. Ci A^ 11 R « HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, fnw doors below the Union Bank. BILLIA E,~D TO 0 OM. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEBN-BTREET. TO SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. The Kopurn Saw Mill Co. being about to relin quish their Retail Timber business in Auckland, and having to clear out one of their yards by the end of this month t will deal liberally with purchasers. N.B.—The timber yard, with office, &c, to Let* Apply to K. BARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road, January 11,1877. MARMONIffMS. — Just arrived, par Tamaya. a fine selection of these favorite Instruments. They arc nil full coinpaps. with from one to ten stops, iv poliahucl Ouic, Walnut. and Rosewood, For Sale at v-c-vy low prices,— H. Cucksey'a Music Warehouse, 210, Queen street. _____„ fi LAR X E BROTHERS \J (T;ATB CKOMBTW'sI ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERirSi Opposite Union Batik, Qu-jeii-strset, Auckland. First-olaaß Portraita, from C.D.V, to Life Sise, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits takes instantaneously. CALL in and see the nice patterns of Mosgiel Tweeds that Samuel Cocmbes la making up for 21/ in Trousers. Xo house this aide of the Line can touch them, but they look and weep. In the words of a local French Pact, j What h<tt im to look iv and iudgo,1* ' \



_ /^ HAND INTERNATIONAL HJT CRICKET MATCH. J%#\ ALL - ENGLAND ELEVEN W_^4f©Or VERSOS -_s__- 2 , QF AUCKLAND DISTRICT. MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY, January 29, 30. & 31, 1577, AT THE ELLERSLIE RACECOURSE. Patrons: Sir George Grey, X.C.15. The Honorable Frederick Whitakcr. His Honor Judge Gillies. His Honor District Judge Fcnton. Vice-Pkksidkxts : His Worship the Mayor of Auckland. His Worship the Mayor of Thames. GATES OPEN at half-past 10. PLAY to COMMENCE at 12 noon sharp. ADJOURNMENT for Luncheon, 2 p.m. THE STUMPS will bo Drawn at G o'clok. Amnspiox TO Gkoi:xd: TWO SHILLINGS. Body of Grand-stand, Five Shillings. Ton of Grand-stand, 2s. Ud. Children, Half-price to all parts Horses. Is. per head. Each Passenger, 2s. Tickets will bo issued from Auckland, New market, and Onchunga. to the Cricket Match, at Three Shillings each, which includes Railway Fare, ret urn (irrespective of class) and entrance to the Match. Trains will run every half-hour, from 10 a.m. till 7 p.m., between Auckland, Newmarket, and Ellerslie ; and every hour between Onchunga, Ellerslio and Auckland. A SPLENDID BAND of 13 performers, under Bandmaster McUomish, will perform during the Match. J. 11. BENNETT, Manager. ■\TEW AMERICAN MEDICINES AND JJi PREPARATIONS OF ESTABLISHED CELEBRITY. JUST RECEIVED, AICKESTS, i "THE P II A It M A C V," Queen-street: <-iy,TLL.'S..ffTX)f?-iJ _ _2^...._LY__._.:_^^ (Extract ot Sarsaparillaand Stillingia). HALL'S LUNG BALSAM BROWN'S ESSENCE OF GTNGER i\XM. Ijl J*iil': PAEATIONS. ALLCOCK'S PLASTERS BENNEI'T'S WORM LOZENZES. celebrated in all lhcHlat.es and Canada. _ff^_;:__i__jA_j;],i_E ET^"s^CAjlßO;jC^TßOCHJ^,_Proveiitativc and Healing in Diptheria, Diseases of~_Te Lungs, Whooping Cough. &c. &c. GAYET'I'Y'S PAPER HELMJiOLD'S EXT. OF BUCTTU ]i li !•>. l' A. M !5_L i'i_ _£LL}" ]!t£9J _.___£ I____nT1 ____nT t BRISTOL'S PfLLB, JAYNE'S PILLS _ii_i_;^i__£_!^_ifi__ HAGANrf I!AGNOLIA BALM.for the Com plexion FRAGRAN'r^SpZODONT for the Teeth liLJß'xk'l'TS C.iOCOAiyi': for the Hair FROM B. KEITH & CO., of NEW YORK, the following recognised Eclectic Remedies now being introduced into European practice:— CIMICIFCTGIN (ex: actea racemosa), given as a Sedative in Rheumatism, &c. Leptandkin (cx : veronica virginica), given with Podophyllin ; is a Liver Alterative I and Tonic CAULOPIIYLLIX (blue cohosh), Uterine Tonic Hydhastin (golden seal), Dyspeptic Tonic ItuanoiN (yellow dock), Antiscorbutic Altera tive | Saxouixartx (blood root). Hepatic Alterative • PitYToLACCix (poke root), .Suorbutic AlUiiTitive employed in Chronic Rheumatism Scutellaiun (skull-cap), Nervine Tonic given in Neuralgia. HOSTETTER'S BITTERS. JOHNSTON'S BITTERS. AICKIN, DRUG IMPORTER. Queen-street. ; A UCKLAND QAVINGS |If>ANK, _r__ X? _LJS 190, AND 192, QUEEN-STREET. [ESTABLISHED 1817.] Pjresidbnt : His Excp.llency the Governor. Vice-Pkesidext : W. C. Daldy, Esq. : On and after the Ist February noxt.the BANK will be OPEN for RECEIPTS AND RE-PA.Y MENT 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. ■ FOR SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD, i AUCTIONEER* HOUSE LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT, MARKET HO USE:— For Sale—A four-roomed Cottage in Gundry- . street, large allotment; house nearly new; let for 10s. per week to a good tennant. Price, £210. ■ For Sale—A newly-tiuished six-roomed House, ' off Karangahape Road, iofty ro«ms, registered grates, kitchen range, water !aid on, large allot ment, and every modern improvement; remark- ! ably cheap, and terms easy. Price, £310. For Sale—A good Cottage and lurgfl allotment, ; in Dublin-street. Price, 5135. ' For —A good six-roomed House, near town; every convenience, water laid r<n, and J ' can be bought through the Building Society. \ . Price, £265. • For Sale, suitable for a working man—A fonr- , roomed Cottage and good allotment, in the ' suburbs. Price, £100. '' For Sale—A large and commodious Family J Residence, together with an acre of good land, 1 well situated, 15 minutes' walk from town. ' Price, £6'JO; terms very easy. For Immediate Sale- An allotment in Nelson- ' street; contains half and acre, good site. Terms ' easy* jur Sale—A large allotment, corner of Drake and Centre-streets, next to Mi\ iSellington's, Butcher. For Sale—Two allotUijUtsS ill Napier-street, being Nos. 3 and i. containtug over half-an-acre. Price, 203. per foot; terms easy. For Sale—An allotment in Picton-street, 300 feet x 66. Price, £,0, For Sale—Two allotments in William-street, off Woliington-su-cct, ;3 x lO.'j i'oet each. Price £S0 the two. For Sale—An allotment in Brown-atrect, being tlic oC-eouii f'ufi! iueut irons Ponsonby Itoad on ! tbe right, J'J x 100. l-rico, .-fiio. For cjulo—AlJotincj.it&in Oiich'.roya, Qtshulm. Pauakui-a, ibrury, Pokeuo, Giabomo, WUau, &C, &C. b'ov auJc~Five-roomo.il Hotiae, quite new, in good locality. P :lC c. fllSC;; Jiiioinient -iy x 507, Can be bought tbroutfa Byilitiug Society, FOR BALE, Houses, Laud, 'Aliot.met!ts (free hold and leasehold", m various parta of th<- Town, Suburbs, and Province. its' See AdverUsmtKuit iWd, Mtu-kcWiOusc, It. V. GRKKNWOOD, Land, Esiatc, and (Jonnniaaion Asren SlarUet House. JJACKMAN'S Wkst-oLass BOARD • ING BSTABUSHMKNT, Keloon-street, nearvVcllesley-atreet, Auckland, Now Zealand. Single and Double Bedrooms and every conven ience for families, and especially clerks or single gentlemen. The Hoarding Establishment is omts separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. a erme, &i fa tfgr tfo# imt 1? yeara in the above



TOHN S O P PET, t) HOUSE. LAND, & ESTATE AGENT 5 NO. S, Qu KEN-STREET. TO LET, that substantial Brick store in Iligh street, belonging to Low and Motion. TO LET, areally good Farm of 160 acres, about one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling* house, siaoies, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel u.iul General Store. I'ULI IMMEDIATE SALE, cheap, a comfort able 3-roomed Verandah Cottage, with (5(3x100 feet, freehold allotment, and a good well. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and unuer cultiva tion except about 10 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-lioiifw. stable, cow-sheds &c., only 12 miles from town. FOR a vLr,. liucap, atMalrurangi, 100 aercsor really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. . FOR SALE, at an exceedingly iow price. 400 acres of Good Land on the "Waiau Block, \ V aiuku with creek frontage. h Oil SALft, a i..again, a very compact i<arm ol 07 acresooftf really good land, one half of which is under cultivation, fenced and divided into paddocks, with water frontage, and only twelve miks from Auckland, by a good road. FOR. SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at. the Puhoi, being Lot No. i, Uiree miles from the landing-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, veranuah back and front, good well, and freehold garden, £5 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other out-buildings. FOlt SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a. family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm vi 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with -l-roomea house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, go-.:d sravdt n. n.inl about 1 acrea land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush miles from Auckland. Terms easy. jj'Oft IMMEDIATE SALii,, ju \ory low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a Partly Im proved Farm of 81 acres, with house, &c., about 13 miles from town. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good C-roomcd House, with (-.very convenience, and freehold allotment 15 x 110 feet. FOlt SALIC, a bargain, a really compact little 1 [oraostcad of 21 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and builds ings, only 11 miles PET> No. 8, X M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT, t? f> Auckland, has the following Choice Pro perties for sale :— ' FARM of ti1) acres in Kauka, near Drury, (unimdrovod). Prjcu. S3»- FOil SAL 10, a beaulilul Suburban Residence situated in the main road to Onohunga, together with 5 norcs uf fret-hold, garden, orchard, etc. Price, £(ijo. This beautiful property is only four miles from Auckland. The omnibuses pass the house every hour. FOR SALE, in the favourite district of Pon sonby, with about an acre of freehold, half an acre of which is planted with, choice fruit and ornamental trees. Price, £350. FOR SALE, a Bargain, two Stone Houses in Wellington-street, let for 10d per week rent. Price, £380. This line property is only sold because the owner is leaving the province. FOR SALE, an Allotment in the City, about qimri er-of-an-acre, well suited lor a market garden. Price, £100. FOR SALIC, a beautiful Farm and Residence ill the East Tumaki. There are 6o acres of land, and a beautiful residence, together with garden, orchard, and shrubbery. There is a metalled road to the door. Price, £1000. FOR SALE, a neat Cot tage in Adelaide-street City, with freehold allotment. Price, £110. FOR SALE, a Freehold Cottage off Union street. Price. £i(SO. . FOR SALE, in the favourite district of Graf ton Road, a beautiful Residence, with large freehold allotment .">() x IGO. Price/ £!o'<). FOR IMMEDIATE SALIC, a good Little Farm in the Waikato. There are lut) aci es nearly all in grass, with comfortable house, good orchard 6ic. This farm is only a few miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station. Price, A3/0. £170 cash, balance can remain on the property. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a comfortable Resi dence and 12 acres of land, all in pasture, in the choice locality of Reaiuera. Price, £150 ; £200 cash balance can remain upon the property. FOR SALE, in Dublin-street, city, a comfort able House of 5 rooms, with large, freehold allot ment and good well of water. Price, £150. FOR SALE, a good investment for a working man, 2 Houses in Syinonds-street. with freehold allotment, bringing in a rental of 17s. per week. Price, £280. EH" For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, see my long list in the " Weekly Herald." J. M. LENNOX, Estatk Agent, Auckland HA SIIT O N & SON. • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings QUSKN-STREET, AUCKLAND. FOR SALE :— GRAFTON" ROAD.-A comfortable five* roomed Verandah Cottage For Sale or To Let. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hote —A comfortable aix-rqomed Verandah Cottage^ with an acre of Land in grass. ALBERT-STREET.—Two wooden Cottages, erected on a large allotment, fronting Alfe^Jfr street, and adioining Messrs Alusefield and Cb.'s Foundry. NEWTON.—A five-roomed Cottage on large allotment, witn well and garden. ALMA PLACE.—A four-roomed Cottage and three allotments in Spring-street. Garden well planted, and a good well of water. STOKES' POINT, NORTH S HORE.-Small Farms in this rising district. Very desirable investments for working men, NORTH SHORE.-Good sites for small Homesteads of from one to live acres on the road to the Lake. NORTH SHORE,—A Sheep Farm atLong Bay, consisting of 105 acres good. land, with a com fortable sis-roomed House erected thereon. The property hart a largo frontage to the water, and is partly fenced. A fresh wuiyx- oreok runs through the property. WAIUKU.—Farm of 259 acres, with a soo4 seven-roomed House, Stable, ana out>buildinga well fenced, and a large portion in good grasa. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. TO BE LET:— PONSONBY.—A comfortable Family Resi dence lately in the occupation of the Rev Warlow Da vies, containing- eight Rooms, Bath room, and baoK kitchen; Whu-i- arid gas laid on: nice garden. Pent, moderate. tSUE?&f OAD-CottaßM to health situa r HOBSON-STttEET.-Six-roomed Houßetot© v/jEEN-STREET.-Solicitor's Offices in new builoings next the Hank of New Zealand, com niodious and airy, ntted up with every conven ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. Iheao orlicus are approached from Queen-street by wide and eiwv (Tight of stairs CUSTOM.]I6uBE.STUEIfiT.-LargeaS^ modulus, Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have bmsu uspiiaiiuu, and axe dry and rat-proot. * ***** ry H. ASHTON & SON, House. Land, and Estate Apr', n tß No. 8, New Zealand Insurancprfuiidiaga. (ESTABLISHED 11 YEAR 3). R. *; WKBS TE B, SADDLKTI AND HARNESS MASB»» l-"A yfISSW-STRSat, AUCKLAND. (Nnictcho Uninn Hankt, "^O T 1 C E _O^H EMOVAL, H. PAIOTXC/rONTWfCiand, and Estata ffiife^i1 B pnmero «s olients thai ho hus liui nyvud iv uiosiiinore central premises, i^Uchbur.v h iiuuuiUHb, «,^f e3 % Aiiotllli;^B in all parts of City anfl Suburbs, JTurme, various sizes, tkrouj/h thfl Province, for Sale on easy terms! "iroUKa Ul° • Kent and Debt Collector, b ' S'i'WHBURVB Buil,l)lJS'as, (JSUJS^-ix^EXT.