'w THE EVENING' STAR,f SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1877.

Printed and published by the Proprietor, HENS Brett, of Parnell, at his General SteainPrmV Ing Office, Wyndham-street, in the vtf? Au.QJste£._l, New g{HU&»-t. gMggftri AprU ik tt?H ■m



AN EARLY DATE. ' sflirr' 1 °O°T l° E> J,. & H. ISAACS HIGH T^|j been instructed to advertise SUN Sthat they are advised to offer by auction, SUNj.I early date, ex recent arrivals, MP A Large Assortment of Superior Winter Drapery, Clothing, and Extra Super. Waterproofs. TUESDAY, NOON. ST. GEORGE'S BAY ROAD. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. r. aITt HU R HAS been favoured Avith instructions from Mr. Billes to sell by auction at his residence, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell, on Tuesday next, at 12 o'clock noon, His Household Furniture and Effects, consist ing of Parlour, Bedroom, and Kitchen Furniture, Bedding, Straw Mattrass, Curtains, Carpets, Oil cloth, Fire Irons, Lamps, Vases, Perambulator, Patent Washing Machine, Garden Tools, Wheel barrow, &c. ._.,-._■==-. -■-'•-"'-'■ MONDAY AND TUESDAY, COMMENCING AT 11 O'CLOCK A.M. CLEARING-OUT SALE CLOTHING, DRAPERY, HOSIERY, HABERDASHERY, &C, AT THE PREMISES LATELY OCCU PIED BY SAMUEL COOMBES, QUEEN-STREET. SHOP FITTINGS AND FURNITURE, GAS FITTINGS, INTEREST IN UNEXPIRED PORTION OF LEASE, &C. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr. F. Winter to sell by auction, at the premises, Queen-street, lately occupied by Mr. Samuel Coombes, on Monday and Tuesday commencing at 11 o'clock a.m., _ A Large and Well-assorted Lot of Men's and Boys' Clothing. Drapery, Hosiery, Haberdashery, &c. Shop Fittings and Furniture Gas Fittings Terms—Cash. TENDERS are invited for the remainder of the Lease unexpired, together with the Fixtures, Window Fittings, &c., &c., of that Centrally situated Business Premises known as the CITY CLOTHING MART, lately in the occupation of Mr. Samuel Coombes. The Lease has 9 years or thereabouts to run, at a yearly rental of £500. These Premises are fitted up in a very superior manner. One of the Largest Clothing Trades in the Colony have been done on these premises. There is accommodation for 50 Working Tailors and the same number of Workwomen. A part of the Premises is at present re-let for £50 per annum. Tenders to be sent to Mr. R. Arthur, on or be fore tho 26th. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. THE HAYMARKET" SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, every FRIDAY, At 1 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, APRIL 19. HANDSOME NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, REMUERA. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions from Mr. Frank Boden, who is leaving the Colony, to sell by auction, at his residence, opposite the Remuera Hah, on Thursday, the 19th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, The Whole of his New Household Furniture and Effects, consisting of Damask Cur tains, Brussels and Tapestry Carpets, Hearth Rug, Fender and Fire Irons, Centre Table, Handsome Couch, Chairs, Bookcase and Books, Half-tester Iron Bedstead. Hair Mattrass, Feather Bed, Toilet Stand and Ware, Chest Drawers, Toilet Glass (marble slab), Toilet Table (with drawers) Carpet, Curtains, three Double Iron Bedsteads, Mattrasses and Palliasses and Bedding, Mahogany Todet Glasses, Chests of Drawers. Washstands aud Ware, Chintz Curtains, Screen, Dining Table, Couch, Chairs, Clock, Table Covers (white and coloured), Cut Decanters, Champagne, Claret and Wine Glasses, Cut Glass Tumblers and Dishes, White and Gold Tea and Breakfast Sets, Crockery, Handsome Silver Tea and Coffee SerAdce, Knivesand Forks.Spoons, and Kitchen and Cooking Utensils, Filter. Churn, Carpenter's and Garden ing Tools, Iron Tubs, Copper Boiler, Iron Flour Binn, &C. &c, &c, MOMDAY, APRIL 16. COTTAGE AND ALLOTMFNT, NAPIER-SFREET. TWO COTTAGES, ONEHUNGA. The subscribers have received instructions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort stT-eet. on Monday, 16th instant, at 12 o'clock. "VTAPIER-STREET—AUotment, 26 feet AZ\ ftontage by 131 feet deep, situate near the Franklin Rood, on which is erected a com fortable Cottage of five rooms and scullery, sup plied with water by means of a well and water casks. This property adioins Captain Harrison's and commands a most extensive A-iew. Also, Without Reserve, ONEHUNGA—Lots 3 and 7 subdivision of Allot ments 1, 2, 3, and 4, section 21, Town of Onehunga, 80 feet frontage to Market-street by 65 feet to Fitzroy-street, with the two Cottages thereon erected. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. ANTED KNOWN, that Robley's Patent Prepared Flour, Wheat Meal, Porridge Meal, and Food are eminently econo mical and highly recommended by the faculty, and are on sale by Grocers and Storemen. The Flour makes excellent Bread, Tea-cakes, Scones, Piecrust, and all kinds of Pastry, with out yeast. The Wheatmeal makes BroAvn Bread also without yeast. The Porridge Meal makes a most wholesome and palatable Dish of Porridge; and the Food is superior to anything ia New Zealand for Infants and Invalids- Manufactured by J. ROBLEY, in the Premises at the back of Messrs. Brown & Paten, Durham street, Auckland. Testimonial.—Sir,-It affords me much'pleasure'in reporting upon your Meal, especially adapted for infant food, or for young children with impaired digestive organs, or in valids, demanding a light and highly nutritive p ibulum easy of assimilation. This to my mind quite meets the want so long desired—an essen tial aid In the treatment of chronic irritation of the bowels—and for which you deserve the *?anks of t i ie profession.—l am, yours, &c., Fi IT* Wright, Lie. Phys. and Surg., &c., Dom! Of Canada. "TVTEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM- A.l MISSION AGENCY, INORGROVE Buildings, Clark's Place t. . t-„,BIsHOPSGATE-STREET, WITHIN rw£ T T AII. ASIF£ r ' late Marine Superinten rwi nLondP,n of the New Zealand Shipping Sfe n&i?ifo^ abTO' 2? years known in con desiro? inS N^ Zealand Shipping Trade SSll. tfr £ 1S frmds and the public, thPnhnX^ he has _, commenced business at ASHBYV%r_.?,_fe the st*le of WILLIAM sillsSilsl to offer special advantages to Colonists h. W business relations with Great R.^tnfn..^ 1 r their intimate knowled'gfof §?requhemente of passengers on a long voyage, orders entrusted tottieir careAvdl receive ffiSK ySSffiSSfi London. November lfl. 1876. ' • N ° * i~~c —c: - C T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archard & J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c., or 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. AU orders left at Mr. R. Brewta'a Auckland /



THINKS AND XT AL L WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. IMPORTERS OF ENGLISH AND AMERI CAN FURNITURE, BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS AND COTS, BRUSSELS TAPESTRY AND KIDDER MINSTER CARPETS AND HEARTH RUGS, DOOR MATS AND MATTINGS, 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, &0. AGENTS FOR THE "GROVERAND BAKER" SEWING MACHINES. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES : THE £9 MACHINE REDUCED TO £7 15s. ALL MACHINES GUARANTEED. WINKS & HALL, S>IORTLAND - STREET, THE LARGEST AND CHEAPEST ESTAB LISHMENT IN AUCKLAND FOR FURNITURE, CARPETS,' FLOOR-CLOTHS. &C. i^EORGE HULME, SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHER, Continues to SELL PRIME QUALITY OF MEAT at such LOW PRICES that it is within the reach of everyone to get a CHEAP AND WHOLESOME ARTICLE FOR THEIR MONEY. tSS" CASH PRICE LIST :- PRIME SIRLOIN BEEF sd. to 6d. ROASTING BEEF 4d. to sd. BOILING BEEF 2d., 3d. and Id. BEEF SAUSAGE (Steam-made) 4d. MUTTON (BEST QUALITY): Fore-quarters 2a« Legs Mutton id- Loins Mutton td. MUTTON CHOPS Id. CORN-FED PORK sd. to6d. VEAL 4d. sd. and6d. LAMB 2s. to 3s. 6d. per or. PORK SAUSAGE Bd. GERMAN SAUSAGE 2d. REDUCED IN PRICE ON SATURDAY NIGHTS :- LEGS, LOINS, AND SHOULDERS MUTTON, 3d. per pound. ALL KINDS OF POULTRY, &C. SHIPS, HOTELS, and BOARDING-HOUSES Supplied at a Reduction. FAMILIES AND HOTELS WAITED ON IN TOWN OR SUBURBS. /IEORGE TTULME, BUTCHER, QUEEN-S T R E E T, Auckland. WILSON & 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 the wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from any deleterious ingredient which is often found in mauy Baking Powders. The local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s Baking Poaah. er. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. JU~ O W PUBLISHED. _.£ _^^U M. AP op the CITY and SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, comprising the City and the Highway Districts of Ponsonby, NeAvton, Mount Roslull, Arch HUI, Eden Terrace. Karangahape, Grafton Road, Mount Eden and Epsom, Parnell, Newmarket, Remuera, and One Tree Hill, shew ing the numbers of original Lots, Subdivisions of Lots, and Sections, with all Roads and Streets, the Waikato Raihvay with Stations, and the Kaipara Railway as finally located. Compiled with great accuracy to a scale of Ten Chains to an Inch—At all the Booksellers— Price, ns. BERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue, from £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. PlStfig &nd Prices jtorh (from JOIJN J^SC^



mHE HOLY LAND. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c., AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES 1! 1 E.W. inAdtes inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Office and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers hy every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, QUEEN-STREET. ghollah's Gtßeat Indian Cures. eSST (Tiger Brand), la 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 haA'c secured for them in every part of NeAV Zealand tho confidenco of the public. They have cured long-standing cases of sickness, and TESTIMONIALS similar to those given beloAV 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 haA-Ing derived much benotlt therefrom, 1 have much pleasure in testifying to its merits, and in recommending it to others.—(feigned), A. JAMIESON." , __ _-_„_ 0 . " Pier Hotel, Dunedin, 26th May, 1876.—Sir- Having been much benefitted by the use of your Indian Medicine, I have great pleasure madding my testimony as to its efficacy, and can recom mend others to try it. Some of my friends, who have also been using these medicines, speak very favourably of them, and have received much benefit 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 he; 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 Avas gone, my general health shattered, and the pains through out my limbs and loins were constant and almost insupportable. I Avas 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.-I 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 16 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 arc much improved, and I can attend to my business and house duties. This happy cbangc has been brought about by the use of your Rheumatism Mixture for about tAvo months.—l am, Sir, yours gratefully (S^Bun^ln PS TI-ugust, 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 sultered 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 avcll 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. T can strongly recommend it those suffering from rheumatism or gout-.Signed), John Grifken, J.P." These invaluable Medicines are to be had throughout Ncav Zealand, and In Auckland of all Chemists and respectable Medicine Vendors. BROWN, BARRETT & CO., Wholesale Agents for Auckland Province. -vtictorTa STONE WORKS. Auckland, 17th February, 1877. &-.TO TIIE CITIZENS OF AUCKLAND. '" Ladies and Gentlemen,—ln starting business amongst you, I havo much pleasure in bringing before your notice a feAV very useful articles, which I can noAV produce at rates not yet known in Auckland, and which, for price, design, workmanship and materials, cannot bo super ceded in the English markets. Having secured the services of Mr. James ii. Buchanan, late managing partner m the firm ot J H. Buchanan and Co., opposite, with my own experiences, I can confidently ensure myself a share of your patronage. BUILDING DEPARTMENT- TSVooetnTW , Mantelpieces, to any design in Freestone, from 20s. _ __,_„ VS3, Hearths, Hobb-iire and Oven Sills "-* Door and Window Sills and Lintels, Architraves, Quoins, Balustrades, & Copings Sinks, Kitchen and outside Chimney Tops And every kind of Budders Stonework executed. MONUMENTAL- , ___ . , _ , Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, Body stones, Footstones, Crosses, &c., designs of which are always on view. EN 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 i -yiCTORIA -piLOUR jyjpLLS. SYMONDS-STREET. WILSON AND MCGREGOR HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND: Flour, Sharps Bran, Oats Maize, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, Ground Rice Crushed Maize, Oats Beans, &c., Sec, At the Loavest Rates. WHEAT GROUND AND DRESSED FOR COUNTRY SETTLERS ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. tf_F Ask for Wilson & McGregor's Cele brated Baking Poavder.-To be had from all Grocers and Storekeepers. 100^000 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 i Carnatic and Glenlora, offer special inducement to purchasers. . Chea.p Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new Artists' gColou-S in oil and water ; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and 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 ri«i,»„,__ GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron. AnticorrWe and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. ssr Wholesale and Retail. PHOUPPS & SON,



WARKWORTH TEMPERANCE HOTEL. The above is situated within a few yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and offers to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. Charges Moderate. CHAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. ■DOUYER, GUILLET & CO COGNAC. TRADE r^^T_^' 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 Hdda.. Quarter flasks Caseß. and Tmnerml flasks. i^TOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. A. M. NORMANBY, NAVAL AND MILITARY TAILOR, (Late Princes-street, Auckland), Takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous customers for the liberal support and patronage they havo hitherto given him, and at the same time to inform them that he has declined busi ness on his own account, and engaged with Mr J. Cosgrave to conduct the Order Department of the Tailoring business in Mr C.'s establish ment in Queen-street, where gentlemen will find the same care taken to produce a superior lit. which has hitherto distinguished him.—A. M. NORMANBY.—ApriI, 1877..".".:. "VTEW ZE AL AND INSURANCE lS 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 Specie subject to special arrangements. , tar Lorhks Promptly? Paid. GEORGE P. PIERCE. Manager. TUT IL N E AND r< HOY C E Are Now Showing Their 00 Autumn & "Winter Goods 00 In Every Department, Which they beg to submit to the Public as being well Avorthy of inspection. 53__ The folloAving are a few items :— NEW MILLINERY and STRAW GOODS NEW RIBBONS, TRIMMINGS, &C. NEW CLOTH JACKETS NEW SEALSKIN JACKETS NEW SKIRTS NEW ULSTERS and WATERPROOFS NEW DOWN Se FELT DRESSING GOWNS NEW DRESSING JACKETS i NEW FUR GOODS NEW SHAWLS NEW WOOL GOODS. NEW JACKET AND MANTLE CLOTHS, In Sealskin, Pilot, Lambskin, &c. N.B—BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS at the old prices, notwithstanding the advance in the Home Markets. BLANKETS, DOWN AND OTHER QUILTS, SHEETINGS, CALICOES, • CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS, And all other MANCHESTER GOODS Well Supplied. THE BABY LINEN AND UNDER CLOTHING DEPARTMENTS Are Avell stocked in all their Branches. NEW HOSIERY, SHIRTS, SCARFS, Etc, Etc, Etc mourning orders promptly executed. DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING Conducted on the Premises by a first class Melbourne Artiste. MILNE & CHOYCE, "Cheapside House," QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. j^^Ks_fis^^ THE GREATEST WONDER OE MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famous remedies to bo 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 fey r, dysentery, diarrhoea, and cholera. Is the u.t 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 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, V Be"ware of Counterfeits that may emanate from th* United Stat«.«. :OONES ' BONES 1 BONES I Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's-Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower



UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION 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 6 * Dry Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Co»versation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drop 3 Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolato Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Marbles Boiled GOODS. . Burnt Almonds Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (smaU) 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 l ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy- Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Jujubes Ever ton 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 Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe 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 CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, Octobei 26, 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 op QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. Auckland, N. __. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers oftft HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c., at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will havo prompt and Im , mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers. Auckland. I*T^W LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the, employ of Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory i York-street. ParnelL AL O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslh-y-street. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage beato.vedon him since recommencing business, hegs to inform them that he has ahvayson hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Bine Supcrlinc Cloths and Doeskins ; also, I West of England, Mosgiel, and other TAA'ceds. I A {rood fit .guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed 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 ROOMS, knoA.-n as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, Avhere 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. it_r Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Tongued and Grooved and Wide Boards also very cheap. Wood Turning in all its Branches. • j WARNER'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 offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch will, the pro prietor is assured, find no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under the superAdsion 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 Bilhard-room is acknowledged by connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed, to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Chnstohuroh. Tm N C 0 Rim ENc ° R E ENc ° R E



8, WYNDHAM-STREET, _ - HOUSE, SHIP, ° AND W 02 GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. fc_ P. . • __! |_q Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the o q Province. J.H. requests attention of Builders and \x\ others to his New Glazing Tariff. -^ » O J. HENDERSON. : M "*[ 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. TT. ISH E R AND CO. JO Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poidtry 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 en in town or suburbs. 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 who possess them as un equalled. _ Sewing Machines of every kind repaired. Authorised Agent : T..PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET, Opposite the Post-office. Auckland. HUSBANDS of Industrious Wives, Remember this day to do your duty by BUYING a PATENT ROYAL WASHING MACHINE. EA'ery wife who does her own Washing deserves one. FATHERS, MOTHERS, BROTHERS, AND LOVERS, call and select one of those useful Companions and Helpmates, called SEWIJSb- MACHINES, from the folio-wing immense stock and variety—Princess of Wales, Little Stranger, Jenny Lind, Mermaid, Thomas, also Taylor's NeavPatent, Singer, Win.3_.Eß and Wilson, Hoave, Grover and Baker, and other good makes. _t-_r Weekly Payments Taken. "©& W. C. DENNES, MCARTHUR Se CO.'S NEW BUILDINGS, Queen-street- ; fZi ALVANIZEITIRON &WORKS. 3 S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And aU 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, tram, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, I Licensed Plumber for Auckland Waterworks, wtclleslky- street. A ttokt .ant:. SPECIAL NOTICE. TIME! TIME! TIME! ON SALE AT B. KEANE'S, Custom-house-street. To Builders.—B. KEANE haAdng 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. Coiubes & Dnldy, Fort-street, will amply testify. SHEI in LIME in any Quantity. B. KEANE. R. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— f8.45 a.m. f9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 111 a.m. From 11.45 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland < 1.15 p.m ewmarket-< 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m 3.30 p.m. I 4.15 p.m I 5 p.m. _ V-.4sj_.tt> _ _ V-.30 p.m. TOTJRISTS TO THE~~HOT LAKES and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle H055 es, 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 la. 6d. per week. OST-OFFICE HOT E~L Grey-street, Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. TH O M A~S URW IN. PROPUIF.TO R. R. FAULDERTSoIe Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to hay- the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. J CARSON, House and Land Agent a Rent and Debt Collector, STiormTTnv'B T_tttt.t_u.us' Qttewtj-rtrT-ET. "T^TOTICE TO THE LADIES OF _Li Auckland and Surrounding Districts.— MRS. WILLIAMS has opened up a New Lot of Ladies' Underclothing. Linen-faced Cuffs, 3d Eair, best value in Auckland; Ladies' Garters; adies* and Girls' Stockings, 6d pair; No. 2 White Socks, 3d pair; Men's and Boys' Brown Cotton Sooks, 6d pair; Stay Busks, 3d pair; Flowers, from 3d per spray; and a nice selection of General Fanoy Goods. — Note the address:



yE,NETTAN WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFOP a m„~ ! ZINC BLINDS, __AY BEHAD ATj£D ! AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLTNn MANUFACTORY IJ!fD CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STPtpw. d Of any dimensions in any number from n 3 to a Hundred, withm a given time, of th. best quahty, and reasonable prices and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. M. H. BUSBY, Local Manufacturer and t™ Porter of the Material, Practical Blind mS and Wire Worker (many years establish^ tl City Road, London), Manufacturer of pv»^ description of Window Blinds, Plain and (W* mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned al& repaired, and painted.—VENETIAN HOBsp corner of Cook and Grey-streets. Auckland. PHILLIPPS AND SONSTOIL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS. Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints Oils Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French PoU=v Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes Pw Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photogranhfc Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldm™, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashw Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and can-Tin? packed—9s & 97, QUEEN-STREET. ""enW XT. D WA R D BART LEY JQj BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. ' Established 1860.] AllfSkinds of House and Ship Joinery, Shot) Fronts, Shop and Office Fittings, &c, &c. prepared at the shortest notice, with ' thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished .in every 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 receive immediate attention. 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 OP . '■: ■'■■, NEW GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, AND OILMEN'S STORES, of the best quality, and offers the same co his ■ numerous Patrons, Friends, and the Publio generally at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES !! N.B,—Families waited on for Orders, and Goods delivered in all parts of the City and Suburbs. [established 1842.] WJ A MI E S ON, • 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. McCulsky. 1 1 5 — OF REMOVAL, Messrs. HOFFMANN & SONS ;. Have REMOVED their PIANOS and HAR MONIUMS, and BUSINESS, from Shortland street to QUEEN-STREET, next Bank ot Noav Zealand. j|IK------i*>-ift---------_-lfl-l-li'^^ GLADIOLUS. '..',. j.- Mr, Palmer's Magnificent Collection of over 50 varieties. Also, HYACINTHS, CROCUS, TULIPS, NARCISSI, &c, &c., &c, ' ~ > R. BAIRD, . ' VICTORIA SEED STORES, :; Victoria-street. '~;. ■..., TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. ; / . KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at OT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD. And at the SDit. Napier. JM. MCLAC HLA N, c 218, QUEEN-STREET, Has just bought the folio-wing Goods at a Large Discount off Cost Price, and invites Ladies to inspect them before making their pur chases elsewhere. Patterns will he given on application for comparison. A line of Self-colored Real Alpaccas at Is. 6d.; worth 2s. 3d. , _ __ A line of Fashionable Checks at Is.; worth Is- ««• A line of Self Grey Cameriite for the present season, Is.; Avorth Is. 9d. _ ■ Aline of Self Colour Satin Check Lustres beautiful shades, Is. 2d.; Avorth Is. lOd. Aline of "Caschemore de Soie," asoftcordea 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 satisiac tion last season. Simpson Sewing Machines at half-price. All Qic Novelties for the Season at a lower price than usual 5 cases New Goods, ex Abernj-te to open via few days. , Others to follow by hbxi vessels. - JM. M A C D ONA LD, • HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.R.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. __ THE undersigned are Cash Buyers of GUM, at Highest Market Prices. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. Cnstom-houße-street. 31st Maroh. 1877. .