LIGHT WEIGHTS.

(To the Editor of the Star). Sir,—l am very pleased to see that at last the Inspector of Weights has began his raid. It is to be hoped he Avill pay a visit to some of our cheap all-sorts shops, as several are able to sell under their neighbours by their weights b :ing deficient. I purchased a pound of tea at one o* the above shops, and on weighing it on a scale that had been at the Inspectors ofrice, round it 21 ozs deficient. In a 231b chest ot tea fiat Avould give the seller 51b 5. ozs to their oAvn g' _d, which at 2s per lb., represents 10s 8d clear profit, by short weight. This in a year, Avhere there is a large trade done, would be a little fortune. It is to be hoped the Inspector wi 1 follow up his raid, and receive the thanks or all hard-working men, avlio advocate honesty as the best policy.-I am, &c, A Working Man,

A MATCH AND A PIN.

(To the Editor of tho Evening Star) S_i.._On taking a quiet stroll along a country roirl leading to the sea side, I dropped across a lucifer match and picked it up. Again, a short distanc. further on in my walk, I espied a vagrant pin. That also I lifted from the ground, and placed beside the vesta in my waistcoat pocket, to remain there till wanted. Now, a match and a pin, insignificant in themselves, and scarce worth the trouble of picking up— vet how useful. A lucifer is the representative of tire, heat, comfort, and good dinners; and who so rash as to attempt to detail- the varied uses to Avhich a pin may be and is applied? Tli'm as to value it Avould be quite a task to tell which of these household articles, the match or the pin, is of most service. As to money value, the one is about equivalent to the other." T S it not so 1 Many thanks to the in ventors of these seeming trifles. Were the ay irld deprived of either, what an uproar Avould eu-uc. How Avould the thrifty housewife ex claim, were pins to vanish, and the confirmed smoker mutter his anathemas, if compelled to use as of old. the flint, steel, and tinder.—l am, etc., P.H.S.

THE SECULAR ASSOCIATION.

(To the Editor of the Star)

Sir,—There is an axiom in the science of the perspective that things seen from different points do not appear alike, and do not appear really as'they are. Your correspondent. A Believer in God," must have been labouring under the influence of barrels to have seen any in the hall on last Friday evening. There were firms, and some planks to make additional accommodation for those Avho might attend. In the words of your correspondent, "it is an awful reality" that "A Believer in God could not adhere 'to the truth.—l am, &c, David Ross.

THE DAVENPORT ROPE TYING WAGER.

L.te telegrams gave some particulars of a Ava"-er made by the Davenports at Dunedin,Avith a Captain Berry, who bet £50 that he could bind them in such a manner that they could not extri cate themselves. In his challenge, the captain affirmed that he had found out the way in which the Davenports got themseh res loose, and he stipulated that he should be alloAvedto bring his OAvn ropes. In the acceptance of the challenge it Avas stipulated that the ropes should be simi lar to those used by the Davenports, that theie should be no brutal tying, and that it should be performed in the presence of two medical men. From a perusal of the challenge and accept ance it does appear to us to smack strongly Of pre-arrangement, and this impression is strongly increased by the subsequent developement of what looks like a nice little plot cleverly arranged to work up a sensa tion and to fill the house with an ultimate triumph for the Davenports, whilst designed to increase their fame. On the appointed evening Captain Berry appeared with a cod of rone, ami after a speech, and some ostentation, he pro ceeded to business. An air of thorough earnestness was imparted to the affair, by some preliminary objections, and the captain carried his point of b.mg allowed to tie the brothers in the presence of the audience, which was very numerous. He tied the brothers securdv, and "moored" them to aseat.and then wound "up with a little speech to the audience in Avhich he said: "If they get out of that Avith- O'lt undoing it AA.th their teeth, between now and five weeks, they must have some outside agency of which I know nothing." The lights were then turned out as usual, and shortly after ward musical instruments and bells sounded, the cabinet aa'as opened and reclosed, in 7 mm. 20 sec. a hand appeared through a hole in the cabinet, at 8 minutes 40 seconds another hand, and in 12 minutes 35 seconds four hands. In l.mm. Usee, tho door fle.Av open, the brothers stepped out, and shook off the loosely hanging rope, ever.-knot of which was undone. Then followed another little speech from Capt. Berry, who said he had tied them as no other man south of the line could do—a somewhat boastful statement, to say the least of it, but one well calculated to "work up the agony"—that he had used, a tom-fool's knot over the shoulders and round the neck, followed Avilh a slip hitch on the Avrists, and clover-knots and timber hitches, finally mooring the men down to the seat, and he Avoundupby expressing his firm con viction that some supernatural agency had done the trick. Of course the applause Avas deafening, and the success of the little plan was assured. It may be mentioned as a significant fact, as was telegraphed a feAV days since, that the DaA-enports magnanimously returned Captain Berry's £50. We may also state that the Daven ports have long since abandoned the delusive pretence that these rope-tying tricks are per formed by the "sperrets," though the brothers occasionally attend private seances, and arc said to be versed in all the mysterious arts of table moving.

CITY WEST SCHOOL, NO. 2.

DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES,

There Avas a largo assemblage of parents, friends, and pupils, at the Catholic Institute, Wellington-street, (kindly lent for the occasion) last evening, on the occasion of the annual dis tribution ot prizes. The members of the School Committee, Messrs C. S. Wright. J. Westmor land, C. McMasters, E. Wood, and W. Gorrie. w.re accommodated with seats on the platform, where the prizes, consisting of many handsomely bound, instructive, and useful books were temptingly displayed on a table. These prizes •were provided out of the joint contributions of his Worship the Mayor, Messrs Tonks, Goldie, and tiie School Committee, Mr H. H. Lusk also presenting the two principal prizes. The whole oi: the teachers were present, the arranneinents b'iiv under Air Harrison, the Principal. The hall Avas densely crowded, between 300 and 100 children being present, besides parents and friends. ■ ' Mr H. H. Lusk, Chairman of the Board of Education, having been introduced by Mr Gorrie delivered an introductory address. He said this was the third year he had enioyed the pleasure of presenting the prizes, and he Avas happy to say that each succeeding year they had been better earned than in the previous year. This last examination formed no exception to pre vious oucs, the school having made a great deal of progress. He hoped the children would per severe in the same course of improvement, and Avould profit by the instruction imparted by their teachers, in which case he had no doubt that before many years have passed, Gity West would be reckoned one of the first, if not the il'-st amongst the schools in the Auckland Dis trict. This hoAvever, depended upon the. exer tions' of i,tha boys and girls; if they profited by the tcac ing they would have good cause, in the years of manhood and womanhood to looic back with pleasure to the time when they Avere taught the elements of education at City West SeborH, No. 2. He wished it to be understood that those who should not receive prizes Avore not to blame because Uiey had fallen short. Many of them had doubtless Avorked hard to advance in their studies, and Avere not to blame because they had been outrun by others who had sheAvn superiority in the examination. Therefote, let not those avlio secured prizes to night be too proud of their success, but remember mat in the next year they Avould have to work very hard and steadily in order to keep the places they haA-e gained : and those who had failed to gain prizes should remember that in the next year, if they Avork hard and steadily, they would have an opportunity of taking the places of some of those avlio A\-ere hoav about to receive prizes. (Loud and prolonged applause.) The names of prize Avii.ners, as per appended list, were then called over by Mr.Harrison, and as each pupU came forward Mr Lusk pre sented the prize Avith a few appropriate Avords of commendation and encouragment.

At the conclusion of the presentation. Mr Lusk again addressed the pupils. He wished them to understand that these prizes were given not so much for the purpose of rewarding past effort, as for the encouragement of effort in the future. They were intended by those, who took an interest in the education of the children of City West School, No. 2, as a mark of recognition of the fact that the pupds had done well in the past year, and that their efforts would be recognised in the future. The prizes were the result of work; what was not gained by honest work was not worth having, in the work room of life there are prize 3 for all who will work . for them. It was with great pleasure that he saw so many parents and friends present, and an increased interest exhibited in the work of the school. Unless parents compelled their children to attend regularly in fine weather and wet weather, the efforts of the teachers would not have full scope, and the teachers would be dis couraged. He hoped that before lon>. two school buildings, adequate to the requirements of the district, would he erected, and he hoped at the next distribution of prizes to meet the pupils in _ building which would be a credit to the district. They were fortunate in having a most efficient Staff or teachers, and ho hoped the parents and guardians would appreciate their efforts. (Great applause.) , „ , Mr Gorrie addressed a few well-chosen and appropriate remarks to the children acknow ledging the contributions given for the purchase of prizes. He acknowledged the services ren 4Qvo.dk by Mr Lusk, Qxprcssed pleasure at tbo

large attendance of parents and friends, and concluded by moving that the hearty thanks of the inhabitants of the district and of the School Committee especially be awarded to Air _L. __. Lusk. The resolution was carried amiast exu berant applause. . Mr Lusk, in acknowledging the voce, said ho derived sufficient pleasure from the success of these schools in whose establishment he had taken a prominent part. He hoped that as preiudiee and misunderstanding Avas removed, many of the grounds of difference in the com munity would disappear, and the youth of the community would grow up with a fairer start than tlicii forefathers, in the matter ot being together as one people. The speaker concluded by^ proposing an expression of thanks to and confidence in Mr Harrison and the teachers. Mr Gorrie seconded the motion, which Avas carried with three cheers. Mr Harrison acknowledged the vote, and spoke a feAV words of counsel and encourage ment to the pupils. He also gracefully acknow ledged the able assistance rendered by the other __._lci_.cfs. Messrs'Wri_ht,.Westmorcland, and E.Wood addressed the mooting, and cheers having been given for Mr Lusk, the Committee and teachers tiie proceedings were brought to a close with the National Anthem.

PRIZE LIST,

First Division—Thomas Moores.Robt. Murphy (Mr Lusk's prize), Andrew ParkerJßosa Potter, Walter Lambourne. Ellen Gaze, Charles Ross, Robt. J. Lusher, William Downs, Sarah Carr, Walter Black, Joseph Black, James Murphy, Isabella McNab, Jessie Wilson, Charlotte Hougham, William Arey. Honorable mention- Alfred Murphy, Chas. McMaster, James Browne, Henry Blewden, George Gilmer, Walter Ridings, Henry Goldwater. William Sneddon, Harry Ross, Jessie Gaze, Maria Eagleton, Charlotte Laurie. Second Division- Prizes—Charles Grey (Mr Lusk's prize), Wm. Williams, .Ida Trayes, Wm. Edwards, Emily Moores, Henry Parker, Frederick Gaze, Bella Fletcher, Wm. Carr, J. Luster, Susan McNab, Emma Carter. Honorable mention—Thomas Downs, Robert Paul, John Lymas, Sophia Larrit, Sarah Gillespie, George Paul. Donald McMillan, Samuel Marks. Third Division- Prizes—Sarah Berry, Charles Needbam. Anna Bruce, Wm. Vickorv, Joseph Yearbury, Neil McLean. Andrew Ratclilfe, Richard Larrit, Esther Murphy, Robt. McMaster, Herbert Grattan, Eel win Wright, John T. Crow, Sophia Cockfleld, Charles Lusher, Charles Harvey, Hoskin Trayes. Honorable mention—Henry Gill, Alexander Gray, Jane Lyle, Jno. Wilson, Kdizabcth Downs. Fourth Division—Prizes- Amelia Young, Adeline Perrot, Henry Lewes, Jas. Payne, Alice Derbyshire, Chas. Bassett, Emma Golding, Thomas Blewden, Percy Taylor, Mary Townley. Honorable mention— Fredk. Bradburn, Fanny Pardington, Henry Grattan, Lydia Payne, John Hill, Alfred Han cox, Harry Williams. Special prizes—W. J. Cai .Wright, R. Grant.

CITY COUNCIL.

Yesterday (Continued.) new lettkt 1!0n. The Chief Postmaster was accorded permission to erect a new letter box at the corner of Queen and Darby-streets. THE WATERWORKS. These important works Avere referred to in a letter from Messrs. T. and S. Morrin, the con tractors imforming the Council of tho forward condition of the system, and desiring to know when the Corporation Avished the connection to be made. , Councillor Goldie said he understood Princes street had not yet been laid Avith pipes. His Worship promised to inquire into the matter before an answer was returned. GORE-STREET. An application for scoria for this street Avas referred to the Streets Committee, with power to act. solicitors' charges; Mr. Herc.iath Avrote, complaining of an over charge by _>ir. J. B. Russell, the City Solicitor. He appealed to the Coined "to protect the public from extortionate.demands made on the flimsiest pretexts by the'solicitors of the Corpo ration." The matter Avas referred to the Endowment Committee. darby-stre.t. Some applications from Mr. Dormvcll, re lighting this street, &c, were referred to Com mittees. mill machinery. It was agreed, on the recommendation of the report on this subject, that £12 be spent for overhauling the old mill machinery, at Western Springs. The leasing of the machinery was referred to the Slaughterhouse Committee. suryeyok's REPORT. This report gave a very favourable account of the progress made in city works. , The leA'els of Shoridari-street were fixed in accordance with the blue line oil the plan .slightly amended. STREETS CO.I MITTEE. The suggestions of this Committee were agreed to, except that the question of drainage of Lorne street Avas referred back for. further considera tion. FINANCE. It was agreed to invest £1700 as a fixed deposit for six months ; to grant hawker's licenses at Is per Aveek, instead of ss; to sell the Council horse; to auction the old fire engines and gear. MARKET. The recommendation of the Market Com mittee to remit the sum of £12 IDs per month on the remaining term of Mr Greenwood's lease was not coincided in, and was referred back. ■ACCOUNT*. Accounts for payment were authorised as under:—General account, £200 !)s id ; Endow ment Loan, £569 (>s Sd; Waterworks, £117 lis 3d. lIOHSON-STREKT. Five tenders Avere received for cutting doAvn this street, Mr Thomas Jones was successful ; sum, £1175. RATES COLLECTED. The Town Clerk announced that £1720 13s 9d had come in during the fortnight. WATERWORKS _ES jORT. Mr Errington sent in his monthly report of the progress made, Tho matter has been already referred to. WATER SUPPLY COMMITTEE. A motion on this subject, proposed by tho Mayor, Avas withdrawn. BY LAAVS. By law. No. 18 and No. 19 were confirmed. They will come into operation on the Ist May. THE INSURANCE OFFICES AND TIIE CITY. His Worship called attention to the fact that seA'eral of the Insurance olliccs had failed to contribute what they had promised to the Fire Brigade fund. They had been repeatedly asked for it. The Ponsonby Board had also failed to pay £15, the expense of repairing a boundary road. No action was taken. CITY CENSUS. The Mayor drew attention to tho inaccurate statistics published in Wellington in relation to Auckland. The proposition that some means of keeping correct statistical returns of tho popula tion Avas thoroughly agreed with. NOTICE OF MOTION. Cr. Goldie gave the folio wing notice of motion: —" That the. twelve months' notice required b-" the Bank of New Zealand, in terms of agreement entered into with the bank ifi 187_, be at once given, it being, in the opinion of the Council, very desirable that Aye should bo in a position to remove our cash at any time, if better terms can be secured." BOARD OF HEALTH. The Council, in its capacity as Board of Health, received a petition from residents in and about Commerce-street, and in accordance with it ordered that a month's notice should be given to owners of allotments in thcgiiitakc to get them filled Avithout delay. This ended the business.

THE EVENING STAR. THURSDAY, MARCH -9,_ XOTT.

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THE CATTLE FAIR. FOR SALE, from SOO T01 '000 IiEAI) > a larse numb er of them Avell-bred Heifer 3 and Steers, from eighteen months to tAvo years old. ALFRED BUCKLAND. jpsrc Meai , m .at, GREY- STREET. W. PAUL Having returned to his old Premises, Grey street, lately occupied by Mr. .1. Young, wishes to intimate to his old customers, and the public generally, that he is determined to SELL ALL KINDS of MEAT, Primest Quality. CHEAPER than can be Purchased at any other Establish ment in Town, as a visit to his Shop will prove. Auckland, 23rd February, 1577. BR O 0 K~S & BASSETT COACH PAINTERS, SIGN WRITERS, ETC., Durham-street, Next to Haymarket. All kinds of Vehicles (new or second-hand) painted in the, most superior matin* with Quick depatoh, and at reasonable rates. Pi. n writ inn done for the trade, N.8.-J. B. Brook*, hit. i Carriage Painter to the Bron, Antony and' For-- I d_? an&, Rothschild, Mr Alderman Wire, aud I Qftw City (Loudon) MMUt ' m ** I



alß _ e __Ba i a__aa_^jg> j< ; _,_____^"j_ _gsS3££^g»l--—^_-jj_U''"' '"" " .mSE H O L V LAND. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES !!! E.W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Office and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Book 3, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIB RA R V, 100, QUEEN-STREKT. rSIHE GREATEST WONDER OF JL MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famous remedies lo be most effectual in curing either the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints which are more particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or those living in the bush. Occasional doses of these Pills will guard the system against those eA'ils which so often beset the human race, a riz.:—Coughs, colds, and dis orders of the liver and stomach—the frequent forerunners of feAr, dysentery, diarrhoea, and cholera-. la 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 fads to euro alike, deep and superficial adments. These Medicines may be obtained from all respectable Druggists and Storekeepers through out the civilised Avorld, Avith directions for use in almost CA-ery language. They are prepared only by tho Proprietor, THOMAS HOLLOWAY, 533, Oxford-street, ondon. *** Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate from tho United States. TV/T IL N E AND riEOTCE HAVE JUST RECEIVED SEVERAL CASES OF SEASONABLE GOODS, WHICH HAVE BEEN MARKED AT VERY LOW RATES. The following are a few of the-Lines specially worthy of notice :— FICHUS, MANTLES, CUIRASSE, AND TABLIERS, in Lace, Braid, Cashmere, &c> from Ba. lid upwards. LADIES' STRAW AND LEGHORN HATS, from Gd. upwards. Also, BOYS'ANDME N'S PANA MA S from 3s. lid. SASH R I B PONS All Colours, Is. Id. per yard. ioo j£aWe d satchels 2s. and upwards. BABY LINEN, CHID REN'S AND LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING. ALL SILK GOODS are stiU 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 & C II O V CE, "Ciieapslde House," QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES. "THE HOME" SHUTT r.E-LOCI.-STITCH. HE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. Tt sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of TAvelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. " THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever mA .nted. E_This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; AND WILL EA'EN SEW LEATHER; it Avid Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Tuck, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine Avill sew on and gather at the same time, and Avill work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, Avith Silk. T-;.nen. or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us to endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Maclunes, we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, B rader, Shuttle Bobbins. Oil Can, Oil, Screw, driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. P RICE :— Complete in box £1 10s. With Table and Treadle £6 15s. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £8 In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auokland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition i jtaaafolUTO. V.BREDA, I



I 4 UCKLAND PERMANENT CO A OPERATIVE BUILDING AN|D INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved Becuritles of Freehold or Leasehold Properties m sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— im .. . . .._.._ Repayment^extendjp er Week l Toto^amount . ______ —_.. .... - ■ __. i « art, _- ■■ s. d. £ s. d. 4vears 12 6 130 0 0 _£___:: :: :: 92 us 0 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received at the following rates — 12_months or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum 7 day's notice .. .. : Jom? BATG^R> Secretary. TN consequence of H.I.M.S. ' HERTHA' being ordered Homo Ada Suez, a LARGE QUANTITY OF BACON ordered by them has been left on my hands, Avhich I intend to dispose of speedily at a REDUCTION. THE BEST BRANDS CAN BE PRO CURED AT 11D. .? Ib. A VERY SUPERIOR QUALITY OF MUTTON CAN BE HAD At 2d. IP 5 ID. MUTTON, By the Side, 3d. MUTTON, By the Side, 3d. MUTTON, By the Side, 3d. MUITON, By the Side, 3d. MUTTON, By the Side, 3d POULTRY :— TURKEYS, 65.; GEESE, Is.; DUCKS, 2s. Go. FOWLS, 28. 6d. ROAST DAIRY - FED PORK, Gd. _J tt». __r FOR CASH. ~*& I hog my Friends Avill call during the Day-time, to Reduce the Rush in the Evening. A TTVORNWELL, CORNER OF QUEEN AND DARBY STREETS. I A- S T O WeTWORKS. Auckland, 17th February, 1877. TO THE CITIZENS OF AUCKLAND. I Ladies and Gentlemen,—ln starting business I amongst you, I have much pleasure, in bringing before your notice a feAV A rcry useful articles, Avhich I can noAv produce at rates not yet known in Auckland, and which, for price, design, Avorkinanship and materials, cannot be super ceded in the English markets. Having secured the services of Mr. James H. Buchanan, late managing partner in the Arm of J. H. Buchanan and Co., opposite, Avith my own experiences, I can confidently ensure myself a share of your patronage. BUILDING DEPARTMENT- Mantel pieces, to any design in Freestone, from 20s. Hearths, Hobb-fire and Oven Sills Door and WindoAV 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 Avhich 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 Kempthornc and Prosser's. "yiCTORIA "im LOUR TMTILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. WILSON AND McGREGOR have always on hand : Flour, Sharps Bran, Oats Maize, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, Ground Rice Crushed Maize, Oats Beans, &c., &c, At the Lowest Bates. WHEAT GROUND AND DRESSED FOR COUNTRY SETTLERS ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. _3F Ask for Wilson & McGregor's Cele brated Baking Powder.—-To be had from all Grocers and Storekeepers. J CARSON, House and Land Agent, o Rent and Debt Collector, STir!F.mTRY'» I.TTIT,T)T-NTfJR' Qttki.K-KTRH:F.T. J AND J. SOPPET, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101. Lower Queen-street Wharf. _____ Auckland.. "Kf O T I C E. T. B. HI L L Respectfully intimates to the Medical Profession, his old friends, and the public in general, that he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street, where he Avill be found at all hours day and night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.B .—Dr. Coffin's Botanio Modicinea, and Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Artioles may be obtained of HILL & HUDSON. FAMILY AND DISPENSING OHEMIBTB. .



AUCKLAND 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 health: — „ ~ _ Dry Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolato Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Shcrbert Marbles Boiled Goods. Burnt Almonds Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carr.Avay do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Toffy Musk l .ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey lofty Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds BroAvn Candy Imitation Raspberries Horchound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Turkish Rock Regent Pipe Tom Thumbs Medicated Lozenges of every description!always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling Avill be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. Testimonial. ProA-incial 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- i 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 UN ITED (SE R VICE UOTE L CORNER OF i QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. JOHN*HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. AUCKIA ND, N. Z. TIIE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers oftf 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. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufaottjrkrs. Auckland. ■pOUYEK, GUILLET & CO. COGNAC. v-*J_fr<^r TRADE MARK. [ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BRO THE BS, AUCKLAND, HftA'C secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BHANDY, sojns.tly considered the. finest made. They have always on hand Hdds.. Quarter flaskf) Oases, and Tmiwrin.l flasks. I^EW LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor' many years in the employ of Harper Iweh .trees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and fudge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory l Ynrk-strnet,. Pnj-neil. L 0 V IS T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service I-lotel, Wellesley-stref.t. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a Aery small adA ranee on cost for cash. A. WATERMAN~begs to inform © his friends and the publicof Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to j business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, arid settlers and country visitors to Auckland Avill find every comfort. Meals at all hours. "KTEGLECTED AND DESTITUTE Jo\ CHILDREN'S HOME. MR. F. G. EWINGTON has been requested to Canvass for Subscriptions in aid of the above Institution, and as the Government will giAre a Pound Sterling for every Pound sub scribed by the Public, it is hoped that a generous response will be made to this appeal. The current year terminates on the 31st instant, and the Committee respectfully request that Sub s' ribers avUI kindly pay their subscriptions to M Ewington before that time. T. M. HAULTAIN, ) w __ Q _„_ WM. C. KENSINGTON, f Hon' Sec 3' fTHMBER TIMBER! TIMBER 1 THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY MECHANICS' BAY, HAVE ON HAND :— A very Large Stock of all lands of TIMBER for BUILDINGS, at loAvest rates; and a good lot of SECOND-CLASS STUFF (clearing out below Cost Price. __T Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Tongued and Grooved and Wide Boards also Aery cheap. Wood Turning in alt, its Blanches. GEORGE COOK'S 'BUSSES. From opposite Coombes's. Kyber Pass and Neavmarket, Daily, at 9.15 a.m. 9.45 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.15 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3,15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. _._5 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6._5 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10..0 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 pm. _ p.m. 1,30 p,m, 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: 8» 8.30, 9, 0,30, 10, 10.30, 11. ICEORGK COOK,



, 8, WYNDHAM-STREET ! __ HOUSE, SHIP, O and W m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. fc_ p. — _. [_. Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to ad parts of the w q Province. £h fed J.H. requests attention of Builders and W others to his New Glazing Tariff. M W O J. HENDERSON. Izi *** 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. " ijTTthrEii a~n~d c~o7 JO Wholesale, Shipping & ITamily BUTCHER, __ , . Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prim§ 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 ot order Families waited on in town or suburbs. -tF^O~~I_~N sop p ~e~t. 9jt HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. A. ent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers. Ontoher 30. IS7R. . nriAYLORS PATENT SEWING J_ MACHINES The HAND MACHINE is perfection for ____-7-ilv use STAND MACHINES for Dressmakers, seven guineas and eight guineas. Recommended liy hundreds in our midst who possess them as un equalled. . Sewing Machines of every kind repaired. Authorised Agent : T PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, 1 * SHORTLAND-STREET, Opposite the Pnst-offiefi. Auckland. HUSBANDS of Industrious Wives, Remember this day to do your duty by BUYING a PATENT ROYAL WASHING MACHINE. Every wife who does her own Washing deserves one. I FATHERS, MOTHERS. BROTHERS, AND ! LOVERS, call and select one of those useful I Companions and Helpmates, called SEYYI_\G I MACHINES, from the following immense stock and variety:—Princess of Wales, Little ' Stranger. Jenny Lino, Mermaid, Thomas, ! also Taylor's New Patent, Sinker, Whreleb and Wilson, Howe, Gkover and Baker, and other good makes. a_r Weekly Payments Taken. "_s W. C. DENNES, . MCARTHUR Sc. CO.'S NEW BUILDINGS, Queen-street. /GALVANIZED IRON _, WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-strcet. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfltting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders por coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckland Waterworks, WELLESLE V- STREET. Auckland. (SPECIAL NOTICE. TIME! TIME! TIME! ON SALE AT B. KEANE'S, Custom-house-street. To Builders.— B. EEANE 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. SHEI v LIME in any Quantity. B. KEA.NE. PEARS, lid j Plums, 2d; Apples, 3d ; Beautiful Condensed Milk, 9d tin ; Neave's Food for Infants, 9d per tin ; Pickles. 6d; Neck laces, half the usual price; Splendid Wairoa Cheese, 8d; Ladies' Gold Chains, 9d; Jet Brooch and Earrings together, Is 6d; Large Mugs, Id- Razors, 9d ; Epsom Salts, 6d per dozen ; Great Bargains in Auckland-made Boots ; Children's Bootees. _d per pair; First-class New Socks, 6d: Women s Stockings, (id; Cork Soles, 5d ; Mixed Pins, Id per oz.; Collarettes, id each; Hair Nets, 6d; a lot of Wide Ribbon, Cd per yard • leathers, 9d c«ch; Berlin Wool; Child ren s Cloth Gloves; Jams, 6d. Any article not approved of tho money returned.—W. H. Dam- Pjor. General Dealer, Wynd-ham-street. corner of Albert-street. ST ° T I o E. TT . _. C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Arciiard & J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is Prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share of tho patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. NB — Posts, Rads, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. All orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland _Seed Dunn* will vooeive nrompt attention. TO THE LADIES~OF WTtiTA^T^ Surr°unding Districta.- F__B_?tt jfcFAW_.l*B °P T eP ed up a New Lot of Ladies Underclothing. Linen-faced Cuffs, 3d pair, best value in Auckland: Ladies' Gar?_™. Lad tear and Girls' Stockings, Gd ol\v; ; No 2 White Socks, 3d pair; Men's and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, 6d pair; Stay Busk. 3d nX • Flowers, from 3d parspky"and a aloe aSteS



y E N E T I A_N_ gllTl^ .*?. V i. ■ ►—1 lil ,t\ \\\V\\ wfc___3Kl Ijlljß !i'i'\¥vß Mill ' _[______! __alflMpift H^gM ■ WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFnn», n ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE mrVAr^ AT TnE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BTt__ MANUFACTORY iS* D CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STRw__ Of any dimensions, in any number _.mnTßi to a Hundred, within a given time of iiT 116 best quality, and reasonable nric.« and sent to all parts of New Zea. land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. M. H. BUSBY, Local Manufacturer *.** r porter of the Material, Practical Blind to V* and Wire Worker (many years establish er City Road, London), Manufacturer of «5 at description of Window Blinds, Plain and r__* mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned aISSS* 1 .paired, and painted.—VENETIAN ilfjii^p corner of Cook and Grey-streets, Auckland W PHILLIPPS ANF~SfJ^Ton • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHAN^ Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paintenn Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French P<_T ' Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes Mt_ Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photosn'.nV Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Moiil_n» Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Safi Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and cai-P^ir packed.-95& 97, QUEEN-STREET. uretl% Xji d a _Td BXpTin^v _____ BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. ' Established 1865.] All .kinds of House and Ship Joinery at,™ Fronts, Shop and Oflice Fittings, &c.,'& c prepared at the shortest notice, with ' thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in cv... Branch. ' EDW4.RD BARTLEY, ALBERT -STREET Near Market. PORE, WHOLESOME, & DELICIOUS. MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAM & C 0„ AUCKLAND. AMD SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND THE TRA.DE. Orders addressed by post to the Manufacturer, will receive immediate attention. jj Q T j c WALTER GRAHAM, (Late of the City Makt), WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER Has opened those Premises, corner of Pitt and Grey-streets, with a complete and WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OP NEW SROCEBIES, PROVISIONS, AND OILMEN'S STORES, of the best quality, and offers the same co his. numerous patrons, Friends, and the Public generally at'the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES!! N.B,—Families waited on for Orders, and Goods delivered in all parts of the City and Suburbs. [established 1842.] WJ A M I E S 0 N, • UNDERTAKER, &c, is prepared to execute Funerals, either m first-class style or plain, at strictly moderate charges. WELLESLEY-STREET EAST, Two doors from Queen-street. t T7IUNERALS conducted JL. 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. Collins always on hand. Graves fenced, and Tombstones supplied. Designs, by J. Brown, may be seen, and prices obtained, on application to N. McCulsky. ' " . ' »■»—■. "pTOTICE OF REMOVAL, Messes. HOFFMANN & SONS Have REMOVED their PIANOS and BAR' MONIUMS, andBUSINESS, from Shor.%an_» street to QUEEN-STREET, next Bank of New Zealand. r» -, f . -, 4 :".Zz&m GLADIOLUS. Mr, Palmer's Magnificent Collection of over 50 varieties. Also. HYACINTHS, CROCUS, TULIPS, NARCISSI, &c. j &c., &c., R. BAIRD. VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-street. TO SHIPPERS. 'CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at _„ KST GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, And at. tho Spit. Nauier. JM. McLACHLAN, • 218, QUEEN-STREET, Has just bought the following Goods at a Large Discount off Cost Price, and invites Ladies to inspect them before making their pur chases elsewhere. Patterns will be given on application for comparison. A line of Self-colored Real Alpaccas at Is. 6d.; worth 2s. 3d. A line of Fashionable Checks at Is.; worth Is. ad. A line of Self Grey Camerlite for the present season, Is.; worth Is. 9d. Aline of Self Colour Satin Check Lustre beautiful shades, Is. 2d.; worth Is. lOd. A line of " Caschemore do Soie," a soft corded. Black Silk, warranted to wear by the makers, at a reduction of Is.'6d. per yard. This is without doubt the best and cheap est Silk in Auckland. It is of the same quality as that which gave such satisfac tion last season. Simpson Sewing Machines at half-price. , All the Novelties for the Season at a lewer priC* than usual 5 cases New Goods, ex Abernrte to open in.a few days. Others to follow hy next vessels. _ £_' JN 0~ C. C~L 0 U G BK MECHANIST. >J W. ASKFIE LD'S BUILDINGS, Albert-street, Auckland. ___ Sevrins, Knitting, Washing, and every othßT description of domestic and general, m™ Ma ohinery made and repaired. Model ii?. I"^' Inventor? Models, and Optical and Scientific) Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning anti Boring. Screw and Whewl Cunhii^g^T