The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.—NoI 2,173.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



=>ACIFIG MAIL STEAM i^^fe* SHIP COMPANY. FOR SYDNEY DIRECT. The Company's Powerful Al Iron ScreAV Steamship ZEALANDIA, — Ferries, Commander, aa.ll leaA _ Auckland for the aboA-e port on or about SATURDAY, 2ith February, carrying Mails and Passengers. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. «*&&____*_ TCI OR SYDNEY AND MEL- BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain LOGAN, Avill leave Auckland as above on WEDNESDAY, the 21st instant, at 12 o'clock noon. Outward Cargo will be rccci\-ed on board up to 10 o'clock a.m. of day of sailing. All Passages must be engaged at our Office. For freight or passage, apply to CRUIOKSIIANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, 17th February, 1877. .^Jfe^TTNION STEAMSHIP COM _|||||||£ 9J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all Neaa>- Zealand Ports. Time Table —February 1577. ■_• to to . ° . o P< rh KA Ji _ OPn _ _ W a A < < . £> to j ~t ■%.--,-.__.nt£,--,__ P^rtE-IHpHIStMS-lc-l P \\ rd. Sun. Frid g Feb. Feb. Mar g — — — — — — 21 25 2 § 1. 7 10 ul p.m. a.m. a.m. The s.s. HAWEA will leave the Wharf on WEDNESDAY, February 21, at 1.30 p.m. Passengers by 12 noon train. HENDERSON Se MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and AVest Queen-streets. . . i "J^%_-_.TT* O R T A U R A N G A, ■^^E-fS^i 1 POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. & DUNEDIN. The Union Steamship Company's neAV steamer, WANAKA, 300 tons, 120 horse-power, will be despatched from Quccn-stroet Wharf, TO-MORROAV (\Ared- nesday), at I p.m. Cargo must bo alongside not later than 2 p.m. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, AKCnts. •^kgsg^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION >liS^_£} BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND 't£S^ss^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAIIANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will loaA . as under :— From Auckland: Tuesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 6 p.m. From Thames: Wednesday, 10.30 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. McGREGOR, Agent. «s£!^__^ T7*OR SALE—The iicav Iron _J|y||gi^; JL_ Screw Steamer ■__.-,* KINA, of 39 tons register, lately built by R. H. Yeoman, of Auckland. This Steamer is fitted with compound surface condensing engines of the newest designs, and combines all the latest improvements in machi nery ; has a rate of speed from 8 to 9 knots, on a consumption of 1_ CAA rt. of fuel per hour, and is entirely free from vibration. Her passenger accommodation is of a very superior character, and she can carry about 50 tons of cargo on a n-fcot draught. Is fully equipped for sea, and is at present running in the Coromandel and Auckland trade. For full particulars apply to k. H. YEOMAN: Or, E. G. SMITH, Queen-street, Auckland. «^s_s^ "BJIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, JPffyp___- Bj mahurangi, matakana, "SS3^^S3srKAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, Will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to ________ CASEY fe SON. .sS^ft^ OTEAM TO RIVERHEAD - 1 ■ 'i____^ ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY Avill leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. *£Q_£^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA _J|||^!o WATERS. The s s MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamatea, Pahi, and Mata feohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 p._i. on Monday, and for Eastern Rivers on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port .Albert, &c, on Tuesday. __ _^,_ J. CASEY & SON. a_a- mHE Brigaatine FLIRT, «_T^^_v J- 100 tons register, John 4_^=^x^. McKenzie, Master, is a Regular ,________E-5^ Trader betAveen AL GKLAND and fc^^sgg^*" LY rTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. McKENZTK. Anokland. Febrnary Ifi. 187«. •itei^ai^ TT^OR RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, AND MANGONUL The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at _ p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI ' The s.s. ARG-YLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. :$M FOR COROMANDEL. 'The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA V at 3 p.m. FOR MERCURY BAY __ TAURANGA. i .To connect Avith tho s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.* The s.s. ROWENA will leave as folloAvs :~~ \ 'Wednesday, Feb. 21 Friday, March 10 , Monday, Feb. 20 Wednesday, March 21 j Fride t. March 2 Monday, March 26 Wednesday, Mar. 7 Friday, March 33 At 5 p.m. £» M,CGRWI>< Mwgar* '



sSSktS^ AUCKLAND STEAI .I§__^____. PACKET COMPANY "^^-^•^^ (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE7"NAPIER, AN] WELLINGTON. The s s SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave for the above ports TO-MORROV (Wednesday), at 1 o'clock p.m., carrying carg to both ports. W. LODDER, Manager. ,rKi CJ TEAM TO THE WADE **f7^_3_Ss v k? y£________g> Tlie Pa(iule steamer _sß^-^4_. EFFORT leaA res as follows :— From Auckland— From Wade- Tuesday, 8 a.m. 'Wednesday, 11.30 a.m. Thursday, 9.30 a.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 12.30 p.m. — ■ Weather and othcrjcircumstances permitting "&S_i_^T^AlKATd STEAMNAVI ,Jll___|_; V V GALTON & COAL MINING aas6I*yCOMPAN V (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, ant Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Meicer —Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at S a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer —Friday, G a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. February 10. 1877. «gn g s4T CJTEAM COMMUNICATION -_I_l|S*_ks WITH THE THAMES ANL *=^aaS3e^COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH,' Ea'ery Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Lalla Rooku-Tuesday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight Lalla Rooku—Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday. O p.m. Lalla Rooku—Saturday, 12 midnight. From Thames: — Enterprise—Tuesday Lalla Rooku—Wednesday Enterprise—Thursday Lalla Rookh —Friday Enterprise—Saturday. Fares, 7s. Gd. and ss. FOR COROM AN D E L—DURHAM (s.s.) :— From Auckland : From Coromandel: Tuesday, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, _ p.m. Friday, 12 noon Saturday. 2 p.m. — Fares, Ss. and ss. 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. Tgfcfc^QTKAM TO COROMANDEL. «v____»Sg_a27 _ j ic new _- 01 , s _ s _ KINA _T. BEAVIOKE, Master, will leave as follows : — From Auckland : From Coromandel: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Will carry passengers and cargo. For particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Custom-house-street ; Or, W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. S*3_T J7\ O R WAIUKU. «___»>• V ■^SKS-ESses- The s.s. TAM O' SIIANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Wednesday, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, G. 30 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson ana Macfarlanc, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, One.hunara or Newmarket. ° li_w"aTu"K"U. > rj__- p_ g> OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— Wednesday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 11 a m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. _MJL_ROE- I M E T A~_T~L E. «___"__, S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa : Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 1 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Single Fares. 3s. Gd.; Return, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL. Agent. _*.?. ffillE II OKIA NG A (gfeff^^ Jl 1 direct. ■-'is_s_is_jg_gr The Clipper Schooner QUEEN, Captain Jones, Avill sail on THURSDAY next. For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, Assent. rt^X ZEALAND SHlP _^^_|sn, Aj% ping company j|||___s|y>> (LIMITED). Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 81, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA .. 893 WAIMATE . .1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....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 tho trade between tho 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 are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ters. The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has ahvays ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH-93, Queen-street , "XTEW ZEALAND SHIP 33g*|g^ JJi PING CO.'S LINE. FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Superior Iron Clipper Barque LOCH URR, 100A1, 716 tons register, Samuel Murdoch, Commander, having a large part of her cargo engaged, will haA'e quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO, (LIMITED), Agentß4 *~53~ XHOR LONDON DIRECT, _51iM!i__» Tho favourite Al Clipper j (_^_!_^-_f Barque ' CfkENLORA, Tas. B. Mitchell, Commander, now alongside tlie Queen-street Wharf, and having the greater aart of her cargo engaged, will meet with quicfc iespatch. lias first-class passenger accommodation. For freight o? passage apply to Ut fe, NATHAN & CO.,



,s^^^_^A7 r" A I W E R J Jggg; V T HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with th D owners of the ' LILLY' to run her as an Extr Boat during the Summer Months. She wdl coi vey passengers at the Reduced Fare of 10s. fc a Return Ticket, and. the Manager of th Hotel has Reduced the Charge for Boari including Baths, ToAvels, &c, to 15s. for Firsi V class, and 10s. for Second-class, from SATUL 0 DAY till MONDAY. ■ The Steamer will leaA Te every Saturday at ■ p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.n | on Mondays. _ "\M"R. MAIDEN'S 'BUS betAvcei i _____ AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET wi! J leave as follows :— fSAS a.m. /..30a.m. 10.15 a.m. f 11 a.m. From 11.45 a.m. From 12.30 p.m, Auckland < 1.15 p.m. ewmarket-J 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. 15.45 p.m v.6.30 p.m. : IJE W T> ATTE RN I Jm'k^%fiS^ PAPERHANGINGS, Mmm—wlm JUST °PENED C23_l*__V__________^ Ex ' City of Auckland 1 . Cheap Scrim, Hessian, &c. 1 Window Glass, at reduced prices Paints, Oils, Turps, White Lead, Zinc, White Varnishes, &c, and every description o: Painters' materials Patent Silicate and Carson's Anticorrosioi Paint PORTLAND CEMENT GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES f PICTURES, Artists' Requisites, &c. ) Agents for MaAV & Co., Encaustic Tile Manu facturers. Samples and drawings on A'ieAV at oui ■ Warehouse, 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. W, PHILLIPPS & SON. TTONEin BONES ! BONES 1 Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by .T. &: .T. SOPPKT. WH. S KIN N E R, » BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on tho Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of tho Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. Sec. &c. "]VT ft. T. TRAFF OR D, surgeon 4__g___> Wakefield- DENTIST, Q_gfpilS street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Tnfifch (from On* to ft Full SnU. UNDO N AND PARIS PATTERN DEPOT, Queen-street. MRS. BUTTEKWORTII InA'itcs the attention of her friends to NEW GOODS JUST OPENED UP. LONDON and PARIS MILLINERY AND COSTUMES. ECRU-FISCIIEURS 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 Great Variety. A Large Assortment, of HATS and BONNETS (Trimmed and Untriinmod). TRIMMED HATS from 1/11. Mrs. Butterwortii having secured First class Hands botii in the Millinery and Dress Departments, is now prepared to complete orrfprfi at. t.ho shortestnotioe. AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. New castle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. R" L. H. M E E~~K, • LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. SeA'cral Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Cannings Buildings). LO C A L" I N D U ST R V! LOCAL INDUSTRY! Buy no more Imported Chairs, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland made at all respectable Furniture Dealers. Buy no more Imported Wash-boards, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect able Grocers. Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or plain; Carts, Swings, Cricket Bats, Stumps, &c., at all respectable Toy Shops; or Wholesale of the Maker, R. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may ho gwon to .T. TluflV. NV>wtr>n Wvprnna. TfcTEW ZEALAND LEADANDGAL _LI VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kinds. Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.— Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. A UCKLAND SAVINGS "DANK, 190, AND 192, QUEEN-STREET. [ESTABLISHED 1817.] President : His Excellency tho Governor. Vice-President : W. C. Daldy, Esq. On and after the Ist February next.the BANK will be OPEN for RECEIPTS AND RE-PAY- ! MENT OF DEPOSITS from TEN TO j TWO o'clock daily, and on SATURDAY j EVENINGS, from SIX TO EIGHT o'clock FOR RECEIPT OF DEPOSITS ONLY. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. I^EW LOCAL INDUSTRY! G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Tweh-trees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-street. Parnfill. A L~i RED ~jp cIT 7!. CALVESFOOT JELLY! CALVE3FOOT JBI.t -_j_ ! Whqle§aj£ aed RetaiLi M. S 0 MERVI LL E, SOLE Agent, I 125. Queen-street. Auckland. T. B A L T • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, 2H. Queicx-street, Auckland, W. T. B. begs to announce that he has com menced Business aa above, and trusts by sup- i plying a good article at a moderate wivftU* WC WW I



_, . ____ t (T\ RO W N HOT EL, ir \j GREY-STREET, c Auckland. t: E. HADRILL, *" Proprietor. Good Liquors. ?■ ' Appointment <^^i»_iPm£afP Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MRS. PATE STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. Victoria-street. Mrs. P. bogs to inform the Ladies of Aucklani - j and its vicinity that she has just received, c: S I Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Material from home, including White and Grey Frencl Coutilles, White and Pink Sattcens, Scarle Lasting and strong Kettering Jean ; also, stroiis Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. R U 8 S E~~L L~~i . FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ! ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE HOBSON-STRKET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private _ Parlours for Families, f TER M S MODER AT E. 1 X N 0. C. CLOU G H. tP MECHANIST. Masepield's Buildings, Albert-strcot, Auckland. " ScAving, Knitting, Washing, and cA-ery other : description of domestic and general Light Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c., &c. _____ __ _________ _ _ © Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf. Auckland. "XTEW GROCERY, TEA, PROVISION, JLtI AND SEED WAREHOUSE. BEST GROCERIES, FINEST TEAS, S PLEN DID PRO VISION S, And shortly, FRESH SEEDS of every description. W. SPRAGG & (JO., Corner of THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, Queen-street. i^r o t i c i. C. T. HARDING Having Purchased tho Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archaro & J. Broavn, 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 the patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, ahvays on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. All orders left at Mr. R. BreAvin's Auckland Seed DeDOt will receive prompt attention. WILLIAM AUSTRALIA GRAHAM, (Late Preece and Graham), Licensed Interpreter and Surveyor, Tamalicre, Waikato. Address in Auckland :—William Coleman, TCso.. Solicitor. Vulcan Lane,. mEMPERANCE BOARDING HOUSE J. BRAM.K, Proprietor. Visitors from the country, and Boarders Avill find this establishment coilA'cniont for town business, and at the same time quiet and retired, and offering first-class accommodation, Avith home comforts.—Address: Upper Queen-street, corner of Turner-street. SPECIAL N O T I CE. , Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at tho office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Acient for Mr. W. K. Carter. MILLINERY & STRAW-WORKING ESTABLISHMENT. MRS. R O U N T RE E Begs to inform her friends and the nublic that she has REMOVED to those Large* and Con venient Business Premises lately occupied by Mr. S. Parker, WELLESLEY-STREET, cor ner of Market Entrance, and nearly opposite Mr. DaAvson's, Chemist. All work is conducted under Mrs. Rountree's careful supervision. Hats. &c, renovated and cleaned to the most recent fashion, and to suit the season. WANTED KnoAvn, that D. Goldie is prepared to supxily all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the loAvcst market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. WANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store.—For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Victoria-street East. WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets of Best English-made, Avith 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 Abernyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heaAry work, at 775. 6d. each, complete Avith mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Tlrav Harness. "\T7__NTED KNOWN that J. MORRI -71 SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D O W D E N Having purchased this Property, lately known as " Messrs. Carder 8r03.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," with the extensive Shedding and poAverful Machinery, begs to inform tlie public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PTPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &0., &c. Orders left Avith Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. ON SALE AT SERJEANT'S EXCELSIOR STORE, Newton: 2 tons of the best Bacon and Hams in Auck land at 9d. and lOd. lb.; less by the cwt., guaranteed. Good Old Canterbury Cheese, 6d. and Bd. lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. lb. Very Superior Tea, 2s. 6d, lb. The Best in Auckland, 3s. lb. No. 1 Sugar, sd. tb. No. 2, l.d. lb. Pearl Barley, 3_d. It). Fresh Lobster, best brands, lOd. per tl**- Keillor's Marmalade, lOd, pc" *:' Splendid Rice, 2.d. *■ _ Pur© Lim*""~ J **" n- ~v" :e' 8d- Per bottle; 2s. 4d. gallon. _ ure Malt V megar, sd. per pint, 3s. gallon. N.B.—All articles guaranteed. No damaged gooas kept on the premises. Goons delivered within a. circuit of five milea free of charge. J_TEW COAL AND FIREWOOD YARD. MESSRS MAYNARD & WEEKS beg to in 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 N apier and AY fflow-streets. The intention of the proprietors is to sell the very best Coals and _ ire wood at tne lowest possible living profit. Ihe public may rely upon full measure. Every order promptly attended to. Goods Removed on the shortest notice, MYNAiyj & WEEKS,



f\ N SALE By tiie Undersigned :— 750 sacks OATS 300 „ BRAN 10 „ OATMEAL 15 „ PEARL BARLEY 100 „ BARLEY DUST 12 cases NEW CANTERBURY CHEESI 1 15 „ OLD 5 „ BACON & HAMS (in cloth) '' -1 „ LARD (in bladders) 1 80 .-diets TEAS (fine qualities) x: s 100 boxes TEAS (extra dualities) i t . 20 FRAMES' ROOFING, SLATING, AND 5 !■ SHEATHING FELTS OTAGO SLATES NELSON HOPS, &C. ', T. 11. HALL & CO. "p^TIOO OL, HENDRY & CO., 1" ■ AUCTIONEERS, ; GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ! Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. "O c d lT~o~n IT o t c l, JLkj DRAKE-STREET, Freeiuans' Bay, W. N. C LAR XE, Proprietor. The public can rely on t be undcrnoted Wines, Spirits, &c, being Al brands. s. (1. Hennessey's Case 5 ii per bottle. Square Gin, largo bottles .. -1 (5 „ small „ .. 3 0 ~ Dunville's Whiskey .. ..4 0 Grec .ess and Colville's do .. •! 0 ~ Old Tom, best bronds .. ..10 „ Best Port Wine 4 0 ~ Fine Old Sherry JO „ Schnapps 2 0 ~ Hum 3 0 English Bottled Ale .. ..13 mo SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER JL CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. Tho Kopuru Saw Mill Co. being about to relin quish their Retail Timber business in Auckland, and in order to effect a speedy clearance, have greatly Reduced their Prices. TO LET, the Yard, with Office, Avell adapted for the Firewood Trade. Possession gi\ _n on Ist March. Apply to R. BARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road. February 10. 1577. AUCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION FACTORY, ALBERT-SI REET. E. WATERS, CON F E C T I O N E R, Begs to in form the public that tho 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 Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Burnt Almonds Boiled Goods, Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway 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 i ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coals foot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Bock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Turkish Rock Regent Pipe Tom Thumbs Medicated Lozenges of cA rery description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for eA'ery tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS, BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. 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 A rarious samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it Avill form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, your obedient serA'ant. James M. Tunny, Provincial Analyst. WILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED BAKING POWDER.-This noAv famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil- . son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from the wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The PoAvder is free from any deleterious ingredient which is often found in - mauy Baking Powders. The local testimonials . are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its ' purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the 1 imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s < Baking Poavder. See that every label is pro- k perly marked by the Manufacturers. Ec. ~c a r _£ ] © HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. £ gItIUED TJOOM. ut «_-_s_S^**-_______ *•*■ __s_s-535S ~r THISTLE HOTEL, O.UKKN-STR'SKT r__^<____£_>, '^:_g^*^s*lS^_-__>r Pi LAR X E BROTHERS \J (LATE CROMBIE_) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES. Opposite Union Ba_k, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. ryo cases pea its and apples, $ O EX lONA, FROM RUSSELL. The attention of families is invited to abOA. Shipment of splendid Eating and Cooking Pears, &c„ in lost to suit purchasers. ■ FROST & CO,, j 7> <&W_s-BttV9t, I



AL O V E T • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPE: Opposite United Ser\-ice Hotel, WELLESLEY-STREWT. A.L., while thanking the public for the libor patronage bestowed on him since recommoncii business, begs to inform thorn that he hi always on hand a WeU-sele.ted Stock of Blae and Bluo Superilne Cloths and Doeskins : als West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good lit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up The Trade supplied at a Arery small advain j, on cost for cash. _£_%^l>?^l^-> AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAIV. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the Untversity of Neav Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are Gt February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth Oetobc FARQUII All MACRAE, Head Master. ' ]^r o t i c i T. B. II I L L Respect fully intimates to the Medical Professioi his old friends, and the public in general, thr he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, IN VICTORIA-STREET, where he Avill be found at all hours day an night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.B.—Dm Coffin's Botanic Medicines, am Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may b obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, Victoria-street, Auckland. WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he has recently made, render th< Commercial Hotel second to none in Nevi Zealand. A considerable, portion of the ground floor o; the New Building is devoted entirely tc SAMPLE ROOMS; thus offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Fajnilies visiting- Christchurch will, the pro prietor is assured, find no fault Avith the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under the supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his own long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is acknowledged by connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. m HITS. J. 1! A R B U T "T7 J. WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER, HAIR AND BRISTLE MERCHANT, &C, Shortland-street, auckland. __, The attention of Country Settlers is re quested to the fact that tlie best price is given, and prompt remittances made, for consignments of Horse Hair, Hog Bristles, Sec SPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER ILwe much pleasure in announcing that they have just received from Messrs. Crosse and BLACKWJ-LX (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate a few lines, and respectfully iiiAute an inspection of the Large Stock Aye now have on A-ie w : — jrrr^i— .._-__( v3_r_._§.—__„ ( _ Tarragon Vinegar / _ Essence of Rennet / ' Chili Vinegar ) ( Jugged Hare } i Red Cabbage \ ) Mince Meat ( ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( ) Oriental Pickles ( ) ftierman Sausage / ( Orange Jelly Ay ) ' Oxford Sausage } { Apple Jelly \f) > Hare Soup I ) Blackcurrant 5-^ ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant _ ( )Ox Tail ( jC.& B. Honeyy ■ j Kipped Herrings / _________j____^__ ) —-~s~ —.^ ( A Nice Assortment of Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits Just I_ax_>ed. F. H. & B. take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patrons lor the encouragement they have given them in introducing a better class of Goods into __uckland, and we beg to assure them that Aye wall continue to do so, and offer them at reasonable prices. TEAS. We are giA-ing the Best Value in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Being Direct Importers of the Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, Aye give un usual 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 Citvand Suburbs, and Families Avaited upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, tt-t-p HP pat Corner of QUEEN and IHE 1 POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. j^EALITIES FOR CHRISTMAS. CLOSE BROTHERS, 220 & 228, Queen -street, Respectfully announce to their numerous Cus ..mors that they are uoav showing some of the PRIMEST HAMS AND BACON OF THE SEASON. , , Due regard has been paid to please the palate )f connoisseurs, by having on hand some of the LHPEST CHEESE in the Market. _ST Note our Removal: Close to Messrs. J. md J. Dickey's, CLOSE BROS,, 220 & 228, QUEEN-STatf1 *"1" __•, E.C. M" OKSV - _ . to LEND in large or small . sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to __!•. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. IyrONEY to LEND on first-class free _LY_i- hold security, at ioAv rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. TyrONEY TO LEND in large or small JJf_L sums at a moderate rate of Interest- Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. T5 ~~£ W EBST ER. JL _'. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADD.LER AND HARNESS MAKER: lo_, QUKEN-STIiEET, AUCKLAND, iNe_i. the Lnioii Bank). J CARSON, House and Ltuul^sent", 9 Rent and Debt Collector, Hutldtxgh. QUEEN-STEISBT. T BRO Wn; & _ o~NTJB %9 c MUSIC CATALOGUE Is Noav Ready, and may be had on acplication at their Warehouse, Shortiiunl-stTcet. A Large Shipment of the Latest Songs, Piano forte Music. Sec, Just Oo'-nert. TIT AitN OC X 880 T H E R IS, . f Soap & Candle Manu. actuhsbb, * luohruQud,'-C.x'a Crook. e©Sßr-^'JBaMJ'3Wa.t;, MoJOaaOi i



P.TOHN SOPPET> fV !<J HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT tt» No. 8, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed •al House, with overy conA renicncc, and freehold ig corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to as wo streets in Newton _ _ 3k TO LET, that substantial Brick Store m High ,o street, belonging to Low and Motion. TO LET, a really good Farm of 160 acres, about one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, pait i of which are under cultivation, the remainder _c in grass, together with good orchard, dAvellingfl house, staulcs, cow-sheds, barn, ahd all neoes - sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of two main roads, where a good business coidd bo done as Hotel and General s'l Store. _ , r J3OR IMMEDIATE SALE, cheap, a comfort] L" able 3-roomed Verandah Cottage, with 66 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, coAV-sheds &c, only 12 n I miles from town. r- FOR SALS, eneap, at Mahurangi, 100 acres of really good Land, part bush and part strong _ fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly loav price, 100 j. acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku? -1- with creek frontage. FOR SALE, ai a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 1, , 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 feetrtogether Avith Avorkshop and other d out-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, Avith every com7en- d ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from c 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 1-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 4 acres '> land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush 16 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, _ seA reral choice Allotments at Ponsonby. 3 FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, f a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, F and freehold allotment 15 x 110 feet. c FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact httle -1 Homestead of 21 acres, a large portion of which is under cultiAration, with good house and build. Lugs, only 11 miles from Auckland. ; JOHN SOPPET, _ No, 8, Queen-street. 7 "O" AS II TON & SON i JUL© HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE ; AGENTS, , S, Neav Zealand Insurance Buildings Queen-street, Auckland. J FOR SALE :— KYBER PASS ROAD.—A First-class Build , ing Allotment in the best part of Ivyber Pass ' Road, 50 feet by 200 feet. Beautiful vicav. GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable five roomed Verandah Cottage For Sale or To Let. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hote —A comfortable six-roomed Verandah Cottage' Avith 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. ALMA PLACE.—A four-roomed Cottage and three allotments in Spring-street. Garden Avell planted, and a good well of Avater. STOKES' POINT, NORTH SHORE.-Small Farms in this rising district. Very desirable inA-estments for Avorking men. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from one to five acres on the road, to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a trood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. TO BE LET:— QUEEN-STREjET.-Shop in first-class stand under Theatre Royal. PONSONBY.— _V comfortable Family Resi dence lately in the occupation of the Rev. Warlow Da vies, containing eight Rooms, Bath room, and back kitchen ; Avater and gas laid on; nice garden. Rent moderate. ) GRAFTON ROAD.—Cottages in health situa (tions, to be Let. HOBSON-STREET.-Six-roomed House to be Let. QUEEN-STREET.-Solicitor's Offices in new buildings next the Bank of New Zealand, com modious and airy, htted 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 Agents A No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. FOR SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD AUCTIONEER, HOUSE LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT MARKET HOUSE:— AX'JBMX» FOR SALE, in John-street, Ponsonby, a four roomed Cottage in good repair, allotment 10x80 let tor 7s. per week. Price, £100. FOR SALE, 6 miles from town by main roariL a new o-roomed House, together with _, acres of land, fenced and laid down in grass, good cow of^ale^rlct^t^' «"***> FOR SALE, a good Cottage in Rockeby-st._ oft n KPl^r Queen-street, freehold. Price, £100 _ Or. toALL, a G-roomed House in Edinbuv•__ street, Newton, largo allotment, good win garden, &c, m thorough repair. Price ____' Terms easy. "'*• *"SIU FOR SALE, a new 1-roomed Verandah ___. tagem Gundry-street, off KarangSeKoid large allotment, let for 10s. per week Pr_»' Society?^ be b°Ught thr°^h theßmltog FOR SALE, a 6-roomed House in Parnell every convenience, in thorough repair, together ' J™ 1* about ian acre of orchard, gardem&„ let tor £10 per annum. Price, £350. *70a_S *H._j»TO valuable property. ' CaSft _ _OR oALE, 3 very good Cottages (attached! rooms and orchard, good stable, cowshed, &_ do.rndaily. aCreß' Price > '***_passesD'e fo__!__ S/ L*2> a Gentleman's Residence con . t^ nI i* 00ms. bath-room, out-hous'-s' two! stalled stable, cow-shed, coach-house &_ V___ orchard and garden, z paddocks c.maii___ 3 S' *.?¥_„ sh™bbeP> .placed°A° _th _h_.ee tiees,&c; House is weh sitnated, commands a iS P^d'Srby th_ wm-aJr. ■ _ '--erms very easy. tntmf r_7Tti' a broomed House (1 mile from SSpe^nu-r- &m °an "^ tage_R&ct&c'. Vma Residences> Houses, Cot- FOR lamo' S ams' L, and- &c '> &c. Town, Suburbs, and P-- ,h„^ P of tno m See Market-house, R.C.GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent Market House. '' yicToMA juouk '^gma, SYMONDS-SI'REET. WILSON AND MCGREGOR HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND; Flour, Sharps Bran, Oats Maize, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, Ground Rice Crushed Maize, Oats Beans, &c., &0., At the Lowest _______ WHEAT GROUND AND DRESSED FOR COUNTRY SETTLERS ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. _ST Ask for Wilson & McGrawoj-H Ce_% brated Baking Powder.- To be had ft_m _.. Grocers and Storekeepers. J • :•: . ■ ' r"