HERR SCHOTT'S CONCERT.

We were pleased to see that the Choral Hall was well filled with a fashionable and appreciative audience or Thursday, on the occasion of Hcrr Schott's operatic concert. Although this gentleman has been with us a very short time, lie has already made him self popular by his undoubted musical talents as an instrumentalist, composer, and conductor, and equally by his untiring industry and skill in his professional capacity. No conceit which has ever been given in Auckland has required more pains in preparation than that of last night. An almost purely operatic concert is a novelty here as coming from our local artistes, and when it was announced, with the fact that the songs would be given with full band accompaniments, there were many who said the tiling was too ambitious and would meet ambition's fate. The experience of last night teaches us what can oc done, with only moderate material to work upon, when perseverance and skill are brought to bear upon it. We understand that the great diniculty attending the band accompani ments—namely, the want of score copies— was overcome by Heir Schott himself transcribing them', a task of considerable magnitude, and only accomplished by a consumption of much midnight oil. Then there was the drilling of the performers. The vocalists had to be rendered proficient in a class of music to which they are by no means accustomed ; while the band, al though they are used to opera, have never as yet shewn themselves great in it. The concert, taking these difficulties into con sideration, must be pronounced an un equivocal success. The instrumentalists, indeed, displayed remarkable improvement. We never recollect hearing two overtures played much better in Auckland, even by professionals, than the " Semiramide " and "Zampa" of last night. The adagio and andante passages were faithfully and feelingly expressed, and there was a lingering sweetness about the chords which charmed the listeners. On the other hand, the allegros and prestos were taken crisply and in beautiful time, with every prominent note brought out in strong relief. These two performances must be taken, in our opinion, as the gems of the evening, and as such they reflect the greater part of their brilliancy on the tuition and conducting powers of Hcrr Schott. As a wielder of the baton this gentleman is seen to great advantage. He is evidently thoroughly conversant with his art, and he must know by intuition where to expect a fault, and how to prevent it. His control over the various instruments is indeed perfect, and lie seems to hush or elevate their sound at will with the greatest nicety. As a soloist on the oboe, Herr Schott appeared twice in the pro gramme, and his performances, as they deserved, were warmly encored. They were ably assisted by Miss Edger as accom panist. * "La Carita," a choicemorceau of Rossini, in the composer's characteristic style of beauty, was the first vocalitcm on the programme, and comprised a soprano and alto solo, with chorus of ladies. The solos were taken by Mrs Mitchell and Miss Leaf, and were beautifully rendered._ The opening chorus was shaky and hesitating, but the ladies recovered later on, and gave the audience a very delicious niece of harmony. Mr Harding sang the reci tative and air from. Benedict's opera of the " Lily of Killamey," in a manner which shews that gentle man to have attained a considerable facility for interpreting operatic music. •There was a laboured complexion about the effort which, while it told of indefatigable pains, spoilt the finish : but then, it is only the higest artistes who can conceal their art. Mrs Mitchell excused herself, through Herr Schott, for not attempting " Softly Sighs." and substituted " The Nightingale's Trill," which she warbled so naturally and sweetly as to cause a demand for something more. The lady, however, merely bowed in response. * To Mr Brett was assigned the recitative and air " The heart bowed down," from Balfe's " Bohemian Girl." The singer took the opening bars of the air considerably faster than the band, but at the third line things came right, and the effect was very fine till the concluding run, which was not taken as smoothly as it might have been. Still the song was given feelingly and well, and with plenty of volume, and was greatly applauded. Miss Leaf came next, with Donnizetti's magnificent recitative and aria '' O Dearest Fernando." This was a charm ing performance, as the singer displayed both good taste and very clever execution. The effects of light and shade with which the piece abounds were well marked, and in th(3 passages where vigour was demanded plenty of "it was thrown in. If this lady would repress a tendency to aspirate the middle vowel when a one syllable word is sung to several notes she would remove her gravest fault. The first part wound up with a " Grand Marche Triompliale" com posed for two pianos and harmonium by Hcrr Schott. This was a dashing clever composition, and was well expressed by Mr Joseph Brown, Herr Schott, and Mr Tnrrell. It was loudly applauded. The second part opened with "Oh che la Morte" by Mrs Mitchell, Mr Harker, chorus, and orchestra. Mr Marker's singing of the popular air was spirited and full, and met with plenty of applause. Mrs Mitchell sang Leonora's solos very pathetically, and her voice fitted the music exactly. The orchestra's portion of the performance was not so good as their previous efforts. Mr Harding's "Dio Possente" was in all respects an artistic achievement. It Avas not ho strained as his former effort, and yet the beauties were brought out even better, and the intonation was clear and bell-like. 'The finish was even grand, and the singer must be congratulated on vicing with Miss Leaf for the honor of having given the best solo of the concert. Mrs. Mitchell sang "I'm Alone" (Lily of Killarney) with pathos and simple excellence of expression. This was followed by what was universally admitted to be the vocal gem of the evening', namely, the duetto, " Ah, Leonora" (La Favonta), sung by Miss Leaf and Mr. Harding. The' difficulties of the music were overcome without an apparent effort, and the voices harmonised together splen did Iv. Mr. Harding displayed some deficiency of feeling in his rendering of the ejaculation, " Leonora," in one part, but this was the only defect we noticed. The " Good Night," quartette, from " Martha," which was looked forward to with some expectation, was.fwe regret to say, entirely spoilt by the inability of the band to accom pany the singers. Throughout the concert it was noticeable that the band accompani ments were not quite up the mark, and it must be inferred that this was due to the few opportunities of rehearsal which the band and singers had together. Some of the audience displayed very bad taste in rising to go just as the " Finale " struck up, Herr Schott's look of reproof was A/ell merited, and we may tell those that did go that they lost one of the finest things of the evening. In concluding this notice we may say with truth that Heir Schott has already made a sensible improvement in the amateur musicians and vocalists of Auckland.

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MONDAY, 11 A.M. IMPORTANT TO PLUMBERS, GAS FITTERS, TINSMITHS, AND GENERAL DEALERS. CLEARING - OUT SALE OF MACHI NERY, TOOLS, STOCK-IN-TRADE, &a, AT MESSRS. A. & W. CRAIG, WYN I)HAM-STREET, ox ACCO iJNT OF DISSOLUTION OF THE PART NERSHIP. 11. ARTHUR HAS! been favoured with instructions from Messrs. A. & W. Crane, who have dissolved partnership, to sell by auction, on their premises, Wyndham-street, on Monday next, at 11 o'clock a.m., Their First-class PLANT oL" MACHINERY and TOOLS necessary for carrying- on the Business of Manufacturing Plumber, G-asfitter, Tinsmith, and Galvanized-iron Worker. The Well-assorted Stock of Gasfitter'n, Plum ber's, and Tinsmith's Requisites, Tin and Iron Ware, Scales. Weights, Piping, Ridging, Spouting, Lead, Copper, Iron, &c., &c. MONDAY, MARCH I_, 1577. EX THURLAND CASTLE. ENGRAV] NGS, SP< >RTINGPICTURES, COLOURED PRINTS, CASH BOXES, WATERPROOF COATS, GENTS'UM BRELLAS, PADLOCKS, PAPIER MACHE TRAYS, JAPANNED DO., WHIPS, SHIRT FRONTS, STUDS AND SOL] TA IR ES, PURS ES, MUSICAL CIGARS AND SNAILS, KNIVES AND FORKS, BREAD KNIVES, WATCH GLASSES, E. P. CRUET STANDS, SARDINE BOXES, S PEC JTA CLES, NEE DL ES, T<) AST RACKS, DOLLS, GILT CHAINS, CUT CLASS DECANTERS, CUT SHERRY CLASSES, CUT PORT GLASSES. FTITIE subscribers have been instructed to JL sell, at! ho Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 12th instant, at 11 o'clock, Ex Tlmriand Castle— 17 Cases, containing—Framed Enccravings, Hunting, Racing1, Marine," Steeplechase, and other Coloured Pictures. E. P. Cruet Stauds, Sardine Boxes and Toast Hacks, 50 dezen Cut Sherry and Port Wine Glasses, Waterproof Coats, 111 Cut Decanters, Japanned Cash Boxes (all si/.es), Papier Macho and Japannese Trays, Whips, Chains, Dolls, Needles, Studs and Solitaires, Shirt Fronts, Purses, Knives and Forks, Spectacles. Padlocks, &c, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. THE Subscribers liave received instruc tions from R. Walker, Esq., who is leav ' ing for England, lo sell at his residence, St. George's Bay Road, on Wednesday, 21st inst., commencing at 11 o'clock. The Whole of his Valuable Household Furniture, Trichord Pianoforte. Further particulars in future issue. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ' WEDN ESDAY, MARC H 14, 1577, AT 12 O'CLOCK SHAEP. ON TII E GROU ND. VALUABLE Fl lEEHOLD PROPERTY IN HOBSON AND VINCENT STREETS. G. W. B I N N E V E_|"AS been favoured with instructions JTjL from Captain Burton, to sell by public auci ion, on Wednesday, lith March, utl^!o'clock 4 PSP LKN •) 11) Fl l'.<". E EIOLD BTJ] LDIN G ALLOTMENT3 fronting IIOBSON STRE.ET. 3 Splendid Freehold Building Allotments fronting Vincent-street. Also, 2 Sections, 10 and .17, in Hobson-strcet adjoining Hobson House, at present in the occupation of Mr. Worthiagton-. The Auctioneer call.-; special attention to this Unreserved Sale of really Valuable Freeholds in 1 the most rising street for business purposes in Auckland, especially now that tho City Council are making improvements in Lower LTobspn strcet, which cannot be qver-estiinated, givius direct communication with the Wharf; and Hobson-street will be without doubt one of the finest streets in Auckland. Lot 5 consists of Freehold Section with sfi feet 2 inches frontage to Vincent-street by a depth of 98 feet 4 inches, upon which is erected that commodious well-built Dwelling-house known as Belle View. The House is in good condition, and built of the best material. Captain Burton having been ordered to join his re&fimcnt, has given instructions Lo sell his New Zealand properties. Title under the Land Transfer Act. For full particulars, plans, &c, apply to the Auctioneer. Terms:—Quarter Cash; Balance at 1, 2, and 3 years, bearing -Interest at 8 per cent. per annum. Luncheon Provided. mH E UNDE RS T G~N~E~D _ HAVE ON SALE — PORT—Superior Old K.ed, in wood and bottle SHERRY —Superior qualities and brands bottled and in butts, lihds., qr.-caste, and octaves BRANDY—Hennessy's and Mavtell's, in wood and case. Also, line old Vintages for private lies. W.I. RUM—3O 0.p., in hurt:-;, and qr.-casks WHlSKY—Dunville's, Groenlcss and Colville'g, Sheirilf's Islay, John Fraser's Brackla, and Jameson's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, Dnnville'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 red cases; J. li. Henke's Hollands, m stone jars and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGER WINE—In qr.-casks and cases CLARET —Medoc, Chateau, IViargeaux, St. Julien, etc. CORDIALS, &c—Maraschino, Curaeoa, orange and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomeranzen CHAMPAGNE — Cliquot's, Pcrrier Jouet's, Moot's, Collin's, and .')u Bossy's SPARKLING MOSELLE — Dienhard's quarts LINI NEMAN'S CAWAJIRA HOCK & LAIIET Ist growth BOTTLED ALE-OassY,, Devenisli, Tcnnant'a, Allsopp's, and Ind Coope's BOTTLED STOUT—Bass's, Blood's, and Guin ness's GROCERlES—Comprising Belmont, Ozakerts and Field's Candles. Crushed Loaf Sugar, Rennetts, Sal;netre. Blaekinir. RBOKETT & SON'S FRENCH BLUE TEAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT VlNEGAß—Champion's No. 21, in half-hhds and cases. BUTT BOLTS, grooved points CIGALvb—No. 2 U.S., in 500 boxes, La Caobaa Albeurnc, Aquilla do Oro, Alonzo Careche Sir Robert Pciil.^Flor de Solor, and Erotti. TOBACCO—Various 'wards PAlNTS—Carson's /uiticorrosion, red and stone colour: Blundell, Spenco & Co.'s Genuine Ground and NO3. 1 ay.d 2 White Lead, Red 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's Kerosene VARNISH US—NobJc's and lloare's OAK VARNlSH—Blundell, Spcncs & Co.'s, in cases containing 16 1-gnJlon tins Hendry "^Vhyte and Strachan's Celebrated FLOOR - CLOTHS, various patterns and widths CORDAGE—Europe, Manilla, Bolt Rope, and Gah anized Vv'ii-e Rope COM POSIT [ON? NATLS for Mur.tz r.letal COR [t U GATE D GALVANISED IRON—More wood & Rogers', 7, 8, and 0 it. lengths PLANING, SHAPING, and DRILLING MA CHINES POWER GEARED SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHES, 15,16, and 26 ft. bed:-; One three hundred weight STEAM HA.MMER. nsß. C. & Co. have now adopted Urn wothod followed by the large Hondo* Houstt of Vs>7'TING their WINKS and SPIRITS, Uvii havin<j been fonnd to cecure the delivery of a higher zUmdar-l of quaUu/ than oiiurwisi oMninabls. Original packagu de'.ivortd from Knwl as heretofore when required. A6ENTB KOR THK CKLKJJKATED AjPOLUNARIS Water, I«oe:i't» Sxscotkd tor. ai._ Kinds otr Gooaa, .



A W i T V g E E F The most juicy Meat brought into Market from the celebrated Farm of Awitu, — McLier, Esq., Proprietor. Some tradesmen make it a boast what a high price they obtain for their Meat. I beg most distinctly to acquaint the public, who have not patronised me hitherto, that it is impossible to obtain a better quality of Meat in any part of. the world, and the Mutton sold by the FORE QUARTBIIS at 2d per lb., is equal to any sold n|town or country. The only place where you can rely upon a Fresh Prime LEG OF MUTTON or QUARTER. OF LAMB on Saturday Night. CORNED BEEF at all times ingsmall or arge parcels. POULTRY dead or alive. Families waited^on 'forJEOrdors in |;town or suburbs. A T^ °BRiN-w E L L> CORNER OF QUEEN AND DARBY STREET, i M Km Meat. M KAT ! G 11 E V - S T It E E T. W. PAUL Having returned to his old Premises, Grey street, lately occupied by Mil. .1- Young, wishes to intimate to his old customer*, and the public generally, that, he is determined to SELL ALL KINDS of MEAT, Primest Quality, CHEAPER than can bo Purchased at any other Establish ment in Town, as a visit to his Shop will prove. Auckland, 23rd February, 1877. LJ3E LIT J___OTEL, QUEEN-STREET. The Expensive Additions and Alterations to tho above; HoW arc now completed, and is without exception tho LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE HOTEL in the Colony. A HANDSOME NEW BAR has been opened on the Ground Floor, and superintended by an Experienced Barmaid. STEWART'S ALBERT HOTEL, Queen-street, Opposite the Savings Bank. *|7~AUHI! KAURI!! KAb'lli JUNK and SPARS, in any quantity. Delivered alongside Vessels, in lengths to suit purchasers. For particulars, terms, &c, apply "X. ' Star i OlUc.e. Auckland. -pOUYEK, GUILLET & CO,, COGNAC. TRADE ?Sy^"'W* a MARK. •[ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, Have soourcd the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, bo justly considered the iinest made. They have always on hand Hdd 3.. Quarter flasks' r..i»(w. Rnd Tmnfiriftl Panics. IVrEW ZEAL AN D INSURANCE J3| COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. «a~ Losstcs Promptly Paid. (WORfITS P. PTTCROTC. Manneer. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO A OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—o3, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to ££,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- p W eek T£ tal am°unt ing over er vv eeKl Repayable. b, d. & s. d. i years 12 8 130 0 0 ij years 9 2 143 9 9 «years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years:: " " 0 3 162 10 3 DEPOS ITS "received at the following rates — J2'i»iout bfj or longer ~ (Ji par cent, per annum ( rdfty*wrtlco .. ~ ; JQH ff __________



milE Undersigned are CASH PUK -1 ciiaskrs of° HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market j rates, in ony quantity. -Aim Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satistac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Aucklknd. TOULBS! "OULBS! "OULB^ JUST RECEIVED, DIKECT FROM PARIS, - t _ xr _ T>T> r~ A QUANTITY OF CHOICE FLOWERING BULBS!!! , ~ As they must be Planted immediately, they Will"be on Sale for FOUR DAYS only. R. BAIRD. VICTORIA SEED STORES, VICTOKJ A-STRBET. N.B A large quantity of Colonial-grown Bulbs will be ready for sale_shortly. . mO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS JL AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. Tho undersigned is selling at BS- GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, And at tho Spit. Napier. miMBER. TIMBE R ! TIMBER ! JL THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY MECHANICS' BAY, ItAVF. OX HAND :— A very Large Stock of all kinds of TIMBER for BUILDINGS, at lowest rates; and a good Jot of SECOND-CLASS STUFF (clearing out below Cost Price. K£V Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Tongucd and Grooved and Wide Boards also very cheap. Worm Tttrntno in all its Blanches. '%f IC T O RIA S TON EWOE XS. Auckland, 17th February. 1877. TO THE CITIZENS OF AUCKLAND- Laaiks and Gkxtlbmkn,—ln starting business amongst you, Ihavo much pleasuro in bringing before your notice a few very useful articles, which T can now produce at rates not yet known in Auckland, and which, for price, design, workmanship and materials, cannot bosupor ccdod in the English markets. Having secured the services of Mr. James 11. Huclianan, late managing partner in the firm oi ,7. H. Buchanan and Co., opposite, with my own experiences, I can conlidently ensure myself a share of your patronage. BUT LDING DEPARTMENT— Mantelpieces, to any design in Freestone, from 20s. Hearths, Hold-lire 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 stones, Footstones, Crosses, &C, designs of which are always on view. BNCLOSURES- In Stone, Bahistradings, and Perforated 1 'auolljnjf. 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. AH of the above are Auckland workmanship. Address— JOHN P.ROYVN, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Door above Messrs Kempthorno and Prosser's. JM. McLAC HLA N, 9 218, QUEEN-STREET, Has just boughl the followinfi Goods at a Large Discount oil' Cost Price, and invites Ladies to inspect them before making their pur chases elsewhere. Patterns will be given on application for comparison. ; A line of Self-colored Real Alpaecus at Is. Od.; ■worth '2>i. 3d. A line of Fashionable Checks at Is.; worth Is. Dd. A line of Self Grey Cumerlitc for the present season, Is.; worth Js. Od. Aline of Self Colour Satin Check Lustres beautiful shades, is. 2d. ; worth Is. JOd. Aline of "Cuschemore de Soie," a soft corded Black Silk, warranted to wear by the makers, at a reduction of Is. 6d. per yard. This is without doubt the best and cheap est Silk in Auckland. It is of the same quality as that which gave such satisfac tion last season. Simpson Sewing Machines at half-price. All the Novelties for the Season at a lower price than usual 5 cases New Goods, ex Abernr.'c to open in a few days. Others to follow by next vessels. SPECIAL NOTICE. LI ME! T IM E! T IM E! Jj Ju ON SALE AT 15. KEANF/S, Custom-] iousk-stkkut. W£o Builders.—B. KEANE having finished his New Lime Works at VVangaroi. is now pre pared to supply WANGAR_I STONE LIME in any quantity. To Farmers and Others.—For the use of Land or Sanitary Purposes, liberal terms are ollered. Likewise, MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC STONE LIME is well adapted for Concrete Work. Will set hard under water, as the foun dations belonging to Messrs. Combes & Dnldy, Fort-street, will amply testify. SHELL LIME in any Quantity. B. KEANE. RIMMEL'S CHOICE PERFUMERY —, f,*Rimmel's Toilet Vineaar, a, pleasant tonic and refreshing adiunct to the Toilet and Bath, a re viving scent and a powerful disinfectant, lor warm climates it is invaluable. Rimmel's Celebrated Lavender Water. Rimmcl's Treble Distilled Eau de Cologne. Rimmel's Much Improved Florida Water. Rimmei's Jockey Club, and other fragrant per fumes. Rimmel's Lime Juice and Glycerine gives the hair a beautiful gloss without, greasing it, nourishes the roots, and imparts an agreeable coolness to the head. Rimmcl's Pure While Glycerine Soap, Brown Windsor, Honey, Almond, Lettuce, Coal-Tar, and other Soaps' in bars or cakes. Rimmel'3 Velvotlne, Violet, Rice, Rose-Leaf, and other Toilet Powders, in boxes and packets. Rimmel's Aquadontine cleans, whitens, and preserves the Teeth, refreshes the mouth, and sweetens the Breath. ' Rimmel's Photochromc, for imparting to the Hair or Beard a perfectly natural and permanent N.B.—All Rimmel's Prepara- /?O^\ tion3 will bear henceforth the (C^v) annexed Trade Mark. trade^wmaric. E. RIM ME L, Perfumer by /C^y^^. appointment to 11. R. H- the /^Tsfento * Princess of Wales, 90, Strand, London. GR AT E F U L.—C O M FORTING EPPS'S COCOA. Breakfast. "By a thorough knowledge of the natura laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the line properties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast-tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judi cious use of such articles of diet that a constitu tion may bo gradually built up until strong enough to resist cvwy tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We iv.ay escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—See article in the "Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in Packets (Tins for abroad), labelled thus: JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, 48, Threadnwedle-street, & 170, Piocadilly Works :lEuston Road, Caniden Town, London. PO S T- O F FTC E H 0 TWh, G-REY-STREKT. WELLINGTON. Travellers to t3ie South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families, Airy, pleaaaatly situated rooms ahvaya available. Good dry Sample-raomßi



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I was induced to try your Rheu matism Mixture, and found myself getting better after taking three bottles of it. I continued taking the medicine for about six weeks, and became perfectly restored to health, being per fectly cured of all pain or symptoms of Rheuma tism. My appetite is excellent., and J sleep well at night,- Signed), FI'.KD. WILLIAMS." " Dunedin, 10th July, 137 - Sir,- I have plea sure in stating, for the benefit of others, that I have derived thft most unexpected good results from the use o!1 (ihoWn.h's llhcumatism Mixture. 1 had been smfering from very severe rheumatic attacks for about 16 yeai'H,accompanied by most agonising pains in my limbs and loins, through which niy rest was much disturbed at night, my appetite very imperfect, and my general health altogether unpaired. I am happy to state that I am now free from the pains I had experienced for so many years. I can sleep well at night, my appetite and general health are much improved, and I can attend to my business and house duties. This happy change has been brought about by tho use of your Rheumatism Mixture for about two months.—l am, Sir, yours gratefully.— (Signed), K. Picxktt." . "'Duncdin, 31st August, 187G.—Sir.—Hu-vinsr taken your Gholluh's RhounmtK Mixture for some considerable time, and having been com pletely cured by its use., of the very severe rheu matic gout from which I had suffered most severely for the last ten years, I can bear testi mony to its most extraordinary curatic powers. I amnow free from all pain, and well in my health, and have tho free use of my hands and feet, which 1 had not previous to taking your medicine. I think it right to state, for the bene fit of others Buffering the tortures thatl endured for tho period above staled, that I attribute my restoration to health and freedom from pain entirely to the use of your invaluable medicine. I can strongly recommend it chose suU'ering from rheumatism or gout.—(Signed), Jonx Griffkn, J.P." These invaluable Medicines are to be had throughout New Zealand, and in Auckland of all Chemists and respectable Medicine Venders. BROWN, BARRETT & CO., Wholesale Ackxts for Auckland Province. iyr EDI CA L 11 AL L, NEWTON. T. A. CRAWFORD (eight years'with Messrs. l [inland Hudson, of Victoria-street), begs to in- I form tho inhabitants of Newton and surround ! ing districts that he lias commenced Business as Gil KMISST and DRUGGIST, in the Shop lately occupied by Mr. R. R. Hoori:u, of Karangahaue Road. Having opened the Shop with an Enti.kkta" New Stock of Dkugs and Gii kmicat.s. hopes by strict attention to business to gain their confidence and patronage. T. A. CRAWFORD, Medical Hall, Newton. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Composition Powders kept n stock. _ mOURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES JL and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain BupwiOß, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle HoSea, atD. .11. M. Bill's Tauran.ora 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 the Lake District imme diately on arrival of the steamer from Auckland. N.B.—Good Grazing for Horses Is. 6d. per week. IVT OTI C E OF R E MOVA L. MRS. McINTOSH, Dress Maker and Straw ' Worker, in thanking her patrons for past favours, would solicit a continuance of the same, and .acquaints them'and the public gene rally of her REMOVAL from Albert-street to the top of Wellington-street, corner of Nelson street. I> R I C X S. 3> PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office : 27, Queen-street. N. HARTCER has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape ciP-cts a large saving in Mortar. At the present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will find it advantageous to use them rather than Timber. Purchasers can either be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part oil the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY, Agents. TCTIREWOOD ! ! ! FIREWOOD ! ! WANTED KNOWN, that I a.m now prepared to supply BEST TITREE FIREWOOD, in any quantity, at the following prices (terms cash): — Single ton, !)s.; four to ten tons, Ss. 6d.; upwards of ten tons, at prices.—Address: John Blair, Bay of Islands Coal Yards, Breakwater Road. "XTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GaL JLI VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kind.-'. Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. "A/W U!S I C A L NOTI CE. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount ' of 10s., will be allowed a Discount of 2s. 6d.; or on £1 worth, Cs. A Very Choice Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of tho Best Makers, will also be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just Arrived, ex 'Oxford':-A Fresh Supply of Chappells, BoosVs, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice violin Strings, &0., &o. im;uuksey'B music warehouse,



I S, WYNDHAM-STREET, HOUSE, SHIP, O AND W m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. H tf !z! H Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the q Province. — J.H. requests attention of Builders and *" fH others to his New Glazing Tariif. a " o J. HENDERSON. , . fes 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. Til ISH E R A"N D 00. Jj Wiiolesalk, Skipping & Family BUTCHER. Queen-street, next Bank of 2s ew Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all 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 receipt or order. Families wailed an in town or suburbs. ~T~"0~ll~N S 0 P P E T, J llOHSltli^io A# DA rGIf£ AL NO. 8, QUEKN-STKEET. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcelg Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers. October gQ. 187«. mAYLOR TS PATENT SEWING t* MACHINES The HAND MACHINE is perfection for family \ise. STAND MACHINES for Dressmakers, seven guineas and eight guineas. Recommended by hundreds in our midst who possess them as un equalled. T. PEACOCK, OI'TICIAN, AGENT, SHORTLAND-STRTSET, Opposite tho Post-office. Auckland. WH. S X I N N E R, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. AH Branches of tlie Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Office Fittings. &■■«.. &r<\ FZL- iJ p r p J til Lvj/ M . f ■ j & tl "\T OTIC E.—PIANOS ! PIANOS! ..Jl Mr. WEBB has much pleasure in inform ing his kind patrons and the public that he has arranged with B. Tpnks & Co. to Exhibit for Sale, in their splendid -Show-room, late Prince of Wales Theatre, the PIANOS per 'Loch Urr.' N.B.—Pianos i'or Beginners from £7. at WEIiB'S MUKIC SALOON, Wkll ksi>k y-stbkkt. HA N D P. GIBP> 0N S, .O GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SS, W ELLESLEY-STKEE T. Dealers in Maize, Oats. Bran, Flour, Sharps, Potatoes. &o. TTUSBANDS of Industrious Wives, JLjL Remember this clay to do your duty by BUYING a PATENT ROYAL WASHING MACHINE; Every wife who does her own Washing deserves one. FATHERS, MOTHERS, BROTHERS, AND LOVERS, call and i=i;!ect one of those useful ComjjMnions and Helpmates, called SEWING MACHINES,from thu l'oUowinpr immense stock and variety:—Prtncess of Wa"t-ks, Little Strangkr, Jenxv Lind, Mkrmato, Thomas, also Tavi.ok'« New Patent, Sinoeb, Wii>;elee and VVjlson, Howe, Grovkh axd 1-Jakek, and other good makes. ssr Weekly Payments Taken, "©a W. C. DENNES, McARTHUR & CO.'S NEW BUILDINGS, QtJEBN-SXBKBT.' f\ N SALE, MAIZE: 800 Sacks, now landed, ex Emu. SALT: 50 Tons (Weston and Westall's), to land, ex Thurland Castle. CLOVER & GRASS SEEDS :' 3G Casks, to land, ex Thurland Castle. JAKINS & WILLCOX, D URIIA M-STREET. URE MILK! ! ! PURE MILK !I ! T. A. BROWN Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and suburbs that he has made arrangements by which he has secured the whole of the Milk from the One Tree Hill Estate, Epsom, and he will therefore be able to supply a First-class Pare Article, so nocessars^ to both infants and adults. Families waited on for orders. A Trial solicited. Address: T. A. BROWN. Epsom; or Messrs. Spragg & Co.. Theatre Buildings, Queen-street p\ AL VAN IZED IRON ' t WORKS. \Jf S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER ov GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING, And all lands of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasiitting 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 Mb 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, wkllksley- street, Al'fflftiANU ________ _______ TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photograpb.3 of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c. AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES !!! E.W. invites inspection of hia Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Office and Fancy Stationery, &c New Books, Magazines, arid Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, aygg hA n d lib Hi a r %-,



yENETIAN "D LIN d S i§|j])'illi;3.iJ;*)Sfl |^pftSi». Hi—^|s WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, AND PERFORATE ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD D AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STREETS Of any dimensions, in any number from Ono ' tea 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. BUSBT, Local Manufacturer and Inv porter of the Material, Practical Blind Maker and Wire AVorker (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 at Cook and Gray-streets, Auckland. ' PHILLIPPS AND SONSTOIL c COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, y arnishes, 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 size, and carefully packed.-a 5& 97, Q.UTCKN-STRKET. y DWA It D BA II TUT BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. ' Established 1865.] AllKkinds of House aiid Ship Joinery, Shot) Fronts, Shop and Ofiicc Fittings, &c, & c . prepared at the shortest notice, with thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in eyery Branch. EDWARD BARTLEY, ALBERT- S T R E E T, Neak Maiucet. PURE, .WHOLESOME, & DELICIOUS. MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAM & CO., AUCKLAND, AND SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND THE TRADE. Orders addressed by post to the Manufacturers will receive immediate attention. BERDEEN IJOLISHEIJ~GRANIT£1 JOLISHEIJ~GRANIT£ MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue, fkom £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and. Beautiful. Plans and Prices free from JOHN LKGSE Rmilpior. Abrrrlfit'.ii. Sont,!a.nd. KAA CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridgc, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. "■VT O T I C E. WALTER GRAHAM, (Late of the City Mart), WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCEE, Has opened those Premises, corner of Pitt and Gkf.Y-streetss, with a complete and WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF NEW GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, AND OILMEN'S STORES, of the best quality, and offers the same to his numerous Patrons, Friends, and the Public generally at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES !! N.B,—Families waited on for Orders, and Goods delivered in all parts of the City and Suburbs. "OONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at. the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by 1 .T. Sr, ,T. gQPPET. J^^&^X'J _ft [established 1812.] 'TJiT J A M I E S 0 % TVs 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. IjIUNEEALS CONDUCTED JD respectably, at moderate charges, by ' N. McCOXSKY, West End Funeral Estab lishment, top of Hobson-street. The charges includes all Cemetery and . Minister's Fees, so that customers have no 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. McCulsky. mHE GREATEST WONDER OF J- MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famous remedies to be most effectual in curing cither the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints which are more particularly incidental to thejlit'e 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 frequeM forerunners of fever, dysentery, diarrhoea, ana cholera. i ___■■_, ' ______ ■__» li tiu> most eife ctual remedy for old sores wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and _an J >»•' diseases ; in fact, when used according to""' printed directions, it never fails to cure aiu^, deep and superficial ailments. , '__, nil These Medicines may be obtained from »" respectable Druggists andStorekeepersthrouga out the civilised world, with directions for uw in almost every language. _ . a i nt They are prepared only by the Prwn«»J THOMAS HOLLOWAY, 533, Gsford>treei. V Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate from the United Stataa. —^w*