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AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KAN DAVU AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF NEW YORK, J. M. Cavarly, Commander, will leave Sydney on Friday, the 9th March, leaving Auckland on WEDNESDAY, 1-ith March, carrying H.B.M- Mails. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. sSl&nte^ TD» EGULAK MONTHLY Saiß>l4 STEAM COMMUNICATION <Ss-|fe-BKT W j. :EN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about tne 16th March. , ~ ~ She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, 21st February, 187/. XT NI O N STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—March 1577. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Hawca .. Saturday, 10th instant, 2 p.m. at i p.m. Taranaki.. Thursday. 15th instant, 7a.m. at 9 a.m. Taupo .. Monday, 19th instant, 9.10 a.m. at 10.30 a.m. Wellington Saturday, 24th instant, 2 p.m. at ?>.."0 p.m. Hawea .. Wednesday, 28th instant, 7 a.m. at 8 a.m. Taranaki.. Monday, the 2nd April, 9.15 a.m. at 10.30 a.m. FOR TAURANGA. POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Gcjeex - street Wharf. i ■ r~ ' i Wanaka .. Tuesday, 13th iustant.j at 2 p.m. FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON. LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, ICUOM Qukk\'-s'J'i:ioet W;m;!'. Rotorua .. Tuesday. 27th instant, at i p.m. ; — FOR SYDNEY, FROM Manutcat. Rotorua ..! Tuesday, 13th instant, at 8 a.m. 7 a.m. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ■^*t- 701 Oil THE HOT SPRIN GS, Sj MAHURA.N GT, MATA X ANA, . "^^S'IaWAD, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE I\IILBANK, Captain Kasper, will saii as under: — Auckland and H®t Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at- 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahukangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakaxa, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances perjnitting. For freight or passage a P pl> c to gEY & gQN _ «=£vs^ QTEAM TO RIVERHEAD ' ONOE DAILY- The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1-30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. .^^QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville. for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Ofcamatea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, and for Eastern Rivers on Wednesday at ll.iO p.m. Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port Albert, &c, on Tuesday. & -JTioiTRUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, AND 31ANGONUI. L i The s.s. IONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers ' tiookcdand sjnall parcels prepaid at the Oilice on the Wharf. Ko cargo received after ± p.ni— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. AIiGYLK will leave for the above placo EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARG-YLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. FOB. MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. r'To connect with the S : s. STAFFA for all BAY H OF PLENTY POUTS.) Tlio s s ROWENA will leave as follows: — -vvo.dnesdny. Mar. 7 Wednesday, March 21 -.Monday. March 12 Monday, March 2C Friday, March 1U I 1 riday, March il) At 5 p.m. A. McGKBGOE. Manasror. I «s£k%^. TUT A x w E R A ' 2||||> W HOT SPRINGS. 1 Arrangements have been made With the | owners of the ' LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Mouths, tone will oon vey passengers at the Eeducbd Fake of 10s. lor a IUTUiiX TrciCKT, and the Manager of the Hotel has Reduced the Chakgk kor Board, j including Baths, Towels, &C, to 15s. class, and 10s. for Second-class, rroni toAiUit- The Steamer will" leave every Saturday at 2 | p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past i) a.m. I lon Mondays. «£2sfe^ T%TAIKATO STEAM NAVI- YV OATION & COAL MINING "*^SEESESfCOMPANY (LIMITED). ITIME TABLE: 'Tko steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.ir> a.m. Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, ac S a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at. 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—J£vday, (i a.m. --^ fccr?rANZ SOHERFF, "" Secretary. Fort-street. February 10.1S7". 1 GISBORXE AND MiS^^ NAPIEK, Calljxg on ths Coast. ' 1>r' he S" S" JANE DOUGLAS, lCat)tain FRASEK, will leave Auckland as above w, Agents, 18, Queen-street, A^;ckla?T,d,



«&S£^C!TEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND •sss^ss'THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, S A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— ; From Auckland: j Friday, 10 a.m. i Saturday. 10 a.m. ; From Thames: Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 3.30 p,m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. o^ks^ ]mOR WAIUKU. ■*^^SSS> The g(Si TAM 0 . S HANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 7.30 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Thursday, at 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. ' Orders to collect goods left at the stores of 1 Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents ' Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Oneh unera or Newmarket. | ' «k. a* mFIE NEW ZEALAND i PpS^fcx Jl SHIPPING COMPANY jjpffjpjl^ (LIMITED). Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : Si, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of: — ; Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA..B9S WAIM ATE ..1157 O PA WA 1000 WAIME A.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKATA ....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 United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who aye 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 i from London to each of the principal ports of j the colony with strict punctuality every month. I The Company has always ships loading homc | ward from New Zealand. i Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance i of cara-o, can bo "made at the Head (Mice, j Christcliurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. | AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street , rf^i- mHE NEW ZEALAND pH^&ss. Jl shipping co.-s line. ; > * - FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Superior Iron Clipper Barque LOCH URR, 100A1, 71G tons register, Samuel Murdoch, Commander, having a large part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to ! THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), A cents. 1 <^k%- QfTEAM COMMUNICATION I jpXQS^-O WITH TIl'B! THAMES AND j "*=ssz3£u^OOROMANDEL. . FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS .' TOWN, and discharging Passonjjers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and' "LALLA ROOKII," Every Might. Time Table: From Auckland :— Lalla Rookh —Thursday, 0 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 7 p.m. Lalla Eookh—Saturday, 12 midnight From Thames:— E XTEKPRISB —Thuvsd ay Lalla Rookh—Friday Enterprise—Saturday. Fares, 7s. 6d. and ss. FOR CO ROMAN DEL—DURHAM (s.s.):— From Auckland : From Coromandel: Thursday, 2 p.m. Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 2 p.m. Monday, VI noon All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. All claims for loss or demage to be made within seven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. N. MAUGHAN, Manager. «*§3s|^ r|n IM E TABLE. S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Friday, 12 noon Saturday, G a.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, os. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL, Agent. rtt~=i, T>ASSENGEHS' LINE OF £%s^&%. J PACKETS TO NEW ZEA sEssSKiiKiLiiKt Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are dipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are 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. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, C RUICKSHANK fc CO.. j _£L,v OH LONDON DIRECT. Tne ravourite Al Clipper GLENLORA, .Tas. B. Mitchell, Commander, now alongside the Queen-street Wharf, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch. Has first-class passenger accommodation. For freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. g-3- rPHE BrigantiHe FLIRT, rf^gr^V. _fi_ 100 tons register, John &&8f isXs& McKenzie, Master, is a Regular Trader between AL OKLAND and ■aJass-MI LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoKENZIB. Anoklanrl. Wwbrnaxy 15. 187fl. TO COROMANDEL. "e^^^^sS2^ The new iron s.s. KINA J. BEWICKE, Master, will leave as follows: — From Auckland: From Coromandel: Friday, 2 p.m. Friday night Weathflr and other circumstances permitting* j Will carry passengers and cargo. I For particulars apply to ! E. G. SMITH, Custom-house-street; Or, W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. ° R w A I v K~v- OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under: — Thursday, 10 a.m. Saturday. 12.30 noon. I For Whatipu Saw Mills and Manukau Heads, i Tuesday, 7 a.m. Weather a:ni other circumstances permitting.. Orders to collect Goods lel't at Mr. G. SJibbiu's I Auction Mart will be attended to. ; IVT. H. ROE. WT. B A L L, a CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST j 211, QUEEN-STKEET, ; Aucldand. I W. T. 13. hegß to announce that ho has com -1 inenced Buainesa as above, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to 9§pure v, Bhwo pi publio pfttx-ooage,



I 1%/r R. T. T R A F P O R D, i JjfJL ! SURGEON /agSlßsS^ Wakekield iDENTlST, fofgf§ street. i Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from Ona to a Full Set). "FEW GROCERY STORE. Cash Buyer and Cash Seller • all transactions for cash only !! Small Profits and Quick Returns ! ROBT. C. SAUNDERS Just arrived from England, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Auckland, that he has OPENED a NEW GROCERY STORE in QUEEN-STREET, opposite the City Hall, which he intends to conduct on the above principle. A Trial will prove the advantage of Buying at the above establishment. ROBT. C. SAUNDERS, QUEEN-BTBBET. LONDON 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. ECP.U-FISCHEURS and MANTELETS In the New Colours. SLEEVELESS JACKETS and APRONS in Lace and other Material, from 3s. lid. each. A CHOICE STOCK OF LADIES' UNDER CLOTHING always on hand. Children's Costumes in Gkeat Variety. A Large Assortment of HATS and BONNETS (Trimmed and Unti'imined). TRIMMED HATS from 1/11. Mrs. Buttkkwoktk having secured First class Hands both in the Millinery and Dress Department;?, is now prepared to complete orders a.tthn fihortftßtnotice. $ EORGE A X E R S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buvora of Tallow. ~A L F R E I) /^ E E' S calvesfoot jelly! calvesfoot jelly! Wholesale aed Retail. M. S 0 M E 11 V T LL E, SOLE AGENT, 125, Quocn-strtiot, Auckland. Q "N~ B A L E, — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECTRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, ABBOTT & Co., acme: makers to 11, It. Highness. TABLES Spanisli Mahogany CUSII. unrivalled for Sliced. SLATES finished with Ihe utmost care. ' Pronounced the Perfection ov BILLIAKD Table man ufacUivc. Also, on Hand, Billiavip, Pooi,, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. 7"IHEAP~ 1) RAY ER V STO RE ; \J SYMONDS-STREET. Not Selling Oir, neither Selling under Cost, but I have several lines bought much under value, which I am offering at very low prices to give the public the benefit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Milliner}, Haberdashery, &c, Drapery ; Boys' Suits from 3s. 6d. to 13a.; Umbrellas, from 3s. 9d.; Ladies' and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d. J. HEAPE. AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. JB RO W N & SON'S o MUSIC CATALOGUE Is Now Ready, and may be had on application ■;at their Warehouse, Shortland-street. A Large Shipment of the Latest Songs, Piano forte Music. &c. Just Opened. T> L. H. M E E X, JTW LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). OS T-OFFICE HOTEL, Grey-street. Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Any, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. THOM A~S URW IN, Proprietor. ■TTICTORIA jmLOUR JUTUJA, SYMONDS-STREET. WILSON AND MCGREGOR HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND: Flour, Sharps Bran, Oats Maize, Wheatmeal Maizcmeal, Ground Rice Crushed Maize, Oats Beans, &c, &c, At the Lowest Rates. WHEAT GROUND AND DRESSED FOR COUNTRY SETTLERS ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. B3P Ask for Wilson & McGregor's Cele brated Baking Powder.—To be had from all Grocers and Storekeepers. Jj» O i A L Lii T ijcit a r.ijli\ i> j.. Ju . The AERATED FLOUR COMPANY in placing before the public "' Robley's Aerated Flour," they simply ask a fair and impartial trial, believing as they do that the highest medical testimony has placed on record the undeniable fact that Aerated Bread is superior and more nutritious than Bread made from ordinary flour with yeast, and specially adapted to all those who suffer from headache, acidity, flatulence, distension, or pain after meals, gout, gravel, &c. For Bread, Tea Cakes, and Pastry of all kinds, because reauiring less butter and fewer eggs, the Aerated Flour stands unrivalled. One trial 1 'solicited to test its value. t&jla by Grocera and Storekeepers. Wholesale Agents SMEARS, BROWN & PAXSN



CR O W N HOTEL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, I Proprietor. Good Liquors. ■r> TllO Appointment; <^S|i?^^S^ :> Marchioness Ladyship * * Normanby. MR S. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. VICTOKIA-STREET. 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 home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettcring Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. II U S S E X L' S o FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STKKET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERATE. N O. C 7 C L O U G H, MECHANIST. Mase fie l r>'s Buildings, Albert-street, Aucldand. Sev/ing, Knitting, Washing, and every other description of domestic and general iLi^ht Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring. Screw r..nd Wheel Cutting. &c. &c. I&TEW GROCERY, TEA, PROVISION, AjH and seed warehouse. BEST GROCERIES, FINEST TEAS, SPLE N DID PRO V IS lON S, And shortly, FRESH SEEDS of e\ cry description. W. SPRAGG & CO., Corner of THEATRE ROYA L BUILDINGS, QUKEN-STiWSKX. Jf "~° " T I' C """ E' C. T. HAUDING Having Purchased tho Joint Business of ! Mkssbs. F. Archakd & J. Bitowx, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Hay, bugs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share of the patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. All orders left at Mr. R. Browin'a Auckland Soorl DnDOt. will rmooivo urompfc attention. mEMPERANCE BOARDING HOUSE g J. BRAME, Proprietor. Visitors from the country, and Boarders will find this establishment convenient for town business, and at. l.hesame time nuict and retired, and offering first-class accommodation, with homo comforts. —Address : Upper Queen-street, j corner of Turner-street. CJP E G 1 A L ■ N O T I C E. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of tho Waikato can rely upon them bring forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coauh, by booking at the offlco of JOHN" SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. Aiznnt; for T\Tr. W. K. Oarter. WANTED Kn own, that D. G olijib is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House iJiocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Bhingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus tom-house-strcet. WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abernyto. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. (jd. each, complete with mounts. — W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, anrl Dray Harnflas. D"liaTn7l^t^vnlO jTpe~manu^ FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D O W D E N Having purchased this Property, lately known as "Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," with the extensive Shedding and powerful Machinery, begs to inform tho public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c, &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. MeKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. T^T E W LOCAL INDUSTRY. ~G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor manjr years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and jxidge for yourselves. Aucldand Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory; York-st.rfip.t. Parnp.ll. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Short'land-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. "VTIGHT SCHOOL, City West No. 1, JJi Union-street, conducted by Mr. J. Braba zon, Ist, class Certificated Teacher, with 3G years' experience, 17 in Auckland, and 19 in the old country. Elementary Class, Is. per week. | Greek, Latin, French, Mathematics, and Pit- j man's Shorthand, may be studied at double or , treble rate. The School is open four nights in ; each week, and a fifth will be added if the pre sent number of Scholars increase by one-fourth, j TO"EW COAL AND FIREWOOD YARD. _\\ MESSRS MAYNARD & WEEKS beg to in- i timate to their friends and the general public that they have commenced business in the Coal and Firewood trade in that large Yard, corner of Napier and Willow-streets. The intention of the proprietors is to sell the very best Coals and Firewood at the lowest possible living pro lit. The public maj^ rely upon full measure. Every order promptly attended to. Goods Removed on the shortest notice. MAYNART) & WEEKS. 1%/ffEAT AT QUEEN-STREET PRXCEST IVJL ■—— CHEAP MEAT, HOI3SON-STREET! T. SHOVE, Butcher, HOBSOX-STEEET. (Established 1857). To meet the depression of the time?, I have determined to let my customers have Meat as Cheap and Good us it is possible to procure in Auckland for Cash. T. SHOVE feels confident he can supply tho people with an article as good and as reasonable as any other man in tho trade. £SP Note tho Prices and Address, P RICES:- Fore Qufti'tors, :i]d. pei'Hi, Hind Quartet, Hid, pcl1 lb. Lesrs, id. pev Ib. Boiling Beef, from 2d. to id. par lb. Roasting Beef, from id. to Ud. per lb. Chops, 4d. per lb. fOR CASH. WILLIAM AUSTRALIA GRAHAM, (Late Preeoe and Graham), LIQENSBD INTERPRETER AND SURVEYOR, Tamahere, Waikato. Address in Auckland :—William Colomaa. Ssa.» SeUpi,tpv» YvUgao i^no, " '



f~\ N SALE, By the Undkksigned :— 750 sacks OATS 300 „ BRAN 10 „ OATMEAL 15 „ PEARL BARLEY 100 „ BARLEY DUST 12 cases NEW CANTERBURY CHEESE 15 „ OLD o „ BACON Sc HAMS (in cloth) 4 „ LARD (in bladders) 80 l-chcls TEAS (fine qualities) 100 boxes TEAS (extra qualities) 20 FRAMES' HOOFING, SLATING, AND SHEATHING FELTS OTAGO SLATES NELSON HOPS, &C. T. If. HALL & CO. "\TIOCOL, lENDBY & CO., -LN AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom ho use-street, Auckland. Liberal AclvaJiccs made against Goods con signed i'or sale. Account Wall's promptly rendered. T> E 1) L T O N H O T E L, JlAj DRAKE-STllEtfT, Fukjsmans' Bay, Yr. N. C L A It KE, PUol'ltlETOß. : Thr; public Ram rely on fcho underiiotod Wines, Spirits, ice., being -VI brands. s. (1. Hennessey's Case .. .. .. r> (i per bottle. Square Gin, largo bottles .. I (i ~ small „ .. o 0 ~ DunviHe's Whiskey .. .. i 0 ~ Greonluss and Colvillo's do .. I 0 ~ Old Tom, best; bronds .. ..10 Best Port Wine: .. .. ..10 ~ Fine Old Sherry •! 0 „ Schnapps 2 (i „ Hum 3 I) English Bottled Alo .. ..13 TO SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. Tlie Kopnru Saw Mill Co. being about to relin quish (.heir Retail Timber business in Auckland, and in order to effect a speedy clearance, have greatly Reduced their Prices. TO LET, the Yard, with Office, well adapted for the Firewood Trade. Possession given on Ist March. Apply to E. B A TITLE V, At the Yard, Breakwater Road. February 10.1577. A UCKLAND'STEAM CONFECTION i JT-L FACTORY, ALBEHT-SIREBT. E. WATERS, CONFECT I O N E R, Begs to inform the public that the following goods, manufactured at his factory, aro guaran teed of superior Quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in crement 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 Comflta Fruit Lozenges Ghocolat« Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sngar Almonds Persian Sherbert Burnt Almonds Boiled Goods. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Can-away Comfits Sticks (assorted) Oarraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong BestAcin Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Toffy Musk i ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Coeoanut Ice •ironges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubcs Evert on Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comiits Turkish Rock Regent Pipe Tom Thumbs Medicated Lozenges of every description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 2!)s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin x*e turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c., &o. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory. Auckland, October 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 tbat\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. WILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED BAKING POWDER.—This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable i Grocer, or from th« wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from any deleterious ingredient which is often found in I many Baking Powders. The local testimonials ! are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. A3k for Wilson & Co.'s ( Baking Powder. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. EC. C A R R^ o HOUSE, LAND. & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. BILLIARD "DOOM. Jl\i THIS TL E HOTS L, i ! fIL AE X S E E OTHERS |\J ja (T.AI'K CHOMBIK'S) | ao\-Ai j Opposite Union Baak, Qusoiv street, Auckta^d, First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, tgasauK* Ck***** Portoata RF. W~E B S T^Tl^ © WHOLESALE AND RETAIL „ SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKRR. iv» v W®, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND,'



AL O V E T T, c TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, AVellesltcy-stretet. 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 W Tell-selo stod 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 very small advance on cost for cash. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM JA. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, i Head Master. ' j^f O T~ 1 C E. T. 33. II I 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 will bo found at all hours day and night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, and Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may bo obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, Victoria-street, Auckland. SPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! F. lIEWIN & BROTHER Have much pleasure in announcing that they have just received from Messrs. Crosse and Black well (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite an inspection of the Large Stock we now have on view :— ) ~~~" V " " V )' '' "~-" y " ■"" \ \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet / ( Chili Vinegar } ; Jugged Hare ; ) Red Cabbage \ > Mince Moat V ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( ) Oriental Pickles ( ) Ocrman Sausage t [ Orange Jelly Oxford Sausage I Apple Jelly I s | Hare Soup ) Black Currant >•£< ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant g ( )Ox Tail ( \C.& B. Honcjv " ( \ Kipped Herrings / A Nice Assortment of Huntley & Palmee's Bjscuits Just Landed. F. H. & B. take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patrons tor the encouragement they have given them in introducing a better class of Goods into Auckland, and we bog to assure them that we will continue to do so, and oiler them at reasonable prices. TEAS. We are giving the Best Value in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Beins Direct Importers of the Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, we give un uaual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, viz., Crushed Loaf, English in Loaves, and Chopped in 71b. tins, ; Snow Drops, and Mauritius. An early call is respectfully solicited. N.B.—Goods delivered in the City and Suburbs, and Families waited upon for orders, F. HE WIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, m r,r\rn CORNKR OF QUEEN AND THE 1 POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S SAUCE, guaranteed good, Id and (id per bottle, the labels washed off: Oysters. 6d per tin; Tart Fruit, Id 21b. tin: Preserved Milk, Gd; Figs, 9d per box; Raisins, 3id; Marmalade, 6d, Fire Kindlers, M per packet; Music Books for Piano, Is; a few .Hats left; lot of Children's Dresses and Knickerbockers cheap ; Great Bargains in Toys; Large China Dolls, Gd; Bargains in Vases, also in Boots, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, &c, &c.; lot of Children's Necklaces cheap; 30s 8-day Clock for 12s, one for 7s, and one for 10s ; also S-day clock, in ease, 8 feet high, suitable for a hail; a fresh lot of Concertinas cheap. Plea,se tell your friends what you can. Remember for Two Weeks only.—W. H. Dampier, Wyndham street, corner of Albert-street, J CARSON, House and Land Agent, a Rent and Debt Collector, Stichtutry's Buildings" Queen-strkf.t. MR F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte V\ 7arehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January 18. 1877. AND J. SOPPET, © Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. XOOaOOO 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 Carnatic and Glenlora, offer special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new designs Artists' Colours in 'oil and water; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Sorax Salance of stock of Chromo LithoernnTia below Publisher's price Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, OrnaniPTits and Photographic Glass urna-aencs, GL vSnfsh ESI PRtatai Oil3 > Colours, Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron •anticerroslve and Nelson Hem«titp Pnint Portland Cement. 'AST Wholesale and Retail PHILLIPPS & SON, S>s, and 97, queen-street. W lln.yAUI'I)EI'' Sole Contractor to the ln)\*~ * t-'V>' Co;''l «l t'orthe Emptying of Earth Closets, Pnvy Boxes, Cesspits, &c., & prepared to attend punctually to all revests rerardin* vie above. Persons desiring to huvo the said ! p acwattcmlccll to. either weekly, fortnisKfop Tn^.™^^ r vTV^ rbai or Wi-itt-B. with iU iSS,^!!" 1!!!: City Comidl Offioc> *VST A&® ock brothsrs. i ♦ f««op >\ Candid MAm^ACTURBas, I Iltoiu-ftOttfl, cox's C»ek. ?V HOB. 'J, H A R B U T T. -is. WHOLES II 'ti BRUSH MANUFACTURE:, HAIR AN BHISTLE MERCHANT, &c, Shortland-stkket, Auckland. W* The attention of Country fSettlera is re- Quested to the fact that the best price is given, L V?tT£ rom£ t fwnjttances made, for QQn§JgnmeaVa



JOHN SOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, NO. 8, QUEEX-STKEET. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished. Five-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to avo streets in Newton TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in Rign street, belonging to Low and Motion. TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aoouc one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling house, staples, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for cither dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel and General Store. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, cheap, a comfort, able 3-roomed Verandah Cottage, with CG x 100 feet,, freehold allotment, and a good well. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 10 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &c, only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres ol really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiukuk with, crock frontage. FOX SAIjK, at a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. i, three miles from the'landing-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 x 132 feet, together with, workshop and other out-buildings. FOli SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomod 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 of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOlt SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about £ acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 1 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomcd House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 2.1 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. TjT ASH TON & SON JO_© HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, Sj New Zealand Insurance Buildings, QUEBNT-BTEEET, AUCKLAND. FOR SALE :— KYBER PASS ROAD.—A First-class Build ing Allotment in the best part of Kybcr Pass Road, 50 feet by 200 feet. Beautiful view. GRAFTON ROAD.-A comfortable five roomed Verandah Cottage For Sale or To Let. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hotel —A comfortable six-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass; ALBERT-STREET.—Two wooden Cottages, erected on a large allotment, fronting Albert street, and adioining Messrs Mascfleld and Co.'s Foundry. PONSONBY.—Six-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about 1| acres in all. WAKEFIELD-STREET. — Four Allotments, with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to Wakefield-street and another to Edwardes-street. STOKES' POINT, NORTH SHORE.-Small Farms in this rising district. Very desirable investments for working men. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for ; small Homesteads of from one to five acres on the road to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 239 acres, with a good seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-building 3 well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NKWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feat, in Gundry's Paddock. TO BE LET:— SYMONDS-STREET. — Six-roomed Cottage nearly opposite Choral Hail. GRAFTON ROAD.—The residence of the late Capt. Beckham, with largo grounds. QUEEN-STREET.—Shop in first-class stand, under Theatre Royal. GRAFTON ROAD.—Cottages in health situa tions, to be Let. HOBSON-STREET.—Six-roomed House to be Let. QUEEN-STREET.—Solicitor's Oflices in new buildings next the Bank of New Zealand, com modious and airy, fitted up with every conven ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. These offices are approached from Queen-street by wide and easy flight of stairs. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House. Land, and Estate Aerenta No._B.JSTew Zealand Insurance Buildings. FOR SALE BY E. C. GREENWOOD AUCTIONEER, HOUSE LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT MARKET HOUSE:— ' FOR SALE, in John-street, Ponsonby, a four roomed Cottage in good repair, allotment 40x80 let for 7s. per week. Price, £100. * FOR SALE, 6 miles from town by main road, a new 5-roomed House, together with 4* acres of land, fenced and laid down in grass, good cow house, stable, &c, orchard, garden, &c, plenty of water. Price, £225. FOR SALE, a good Cottage in Rockeby-st., oft Upper Queen-street, freehold. Price £100 FOR SALE, a G-roomcd House in Edinburgh street, Newton, large allotment, good well garden, &c, in thorough repair. Price, £210' Terms easy. ' FOR SALE, a new 4-roomed Verandah Cot tagerin Gundry-street, off Karangahape Road large allotment, let for 10s. per week p,w SoSet Can be b°USht throu^h the Building FOR SALE, a 6-roomed Houaa in Parnell every convenience, in thorough repair, together with about J an acre of orchard, garden fro let tor £10 per annum. Price. *35* £70 cash will buy this'yery valuable p opert/. • FOR ?4LE^- i 3 v,erygooa Cottages fntta.r.hed) K^ff tGnaitS fOT **-*** FOR SALE, 4 miles from town in thA Mnn« Albert District a Villa Residence; containing" rooms and orchard, good stable, cowshed & c large garden, shrubbery, paddock, &c, contain^ dno Boi nda!ly. aoreS' Price '*530- 'SW Passesthe, FOR SALE, a Gentleman's Residence, cob taming 8 rooms, bath-room, out-houses, vw7. stalled stable, cow-shed, coach-house, &c. l «£r ft orchard and garden, 2 paddocks contai'nir c acres, avenue, shrubbery, planted with Choice trees, &c; House is well situated, oon-mJmdlS toS tS4Ser a S^'! from percent ~e- £30°- &m Cd* remain at & ur& ■ Per annum. SALE, Villa Residences, Houses, Cot tages. &c, &c. FOR SALE, Farms, Land, &c, &c. t R SA h&> llouscs. Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. 62t See Advertisement Board, Market House, R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission \eenf __Market_House. TMIERLEY'S QNEHUNGAWsSEB -3-P _ , Leaves Onehunga- Auckland— ? f - m- 12 noon lP.m ; 3p.m, - P'm> „ o p.m. . Sunday: 2 P-m- 6 p.m.. Special Coaches as per agreement, IP* XJ L M A~"~N~"^S ehildra» v« Portmir.B taken iFrftantanernaly, CTITCHEN'S! OEI^RATED BLOOD 11 A, E^K«FAIUXG KKKKDy i<or aU Sskm Diseases, Rheumatism in all fC.« loruis, such as Gout, NVu'-skria. i-daWc,. anil Lumbago, likewise euros Chrc-iiio jj.y-oiUerjv ;ma is a valuable s-emecy &:*. ;;■ .fiimilv Alerticiiie' for purifying and. elo«nsiiijkj the blood. No Boitjes ncu Genuine unless bearing the" Proprietor's AH Cffaers must bo forwarucu to tbo AuyliUvis- Agent, W. DAWSON. chemist and druggist, WEMJESIiKY-STRBET, Auckland.