MAIL NEWS.

ATROCITIES IN Ri; MEDIA.

SHOCKING

London. September 22.—Pitiful stones of the condition of the Christian popula tion south of the Balkans, are beginning to createindi<mat.on_nEurope. The dispatch of Ahmed Ye-ik to Adrainople at the in stance of Minister Layard has not had the effect of putting a stop to the executions. The Italian Consuls are sending to their Government fearful accounts of the doings of Ottoman officials. They say that executions and transportations are de populatiug Eunielia. The Italian Consul at Tripoli stato^ that 2,000 Bulga rians have landed at Tripoli from Turkish transports, and have been sent to the bor ders of the desert, A correspondent Avith a relief agency among the Bulgarians sends a hideousaccount of the state of the province. He is at Carlova, on the southern slope of the Balkans. In this place, the population oj which must liaAe been nearly twenty thousand, there is not a grown man left alive. For six weeks the place has been at the mercy of the irregulars of the Turkish army. There uoav re.nain among the ruins of what was once a beautiful aud thriving tOAA-u. but five or six thousand Avomen and children. The.^e poor creatures hide them selves as they may, as they dread the out raees of which nightly some of them are victims. They can hardly be said to have shelter, clothing, or food, and they have sustained life by furtively gathering roots and vegetables left in their ruined gardens. The "same correspondent, writing about the Geslioffs. merchants of Philippopolis, and weU-known ia England, who are sen tenced to death en a charge of treason, says : Their case Avas taken up by the Eng lish and American Ministers three days be fore theirarrest. One was appointed Ameri can Vice Consul, but owing io the formal ities necessary, the papers signed by Maynard only reached Philippopolis on the 2nd instant. The Manchester "Guardian" of to-day says : The announcement of the intended summary execution of Messrs Geshoff has been received Avith consternation by their friends , in Manchester. A deputation bearing a petition in their behalf, together with an official letter from the Mayor, proceeded yesterday to lay the matter before the' Earl of Derby in London. Messrs Geshoi'r' are so Avell known in Man chester that their fate is a matter of concern to many beside their fellow countrymen. The younger Geshoff A\'as educated at Oavcu's College, and, it is believed it is in consequence ~of representations as to the condition of Bulgaria made by himto the "Times" that the A.ngeance of the Turkish Government has fallen on the Avhole family. It is feared that the extreme sentence has been carried _ into execution and that the efforts of their friends in this cotratrv have come too late.

Lord Derby lias informed the signers of memorials that he has telegraphed to Minis ter Layard to use his best efforts with the Turkish Government in behalf of them, unless he sees very stroug reasons against doing so. Constantinople, September 2,3.—1t is reported that orders hare gone from the Porte that the Geslioffs shall be brought to Constantinople, but it is feared the military authorities will not obey, and that the Ge slioffs will be executed.

TORPEDOES AND AUCKLAND DE FENCES, &c.

(To the Editor'of the EVENING Star.) Sir, —Will you allow me to introduce to your notice tAVo in.r entions, with the description of each, its qualities and nature. 1 feel entitled to form an opinion on such matters, having been trained for many years iv one of the first Military Engineering Schools in Europe. Flying Torpedo No. 1 is fired from a gun at pre afcnt in use, or from one made especially ior it. It is conical shaped at one end. and concaved at the other. It is 30 incites long, and 27 inches round, and is exploded by means of a neeuie on coming in contact with the object aimed at, causing the des truction of any ironclad afloat by penetra ting be.Aveen decks, and bloAving the ship asunder. No guard or protection is of any avail against this flying machine. It has nothing to do with the water ; it may be charged with dynamite. The conical point Avill be of chilled steel, the rest of wrought iron. It is charged from the concaved end through a port, closing the same with a screw plug two inches thick and nine inches round. Its flight by night is not perceived,no time fuse being required, which always gives warning to the toe by its fiery trail, so easily traced in the dark ness. Many shells explode before reaching their destination, while many having reached it are throAvn overboard by the brave Jack Tars, or over the ramparts of a city or fort by the daring soldier. This is often caused "by a defect in the fuse, or by miscalculating" the distance or time of travelling. Flying torpedo No. 2is on the same principle at No. 1, being steel pointed, 30 inches long and 27 inches round, [and fired with a needle ; it is charged besides dynamite with two vessels, containing different fluids. On the torpedo coming in contact Avith the object aimed at, the needle is so constructed as to break or penetrate the two vessels, instantaneously causing the fluids to mix, producing a liquid lire igniting the charge, and so bursting the weapon, and scattering the contents of the two vessels in every direction. These destructive engines will cause neAV features to spring up at all besieging operations. The charge consists of twenty pounds of dynamite. Noav, each pound confined in this Aveapon is capable of displacing from fourteen to sixteen tons of any solid substance. Multiply|the tons by 20, and Aye have a solid body displaced, consisting of some 320 tons; " but in unity there is strength, ho from the forces of each pound being united, Aye gain from the 20 pounds a power antl force representing over 350 tons. There is no ono given spot or point in any ship capable of resisting a blow of 400 tony, including the force it has received from the gun on its flight to the object aimed at. Supposing the object struck has not be. n penetrated by this aa-eapon, for the Avail t of sufficient force from the gun, it has certainly been severely shaken and splintered. But sir, by the construc tion of this Aveapon failure of penetration is impossible, for on the Ijloav being struck, there is a hidden force called into action in stantly to a..sis: the blow already delivered ; that hidden force representing over 350 tons, driving the cone with lightning flash, threugh all obstacles ; and from catcfu calculations I am prepared to prove that three of these weapons Avould leave the whole of Queen-street and the surrounding neighbourhood in total ruins. My object is to enter into terms with some European Power relative to my invention.—Yours, &c. ,—Charles Crawford, Freeman's Bay. [We have seen the model. Avhich is very ingenious. It requires, however, to be put to the test of actual trial, Avhich our correspondent should get carried out as soon as possible.—Ed. E. S.]

A writer from Helensville favours us with 'a rcvicAV of things in general. Ho writes : "'I believe that spring has iioav fairly set in. (It this is latest from Helens ville that district Avill not get very early new potatoes and green peas). The valley is bursting forth into blossom, and the perfume of flowers occasionally Avaffe on cool zeohyrs, and is borne along like grateful incense on the breeze, to exhilarate our fastidious city noses. The calm repose of the surrounding hills gives a majestic touch to the scenery, forming a picture which a philosophical mind delights to gaze upon. < .reat progress is observable since tho neav line was being constructed. Messrs "Waller and party arc building a large house for Messrs Skivart and Raws.).. There are also a number of other buildings in course of erection. Since the new station Avas decided on, a great improve ment is noticeable near the future station grounds. The bridge Avork is fast pro gressing ; the piles for the breastwork are rapidly beinej driven, under the superb.-1 teudence of Mr WalshaAV.

HAMILTON FLOODS IN THE RIVER

(From Our Own Correspondent). Friday. Bad Aveather still prevails here, although at the present time a change seems probable. On Tuesday an unusually heavy gale passed over the district, accompanied with hail. Some small amount of damage was caused in the townshio thereby, but this Avas very slight. The punt, which is used to convey passengers from across the river, sustained severe damage owing to the strong current AA'hich wa-s running down the river. One of the iron bars Avhich are used to fasten the two barges together, snapped dur ing one of the morning voyages, and the plat form was in danger of being carried doArn the river towards Ngaruawahia. The situation Avas rendered more perilous owing to the fact that Mr C. Carter's Waikato coaches Avith four horses Avere crossing on the pnnt at the time, on their way to Cambridge. The nunt Avas safely towed over, and the "village blacksmith" sent for. The damage Avas repaired late in the afternoon, aa_l during the interval passengers were con veyed across by the boat belonging to the High way Board. Great preparations are being made for the Cambridge Cavalry sports to be held shortly. The affair is causing some interest. INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND. Subscriptions in aid of the Indian Famine Relief Fund are being collected here. The settlers of Te Awamutu have taken the initi ative in this movement, so far as the Waikato district is concerned. GOOD TEMPLARISM. Good Templarism is not flourishing quite so Avell in Hamilton as it might naturally be ?up posed to do, still if the members would only exert themselves more, a larger amount of interest Avould be felt in the Avork. The Hope of Waikato Lodge met last night at Bro. Slater's house, Hamilton West, when ■ the following officer, for the ensuing Quarter were installed by Bro. Slater, assisted by Slster Ruffeys :—W.C.T., Bro. Adamson; W.V.T., Sister Slater; W.S., Bro. Maopherson; W.C., Sister Adamson, senior: W.F.S., Bro. Slater; W.M., Bro. D-vis : W.D.M., Sister Adamson, iunior; W.1.G.. Bro. Jackson ; W.R.H.S., Sister Ruff.ys, senior; W.L.H.S., Sister Ruffeys, junior; P.W.C.T., Bro. Molntyre. A committee was formed to assist the Star of the East Lodga at their tea meeting. The Quarterly meeting of the Star of the East Lodge avss held at Mr Palmer's houso. Hamilton East, on Saturday last, when the Installation of officers took place as follows: Bro. Pearson, L.D., a-ting aa G.W.C.T., and Sister Pearson as G.W.M., W.C.T., Bro. Faulkner; iW.V.T., Slater Messen .er ; W.S., Bro. Vowl_s ; W.T-. Bro. Powler: W.F.S., Bro. Vincent; W.C., Bro. Mc.Callum; W.M., Bro. Nicholls; D.M., Bro. Proctor; F.S., Bro. Loonie; W.R.H.S., Sister C-ckade ; L.H.S., Sister Nickolls ; P.W.C.T., i»ister Palmer. It Aras agreed that tho anniver sary of the lodge should b_ celebrated, by a tea meeting on December Ith.

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THE ETENING STAR, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1877.



; — ; -v — Auction Sales. " ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20. THE H A V M A R X E T. WOOL! WOOL! WOOL! WOOL! The First Sale of the Season Avill be held on Tuesday, the 20th November, when about -4-o__i B A L E s wai Im3 i*tchcd- ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, Nov. 10, at 11 o'clock, A First-class Side-Saddle. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15. R E M U E R A. YARDS, PRIZE OXEN !! ! FOR SALE, on Thursday next, Nov. 15, at 2 o'clock, Q PRIME FAT OXEN, Prize V*'inners at the O late ShoAV. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, N OVEMBER 15. THE R E M U E I. A YA It DS. FOR SALE, on Thursday, next, 15th instant, at 2 o'clock, ex St. Hilda, from Wanganui, A A PRIME FAT BULLOCKS, heavy .____ weights At 4 o'clock, e_t St. Hilda: 300 Fat Sheep. ALFRED BUCKLAND. AT AN EARLY DATE.' ~~ THE HAYM AR X ET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on arri\-al from Napier, 15 Heavy Draught and Light Harness Horses. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15. THE REMUERA YARD S. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, at 1 o'clock, Dairy Cows, Store Cattle At 2 o'clock. 100 head Fat Cattle. At i o'clock, 200 Store Ewes and Lamb 3 300 Fat Sheen 100 Fat Lambs Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16. THE H A V M A I. X E T. FOR SALE, on Friday, November 16, at 11 o'clock, A First-class Hack, carries a lady. Also, A Spring Cart. ALFRED BUCKLAND. _________ _^ CARR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1877. GREAT LAND SALE. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been favoured Avith instructions from R. Graham, Esq., avlio is retiring from business, to sell, at their Mart, on the above date, at 12 o'clock, The FolloAving Valuable Properties: Ist. The ELLERSLIE HOUSE and 26 ACRES. 2nd. The ELLERSLIE HOTEL & GROUNDS. 3rd. SIX HUNDRED ALLOTMENTS, suitable for small Farms, Building and Residence Sites. Terms easy. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15. BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Thursday next, loth inst. at 11 o'clock, About 500 Volumes Books, comprising NoA-els, Journals, and Periodicals School Books, Scientific Works, includ ing The Builder, Civil Engineering, NeA'ille's Hydraulics. Natural Philo sophy, Measuring, Sur% _ying, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13. PERFUMERY, FANCY SOAPS, WINE BOTTLES, VASES, BRONZED FIGURES, ETC. THE Subscribers Avill sell at the Mart, Fort-stret, on Tuesday next, 18th instant, at 11 o'clock, S cases, containing Perfumery, Fancy Soaps, Wine Bottles, Vases, Bronzed Figures, Violet Powders. Lead Pencils, Razor Paste, Hair Dyes, Fancy Earrings, Cresses, Brooches, Sec. S-.c. ; «-.!>.. ftr.c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.



B, TONKS -~. r _ R- C. CARR | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13. AMERICAN CHAIRS ! AMERICAN CHAIRS ! (Oak and Walnut). B. TONKS & CO. MAVE received instructions to set. .._.,_ by auction on Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, OAA CASKS AMERICAN CHAIRS (Oak \J and Walnut), consisting of Dining, Windsor, .hort-a rm. Rocking. Gre cian, Douglas. Oflice. Cave, Back spring. Garibaldi Dining, &c. S P E C I A L . Xs^TWXS BIS;0_?_-____w»S BEG TO NOTE THAT. IN CONSEQUENCE ' OF AN ALTERATION ABOOT TO TAKE PLACE IN THEIR FIRM, AND WITH A A7IEW TO FACT'J. TATE THE ABOVE THEY HAVE DETERMINED TO BRING FORWARD A LARGE PARCEL OF General ]M.erchandise, WITH THEIR SHIPMENTS OP SPRING GOODS, NOW LANDING, AND TO ARRIVE. THE WHOLE WILL BE OFFERED TO THE TRADE AT LOW ADVANCES, TO QLEAE THE SAME AT AN EARLY DATE, JBTD THE £_r Usual Fac__itie.s Allowed. ~& _^» —CHE— | GOODS ARE NOW BEING OPENED, AND THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS v>-i.r, BE found replete. An Early Call is Solicited. N.B.—lt has been ated in the HOMP. MARKET, by some of the otlier Houses, WITH A VIEW TO* IN-RJRE OUR REPU TATION, thai W_? SELL LOW; bo* as we SATISFIED WITH SM__ti_L I ..OFITS, WE SHALL CONTINUE OUR USUAL COURSE OF IJ_f_INESS Without -.ie-rence to the above __m»rks, and appeal Avith conQdenoe to OUR CUSTOMERS for a CONTINUANCE OF THEIR SUPPORT NO EXTRA DISCOUNT FOR CASH WILL BE ALLOWED, as-'Hi- GOODS ARE ALREADY MARKED EXCEEDINGLY LOW A LDERT-STREETS, AUCKLAND.



1 TTN TIJ SERVICE HOTEL, \J COUWI. ov QUEEN & WEn_L_SI^Y-8(»S--H--_-- JOJHN HA-NCOGK, PBC__-_H-t_K. TMPORTER OF FOREIGN WDCBS AND SPIRITS. A U C SBAITPi N. Z. q__l_--_3_TAI: c3^__3___N__-j^ Occidental B_.otel. The New Additicms t* TkU Hotvrf are now crOTnplet-_-^-i__. Six ""i__C-l_-« B-tLroom. and Parlouis ; the Finest Billiard Boom and Bar in the Colony. In returning tkanfcs to tho public for past favours, the Proprietor wishes them to know that he is now in a position to offer the best c_ accommodation. EDWD. PS»__INS, Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Best of Prices given. Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1857, in printed phamphiets, to be seen. A N OTHER LOCAL INDUSTRY. DUTTON BROS. Beg to inform the p_bU.« that they have started the MANUFACTURE wt every description of CORKS, viz., Wine and Beer, Gi-ger Beer and Lemonade, Bret-era' Bungs, Chemists' and Druggists' Vials, Dames, &c. All kinds of Avork executed in the said material. Orders from all parts of the colony promptly executed. CORK MANOTACTORY, UPPER QUEEN -STRFJSf, AUCKLAND, Near tho furbish Baths. MANG AWHARE HOTEL, NORTHERN WAIROA. Visitors may rely upon receiving every attention at the above Hotel. PrCVAJTE P.00M3 FOE FAMIKEtS. jK_t Boa_-e for Hire to all parts of the River- Chabges M«DBRA--_ EDWARD DOWNING, Proprietor. |7 AIP AE A HOTEL, HSLENSYTLLE. JAMES HAND, having completed Improve m<_nt3 to tho Hotel, Avill be glad to accommodate Travellers and Spowtsmen Avho may faTOur him with a a-isit. The Hotel is Arithin a few yards of the Avhat.. Two first-iass steamers leave twice a Aveek, ensuring quick ti-ips for visitors to the splendid Wairoa river, and other beautiful districts. A pood Table Uopt, and the best of Wines and Spirits. J. HAND, PROPRIETOR. 0I N T RUSSELL HOTEL. MERCER. D. ARKLLL bogs to inform the travelling public that ho ban made great improvements to the above well-known Hotel, and In addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added, a Railway Refreshment Room, for the special convenience of travellers by every tram. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's Sparkling Ale. jnT~li I T E R I -> N FAMILY & COMMERCIAL HOTEL, Otahuhu. JAMES WILLIS Isegs to inform the inhabitants of Otahuhu and surrounding districts that he has leased the aboA-e. Having for the past aineteen years been Manager of the above old-establised and popu lar Hotel business, he can with confidence inAire all former patrons and friends to continue their support, assuring them no trouble will be spared to give satisfaction. None but Beet Brands of Wines and Spirits. Seccombe's Sparkling Ale on Draught, First-class Stabling. JAM E S WILLI S. ICf E W 2.1 ARK E T HOTEL. CHANGE OF PROPRIETORSHIP. Georoe Robson (late Providore of s.s. Rotomahana), begs to inform the public of Auckland and tho respected residents in the immediate neighbourhood of Newmarket, that he has taken tho above Hotel, and hopes to be faA-onred with the patronage of all old customers, and Avill be glad to Aveleoino new ones. A LEXA. ND R A HOTEL. DURHAM and CHAPEL-STREETS. D. M. CARGO Having taken possession of this old-established Hotel,"informsthe public that he has 1-ceiAed (out of Bond) a Large Supply of FOREIGN WINES and SPIRITS of the Best Brands, and has made all necessary arrangements for the comfort of Visitors and Boarders. HANCOCK'S SPARKLING ALES. D. M. CARGO, Proprietor. TtFe llington hotel, V T WELLINGTON-STREET, Auckland. R. J. SUTCLIFFE, (LA_E AT THB BRITISH BTOTEX), PROPRIETOR. T~HE THISTLE HOTEL, Near the THEATRE ROYAL. Queen-street. SPLEND-D SITTING ROOMS. 1 .IE Upstairs Bar is Unequalled. Every attention given to the Public. HENRY KEANK THE CRITERION HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE. First-class Ao.o__._oda. ion for Faxhl.es. SAMPLE ROOMS FOE COMMERCIAL GENTLEMEN. ' BEST BRANDS WINES AND SPIRITS On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Cnargee. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietow. jf . O M M E R C 1 A. V HOTE L, v. Hamilton west, waikato. One of the Largest Hotels in the Colony, IS NOW OPE N, Replete with every comfort and convenience. The Rooms are large, lofty, Avell-vent-lated, and liberally rurnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are flrst-class. The Show-Rooms for Commercial Travellers, Allcock's Billiard Table, and the Stabling Accommodation, are un equalled in the province, the latter being under the superintendance of First-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HIRE. The extension of the Railway to Newcastle makes Hamilton less than one day's pleasant journey from Auckland. W. Walker, PROPRIETOR. TVTOTICE TO fIIAVELLEEg. RAIL WA V HOTEL, MERCER. Refreshments Ready on Arrival op Each Train at Mercer Station. JAMES rTdLER, Proprietor. VICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, V SYMONDS-STREET. PART IN G T O N BROS. Haa*k Always on Hand— Flour, Sharps, Bran, VVheatmeal Maizemeal, &c. Oats and Maize, crushed I Rice, Pepper, &c, ground.



TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING , MACHINES j These Machines aro undoubtedly the best in I the market, being simple a- . ri .stantial i construction, littlo liubla to -r. _j.i!«ment, an | thoroughly efficient for aU household work. j Ordinary Hand Machines, Patent Fricti Maclrines, and Stand Machines on handso j stand. N.B,—All kinds of Sowing Machines repair Square Stand Treadle Machine will be sold . a reduced rate for a short time, to make room for further shipments. Dressmakers and others inAnted to inspect thesa excellent machines. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. nn ho a j. ha b b v t t, 8 WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and COBURS-STRES--, AUCKLAND. Flo_r Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, o- old ones refilled. MILLINERY & STRAW-WORKING ESTABLISHMENT, WELLBSLEY-STREET. MRS. ROUNTREE Has much pleasure in informing her friends and the public that she has openea a Choice Assort ment of MILLINERY, &c, for th© pro nt season. Hats, trimmed, from ss. Hats, untrimmed. from 6d. Bonnets and Caps, suitable for old ladif., always on hand, or made to order. Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons, Laocs, Vel-et, Sarsnet. Collars, Seta, &c, &C Bonnet Shapes in endless variety, very cheap. Feathers renewed and dyed any colour re quired. Vacancies for several Apprentices. "VXJCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN TON (Lath Hw, & Fenton). By Special c -__^cJE^^>_ Appointme Exoeliency^_>AS»ar-_iS^i___- the Gover WHOLESALE axd RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, AUCKLAND. E. TURR EL L, J U __, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. *»• Address: Turrell's, Music Solle_> Queon street. _A» tthe Pharmacy. STANDARD AMERICAN MEDICINES. JUST LANDED, Es '_-._._ owe." @ Nbw Yoke::— TILDEN'S FLUID EXTRACTS of Medicinal Hert_. A large supply of the most useful ________ i PACKER'S ALL - HEALING TAR SOAR— i This is a valuable Cosmetic, and oomniands an extensiA'd twle. Tho Celebrated and World-known MEXICAN MUSTANG LINAMENT, in Bottles at Is, tkl., 35., and ss. LYONS KATHAIRON FOR THE HAIR, i Incomparably superior to any American preparation as a Restorative and Embellisher of the Hai*. 2s. per bottle. ! aCOVILL.} FLUID EXTRACT OF SARSA j PARILLA ana STILLINGIA. the Great ! Blood Purifier and LiAr Tonic. j Price, os. per bottle. i SEA MOSS FARINK, for InA _.llda and Child i ron. Is. Gd. per packet. .DRAKE S PLANTATION BITTERS, th Gn_*<t American "Pick-me-up" and 1 Appetiser. 4s. Gd. per bottle, | LYOWS HSe. OF GINGER, foe Colic Flatu lonoe and Indigestion. %l Cd. per bottle. ■Www _ ; WTNKOOPT-"" IuELAND PECTORAL, for • GhQet Complaints and Influenza, 2s. 6d. per bottle. LYONS MAGNETIC- INSECT POWDER, ls. 6d. per bottle. AICKIN, [DISPENSING CHEMIST, DRUG, CUE__ICAL, AND PATEN i' MEDICINE IMPORTER, I ..-OKEN-STREET, j Auckland. i A UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION : ______ FACTORY ALBERT ._ _ REET. E WATERS, CONF SC T ONER I Begs to infor» the pub!..; it the follOAving ! goods, manufactured at his*.i.r _-, are guaran -1 teed of sup .rior quality to any confectionery j imported into Auokland. They contain no in- I fijredient or olouring matter deletericus to ' nealth :— Dry Good*. Dry ..odd.—Continued I Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe i Conversations Rings Imperial Drops I Thick Peppermints Good Words j Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixture. Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sh.erb.rt B____Almondß Boiled Goods. Birda' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfita Sticks (asaortocy Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Peppei. Cushions minta Acid Drops j Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rosa A cid Drops I Rosa Lozengea Black Balls I Aniseed BaUs Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Tofiy Muik Lozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Coooanut Ice zenges Rod and White Coooa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Tofl_- Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial TofTy Juiubes Everton Tottv Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Snsar Imitation Strawbo.rries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpaxiel Comfit 3 Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges o every description alw_y on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. Ooe shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS. BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, Sec, &c., &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1875.—MR- E. WATERS: Sir—l have much pleasure in informing you, that after ha-yring made a very care*ul analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, 1 find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard tb tho Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the beet English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those sulteriug from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, eir, your obedient servant. Jauss M. Tunny, ProA .ncia Analyst. ff\ N~ S A L E Muntz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tins, Cahfornlan. W. S. LAURIE. 7. WYNDHAM-STREET. Z\%T A. WATERMAN begs, to inform V T • his Mends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-sti-eet, Auck land, where he hope 3by 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 Avill find every comfort. Meals at al hours. TyR APERY AND CLOTHING. J. SMITH, on the wrong side of QUEEN STRI-ET, next the United Service Hotel ha* Just Received from Home a Bought Job Lot of SILKS, at a heavy discount ; also, a Large Quantity of MEN'S CLOTHING, which he intend* to Sell at a Small Profit to clear. —J. SMITH, on tho wrong side ofjtheetroet. CLARKE BRO TH E I (LATE CP.OMBIK'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposito Union Ba_k, Queen-street, Auckland, j First cla3S Portraits, from C.D.V. to life Size, I at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously.



f^ALVANISED IRON WORKS. S. PAREER, | MANUFACTURER ok GALVANIZED IRON ' RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, j And all kinds of Sheet Iron and i Zinc Work. ■ COUS-UGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, i \^Gll^___lft-T«_rtaM-_?_" I Plumbinc Work in every Br&noh of the Trade. ! €__3fltting of every style done at shortest j notioa. r Experienced Workmen aant to any part of the 1 Country. I S. PARKER has erected nrst-class machinery, ! and having oomplotou all nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to ,' execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. j & PARKER, Lj_c_2*s__d Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, wkllesley-street. AtTCJCLAKT.. A GREAT SAVING TO ALL WHO ! BUY FOR CASH. j j During the next month a Very Decided | Advantage may be liad by all Ready Money | Buyers, as the Entire Stock mt PLAIN and j USEFUL GOODS. FANCY GOODS, DRESSES, j MILLINERY, and COSTUMES are MUCH j REDUCED in PRICE, to auit tbe timee. j JUST OPENED, foh iro; j ; SPRING AND SUMMER TRADE :— I \) FRENCH MILLINERY. ; •- I) COSTUMES. p_q n STRAW GOODS, p X SKIRTS, »> {} FEATHERS, =h I) FLOWERS, )( UMBRELLAS, . C 3)( PARASOLS, H § \\ UNDERCLOTHING, r S )( MILL? .VERY, £ £ ){ TRIMMINGS, X g )( Sec, &c., Sec. & Q )( NEW Cg_BBS GOODS, i ° !z )( 5j }( MUSLINS. o. O \) PRINTS, |J hh )/ JSQUES and other Washing ►» g )| Materials. =° )( 109 Pieoes NEW JAPANESE p_! |( SILKS so be so__> cheap. __ X | £ O BLACK SILKS. p-i X MANOHEST3R GOODS. P-i () &«-, &*., &c. EINABURY'S MILLINERY ! We effar the Largest Stock and Lowest Prices in the City. SPR_NG AND SUMMER STYLES NOW IN. I r____s_Aicn.& as _HB P__MZSES. A T INABURY & f^O-, 3C. &20G, QUEEN-STREET, Al7Cs_:i_A_-D. T> OUYER, GLTILLET & CO. COGNAC. -_SSW?V S_H*_l§ ! TRADE *&s_. >**"*' MARK. {TEST .BLTSHJ-D IN 1590_. 1 MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, i Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated I BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. They haA_ always on hand HadE-^Quarter ■ aa&k-jL. Gas__ wad Isat»risJ Sa*ys_... i | jOISQUIT, DUBOUCHE, & CO [ESTABLISHED 1819.] i SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC ilfej. \COGNA^p I. ti_l_»»-, QR.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASK 3. t_» Sole Agent in Auckland:— t, T>. NATHAN & GO. \\T C. D E N N E S v T • has Just RooeiA-ed, and has to arriA-e a Splendid Lot of— Taylor's Patent) r__,.._-j__, Home Shuttle j-Genuine Princess of 'Wales Arm and Platform, Wheeler & Wilson Howe". Gonuine and Improved And other good makers of Sewing Machines Also, The Royal Washing and Wringing Machine. For Cash or Weekly Payments. GREAT MACHINE DEPOT, QUEEN-STREET. N.B.—Repairs cheaply and quickly executed and guaranteed. To Schools and Others.—Magic Lanterns, Slides, &c, for oil or lime-light, on" Sale oi Hire at LoAvest Prices. Weekly payments taken, ana ull instructions how to use the aboA*e. "\TEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL -JJ. VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), Have on Hand for Sale :— Compo and Lead Pipe ; Sh«_t Lead, i, 5, 6 and 7__.; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds, Tin Plates, Brass Fittings, Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, &c, Sec, Plain and Corrugated Galvanized Iron. «__ Lo-»__t Prices, and Liberal Terms. "__ Works i—Victoria-street Auckland. DE V I T I o GUNMAKER, j 24 4, Q U EEN-S TII E E T, Opposite t__ Market. ON SALE. IN STOCK— Single and DoUble Breech-loading and Muz. \ loading Fowling Pieces. r Just Received, ex La.. Arrivals— ! Best Brands in Gunpowder I Shot, Eley_ Double Waterproof Caps. C&*" i ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Con eentrators Cylinaer Wire Cartridge., for Bree-h-oading : Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Giiine Bags, &c Breech-loading Implements ot eA.ry _escrip tion Patent. Chilled Shot i Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry SAVoids 'i Fishing Tackle 1 Fireworks. _ ~\JT W. T. T R A F * O R T, SURGEON *_S§PK-*-. W_J___-___. J DENTIST, cl^ippl street. [ Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's ; Patent Oxide Gas. rt-flcial Teeth (from One to a Full Set)



I oR. HAYWARD, 1 | FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, 1 UPHOLSTERER. ■ ! and ', | } MATTRESS - MAKER, ' jj WYND HAM-STREET. o Btsncthis Season at the Farm _T___« • ism. c.a travel the surroundine n__i!* , ndncem offers), as follows:— wut Monday—Pokeno and Q -en'sßedAn Tuesday—Tuatau and Pnkekohe^ Wednesday-Drury and Jt-apakura. Friday—Mercer. Saturday—Rangariri. | T e__m : — Full-bred Mares. £_ • BaHa~. ! Mares. £2 10s ; two or more, as per a_a_%Ss-£! ! Groom_e:o each mare, ss. *""*w*_nent. I s_§. For Pedigree of this splendid __iv ! see Cards. —-__ c*a__i WM. CROSBIE, PBOPBnnuiL j POKENO HILL, near the Queen's Rf_fc- b . ! ~ HAVE YOU TrTel) 55^ fii Ae --' .s^''*"^^*'^ to produce t-eo^^ err | fa 0/^// are to be, i*> **& j ■ ; : ***-«. James M. TUNS*. S*°" 1 Those who have use no other. Sold everywhere. _ST No house should be Arithout it. 13» " j miFIfAND THI£ SEASON, j BOURHOOD. The Clydesdale Stall*©*, ! B_&A3£?IQ_?T. PEDIGREE -.—CHAMPION is a bright bay, I j standing 17 hand-, of great bone and syro-net-i- I ; cal proportions, will be f«ur years old cm the I i llth November coming. He was bred by W. f§ ' Holly, Esq., of Christchurch, and ia by Lofty out I j of Belle, two of the greatest Prizs-t-Jtarsin New"; ■ j Zealand, as the poruaal of the following will; I | LOFTYS PEDIGREE- I LOFTY was bred by Mr Valla_<» of Great I -Till, Lanarkshire, Scotland; his sire, OiycJsedale > Tom, in 1859. at the I___ar_B_ir_ Fanner-1 Socety's Show of Entire s, held at Hamilton, ■ gained the premium of £ifl; his dam In 1855 at ! the Avondalo Farmers Society's Show, gained | the drst prise for draught marcs in 18(51; at the; i same show, with Lefty at foot. gai-ed tke first ! priz« for hreod ruares. Lofty m a 1-year old i gained tke firt* prize at Avondalo; whenS-yeais' j old he gained the first, and also tho Prize forthe ! best of the horse kind, any age; first pr_sa.. • the Lanarkshire Society's Show at Ha-nilfe», : and firs, at the Glasgow Agricultural Society's : Show for 2-year olds, and at the same show the ; following year he gained tho first price for 3-year ] olds. Ha has taken first prizes every time ha : has been shown in Scotland, with one exception, I when he Mood second to all Scotlaa* at. the j Highland Agricultural Society's Show, held a**" . Kelso. He &_____ __-ee_-.tpriz_«in___«_Bio_ I at Oamaru, 1366-7-8, and was awarded the finrt 1 priz«, a Gold Medal, at Dunedin, in January ; is_9; first prize, a Gold Medal, at Tokomairiio, ; in Docembor, 1669 ; first prize at the Taieri. in•■„ ' December, 1809 ; first prize at -Clvristchurch, in ! November, 1870; and first prize at Southhridga, jin January, 1S71; first prize at Chriatehtnok, in | November, 1871-; first prize at Leithfleldj and | first prize at Wanganui, ia lS7^3-4-M,bea__at , the advanced age of 17 years, eight noted priie ! takers, amongst them the celebrated Lord Lome, i a horse- valued at 800 guineas. ! LOFT- HAS NEVER BEEN BEATEN BY I ANY HORSE IN NEW ZEALIIXD. j BELLE'S~ PEDIGREE j CHAMPION'S dam, named Belle, was bred I ;by Mr Robert Stephenson, East Taiori, Otago, I j and she has taken 12 first prizes before leaving | i that province, via., first pri_>., when 1-year old, I j 1565 ; first prize at the Taieri. and first prise at; .1 , Duaedin. Avhen 2-years old, 1S8§; two first priaes 1 jat the Taieri, and two first »rizes at Toko-tiairiro, I ! and first prize at Dunedin, when *-yoa__ old. .1 j 1667: one first prize at the Taieri, and two firefc | prizes at Tokomairiro, when 4-years old, 1868; I ; one first prize at th» Taieri, when 5-years old, I : I860; and she has taken .hree first pi___ sinos I i she came to Canterbury, viz., first at Cfcrut- I church when six years old, 1S78; first at Christ- | ' church Avhen 7-yeara 014, 1371: tart at I I Christchurch wh»n 8 - years old, . -37-,; I j showing against imported mares from Vietona 1 I and Scotland; and first prize as brood mare at I i Dunedin, 1576. She likewise gained tart pme | jas the best mare of all classes. At the I j same show a silver cup valued _30, com- I • peting against mares from Victoria. New So&lh I | U'ales, and the mother kingdom. Belle, the | I dam of Champion, has taken over 22 pnsesut I j Dunedin and Canterbury, all first daw, _» » I I at the present day the best mare in New _-*• | . land. Belle is by the well-known prize horse I j John Blair's Champion, importedfrom Sootiana ■ to Otago; and Belle's dam Duchess, also a fins I ! ferize mare, was bred by Dr Wihner, Lonffow, m ! Tasmania, out of a prize imported mare, ano w I |an imported Stallion from Scotland. Dncness i j Avas bought by Mr Robert Stevenson^ of OWg. ' for the sum of £150, being the best mare m£«- § j mania. Duchess gained first prize at Lpagwra, p Tasmania, Avhen 5 years old, and second at isas | I Tiera. Otago, bein» then 15 years old; her own | ! daughter Belle, the dam of Champion, gaim* I l first prize. Duchess is the dam of the f«lloi« I i celebrated nrize-takers—Surprise, who tooKlirs. i , prize at Dunedin two years in sucoeeeion; **»<* n ! champion mare of the colony; likewise the oeis- i '. bratedSLord GlaagoAV, a most suoce-sf-1 prKe- ■ ! taker : Kiair Athol, now in AUO-lan<L ana we s j renowned prize mares Mattie »°d^. m|.^^' 1 sold last season at the hammer to Mr a*"; Wm of Level Flat, Otago, for the sums of £W «"* gi i £135 respectively. The above will show^tna* g| I Champion is bred from the best and pores' a ! Clydesdale stock that has ever been imporw" ■ to the Colonies. Champion gained fi«p.gK 1 lastseasoc at the Auckland A'SrienltuH- 1 SociW I Show. Avhere. as a 3-year oi_, he «>W^ i against all ages, and I may remark to ojeeao^ ■ :it Avould be aa-cII, AA'hile opportunity oner« w ■ ! abandon the too numerous baser strains U™*-,, 1 mongrels) for the more refined and unaiK-"" . m ! metai, for as you soav yon reap. v_ o'*rne'; I "I hereby guarantee the within to B-a "VI pedigree of mv 2-year old colt Champio^ ; | ; also guarantee the said colt to be a good coven* ip and sure foal-getter, he having served a * a mares last season, all of which have provea -■ ■ foal. " (Signed)-W. Holly." __._-._--«, 1 A ll payments to be made on or before janui. j» | 18 1 _rms :-Single mare, £5; two, tbxee.or more f mares, _i 10s each. Groomage, 3s each rut" g to be paid at time of service. „«_ntion I Mares taken to grass, and every atre". g given them but no responsibility, woou v— docks. 33 per week. -.«-_..-c«tj' OWEN CUP-BAN HoGEK_ E N.B.—Foals insured, if necessary, at an "» vanced premium. _ ______--^- I t^^SEf. to BREEDERS 0^ : - . and USEFUL CATaw* I The PoavepvFUL Thoko tjgh-beed Esrw& "AXE AXE." LAST SEASON IN AUOKLAN^' W& This country haAdng been inlef^Ut€i3 *° 1 thorough-bred weeds, breeders are solicit | see "Akeakc" and his Stock, and.not^ t | caioled or influenced by men having « judgment or experience of the M_tiu* £±lz. I T_rms:—eingle Mare, £5; TwoMares,^. each; Three Mares, £3 15s. each. U-W IUTO 2s. 6d. __ ,__, „ndeveif SS Good Paddocks and Pare Water, arm. attention. Foals ensured if neceesa^. | N.B.—The Fastest Trotting Herse. *" Colony Avere got by " Akeake. itfcGß-S, OWEN CURRAN M^^_^