The Evening Star.

Vol. YIII.-Fo. 2,168

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1877.

PRICE :

ONE PENNY.



«*_*£§_•- TJIOR SYDNEY AND ME] i^&feri? BOURNE. The fast and faA*ourito s.s. H E R 0, Captain Logax, is due here on the lGth instan She Avill leave again for SvdnoA- and Me bourne on or about MONDAY," tho 19th of Fel ruary. For freight or passage, apply to GRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, 12th February, 1877. *£$jd^_TTNI(.)N STEAMSHIP COM ,_^§||j§£ \J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEI LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne and all n teaa r zealand ports. . Time Table—Febeuary 1877. i i i i ~r^ g- S I g I !^| 5 Q g < <I . glg 4 < | 5 I i ! i Sat, Wd. Sun. Frii ft I Feb. Feb. Feb. Mai S - — -J - - 17 21 25 | 2 g I 101- 14 7j 10 i__ l_ I ! ia. m.ip. m.la. m.la. m The s.s. WELLINGTON will leave the Whar on SATURDAY. February 17, at 10.30 a.m. Passengers by 9.15 a.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ;ll§?>lT« O R T A U R A N G A. •JO POVERTY BAY, NAPIER WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. & NAPIER. The Union Steamship Company's neAV steamer. WANAKA, 300 tons, 120 horsc-pOAvcr, Avill bo despatched from Qncen-strcet Wharf, on TUESDAY, the 20th instant, HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. s^-rfe^ Q! TE A.^r COMMUNICATI ON -. SO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND ■_s____ss rnß tua:vies. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquiiak. Master, Avill leave as under:— From Auckland: Thursday, 1 p.m. From Thames: Wednesday, G. 30 p.m. Thursday. 7 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. a. McGregor, Agent. «gg^<^TEAM TO COROMANDEL. «—?*_„*»' , r j ie „ ew - roii g & XI N A J. Beavioke, Master, Avill leave as follows:— From Auckland : From Coromandel: Friday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 12 noon \\ eather and other ciraumstanoes permitting. AYill carry passengers and cargo. For particulars apply to JO. G. SMITH, Custom-house-street; Or, W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. fijlOß SALE—Tho dcav Iron ,^_^^^^g; __' Sctcav Steamer X I N A, of 30 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 tho latest improvements in machi nery ; has a rate of speed from 8 to !) knots, on a consumption or* lh cwt. 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 5-feet draught. Is fully equipped for sea, and is at present running in the Coromandel and Auckland trade. For full particulars apply to R. IT. YTCOMAN; Or, E. G. SMITH, Queen-strccr, Auckland. «aSvW A I W E R A, _^§|gj_> 1 V HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with the owners of the 'LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during- the Summer Months. She Avill con vey passengers at the Rkdcokd Fare of 10s. for a Return Ticket, and the Manager of the Hotel has Reduced the Charge for Board, including Baths, Toavcls, &c, to los. for First class, and 10s. for Second-class, from SATUR DAY till MONDAY. The Steamer will IcaA'e every Saturday at 2 p.m., and return to Auckland at, half-past 9 a.m. on Mondays. *^k-W TDIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, _JE|£K_t£_; _J MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, •*,,11"* j1"*1" KAWAU, & 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, eA'ery V/ednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. SST" CiTEAM TITRrVERI-__A_r •^____3? °^°E DAILY- The s.s. LILLY Avill loaA-c as under :— From Rivcrhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.80 p.m. J. CASE I 7" & SON. _£__&=_ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. The s.s. _ . MINNIE CASEY Leaves Hciensvill" for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamatoa, Pain, and Mata- | kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 p.m. ou Monday, and for Eastern Rivers on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port Albert, &c, on Tuoaday. cAS _ V & gQN> * Z_Z~~ mHE Brigantine FLIRT, _r#^V JL 100 tons registei\ John McKenzie, Master, is a Regular *p___i_&^ Trader betAveen AL OKLAND and e^^2__a LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply£> MoK - NZIK> A.nokl"-"''- TPohrnaTV IK. IS7A- "BjIOK RUSSELL, WANGA JIII^Jl 1 ROA, AND MANGONUL The s.s. lONA will Ieavc~EVERY MONDAY | at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers j bookod and small parcels prepaid at the Oihce | on the .Wharf. N o cargo received after 1 pan- Strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MAN GAP Al j The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above i pl_CB EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. j FOR COROMANDEL. j The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY j Morning at 12 nopa, and every oltlDAx at_p.m. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. I (To connect with tho s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY >-'OR'ir..) The 5.3. ROWENA Will leave as follows.— Feb. 12 March S " i ;; 8 -l *m> a, Mv&?o>aoß* mm®



L- «sfl_s£_^^7AlKATO STEAM NAY: J&MSg: 'H GATION &COALMININ *E--SBaOTCOMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer t. WAIKATO ,i Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, an L Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, an Friday, at 8 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. [" «&k_S__^ C.TEA3I COMMUNICATION JS§SE__:>o WIT IT THE THAMES ANI ~ _K___»-' COEOMANDELi Time Table : FOR THAMES—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) _, From Auckland: From Thames: I Wednesday, 11 p.m. Thursday ' Friday, 11 p.m. Saturday ' Fares, 7s. 6d. and fls. FOR COROMANDEL—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland : From Coromandel Thursday, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 12 noon Saturday, 2 p.m. Friday, 12 noon. Fares, Bs. and ss. The Enterprise is laid up for inspection. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail in^. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put :1 on board Avithout a shipping note. ■ Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. N. MAUGHAN, Manager. I , - ! «55»£fes "|^ O R W A I U X U. | ■*S_t__§_ B - The Biß# TAM 0 . gjHANTER Avill leaA re for Waiuku as folloavs :— ! From Onehunga: From Waiuku: I Wednesday, C a.m. Wednesday, 11 p.m. ! Saturday, 8 a.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. ! For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on ! Friday, at 9 a.m. , I Weather and other circumstances permitting. , i Orders to collect goods left at the stores of ! Messrs. Henderson and. Macfarlano, Agents ! Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., • will meet Avith prompt dispatch. ' 1 A. CUNNINGHAM, j Onehunsra or Newmarket. 1 i _&*&- ~VLT AIU X U AGRICU L ; -e?^R3fe W T URAL SH O W AND "*______sE?_p> AJR. : Tho p.s. OREGON . i Will leave Onehunga on WEDNESDAY and I THURSDAY mornings, after the arrival of the ' first train from Auckland, leaving Waiuku each 1 : night with the tide. ; Return Tickets to the ShoAv, ss. I For Waiuku on Saturday, at S a.m., returning j same day. For Whatipu Mills on Tuesday, 9 a.m. j M. 1L ROE. j I M E TABLE. -~_,_r. g^ TRANSIT. i Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa : Wednesday, 3 p.m. Thursday, '.) a.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. \ Single Fares. 3s. (id.: Return, as. ; Freight, 10s per ton. j M. NICCOL. Agent. j r-K, a_ "OASSENGERS' LINE OF I A^^^v -B- PACKETS TO NEW ZEA ________£__ Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Saveol & Co., 31, Lcadenhall-strcet, London. The above Line of Sliips are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of Now Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. , The Bill of Fare is most substantial a?.d of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and j convenient;. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment tor which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals, i Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN <& CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, _■ Agents. CHUICKSHANK & C 0..) j^a. T*XEW ZEALAND SHlP £4^fcr<___. i-1 PING COMPANY _f_^r^___^> (LIMITED). Head Offici!: Christchurch, N.Z. Loxdox BRANCH: Si, Bishops_ate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. ThoHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA .. 398 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 the trade between the ' United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged j and provided with every requisite for tho 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 Avith strict punctuality every month. The Company has always 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 tho Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, QUEEN-STREET, rikj. "fcXEW ZEALAND SHlP ££S|i^K JLI PING CO.'S LINE. FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Superior Iron Clipper Barque LOCH URR, 100Al, 716 tons register, SAMUEL MURDOCH, Commander, having a large part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Ascents. --^ yOB SYDNEY UiKTCf. _^^s^vl_|^ '^hQ Clipper Brig w^fr^r^Sai SYREN Will leave for the above port about THURS DAY, the 15th inst. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. c^g_. I^OR LONDON DIRECT. The favourite Al Clipper GLENLORA, Jas. B. Mitchell, Commander, now alongside the Queen-street Wharf, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, Avill meet with quick despatch. Has flrst-class passenger accommodation. For freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. .-£__>; IJVOR HAPAT&" VAVAU gSllllV Jl (FRIENDLY ISLANDS). ffsffiyf:f»Mv& The schooner FAVOURITE will pail as above on SATURDAY next, tho 17th instant. For freight or passage o.pply to *AfaT ffOR LYTTELTofe The schooner ___________ ELIZABETH ■will sail as above on THURSDAY next, the 15th instant. For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL. IpT" L. H. M E E X, J _j« I/AND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT, Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. ; gHQRTLAtfD-STREET (Craudng'a Bflttflipip), 1



I" TVT E W "O ATTE RN I J^Bl PAPERKANGINGS, f m—mKk Just OpENED <____S_C—^ Ex ' City of Auckland d Cheap Scrim, Hessian, &c. j Window Glass, at reduced pkices Paints, Oils, Turps, White Lead, Zinc, Whit j Varnishes, &c, and every description o j Painters' materials i Patent Silicate and Carson's Anticorrosioi ; Paint PORTLAND CEMENT , GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES * ! PICTURES, Artists' Requisites, &c. ■ Agents for MaAv & Co., Encaustic Tile Mann i f acturers. Samples and drawings on A'ieAV at oui Warehouso, 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. W. PHILLIPPS & SON. JYBWCASTLE COAL JLI AT ONEHUNGA. 1 The Cargo of NeAvcastle Coal, ex Syren, FOE j SALE, in lots to suit purchasers. P. CLARK, Wharf. Onehuntra. "OONES ! BONES ! BONESI Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by .1. & J. SOPPET. WH. S X I N N ER, © BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of tho Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Onice Fittings. &c. &r. QHORTLY !—O N E SHILLING! A DRE A M OF LIFE: SONGS AND SONNETS. By John Blacicman. l\V/iprl\ T. TR A ITF~b RD. SURGEON af6^^ Wakefield- DENTIST, Q_fp-ftl§i STREET. Teeth extracted Avithout Pain by Dr. Clover's PateMt Oxide Gas. Artificial Tooth (from One to a Full Rati. LO ND O N AN I) PAR I S PATTERN DEPOT, Queen-street. MRS. BUTTERWORTH Invites the attention of her friends to NEW GOODS JUST OPENED UP. LONDON and PARTS MILLINERY AND COSTUMES. ECRU-FISCHBURS and MANTELETS In the Noav 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 Costut.ius in Great Variety. A Largo Assortment of HATS and BONNETS (Trimmed and t./'ntrimmed). TRIMMED HATS from 1/11. Mrs. Butterwortu having secured First class Hands both in the Millinery and Dress I Departments, is now prepared to complete orders at tho flhortestnotico. A UCKLAND QAVINGS JTOANK, 190, AND 192, QUEEN-STREET. [ESTABLISHED 1317.] President : His Excdloncy tho Governor. Vice-President : W. C. Daldy, Esq. On and after tho Ist February next.tho BANK will be OPEN for RECEIPTS AND RE-PAY MENT OF DEPOSITS from TEN TO j TWO o'clock daily, and on SATURDAY EVENINGS, from STX TO EIGHT o'clock ; FOR RECEIPT OF DEPOSITS ONLY. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager, TA M E S BUTCII ER, »J CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &0. | Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supolied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable x-ates. JOHN SOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Boolcim? of Pa^sen._ers. October Ml, 187« v P? ftf. CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. \ O C A~L I N D U S T B Yl! LOCAL INDUSTRY 1 Bnv 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-mado at all respect able Grocers. Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or plain; Carts, Swings, Cricket Bats, Stumps. &c, at all respectable Toy Sb ops; or Wholesale of the Maker, R. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-stroet and Great North .Road. Orders may ho (riven to J. Duffy, Newtori TCxnresß. -foTEW ZEALAND LJ_AD AND CaL- JjH VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. -FOR SALE- \ Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting ! of ail kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kind:? : of Plumbers' Materials. j N.B—Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals, if ii f. i7~w o~o^h~am", JLvJL TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs, J, .Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street, N.B.—Pupils attended in toA\'u or country. January 16.1877. _______ "TV/JTR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between if'i AUCKLAND and, NEWMARKET will leaA'e as follows :— ftf.ls a,m, /U2O a.m. 10.15 a.m, U a.m. From 11,15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland < 1.15 p.m. ewmarkct'' 2 tt.in. J iM p.nj 8.30 p.ra. Lid tun 6 p.m. VjMCipifll yMSP.Kj,



S y —— ' CROWN HOTE L, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. f rim-ir-m-i—-i 1 —— — - — By _«, «_> _*?_-_. Tll° Appointment C^^M^m^j^f> Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MRS. PAT E. STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND ' RIDING BELT MAKER. VICTORIA-STREET. Mrs. P. begs to inform tho Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she lias just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock cf Stay Materials " from homo, including White and Grey French ' Ooutilles, Wliite and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. • T R U S S E L L' S I *>> © FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ! ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, ■ j Hobson-street,, Auckland, N.Z. | Single and Double Bedrooms and Private . i " Parlours Jor Families. T BBMS M O p_E K_A T 3. j c 0 - L o U G 11, i U MECHANIST. j MaskfieJiD's Buildings, j Albert^treet, Auckland. i SoAving, Knitting,- Washing, and e\-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. &o. T TWTT~3. S O P P E t7 _? o . Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. "KTEW GROCERY, TEA, PROVISION, A?l AND SEED WAREHOUSE. BEST GROCERIES, FINEST TEAS. SPLEN ',UD PROVISIONS, And shortly, FRESH SEEDS of every description. W. SPRAGC & CO., CORNER OF THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, QUKEN-STRKET. TKT O T I C E. C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. A_.cu_.r_ & J. Brown, Coal and FireAvood 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, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. All orders 3cft at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland Sood Depot will rocoives _ roiunt attention. Y^riLLIAM AUSTRALIA GRAHAM, V. (Late Frccce and Graham}, | Licensed Interpreter and Surveyor, Tamabcre, Waikato. Address in Auckland ;— William Coleman, j Who.. _ nlicilxtr. Vul.y_.ii Lane. mEMPERANCE BOARDING HOUSE j J. BRAME, Proprietor. ; Visitors from the country, and Boarders Avill find this establishment convenient for town i business, and at the same time quiet and retire:!, i and offering lirst.-ch.is accommodation, with I home comforts.—Address: Upper O.uoeu-streot, I corner of Turner-street. Q P E C I A L N O T I C E. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of tho Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-«t,reofc. Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. MILLINERY & STRAW-WORKING ESTABLISHMENT. MR S. R O U N TR E E Begs to inform her friends and the public that I she has REMOVED to those Largo and Con venient Business Premises lately occupied by I Mr. S. Parker, WELLESLEY-STREET, cor ner of Market Entrance, and nearly opposite Mr. Dawson's, Chemist. All work is conducted under Mrs. Rountree's careful supervision. Hats. &c„ renovated and cleaned to tho most roccnt fashion, and to suit tho season. Y&TANTED Known, that D. Goldie is y y prepared to supply all kinds of Timbo and other Building Materials, including Sashes, j Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, I Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro I Baric and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c- I .at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus | .om-house-street. ANTED 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 knoAv that the under signed has Two Sots 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 Abernyte. A lar;ce stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—AfeAvbest quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, throe sets second-hand Spriug Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and T'irav Harness. \IT__NTED __NOWN that J. MORRI- Vy SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING- at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. DOWDEN Having purchased this Property, lately known as " Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," with the extenaiA'c Shedding and powerful Machinery, begs to inform the 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. MoKenzie, Custom-house-street, Avill 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, Us. 6d, lb. . The Best in Auckland, 3s. lb. i No. 1 Sugar, sd. ib. No. 2, _Jd. lb. Pearl Barley, Sid. i!>. Fresh Lobster, best brands, lOd. per tin Keiller's Marmalade, lOd. per tin Splendid Rice, L.-d. lb. Pure Lime; i ice, 8&. per bottle: 2a. id. gallon. Pure Malt Viaeßar, sd, per pint, 3s, gallon, N.B.—All articles guaranteed. No damaged goods kept on the premises. Goods delivered within a circuit of five mile* free of charge. fjno shippkpsT """timber mer- JL CHANTS, BUILDERS.. & OTHERS. The Kopuru Saw Mill Co. being about to reiin- i quish their Retail Timber business in Auckland, and having to clear out one of their yards by the end of this month, will deal liberally Avith purchasers. N.B.—The timber yard, Avith office, &c. to Let. Apply to. I , M , R. HARTLEY, i At the, Yard. Breakwater Ro.&&



f\ N SALE, By the Undersigned :— [ 750 sacks OATS 300 „ BRAN ■10 „ OATMEAL I 15 „ PEARL BARLEY 100 „ BARLEY DUST 12 cases NEW CANTERBURY CHEESE 15 „ OLD 5 „ BACON & HAMS (in cloth) _ „ LARD (in bladders) 80 2-chets TEAS (good quality) 100 boxes TEAS (extra quality) 20 HAMES' ROOFING-, SLATING, AND ' SHEATHING FELTS OTAGO SLATES NELSON HOPS, &C. T. 11. HALL & CO. 0 N » A L E: 50 lihds. Superior Cider 200 cases Llmejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPI'E R QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. ON SALE, by the UN7>E~RS_GNED, Ex 'Orari,' 'City of Auckland,' ' Abernyte,'' Mendoswi,' &c.: 800 bags Pino and CoarsoSalt 850 boxes Candles, Belmont and Brandon 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 Arch 2!!0 casks Cement 100 cases Caiman's Starch, Avhitc and blue 30 „ lied Kci-riiiL'", Whybrow's, Mor ton's, and Overall's JO cases Assorted Peel, Keillor and MOrton 9.6 cases Bottled Vinegar 25 cases Pickles 30 cases Salad Oil, assorted brands 30 cases Sardines, _ and J 20 kegs Carbonate Soda, Cream Tartar, and Tartaric Acid 40 dozen Waxed Calf, 2 bales Kip 2^o Ash Oars 20 cases Corrugated Iron 10 cases Muntz Metal, Shoe thin}.-: Nails, do. Foot, Pilch, Tar. Anchors, Canvas, Sheep wash Tobacco and Sulphur, Arrowroot, Cornflour, Gelatine, Sugar, Tea, Oatmeal, Flour, Oats, Maize, Paper Bags, assorted, &c, &c. Agents for Lea & Perrin's Sauce, Townshend's Sarsaparilla, Government Disinfectants. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. AUCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION FACTORY, ALI IE UT-S'i REET. E. WATERS, CON F E C T 1 O N E R, Begs to inform the public that the folloAving goods, manufactured at his factory, arc guaran- I teed of superior ouaiity to any confectionery I imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or colouring matter deleterious to | health: — Dry Goods. Dnv Goods—Continued: Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe I Oonvorsat.ions Rings Imperial Drops I Thick Peppermints Good Words | Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits I Fruit Lozcnscs Chocolate Creams I Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures | Scotch Mixtures IceingSugar I Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert j Burnt Almonds BoILED GooDS- Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carravvay Comlirs Sticks (assorted) I Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar 1 Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls I Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions i mints Acid Drops j Super. Extra Stroug Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops j Rose Lozenges Black Balls ! Aniseed Balls Indian Corn i Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond TofFy Musk 1 ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipo nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubos Everton Toify Liquorice Star and Lovo Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation IlF.spberries ■ Horchonnd Candy Cough Drop! j Nonpariel Comfits Turkish Ro _k Regent Pipe Tom Thum'os Medicated Lozenges of every descrj ption always on hand. > Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shihing Avill be allowed tor every tin re turned in good or dor. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENT 3, BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &o„ i_c, &o. Testimonial. PrOAincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,--I have much pleasure in informing you, thai: after having made: a very careful analysis of v arious samples of sweetmeats manufactured by -you, I find that they are free from all adulteratio a, 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 Branch prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it Avill form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering froi n an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be. sir, your obedient servant, James M. Tv nny, Provincial Analyst. W_Lso_T"& co.'s~c:sleb_-ated BAKING POWDER.-- This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son ite Co., may bo had from any respectable Grocer, or from the wholesale .agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from any deleterious ingredient which Is often found in mauy Baking Powders. The local testimonials arc of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'a Baking Powder. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. TCI C C A. R R. J__« HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below tho Union Bank. BILLIARD TO O0 M. :!J*>/5." thistle hotel, I QUBKN-STBEKT. j _H LAR X E BROTHERS! \J (LATE CROMBIE'SI ! ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC ' GALLERIES, Oppoaite Union Baak, Queen-street, Auckland, j First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children', Portraits taken i Instantaneously. _ _ __ ' t^tTwcTlala^ j MESSRS MAYNABD & WEEKS beg to in- ] timate to their friends and tho general public that they have commenced business in the Coal i and Firewood trade in that large _ ard, corner I of Napier and Willow-streets. The intention ot I the proprietors is to sell the very best Coals and i Firewood at the lowest possible living profit, ! The publio may rely upon full measure, Every j order promptly attended to. Goods Removed ; on the shortest notice. j - MAYNAIIB tffwEEKS. !



1 ' BSS3S * ' 5 '7 IALOV E T T, ___.« TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, , { Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesley-strekt. A.L., while thanking tho public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue SuporQne Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgicl, and other Tweeds. A good lit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. Tho Trade supplied at a very email advance on cost for cash. Ar;;i.#^lfw A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM ____. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of Neiv Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and oth October. FARQ CHAR MACRAE, Head Master. JkJ O T_ I C E. T. B. H I L L Resnect fully intimates to the Medical Profession, his old friend?;, and the public, in general, that he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street, where ho will be 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 be obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, Victoria-street. Auckland. "CTTARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, TV CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he has recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New I Zealand. A considerable portion of the ground floor of 1 the New Building is devoted entirely to j SAMPLE ROOMS; thus ottering unusual ad ! vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. ! Families visiting Christchurch will, the pro ! prietor is assured, find no fault with the Suites I of Apartments provided for their accommoda t tion. !' The Bath-rooms are fitted up with eA'ery reouisite. The Cuisine is under the supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his j o\\rr. long experience in the trade is a satflcient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is aokuqwiedged 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, 1 Cathedral Square, Christchurch. mHO S. J. H A R 35 U T T, 1 WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURED,, HAIR AND BRISTLE MERCHANT, &C„ Shortland-street, Auckland. B_t, The attention of Country Settlers is re cinested to the fact that the best price is given, and prompt remittances made, for consignments \ of Horse Hair, Hog Bristles, &c. QPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! P. HEWIN & BROTHER Have much pleasure in announcing that they have just received from Messrs. Crosse and Blaokwell (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate a few lines, and respectfully imdte an inspection of the Large Stock we now haA'e on view:— § T[ jrr.r3s33!rr(; \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet / '. Chili Vinegar \ I Jugged Hare ) I Bed Cabbage I I Mince Meiit _ ) I'ickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( ) Oriental i^ickles ( ) Herman Sausage ( . Orange Jelly \h { Oxford Sausage / I Apple Jelly I s) . Hare Soup ) ) Black Cm-rant >I? ( ) Mock Turtle ( Red Currant I 5 ( ) 'Ox Tail ( \ (J. „B. IlonojV • / \ ICipped Herrings ( ______^_±___;_^i ____; — $ — —1 A Nice Assortment of Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits Just Landed. F, H. & B. take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patrans for the encouragement they have given them in introducing a better class of Goods into Auckland, and we beg to assure them that we will continue to do so, and offer them at reasonable prices. TEAS. Wc are giving the Beat Value in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Being Direct Importers of tho Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, Aye give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, A'iz., 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 Avaited upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, mTTTI m „,_._ Coknwr of QUEEN and THE 1 POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. AlsOi at Grahamstown and Shortland. "O EALITIES FOR CHRISTMAS. C L-0 S E BROTH ER S, 226 & 228, Queen-street, Respectfully announce to their numerous Cus tomers that they are now showing some of tho PRIMEST HAMS AND BACON OF THE SEASON. 1 Due regard has been paid to please the palate of connoisseurs, by having on hand some of the I RIPEST CHEESE in tho Market. __T Note our Removal: Close to Messrs. J. and J. Dickey's. CLOSE BROS., 226 & 228, QUEEN-STREET, E.G. 'y"ICTORIA "KILOUR TtyfLLLS, BYMON DS- STREET. WIL S0 N AN D McGR EG 0 R HAVE ATAVAVT-. ON HAND; Flour. Sharp, Bran, Oats Maize, Wheatmeal Maisemeal, Ground Rice Crushed Maize, Oats ! Beans, &c„ &0., At the Lowest Rates. WHEAT GROUND AND DRESSED FOR COUNTRY SETTLERS ON THE J SHORTEST NOTICE, i



tt n UNS OP P E T, J HOUS^, LAND, RESTATE AGENT No. 8, Q.KEN-STRKBT. FOR POSITIVE SALE,. oni easy^terms, a really Rood and well flmshed House, with every convenience,, and neonoiu corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 fee. lrontagc tv avo streets in NeAVton ..,_., <_.__„- : n Tlio-li- TO LET, that substantial Brcck Store _n iii_u street, belonging to Low and Motion. mn r.v -i veilllv rood Farm oi. louacics, iiuuuu onehSfcncedS divided into paddocks part S. which are under, cultivation the remogg* in grass, together with good orchard, ™to»g saf^^ farmhlg purposes, centrally the junction of two mam roads o a gooa business could be done as Hotel ana fc°n||| S;m t_£MirD^SA^^ S oo^ aula 3-room-jd \ c-inna.vu v ;u....,u, v *" s*L? chS a. Good Farm Pv!.lS^ miles from town. , .„„„, isnneresot FOR SALE, .-hsap. at3.iaii,_.'an^i. ,- a< i.s-i really good Land, part bush and part btiong fern, with frontage to ilie main riALi. FORP^LE a! an osjocaui* iO.v puce,-Aim acreYof G^odLandoHthcY'aiatiHlock, \\ aiuku AVFOPS^f iu S!: vcrv low pri, c, 120 acres rood Bush Land at tho Puiioi, oemg Lot a, three miles from the'la-.iuinj.-p.ace. FOR SALE, Cheap, at comfortable Five-roomed back and front, good well, ana .«ld aai^n, 33 x 132 feet, together Avitn woi_shup a-i otnei out-buildings. „„-4.<v—_ a FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms,_a really good 7-roomed ilouse, with ca _o <$*£&* iencefor a family; only 12 minutes Avalkfrom t%^f IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedmgTj low price, a Compact Farm of a^ «ooa land, 25 of which are m grass ™^s£™sr house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, Avith frontage to the mam road. FOR SALE, on easy term::, a coniipivab ; e four roomed Cottage, good gardui, -ana. aoout _ acies lar,d. in the best part of Richmono. FOR SALE, cheap, a Rood Totara Bush 10 miles from Auckland. Tonus easy. _~,„„. FOR IIvIiviEDIATB SALIC, ucveryiOAVprices, several choice Allotments at _, FOR SALE, on very easy term.-:, in. 1 onsont-y, a rood C-roomed House, with evat-y convenience, aiVd freehold allotment 15 x 110 feet. .-(firs IVOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Kt.mestead of 21 acres, a large portion ot. whi< -h is under cultivation, with good nouse and bmlflb ings,oniyllmnesfroniAdgiana tpET> No. 8, Queen-street. T M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT, <?]■■ © Auckland, lias the following Choice Pro perties for sale : — - ■ ~ FOR SALE, in Upper Pitt-street, a Small House and large allotment, extending througn two streets, Avith excellent well of Avate'r. Price _120. IVOR SALE, a.beautiful Suburban Residence situated in the main road to Onehunga, together with 5 acres of freehold, garden, orchard, etc. Price, £050. This beautiful property,is only rour miles from Auckland. The omnibuses pass the house every hour. i|§K> ,-. . FOR SALE, a Pretty Little Villa, cbntayung 7 rooms, in the favourite, district of Ponsonby, Avith about a i acre of freehold, half an acre of which is plant d with choice fruit and ornamei - tal trees. Pric -, £350. FOR S_ LE, a Bargain, two Stone Houses m Wol_ngton-__eet, let for 18s per week rent. Price, £380. This fine property is only sold because the owner is leaving the pro vis ice. FOR SALE, an Allotment in the City, about auarter-of-an-acre, well suited for a market garden. Price, £100. ■ FOR SALE, a beautiful Farm and Residence in the East Tama.ki. There are 03 acres of land, and a beautiful residence, together with garden, orchard, and shrubbery. There is a metalled road to the door. Price, £1000. FOR SALE, a neat Cottage in Adelaide-street City, with freehold allotment. Price, £140. FOR SALE, a Freehold Cottage off Union street. Price. £160. i FOR SALE, in the favourite district of Graf-* ton Road, a beautiful Residence, with large freehold allotment 50 x 100. Price, £350. FOP, IMMEDIATE SALE, a good Little Farm in the Waikato. There are 100 acres nearly ail in grass, with comfortable house, good orchard. &c. This farm is only a few miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station. Price, £370. £170 i cash, balance can remain on the property. ; FOR SALE, a Bargain, a comfortable Resl ! dence and 12 acres of land, all in pasture, in the choice locality of Remuera. Price, £150; £200 cash balance can remain upon the property. FOR SALE, in Dublin-street, city, a comfort able House of o rooms, Avith large freehold allot nient and good well of water. Price, £150. FOR SALE, a good investment for a working man, 2 Houses in Symonds-street. AvitH freehold allotment, bringing in a rental of 17a. per week. Price, £280. __P For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, Bee my long list in the " Weekly Herald." J. M. LENNOX, « Estate A.gent, Auckland DECLARATION OF WAR !II ENGLAND AND RUSSIA. To the Editor of the Evening Star: Sir,— Seeing in your issue of Saturday tho Doctor's arrangements for the defence of several ports in New Zealand against the Russian Fleet, also the several contracts, &c, to Auckland celebrities, I beg to bring to your notice that ha ha 3 quite overlooked the most important port in NoaV Zealand, via., the Manukau, and that though I have not been included among the fortunate contractors, I beg to bring to the Doctor's notice the necessity of providing our worthy defenders with VAUSE'S OILSKIN SUITS, to bo had at the Oilskin Factory, Onehunga Wharf. I would most emphatically impress upon the Doctor the utility of Vause's Oilskins, a3 they are not ' only water-proof, but will be found (when the Russians do come) to be bullet-proof? G. Vause, therefore, recommends every one to supply themselves Avith Vause's Water and R cjssian Bullet-proof Coats !! Friends and Foes, Russians, and everybody else, so long as you bring the Queen's coin !!!—I am, yours obediently, G. VAUSE. "WICCOL, HENDRY & CO.. JLI AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods co_« signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered, ED LION 11 O T E L, DRAKE-STREET, Feeemans' Bay W. N. CL A R KE, Proprietor. The public can rely on the undernoted Wines Spirits, &c, being Al brands, (j Hennessey's Case .. ~ .. 5' 6* per bottle* Square Cm, large bottles ~ 1 t> „ small „ ~3 0 " Dunville's Whiskey .. ..10 Greenless and Coh-ille's do ~ .1 0 " Old Tom, best bronds .. . } 0 " Best Port Wine .. ~~' _ Q " Fine Old Sherry .. ~ \\ _, n " Schnapps .. .. ~ ~ _fi " Rum .. ~. .. ' 3 q » English Bottled Ale ... ..13 ■m/TONEY to- LEND in larie~o7l___u J-TJL ■ smns, at loav rate of Interest — A nt__+_ Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, EOgh-street PP 5 t0 ljSai_sfte3of **™*~ ■jUTONEY TO LEND hTlai_i~^__S Ij/A. sums at a modeiate rate & Latere" Jackson and Russell. Solicitor*. '"• saddler and HAJiNKfts nbnen- WB, QUSIBair-ST_l_nT. A vhn, y-;y ---(Naxi the unfnn ftanUi T"""CARSON. Hoose.a_d~^S~A___t .O a Rent, and Deot OoJl^ A *'m* STICHBURV-K BT7!r,TH>:i;s. T BROWN- 0 ;K'» „ <_*c MUSIC CATALOGUE" r Is Noav Ready, and may be had on »np_;.atioa .Jftt their A'-rehouse, S_pr„tendfSteee_ A La_ge Shipment of the Latest Songs, Plaoo _ forte MnßJevfeo.. .Tnat Opened". 5 '. 1 ■\ST. A R NOG X B R oThITI ? T Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek, Office H_«i*.ajj^ees, AucSOiadj