REGINA V. MOFFATT.

(From our oavn Correspondent.)

Wa.ng.amii, April 21st. This case came on for hearing to-day, bsfore the Resident Magistrate. The first witness called was James G. Woon, Licensing Officer under the Arms Act, who deposed that he was the only parson able to grant a license to any one in this district, aiid that the prisoner had no such license. He produced his appoint ment papers under the Governor's hand. The next witness was John Richard Piaka, native, of Koiro, who deposed that he saw Moffatt at Teo Teo making powder, last April, that he took a handful of powder from the dish, and told the prisoner that he would keep it to condemn him with. He also produced in addition to the ahove, a small flask of the powder the prisoner had made at Tapapa, on the Mokau river, also a small pocket book, in which was written by the prisoner the several amounts of gunpowder he had made for the Ngatiamanaipotoa tribe the total Aveight being 2564 lbs, or 1 ton 5 cwt 2 qrs and o lbs. There was another entry of a receipt for making gunpowder as follows : — 8 lbiTsaltpetre, U lbs papapa (sulphur), 3£ lbs charcoal.* This is for Paiaka signed .Villiain Moffatt. Prisoner declined to cross examine.

Tuhaia, native, of Teo Teo, deposed that Moffatt stayed at his house during the month of April last, he saw him manufac ture a quantity of powder, saw Paiaka take a handful of the powder out of a sack, and holding it up before the prisoner, said, "This will condemn you." Prisoner de clined putting any question to the witness. Te Piki Kopi, native, of Koiro, was next examined, he deposed that lie saw the prisoner at Teo Teo straining some powder over the fire through some muslin, the prisoner afterwards spread the powder out to dry in the sun. He gave me a pinch or two in the palm of my hand, which 1 kept, and now produce. Prisoner refused to ask this witness any questions. Tuau was then- called; he lived at Koiro ; was with the party who arrested the pris oner near Tauroa; took his revolver from him, and afterwards brought him to Wanganui. Winiata, of Koiro, deposed that he was with the party who captured the prisoner, and assisted to secure him with the hand cuffs, he also came with the prisoner to town. Hoard, a Waikato native, but who now re sides at Koiro, having married a daughter of the chief Paiaka, deposed that lie assisted to bring the prisoner to Wauganui. John Nott, European, deposed that lie had known the prisoner for niore than five years; had for the twelve months been living in the Tuhua country with the prisoner, for five months at Turoao.near Aurangi.on the Ohura Jiliver.also for four months at Teo Teo, during the- time Moffatt made the powder. Described the appa ratus used, and how the materials were mixed, saw the natives shoet pigeons with the powder made by the prisoner. Saw the powder tested against Government powder brought from Wan ganui: the prisoner's powder shot a bullet into a trunk of a tree much further than the bought powder. Never saw the powder afterwards; was told it had been sent to the Njjatiamanuipoto tribe. Moffatt arrived from Tapa-paOn the 17th March last year, where he had b:.'cn employed making powder. I arrived at Teo Too, whore I met Moffatt on the 6th April last year. Have been staying in the Tuhua country until-1 came to town with the prisoner. Prisoner declined to put any questions to this witness. Andrew Cooksan, jeweller, deposed that he saw Moffatt for the iirst time about ten months age at Teo Teo, that the prisoner told him that he had made a large quantity of gunpowder for the natives of the island, for them to use against the white man. Prisoner refused to cross examine.

Colour Sergeant Berser deposed that the powder produced was strong serviceable powder and would drive a ball with as much velocity as the cartridge powder he now produced, if not with greater. Sergeant Reed, police sergeant of Wanganui, deposed that the revolver produced was given to him by Paiaka, and also the powder and small pocket book produced in Court. The revolver was loaded with ball, and capped, he* however.had taken off the cap for safety sake. The evidence was then read over to prisoner, ■who stated that he had nothing to say in reply to the charge. Committed for trial. PARTICULARS OF MOFFATT'S CAPTURE. Wanganui, April 20th, 1877. I sent you a short telegram informing you that the natives had captured the outlaw Moffatt. I will now give you the particulars of his capture. Owing to information given to the natives of Tuhua by a European -who has lately been visiting the Upper Wanganui District, they ascertained that Moffatt had attempted to take possession of a valuable block of land, of about twelve thousand acres, near Wanganui. It appears that he had two deeds prepared in English, transferring the aforesaid land to him self ; he obtained the owner's signature, which -was duly witnessed. Moffatt told the owner of the land that if she signed the deed, it would prevent the Government or any European from obtaining possession, and in his behalf she signed them, the deeds, however, declared that he had paid the consideration money at the rate o£ 4s an acre, and they also acknowledged the receipt of the amount. The natives, finding that they were to be swindled, went to Wanganui and applied for a warrant for his apprehension, iiiid also for firearms, as they expected resist ance. The Government refused the arms, but supplied a pair of handcuffs with the warrant. He is charged with making powder, and repair ing firearms, contrary to trie Act .of Parliament (18U2, I think.) He was captured at a place called Tauroa, near Aorangi, on the Ohura River, distantfrom Wanganui, 182 miles. When the natives arrived there, they claimed admit tance into his whare, which he refased, so they had. to break open the door. He was found with a double-barrelled gun, a rifle, and a live chambered revolver, all of which were loaded with ball. They then tied his hands with flax, and commenced searching the house, whilst thus engaged, Moffatt obtained a knife, and cat the flax, and then presentnd his revolver at them ; they attempted to rearrest him, and he fled into the bush, where he stayed the rest of the day, the natives" went in search, but did not succeed in finding him. TJiey, however, arranged to capture, him should he tr3 r to escape, two slept in his whare, and three others hid themselves behind a fence, which crossed the road he would have to come to make his escape by the river. About ten o'clock at night they heard his footstep approach ing. They could not see him,. it being a I very dark night. When he crossed the fence, one of the natives iunaped up and seized him. He cried out most piteously, believing.it is supposed; that some evil spirit had got hold of him. He had his dog tied by flax round his 'Avaist to guide him on the right track. He was then taken Dick to his house, distant about.oncmile, and tae following day he commenced his Jo urney to tliis place. He was kept handcuffed, and at n'ghthad a dog's chain round,his body. He a'rived here last night between :nine and-ton o'clock. Two years ago, on the Waikato, it ap pears he gave a. store-keeper a £50 cheque in the nimeof Robert Graham, which on being pre sented was discovered to be a forgery. A war rant; was at that time issued for his apprehension b:it he had retired to Kuiti. About three months toe went to Tapapa and Mokau to get £1500 which he said had been left to him by an uncle, who had recently died in Liverpool. England. He stayed there about two months, and on his return "he showed natives five£l notes, which he had altered in the centre to 100 in large figures, a, ad a cheque for £1000. On his arrest they found the five £1 notes, now in the hands of the police, but the cheque coHld not be found, No doubt destroyed it when ho heard the natives breaking the door open. Your readers will wonder how the natives could believe in such a rascal, but the truth is they were blinded by the grand promises of what he was going to do for them. HE CLAIMS ROYALTA. He told them that his father was the King of France, that all the white people in New Zealand ■ware his servants, and that all tke money in the b inks belonged to him. He aiso said that he would soon commence again to make them powdar, and he would make thpni a ton in one diy. No wonder the natives thought so well of him, They treated him like a king, and gave the very best of everything. 'Two years ago he was driven out of the Kuiti, after the discover? of Jthe forged cheques, and then went to Tapup'a to a chief called Robert, who, it appears, has be him on more than one occasion before. He hos only been thirteen months on the "Wanganui Biver, and previous to that he was about four years at the Kuiti.

TURKISH PROVINCES.

We published some time ago information respecting the the geography and resources of Russia and Turkey, but omitted the following, which our readers would do well to add to the other, and save for future reference :—

Seevia,

Prince, Milan. Obrenovitck IV., Hereditary Wolwode, sue. 30 June, IS6S; mar., 17 Oct. 1875, Natalie yon Keczko. Minister of state, Ristich. A principality in the north of European

Danube. Its area is estimated at 16,817 square miles, with a population in 1873 of 1,338,505, The surface of the country is mountainous, containing extensive forests and uncultivated heaths ; its chief trade is with Austria and Turkey; the principal exports being wood, particularly oak, cattle, and grain. Pigs are exported _in immense numbers. The valleys are fertile, producing good crops of corn and other cereals, but' little of the soil is as yet under tillage. The effective army, under various denominations, in November 1876', consisted of about 12,000 men. Revenue, about £700,000 Expenditure, estimated at the same 700,000 No public debt in 187S ; in 1876, about £1,000,000 CAPITAL, Belgrade. Population, 2(5,000. Consul-General, William Arthur White, Esq. £900 MONTENEGRO. Hospodar, Nicolas, bom 25 Sept., 1841 ; proclaimed 13 August, ISGO. A small principality in the west of European Turkey, with an area of 1,710 square miles, and a population of about 120,000, of whom 20,000 have lately been in arms. The surface forms a series of elevated ridges with lofty mountain-peaks, generally covered with forests. Chief pro ducts are maize, potatoes, and tobacco. The only manufactures are coarse woollens. Agriculture is the principal occupation. Capital. Cetigne. Egyptian Territory.

Tripoli (Vilayet of). A regency of the Ottoman Empire, on the northern coast of Africa, and the most easterly of the States of Barbary ; compris ing also the countries of Fezzau and Barca. Its area is roughly estimated at 344,400 square miles,and its population at 1,200,000, but this is uncertain. There are no rivers in the country, and rain seldom falls. The military force of the country consists of a body of about 3,000 Turkish soldiers.' The revenue is chiefly raised by tax or tribute. Principal articles of import : wheat, barley, oil, metals, British manufactures, wines, and spirits. Principal articles of export: bul locks, ivory, wheat, barley, ostrich feathers, madder, pepper, wool, and (lately) esparto grass. The Government is vested in a Governor-General, Samili Pasha, who has the title, rank, and authority of a Pasha of the Ottoman Empire; Imports from United Kingdom 1875... £143,154 Exports to United Kingdom, 1875, £416,673 CAPITAL, Tripoli. Population about 25,000. Consul-Gen., F. R. Drummond Hay, Esq. ...£BOO Vice-Consul, Thos. C. Taylor, Esq. £350 Bengazi, the chief town of the Sandjak, is the second city of importance in the Regency of Tripoli, and has a population of about 22,000, consisting of Arabs, Greeks, and Levantines. The commerce is cereals, wool, and other agricultural produce is con siderable. ; Total value of exports, 1873.... £158,200 Total value of imports, 1873 165, (>OO Total £323,800 The Mutasarittt', or Governor, is named by the Sultan. Consul. Patrick Henderson, Es<i £400 Tunis. Bey, Mohaincd Sadck. A tributary, kingdom in the .north of Africa, situated on the Mediterranean, east of Algeria; between lat, 32' 20—37" 25' N., long. 7° 40'—11° 15' E. It comprises an area of 45,716 square miles, and has about 2,000,000 inhabitants. The chief town, Tunis, is the largest and most commercial city of Barbary, with a population of 125,000, of whom 40,000 are Jews. It possesses considerable manufac tures of silk and woollen stuffs, comprising shawls, carpets, mantles, bornouses, <&c. Thirteen miles to the N. E. of Tunis is the. site of the ancient city of Carthage. Consul-General, Richard Wood, Esq., C. B. £1,600 Vice-Consul, John Henry Stevens. Esq £350 Susa —Vice-Consul, Hanmer L. Dupuis, Esq. £300.

WOODSIDE SCHOOL-HOUSE.

(To the Editor of the STAK.)

Sir, —In reference to a letter which ap peared in yours of the 2r>th inst., concerning the closing of the Woodside School, I would beg to say that if you will publish the name of the author of the same, I shall be most happy to answer that most unwarrantable attack on the Board and the trustees of the Woodside School property, and I think prove to the satisfaction of the public that the greater part of' "Ratepayer's" letter was a tissue of falsehoods. Unless the writer's name is made known' I shall cer tainly take no further notice of the same, asT have a great objection to answer the effusions of an anonymous writer.—l have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant, H. Gladding, Secretary to the Trustees of the Woodside School property.

The Town Clerk notifies by advertise ment that on and after the Ist May, all places of public amusement, such as billiard and bagatelle rooms, bowling and skittle alleys, and public halls, will require to be licensed in conformity with clause 323, of the Municipal Corporations Act of 1876', and that such licenses may bo ob tained at the Town Clerk's office.

During the last two months scarcely any perceptible change has taken place in the condition of Miss Ross, better known as " the Taieri fasting girl," who , lias now been confined to herbedfor over eight years. She is linable to take any more nourishment than she was at the time when her extra-' ordinary case attracted so much attention. Physically she is so weak that it is almost impossible to move, her from one room to another, but her mind is unimpared, and; she instantly recognises those who have visited her before, no matter how distant the date. She can converse intelligently, but her voice is very weak, and her breathing quick and painful. " Snyder,"in the " Standard,"discourseth as follows on "Gush":—"All Governors are expected to do this, and all do it. Some Governors gush a great deal. Sir George Boweri was of gushers the gushiest. He was very fond at the close of a dinner or banquet speech to say, ' Cod bless you, my ffiends. The present hour, has been one which I shall mark with a red letter in the tablets of my memory. Peace be with you, my friends. Lot us drink to the Rose, the Shamrock, and the Thistle.' I have in my time reported more than twenty of Sir George Boweri's dinner speeches, and lie always did the Rose, Shamrock, aud Thistle, business. Whenever he met a well-dressed little young lady, of highly respectable con nections, he would pat her on the head, and say, ' God bless you, my child ;" and he would ask her how her parents did, and whether she went to school, and how many three times four were; and so forth, which if she answered correctly, he God blessed her once more, and impressed her not. to forget her Cathecism. Sir George was an awful gusher when he got among the Maoris. 'O, my friends, the Queen — -Her most Gracious Majesty — is constantly think ing of your welfare. O, my friends, yield your loving obedience to her officials. "And O, my friends, do not ask back your lands.; And O, my friends, my prayers arc always for you.' Sir George was so much beloved that when he charged the Government with a cradle for his last new born babe, as being part of the furniture of Government, the item vras passed, with other articles of domestic use, without a murmur."

The anniversary soiree and ball of Court Zealandift, of the Ancient Ordcir of Fores ters, Avill b« celebrated on the Queen's Birthday, in the Lome-street Hall. Tea nn the table at half-past six o'clock : concert at eight; dancing commencing at nine. Wright's noted string band will supply the music, and refreshments will be provided during the evening to subscribers, free of

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T M. McLACHLAN, tl • 218, QUEEN-STREET, Would draw the attention of Ladies to THREE CASES of WINTER HOSIERY, which ho has Just Imported, per ' Emily Chaplin, from the celebrated house of J. & R. Morley, Wood street, London. These Cbscs, in addition the ordinary assort- ; ment. contain the following novelties :— Ladies' Black Cashmere Hose „ Ulack Silk Hose . „ State and Navy Blue Cashmere do. „ Tartan Cashmere Hose ~ Vertical Stripe do. „ Fancy Stripe Merino do. Men's Silk Socks and Shirts „ Fine Mohair, Lambswool, and Merino ditto Ladies' " Challenger" Dressing Gowns „ Felt Cloth „ „ Men's ~ n ,» i« Ladies' Quilted Imitation Down Skirts Real „ „ &c. At Halb1 Pkice :— 1 rase Half Mourning Dress Stuffs 1 case Black Dress Htuffi KAURI! TT AUIt I! XV. JUNK TIMBER, IN ANY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. C/ 3 per 100 superficial feet. 30 to 40 feet .. .. 6/6 per 100 superficial feet. From 22 to 12 inches in diameter. Delivery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand Feet per Month. SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from GO feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. ApPlyt° "KAURI," Evening Star Office, Auckland. "VICTORIA TfILOUR "VJILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. WILSON AND MCGREGOR HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND: Flour, Sharps Bran, Oats Maize, Wheatmcal Mafzorheal, Ground Rice Crushed Maize, Oats Beans, &c, &c, At the Lowest Rates. WHEAT GROUND AND DRESSED FOR COUNTRY SETTLERS. ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. &3T Ank for Wilson & McGregor's Cele brated Baking Powdlsr.—To be had from all Grocers and Storekeepers. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to\£(i,ooo, principal and interest being repayable 'in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- r>»_ w^v Total amount ing over ™r weeK- Repayable. s. d, £ s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years .9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received at the following rates— lSJmonths or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum 7 day's notice ... ... : „ ,: JOHN BATGER, Rvotaronr. AUCKLAND MODEL TRAINING SCHOOL. In Union with the Society of Arts, London. CHORAL HALL, Symonds-street. Science, Commerce, and Manufactures: Mr. JosiAir Martin, Society of Arts. Mechanics, Architecture, Drawing, and Survey inp-: Mr. E. Frasek :Jones, C.E. French (Commercial and Literary): Mons. F. Peltzer (of the College of Henry IV., Paris), German: (Visiting Master), Dr. Hansen. English Literature, Classics and Mathematics: Mr. H. T. Pychoft. Music (Vocal and Instrumental): Mr. M. Swallow. Junior Teachers: Mr. T. H. Ellis, Miss Howard, Miss Drought. Quarters O current year Commence April 9, ouly 0. and ctoher 1. ROUYER, GUILLET & CoT COGNAC. TRADE MARK. [ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made.



TTNITED SERVICE HOTEL U CORNER OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. Auckland. N. Z. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\_ MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year arc 6th February. 27th Apr^miiJuly^and^h Ocgber. Head Master. L O V I T T\ o TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WbLLKSL"!Y-BTBEWT. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on hand a Woll-seleoted Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. — THE PANTHEON will be re-opened as a Tailoring Establishment on Saturday next, 28th instant, in the premises lately occupied by Mr. H. Fendelow, and next to Montagues Fancy Shop.—J. Ford, late Ford. Potter fc Co. XfiDEN yiNE XXOTEL, eden terrace. List of Prices:— Marfcell and Hennessey's Brandy, 4/6 f bottle __ Grconlessand Colville's Campbelton Whisky. 4/ and 4/6 (proof) ■& bottle Dunville's Whisky, if per^bottle Rum, 3/; Old Jamaica (proof), i/; small, 2/ ■£■> bottle Cousen's Sherry (best). 4/ ; small, 2/ *® bottle Sandiman's (best) Port, 4/; small, 2/W bottle] Amontillado Sherry, 5/; small, 2/6 tf bottle Old Tawny Port, 5/; small, 2/6 $ bottle English Ginger Wine, 3/ V- bottle. In Case (Genuine Brands) : Hennessey's and Marten's Brandy, 5/0 W bottle Bisquit Diibouohc's Brandy, 5/ $ bottle. Schiedam Schnapps, 4/6; small, 2/i» V bottle Geneva, JDKZ, large, 4/; small, 2/9 V bottle Old Tom, 4/ V bottle Dunvillo'a Whisky, 1/ i-' bottle Townsend's Sarsuparilla, 5/ per bottle English Ale and Porter (bust brauds), 1,3 ¥ bottle. I All Spirits sold by Ui»> Gallon fovcr-proof) same as from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of the above made up for Families and Picnic Parties. Terms strictly Cash (no exceptions). SAMUEL EVINSON, Proprietor. Auckland. 14th March. 1877. , THE GREATEST WONDER OF MODERN TIMES. Long experience lias proved these famous remedies to be most elfectual in curing either the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints which arc more particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or those living in the bush. Occasional doses of these Pills will guard the system against those evils which so often beset the human race, viz.:—Coughs, colds, and dis orders of the liver and stomach—the frequent forerunners of fey r, dysentery, diarrhoea, and cholera. Is the most effectual remedy for old sores wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases.; in fact, when used according to the printed directions, it never fails to cure alike, deep and superficial ailments. These Medicines may be obtained from all respectable Druggists and Storekeepers through out the civilised world, wich directiocsfor use in almost every language. ■ ;They are prepared only by the Proprietor, THOMAS HOLLOWAY, fo3, Oxford-street, London. J< *»* Beware of Counterfeits that mar emanate from t.ho Unitad States.. HOUSE AND LAND AGENCY RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. MR. THEOPHILUS COOPER, 17, INSURANCE BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND, For many years Publisher of the "Daily Southern Cross" and "Weekly News," informs his numer ous friends in Auckland and the Provinces of New Zealand, that he has commenced business as RENT and DEBT COLLECTOR, and LAND and ESTATE AGENT. Mr. Cooper assures his friends that he will conduct hi 3 business with strictness, honesty, and energy; and will be ready, whenever required, to PAY in advanck in all cases where his own safety is not im perrilled. ..Mr. Cooper is permitted to refer to the follow ing gentlemen, whose names arc hero appended: Messrs. Wilsons and Hortoh, Proprietors of the Herald and Weekly News. • D. M. Luckie, Esq. Messrs. Benjamin Tonlrs and Co. Messrs. E. Porter and Co. Messrs. Hunter and Nolan. Messrs. Coupland and Co. Messrs. Russell and Dovore. P. Herapath, Esq.. Architect. Messrs. Hollo way and Garlick. Messrs. G. W. Owen and Co. ■ MONEY TO LEND. SSFOR SALE, 240 acres of Good Land at Ara rimu, about 6 miles from River^ead. FOR SALE, 140 acres of Land in that remark ably thriving settlement Port Albert. FOR SALE, Three Allotments in Ponsonby. TO LET, a Shop at the Thames, suitable for Stationery or Fancy Goods. Tradesmens outstanding accounts looked up sharp. THEOPHILUS COOPER, 17, Insurance Buildings. FRESH S HIPMENTS OF SLATES. CEMENT, PLASTER, AND . FIRE BRICKS. JAMES BLAIKIE, Victoria-street, (Four doors from Union Bank). . . R F~ R WOODH AM, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shartland-atreet. v N.B.-PupUs attended in, ti?w« <W OOWtryi



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Brewin'a Auckland Spiflrt Detmt". will iwrnivw prompt attention. mH E UNDERSIGNED — HAVE ON SALE — PORT—Superior Old Red, in wood and bottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brand 3 bottled and in butts, hhds., qr,-casks, and octaves , BRANDY—Hennessy'a and MarteU's, m wood and case. Also, fine old Vintages for private lies. W.I. RUM—3O 0.p., in hhds. and qr.-casks WHlSKY—Dunville's, Greenless and Colville s, P.her riffs Islay, John Fraser's Brackla, and Jameson's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, Danville's, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk; Booth's, Bur nett's and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—UdoIpho Wolfe and Co.'s and Henke's quarts and pints GENEVA—John de Kuyper and Son's Anchor Brand, in green and rod cases; J. H. Henke's Hollands, in stone jars and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGER WINE—In qr.-casks and cases CLARET—Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St. Julien, etc. CORDIALS, &c—Maraschino, Curacoa, orange and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomeranzen CHAMPAGNE — Cliquot's, Perrier Jouet's, Moet's, Collin's, and De Bossy's SPARKLING MOSELLE — Dienhard's quarts and pints LINDEMAN'S CAWARRA HOCK & LARET Ist growth BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Devenish, Tennant's, Allsopp's, and Ind Coope's BOTTLED STOUT—Basss, Blood's, and Guin ness's BULK ALE—Maman's No. 3, in barrels GROCERlES—Comprising Belmont, Ozakerts and Field's Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar. Rennetts, Saltpetre, Blacking. RECKETT & SON'S FRENCH BLUE TKAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT VlNEGAß—Champion's No. 24, in; half-hhds and cases. CIGARS—No. 2 H.S., in 500 boxes, La Caobas Albourne, Aquilla de Oro, Alonzo Careche Sir Robert Peel, Flor de Solor, and Erota. TOBACCO—Various brands PAlNTS—Carson's Anticorrosion, red and stone colour; Blundell, Spcnce & Co.'s Genuine Ground and Nos. 1 and 2 White Lead, Ked Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paints, Patent Driers, &c. OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed, in drums and barrels; Colza, in drums; and Downer'd Kerosene VARNISHES—NobIe's and Hoare's OAK VARNlSH—Blundell, Spence & Co.'s, in cases containing 16 1-gallon tins Ilendry Whytc and Strachan's Celebrated FLOOR - CLOTHS, various patterns and widths CORDAGE—Europe, Manilla, Bolt Rope, and Galvanised Wire Rope COMPOSITION NAILS for Muntz Metal CORRUGATED GALVANISED IRON—More wood & Rogers', 7, 8, and 9 ft. lengths SHEET ZINC,' Nok. 10,11, 12, and U 61bs. SHEET LIOAD BUTT BOLTS, grooved points PLANING, SHAPING, and DRILLING MA CHINES POWER GEARED SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHES, 15,16, and 26 ft. beds One three hundredweight STEAM HAMMER. B. G. «fc Co. have now adopted the method followed by the large hontion Houses of VATTINQ their WINES and SPIRITS, this having been found to secure the delivery of a higher standard of quality than otherwise obtainable. Original packages delivered from Bond as heretofore when required. Agents for the Celebrated Afollinakis Water. [ndknts Executed for all Kinds of Goods. RROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. /GEORGE H U L M E, SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHER, Continues to SELL PRIME QUALITY OF MEAT at such LOW PRICES that it is within the retch of everyone to get a CHEAP AND WHOLESOME ARTICLE FOR THEIR MONEY. M- CASH PRICE LIST :- PRIME SIRLOIN BEKF sd. to 6d. ROASTING BEEF id. to oil. BOILING BEEF 2d., 3d. and 4d. BEEF SAUSAGE (Steam-made) 4d. MUTTON (BEST QUALITY): Fore-quarters 2d. Legs Mutton id. Loins Mutton id. MUTTON CHOPS id. CORN-FED PORK sd. to6d. VEAL Id. sd. and 6d. LAMB 2s. to 3s. Gd. per qr. PORK SAUSAGE Sd. GERMAN SAUSAGE Sd. REDUCED IN PRICE ON SATURDAY NIGHTS:- . LEGS, LOINS, AND SHOULDERS MUTTON, 3d. per pound. ALL KINDS OF POULTRY, &C. SHIPS, HOTELS, and BOARDING-HOUSES Supplied at a Reduction. FAMILIES AND HOTELS WAITED ON IN TOWN OR SUBURBS. nEOEGE TT U L M E, BUTCHER, QUEEN- STREET, Auckland. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c, Mr. Harrison. French (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. Peltzer. Monsieur Peltzer is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. ■ TEFFERD AND UNDERWOOD, ZJt PRACTICAL GARDENERS, WELLINGTON-STREET MARKET GARDENS, (foKfaaa test m pflwffß flWf ff? jffQjjgjgag^



8, WYNDHAM-STREET, HOUSE, SHIP, W AND W 02 GENERAL DECORATIVE FAINTER? H *.". — ~a W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the *-< _. Province. J.H. requests attention of Builders and «* f=q others to Ms New Glazing Tariff. W O J. HENDERSON. y *"*' 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. FISHER AND CO. Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of aU kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon re«eipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. mAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING J_ MACHINES The HAND MACHINE is perfection for a STAND C'MACHINES for Dressmakers, seven guineas and eight guineas. Recommended by hundreds in our midst who possess them as un equalled. Sewing Machines of every kind repaired. Authorised Agent : T PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET, Opposite the Post-office. Auckland. HUSBANDS of Industrious Wives, Remember this day to do your duty by BUYING- a PATENT ROYAL WASHING MACHINE. Every wife who does her own Washing deserves one. FATHERS, MOTHERS, BROTHERS, AND liOVERS, call and select one of those useful Companions and Helpmates, called SEWING MACHINES, from the following immense stock and variety:—Princess of Wai.es, Little Stranger," Jenny Ltnt>, Mf.emaid, Thomas, also Taylor's Nkw Patent, Sitwjeb, Whk=s jeb ast) Wilson, Howe, Gkovek and Baker, and other good makes. Just arrived, per Electro,:—Princess of Wales, Taylor's Patent Frifttton Wheel, Ward's Arm Combination, and other Sewing Machines. m Weekly Payments Taken. "®& W. C. DENNES, McARTHUR & CO.'S NEW BUILDINGS, Q.UBEN-STKEET. GALVANIZED IRON WORKS. \jf S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-strcet. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfltting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country, S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train; carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckland Waterworks, wkllesley- street. AUCKX.ATvn. Q P E C I A■ L NOTICE. LIME! TIME! TIME! JU JU ON SALE AT B. KEANE'S, Cttstom-hotjse-street. ~To Builders.—B. KEANE having finished his New Lime Works at Wangarei, is now pre pared to supply WANGAREI STONE LIME in any quantity. To Farmers and Others. —For the use of Land or Sanitary Purposes, liberal terms are offered. Likewise, MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC STONE LIME is well adapted for Concrete Work. Will set hard under water, as the foun dations belonging to Messrs. Combes & Daldy, Fort-street, will amply testify. SHBI v LIME in any Quantity. B. KEANE. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— fiiAb a.m. /U3O a.m. 10.15 a.m. II a.m. From 11.45 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland ■< 1.15 p.m. ewmarketK 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m 3.30 p.m. I 4.15 p.m I 5 p.m. i. A.5.45TD.1P . : VJ.3op.m. mOURISTS TO THE~ HOT LAKES JL and' Visitors^ to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies,, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Hoses, at T>. H. M, Bill's Tauranga Livery and Bait Stables, Corner of Spring and Grey-streets, Tauranga. A telegraphic message to the pro prietor will at all times ensure a trap being ready to proceed to the1 Lake District imme diately on arrival of the steamer from Auckland. N.B.—Good Grazing for Horses Is. 6d. per wp.p.k. . R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Csnncil for the Emptying of Earth Closets. Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to havo the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Oiieen-streot. Robley's V y Patent Prepared Flour, Wheat Meal, Porridcre Meal, and Food are eminently econo mical and highly recommended by the faculty, and are on sale by Grocers and Storemen. Tne Flour makes excellent Bread, Tea-cakes, Scones, Piecrust, and all kinds of Pastry, with out yeast. The Wheatmkal makes Brown Bread also without yeast. The Portjidgk Meal makes a most wholesome and palatable Dish of Porridpre: and the Food is superior to anything in New Zealand for Infants and Invalids — Manufactured by J. ROBLEY, in the Premises at the back of Messrs. Brown & Paten, Durham street, Auckland. Testimonial.—Sir,-It affords me much'pieasure'.in reporting upon your Meal especially adapted for infant food, or for youna children with impaired digestive organs or in valids, demanding a light and highly nutritive pabulum easy of assimilation. This to my mind quite meets the want so long desired—an essen tial aid m the treatment, of chronic irritation of | the bowels-and for which you deserve tho *W B o* the profession.-! am, yours, &c,, § S3K M *Ot' i



VENETIAN JJlTnd WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFORATIi-n ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STREETS Of any dimensions, in any number from One to a Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality, and reasonable prices and sent to all parts of New Zea- ' land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. M. H. BUSBY, Local Manufacturer ant Im porter of the Material, Practical Blind Maker and Wire Worker (many years established at City Road, London), Manufacturer of every description of Window Blinds, Plain and Orna mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered repaired, and painted.—VENETIAN HOUSE corner of Cook and Grey-streets. Auckland. ' Tff PHILLIPPS AND SONSTOIL TV • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oil? Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish* Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate' Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes' Doors, &c. Glass cut to aize, and carefully packed.—9s & 97, QUEEN-STREET. y D W A R D BAIt T L E~Y BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Established 1865.] All kinds of House and Ship Joinery, SBod Fronts, Shop and Office Fittings, &c, &c. • prepared at the shortest notice, with thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in eyery Branch. EDWARD BARTLEY, albert-street, Neak Market. MASONIC HOT eT PRINCES-STREET. ' THOMAS HOOD, Formerly of the Wellington Hotel, has'much pleasure in informing his friends that he has secured the Proprietorship of the above cen> trally situated and well-known Hotel. Under the new management, it is confidently expected that so well appointed and convenient a resort for citizens will command a large share of patronage and support. T.H. is sparing no expense to make this Hotel up to the mark of modern views of Hotel-keeping. BILLIARDS (ALLCOCK'S TABLE). Billiard Marker constantly in attendance. Wikes and Spirits of the Best Brands Only. PURE, .WHOLESOME, & DELICIOUS. MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAM & GO., AUCKLAND, AND SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND THE TRADE. Orders addressed by_ post to the Manufacturers will receive immediate attention. Y'lC' TOR IA STONE-WO RXS. * Auckland, 17th February, 1877. TO THE CITIZENS OF AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen,—ln starting bnsiness amongst you, I have much pleasure in bringing before your notice a few very useful articles, which I can now produce.at rates not yet known in Auckland, and which, for price, design, workmanship and materials, cannot be super ceded in trie English markets. Having secured the services of Mr. James H. Buchanan, late managing partner in the firm of J. H. Buchanan and Co., opposite, with my own experiences, I can confidently ensure myself a share of your patronage. BUILDING DEPARTMENT— Mantelpieces, to any design in Freestone, from 20s. Hearths. Hobb-fire and Oven Sills Door and Window Sills and Lintels. Architraves, Quoins, Balustrades, & Copirgs Sinks, Kitchen and outside Chimney Tops And every kind of Builders' Stonework executed. MONUMENTAL— , Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, Body stonos, Footstones, Crosses, &c, designs of which are always on view. ..... , ENCLOSURES— . V' , In Stone, Balustradings, and Perforated PaneUing, to any design or size. ' , In Wrought Iron, chaste, light and cheap patterns on hand, to any size. In Cast Iron, patterns chaste and light in stock. All of the above are Auckland workmanship. Address— JOHN BROWN, VICTORIA-STREET EAST. Door above Messrs Kemi-ithorne and Prosser'g y\ [established 1842.] WJ A M I E S 0 N, « UNDERTAKER, &c, is prepared to execute Funerals, either in first-class style or plain, at strictly moderate charges. WELLES LEY-STREET EAST, Two doors from Queen-street.. imUNERALS CONDUCTED JC respectably, at moderate charges, by N. McCULSKY, West End Funeral Estab lishment, top of Hobson-street. The charges inckidca all Cemetery and Minister's Fees, so that customers have ho further trouble beyond giving the order. Coffins always on hand. Graves fenced, and Tombstones supplied. Designs, by J. Brown, may be seen, and prices obtained. on application to N. McCulaky. . "foTOTICE 0F REMOVAL. Messrs. HOFFMANN & SONS Have REMOVED their PIANOS and EAR* MONIUMS, and BUSINESS, from ShobtlaND- Street to QUEEN-STREET, next Bank of New Zealand; GLADIOLUS. Mr, Palmer's Magnificent Collection of over 50 varieties. Also, hyacinths, crocus, tulips, narcissi &c, &c., &c R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-street. TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER.) The xmdersipmed ia selling at ■ i IZ,_ a or GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C, A. HARRIS, _~'■• BRITOMART kt> A P, And-at tbo St>H, Mw. ___