THE EASTERN QUESTION.

WAR PREPARATIONS,

TllK following is a summary of the lengthy mail telegrams referring to the progress of events in Turkey and Russia; — TURKEY. The Porte declared its unwillingness to make any further concessions, and otter ample securities to the powers, hut abso lutely refuse to consent to occupation by the English troops, upon which point it is said the Turkish Ministry were confidently approached, but by what power cannot be ascertained. Belgium refused to allow her troops to occupy the provinces, and a corps of a thousand troops from each nation repre sented in the Commission was suggested. The Turkish Minister, at the interview with Lord Salisbury, refused to recognise the International Commission. The Mus sulman population was very much excited. Great quantities of arms and ammunition have been received from America. The temper of the Turkish population is warlike. The Loftas made demonstrations before the Russian embassy by shouting "Down with Russia."' Russian steamers have ceased running on the Blnck Sea. _ The Mahom msdan population in India is also said to be greatly excited. A cargo valued at half a million dollars, was shipped from Connecticut, U.S., for Turkey. The Russian ambassador at the Conference read a telegram from Gortsolui korr", positively instructing him not to discuss the Turkish counter-proposals.

The Marquis of Salisbury had an interview with Midhat Pasha, Grand Vizier, as to his objections to the Conference proposals, and the Marquis addressed the Conference warmly condemning the obstinacy of the Turks." General Ignaticif asked and was granted permission for a Russian man-of-war to enter the Bosphoms, to convey him home. Lord Salisbury telegraphed for a steamer to convey him to Athens. The "Daily News " states that a great Cabinet meeting at Vienna resolved that a special armament should not be undertaken by Austria or Hungary, even in the event of war between Russia and Turkey. The " Times " Vienna correspondent stat ss that preparations have been made at Kicheuev to advance the Russian kead-qu. irters to Chotvu on the fron tier. No one at the Russian head-quarters doubted that the army would cross the Pruth at Skulgini. in the direction of Jassy, when the headquarters would be transferred to Unguent. The "Times" assures the Porte that the first sho fired in defiance of the united demands of Europe would be the beginning of the end. Neither England nor any other power would interpose to save Turkey from ruin. It might have more foes than Russia, even at the outset. The Russian General, Niki tin, has arrived at Belgrade to take com mand of the Servian army. At a review of the Russian division he declared that he had come by order of the Emperor to take command, .and that all foreigners serving in the Servian army, would be con sidered part of the Russian army. Orders have been issued to officers in the Servian army to proceed to their posts. The Lon don Globe states that Russia lias ordered the whole llect to rendezvous at Otshakolt", on the right bank of the Dncipor, as appre hensions are entertained from the active measures of the Turks. Otshakofl' is 40 miles I_. N. E. of Odessa, and was besieged and taken by the Russians from the Turks in 1737. The "Pall Mall Gazette" says that if the Porte refuses the concession's de manded, Britain will not quarrel with Tur key, but will watch the outcome of the re fusal with a steady view to its own position in the world. A socialist conspiracy has becu discovered in Russia. The plague lias reappeared at Bagdad. The Russian army is said to be in a bad condition with epidemics and disease in the camp and barracks. The Turkish" fleet, is in an culcient state under the British naval commander, Hobar't Pasha. The Banking firm of Baomahoft" has failed at St. Peters burg, and has caused a financial crisis i n South Russia. A famine isreportedin Montenegrin. The moblilization of a Russian army of 100,000, troops is proceeding at Moscow and St. Petersburg. Russia is said to have 120,000 men concentrated on the Southern frontier. A despatch from Berlin says that the Russian Government docs not prohibit the purchase of American vessels to be used as privateers in case of war, and German ship owners who have embarked in the carriage of Russian merchandise fear the ruin of their trade if England should resort to reprisals. Many families are leaving Roumania in panic from fear of a Turkish invasion. Six conspirators banded to depose the present Sultan were arrested in the palace. The ground of the conspiracy is that ex-Sultan Murad has recovered his reason, and Abdul Haraid is therefore a usurper. A "Times" despatch says the warlike feeling in Russia is increas ing. The enthusiasm was partly checked , by the discovery of great deficiencies in the Russian military stores and an impression that the Turkish military preparations are so great that the forces already mobilized in Russia are insufficient, and measures are, therefore, taken for the levy of reserves in Southern Russia.

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JANUARY 30 1877.

Printed and published by the Propriotor,BU?S i RnBTO\ of Pornell. at his General Steam 1W ing Oflice, Wyudhura-streot, in the CW ». AftSUHaJul, New Zealand :—



WAR! WAR! WAR! WAR! WAR !!! WAR !!! NOT WITH RUSSIA, BUT WITH THE JEWELLER INFORMERS. Inconsequence of my being INFORMED of for HOLDING AN ART UNION, HAVING BEEN FINED, AND PAID IT, m I Plto C L AIM WAR !! ! "SB There is no Law at present to prevent mo from GIVING AWAY MY GOODS, which I am doing. Convince yourselves by Pricing my JEWELLEKYD! Every article of .1 ewollery in my Shop is marked in plain figures, and I here is not an article in Jewellery that I wont take 25 per cent, otl", and some. 00 per cent. Cash, and no Booking! A New Piece. THE INFORMER! Will be produced in a few days, in which the " Disappointed Jewellers" will take their original characters, and F. H. Lewisson will appear as Puchnix rising from the Ashes 1 Silver English Lever Watches reduced from £8 to £G. All Goods in proportion. 9 carat Rings and Keepers, 6s. each Gold Alberts, COs. per oz. Silver Thimbles, Is. Lockets, 25 per cent, off Jet Goods, 50 per cent, off Clocks, below cost 50 Handsome Sets of Brooches and Ear rings, 25 per cent. off. CASH, NO BOOKING. SALE TO CONTINUE FOR ONE MONTH. Open Nightly till 8 o'clock. F. H. LEWISSON, OPPOSITE THE UNION BANK! CHEAP DRA PE R Y~STO Ri SYMONDS-STREET. Not Selling Off, neither Selling under Cost, but I have several lincsi bought much under value, which I ana offering at very low prices, to give the public the benefit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Millinery, Haberdashery, &c, Drapery ; Boys' Suits from H 3s. 6d. to 135.; Umbrellas, from 3s. 9d. j Ladies' 11 and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d. I J, HEAPE,



THURSDAY, FEBRUARY S. BY ORDER OF EDWARD S. WILL COCKS, ESQ. (REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT). R. ARTII U R ITTAS been favoured with instructions _M_ from the Registrar of the Supreme Court to sell by public auction, at his mart, Queon strect, on Thursday, the Bth day of February next, The following: Properties: Part of Allotment 15 oi: Native Lands, near ShortkuuL adjoining Church Mission Pro perty, and facing Kaueranga River. Allotment 5, Parish of Aotea, Great Barrier Island, containing 1000 acres. Allotment, Kaueranga E, No. 3, Grahamstown, containing 2 acres 1 rood G perches. Korokoro. D or X, 44, District of Hauraki. Portion of Foreshore, at Grahamstown, having ISO feet frontage to Beach Road. Further particulars may be obtained from the auctioneer ; or, from MESSRS WHITAKEI! & RUSSELL. Solicitors to the Mortgagees. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5. VALUABLE HAR.IS 0U It ALLOT MENTS. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions from the Auckland Harbour Board to sell by auc tion, at their ofliccs, Fort-street, on Monday, oth February, at 12 noon, Lease of Allotments Nos, 50. GO, and 61, front ing Custom-house-street; and Allotments Nos. 50, f>7, and 58, fronting Commerce street, having 82 years ro run. The above to be sold at riskoi! former lessee. Also, Allotments Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, S, and 9, situated o:i west side of Breakwater, and fronting' the 1 [arbour. Terms of lease, &c, apply at oilicc of Harbour Board. TUESDAY, JANUARY 30. M. JON E S & CO. WILL hold their usual Friday Sale at the Central Sale Rooms, PRODUCE. GROCERIES. FURNITURE, &c, &c., &c. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31. VALUABLE BUSINESS SITE, PONSONBY. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on Wednesday, January 31, at 12 noon, A VALUABLE BUILDING ALLOTMENT, suitable for Business Site, being Corner Allotment, No. I)2.fronting Ponsonby Road and Brown-street, Springbank. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. VILLA RESIDENCE AND ALLOT MENTS, PONSONBY. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on Wednesday, Slat instant, at 12 o'clock, Villa Residence and Seven Allotments, Pon sonby, being Lots 90, 91, 92, 93, 01, 95, and 9(i, of subdivision of part of allotment No. 22, of section 8, suburbs of Auck land. FOR PRIVATE SAL E, 1000 CROSS-BRED EWES, on the run of Jos. Hargreaves, Eso. ALFRED BUCKLAND.



THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1. THE EEMUE R A V A It D S. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, Feb. 1, at 12 o'clock, 120 head well-fatted Cat Me 500 Fat Sheep and Lambs Dairy Cows, Store Cattle Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1. TH E REMU EII A YAII DS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, Fob. 1, at 1 o'clock", 1000 Young Ewes and Lambs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2. THE HAYMARKET. TQIOR SALE, on Friday, February 2, 3 Colls, broken into plough 1 Filly, unbroken All from the Waikato. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY,. FEBIt QAIIY 2. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday, February 2, at 11 o'clock. Lots 05 and Gi» of Suburban Section No. 2, in tbo Parish of Pukokohe, containing 20 acres oil lii\sl-class soil, of which 13 acres is in good grass. ALFRED i [UC KLA NTX THE HAYMARKET SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES every FRIDAY, at 2 o'clock, A.LFRED HITCKLAND. WH. IS X 1 I\ JN h. X, c BUILDER, CAEPENTER, AXD JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, frc. &-.<*.. ~B II OW N & SON ' S 9 MUSIC CATALOGUE Is Now Ready, and may be had on application at their Warehouse, Shortland-street. A Large Shipment of: the Latest Songs, Pian.o forte Music, &c. Just Opened. 66 lyrri-lEN work is done, and. all's V? bright within, a Clm> ov Tea is just the thing." Undoubtedly it is, provided you have it good. THE J^OYAL rjIEA J^AllT, FOR C H 0 I (J E T E A S. TRY OUR 2s. Fjnk Valuk. SPLENDID FAMILY TIC A, 2s. 6d. \ TRY THE 3s. The Very Best. Reduction on Gib. parcels. ; $3L BEST FRESH BUTTERiIN TlfE CITY R. FRENCH, j PAMILy (i ROC ER, THE ROYAL TE A MAB T, |



10© 9 00© ROLLS OF PAPERHAMGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEW PATTERNS OF PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive, per Carnal ie and Gienlora, offer special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new designs Artists' Colours in 'oil and water ; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Sorax Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Hough Plato, Sheet, Ornaments, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron AnticoiTOsivo and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters'and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. ££? Wholesale and Retail. PKILLIPPS & SON, 95. and 97. Qnecn-street. TTTJUIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE <O a Q.W COACHES Leaves Oiicluinsa— Auckland— !).■) a.m. 12.0 noon ■ ].() p.m. 3.0 p.m. ■_'.v !>.m. 5.0 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. miiE AMERLCAN PHOTOGRAPHIC Jl COMPANY, 222, i) U KlO N-STRE Ji T, AUCKLAND. RE-OPENING ! ! ! RE-OPENING ! ! ! TO THE TRADE. We have to notify that we have arranged for a regular supply of the Most Improved Modern Apparatus, the Purest Chemicals, Albumenized Paper, Card Mounts, &c., eco. JOHN McGARRIGLE, MANAGER. N.B. —Views of Auckland in great variety. Card Pictui'.^; of Maoris, as usual, 9rf. per dozen, ■it- _■'_«• vw»r t-.honaa.nri. Tcrmn ci.nh. DOST-OFPICE HOT E L, JL Grey-street. Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartmonts for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated, rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. TIIO MA S UR WI N, PI.OI'KIETOK. _________ "OLANTS! PLANTS!! PLANTS!!! }i~ FLOWERING PLANTS for Bedding Opt (also in Pots for planting out now), TOMATO, MELON (ROCK AND WATER), CUCUMBKR, VEGETABLE MAIiROW, and PUMPKIN. Also, CABBAGE, CAU LIFLO WE R, BROCOLI, CELERY, LETTUCE, HERBS, &c, &C. R. 13 A 1 R D, VICTORIA SEED STOKES, Victoria-street. Victoria Nursery : Mechanics' Bay. T>l A N OS! PIANOS! PIANOS! BY BO It D, f <f_> f^'ft BY B OR D, OF PAJBIS, * ' Off I'AUIS,



HANDSOME W ALNU T CAS ES, FROM £33 EACH, AT ■ ii of f man & s;;o ns, SIIOUTLANU-STIIHET. m II E H 0 L V L A N D. J_ TO CLOHK CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY I,AND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES!!! E.W. invito3 inspection of his Largo Stock of Books in. every department of Literature. OlHco and Fancy riUUionery, cfco. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, A U C X L A N D LIB R A It Y. 100, <JU !•: EN -STKE EX IT* t.t I. :vr: a n ' s JC photo graphic rooms, Short land-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Kotomahana, Maori Cabinets aad Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. nfi o a it it i v c, JL Per Tamaya & City ok Auckland : 16 cases Saddlery, Whips, Sponge, and General Sad < 11 ers' Iromiionge ry 1 cask Cart ilames 1 bale Doe's Hair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), WHOLESALE SADDLKKS, SCC Walsall, England; and Hiyh-street, Auckland. | WABNEB'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHEISTCHUKCH. I Mr F. W. WARNEIi beys to i}iform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that i.ho Improve ments that he hits recently made, fender the Commercial Hotel second to jjone in New Zealand. A considerable portion o!r the ground floor of the Now Building is devoted entirely to SA^l.t'Lifi I'OOT"T.S; Inns ofterins unusual ad vantages to Coiiiiuercoa] Gentlemen. Families visiting Christcliurch will, tho pro prietor is :u;:viv!:cl, iiml no fault with the .Suites of Apartments p/oridod for their accommoda tion. . , The Bath-rooms are fltted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under'the supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes thatlus own long expuriftnns in the tvade r? a sTiiiicient guai'a'ntep ay <" t.lm nuality - ar his Cellar. Tjic new Billiard-room is acluiowledged by connoisseurs co bo the finest in the Coloiiy. . 'Jiiisscs pass the door lo and from every hour daily. ~. „ . ... Prompt attention paid to all communications addrc^dto wF> w4JINjSR< Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Sijimre, Christcliurch. m H E C R O.W N BOOT. C. H. PRINCE, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER. G-rey-streefe, Auckland, opposite Market Hot el. C. H. PRINCE has to acknowledge Ayjth thanks the liberal support ho has received since recommencing business in Auckland, and in re turn for the confidents reposed in him, assures lie public that ho will continue to deserve the name, for tylni-r Cheaper. Quicker, and Better, than any other House in the Trade. Lailii'.V and f!eiu!omen's Boots and Shoes of all lands made to order. Parents ct'.iinot over-estimate the importance of ChUdreu havinjj"I»V"cll-tti:tiim' Boots, such can be obtained byj<eUiiiK the. little ones Fitto.d to Rloasure at; the CROWN BOOT. C. H. Prince <3ro.\--atrrtof. T OC A L I N D U S T RY! JLJ LOCAL INDUSTRY! Boy no more Imported Chairs, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland mr,de at all respectable Furniture DoaWs. Buy no more Imported Wash-boards, but ask Cor DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all resiject able Grocprs. Alou, Wheelbarrows, of al' sizes, painted or ■plain; Ca,rt«, Swings, Cricket Bats. Stumps, tf-.c., at all respectable Toy Shops; or Wholesale of tho Maker. It. DOWNEY, corner of Codring-



A W I T U T> E E F! The most juicy Meat brought!into Market 13 from the celebrated Farm of |Awitu, — McLier, Es 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 ol! Meat in any part of the world, and the Mutton sold by the FORE QUARTERS at 2d per lb., is equal to any sold in 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 in small or large parcels. POULTRY dead or alive. Families waited on for Orders in town or suburbs. A. d ornwell< CORNER OF QUEEN AND DARBY STREET.



ROUYE R, GUIL LE T & CO . C 0 G N A C. TRADE MARK. [ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, " Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. They have always on hand Hdds.. Quarter iin.3l.-H Cam>R. nnrt Tnitwrml fln.<4U-H ; nnilE Cream of the Tweeds manufactured fi by the Mosgiel Company is to be scon now it the City Clothing Mart.—Samuel Coomkks :)2. Queen-street. TIE GREATEST WONDER OF MODERN TIMES. j^ong experience has proved these famous remedies to be most effectual in curing either the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints which are more particularly incidental j to the life of a miner, or those living in the buuii. Occasional doses of these Pills will guard tho system against those evils which so often beset | the human race, via. .-—Coughs, colds, and dis-| nrders of the liver and stomach—the frequent forerunners of fever, dysentery, diarrhoea, and cholera. Is the most efTeetual 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. 'J'.'tcse Medicines may be obtained from all respectable i Jrnggists andStorekeepcrsthrough out the civilised world, with directions for use in almost every language. They are prepared only by the Proprietor THOMAS HOLLOYVAY, 533, Oxford-street, London. V Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate from the United States. BISQUIT, DUBOUCHE, & CO [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC /^BfSQUlf^llk fe^gS £DQBQUCHE&C?I|| i|iffl3jjW IN HHDS., QR.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASKS. SS, Sole Agent in Auckland :— L. D. NATHAN & CO. TTT lias noAV become an established fact .a. that to be well dressed you must go to the City Clothing Mart. 92. Queen-street.—SAMUEL POOMBTCS. Proprietor. WANTED KNOWN, that Samuel Coombea is making up the McPhilg- ErloprsronanKht Check in Mossriel Tweed Trousers for 20s. The best value in Now Zealand.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-atreet. WANTED Known, Garments made to measure at a day's notice if required, and at a reasonable price. All Tweeds warranted Skr W k. f ~i3amuel goomhes, Qity Olpthinaj Mfti't,



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Fresh Lobster, befit brands, lOd. per tin Keillor's Marmalade, lUd. per tin Splendid Rice, 2:<d. ib. Pure Lime.ii.ice, Bd. per bottle; 25.-id. gallon. Pure Malt Vinegar, sd. per pint, 3s. gallon. N.T?.—All articles guaranteed. No damaged goods kept on the premises. Goods delivered within a circuit of fivo milep free of charge. __^ /"S U'G'HT T.O B E. X N O W N. "Whau Hotel, Situatkh Six Milks kkom a coklaxd. Two '.Busses run twice each way daily. Admira ble, accommodation for tiie Tourist, Conva'i'siccnt, Invalids seeking health, Business Men requiring a few hour's* relaxation, or tho lovers of natuiv. Tho scenery surpasses any in the province. "Paradise was a terrestrial garden," but nothing to be compared to the Whau. The very fact of the proprietor never keeping an Elotcl before, and dealing in nothing but Brown and Campbell's Best Wines, Spirits, and Beer, is? a certain guarantee that the cellar is supplied with, nothing but the best ot' brands. Good Stabling and Paddocking. W AI'.U.K U HOTEL. Archibald Campbell Begs 1o intimefte to old friends and visitors that he has Removed to hi 3 own Hotel on the hill (ten minutes Ayalk from the landing place), where he continues to provide the necessary accommodation for travellers and horses, also paddocks for cattle. To those who wish to pasd a few quiet days in a healthy locality, the Waiuku Hotel is just the place. Stftanri from Onehnnsra tlrrofl Minna a. wnnV. AMERICAN SEWING MACHINES " THE HOME " SKUTTLE-LOGK-STITCIT. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, AND COMVLUrS. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. "TIIE HOME" SHUTTLE is the onlypractiea Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine f ever invented. 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With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw, driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. J PRICE:— Complete in box £i Os. With Table and Treadle £6 15s. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £8 In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YEAES. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SOLE AGENTS. "We have appointed the undersigned Sole i Retan Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine I Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time I payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of charge. J. V. BREDA, Short.land-ytreet. 7\fEW ZEALAND INSURANCE JL^ COM] 3 ANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid uy and invested .. .. £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with tins Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer- : chandiae, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Suecio subject to special arrangements. s@r Losses puomptlv paid. 4



8, WYNDHAM-STREET, HOUSE, SHIP, AND " 50 GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. W tf 2 W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts 01 the Province. i-i fcrj J.H. reqxiests attention of Builders and f=q others to his New Glazing Tariff. m m ~~ o J. HENDERSON. . _____ tz{ ~ 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. $1 SH E R A^"T) C~o^ Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, _ , , Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Cornea Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or miDttrna. LQy E T T J\_o TAILOR, &c, WELLESLEY-STREET, Opposite the United Service Hotel,. Begs to inform his customers and the I'ubiicttiat he has commenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with Good Workman ship and Material to merit a * continuance of past favours. The Stock of Twbeds, Coatings, &c, ark Entirely Nkw, and ok the Latest Designs. An Early Inspection Respectfully Invited. !miAY L 0 R'S PA TENTSEWING ; J_ MACHINES ' >> . ■ < U2 * —=^r-^r^— en The HAND MACHINE is perfection for family use. , STAND MACHINES for Dressmakers, seven guineas and eight guineas. Recommended by hundreds in our midst who possess them as un equalled. T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, AGENT, SIIOI tTLAND-STIIE ET, Opposite the Post-office. Auckland. FIl E N C II & C 0. 3 Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER S, "PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE," 252, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland, Opposite the Market. [Established i860.] tm" ALL WHO WISH REAL VALUE FOR MONEY, are respectfully invited toNoTKTHK Pkick and Quality of our PURE TKAb and GENERAL GROCERIES, selected with care, and bought in the Lowest Market, Sold at Prices that will give the greatest satisfaction to every Purchaser. Superior Refined Sugars from IJd. Ib. English Marmalade, Ud. per tin. Jams, from 7d. per tin ; Rice, 2id. Ib. ALL SHOULD TRY OUII PURE STRONG UNRIVALLED NEW SEASON'S TEAS FOR THE MILLION! For many years it has been acknowledged by hundreds oi: competent Cloimoisseurs that our CELEBRATED TEAS, beinga rich combination of many llauk Black Teas, possess qualities of the highest order. Sold in chests, half-chests, boxes, or by the IU. iso. I—Good Strong Tea, 2s. per Ib. 2- Pekoe Flavoured, 2s. Ud. Ib. :> -Rich Combination of rare Black Teas, 3s. Ib. I Finest selected, 3s. Cd Ib. A Reduction of 3d. per Ib. on GIL. parcels of No. 3 and 1 Teas. New Fruits and Spices, flour, maize, bran, bacon, hams, CHEESE, &c, &c, &c. CHOICE FRESH BUTTER from the Best Dairies in the Province. IS3L Notk.—Goods packed securely, delivered to Vessel or Railway Station free of charge. Every Ciusfcoinor will receive ample value. Trial Orders dispatched forthwith. Please Note our Address. GENUINE CJ A L E OF choice christmas fruits, &c. Christmas JJargains to every cash purchaser, AT THE WELL KNOWN POT m POT. _a_ Wchttvo JUST OPENED OUT our New Ship incuts of Lino ]fruits, espcoially selected for our Christinas Trade, and will utter them at such prices as will ensure a Speedy Clearance. The following list will give some idea or "the Bargains to be had FOR CASH ONLY! Finest Elemo Raisins, 6d. perlb. New Currants, bW\. per Ib. Splendid llobartown Jams, in jars, GJd. perlb. „ ,- „ in'tilb. tins, (jid. „ Choice New Figs, in 21b. boxes, Is. Ud. per box A Fine Light Sugar for -lid. per Ib. Also, please not forget to Purchase your CHHISTMAS HAMS, BACON, AND CHEESE From the Direct Importers, and thus get FULL VALUE for your money, as we pay particular attention to this Important Branch of the Business. SINCLAIR'S PRIME BELFAST HAMS, Is. 2d. Per lb. F. HE WIN & BROTHER, GROCERS, BACON & CHEESE FACTORS, The T Pot on the Coenee ; Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. W A Merry Christmas to you All. -m a O H N s O P p v, t" NO. 8, QUEEX-STEEKT. ' Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels nS^,M Roo^i»» of PaaaeiiKeraT "BIIREWOODI FIREWOOIM -*- FIREWOOD! ' In consemionce of a large quantity of Word tn H. & P, GIBBONS, C'Qal ana Sitweod V rft?a, a«lWQai»tr«t|



'Pa £| WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, ayd PttpT^ ZINOBLIN^,M^||gOP^ AUCKLAND VENETIAN t>t MANUFACTORY % CORNER OF COOK AND GRttVc™ ■ Of any dimensions in any numbeVfr Pv% to a Hundred, within a trivenZ& on> V best quality, and rcasonabßiol^ and sent to all parts of &N land. Terms cash. EstiZto returned by Post M. 11. BUSBY, Local ManufatfDr. porter of the Material, Practical T^f- r Wk and Wire Worker (many T S *£ City Road, London), Majfufaaure^S description ol \\ indow Blinds Phis of ew mental Wire Work. Old Ulinds clean X repaired, and painted.-A^XE'mv^C • cornciMDfJJook anttGrey-streets Auckl § ' WPHILLIPPS ANFS>I • COLOUR & GLASS J»J Importers ot J'aperhan.umgs, Scrim Po-^IS Turpentine, Colours, Tarnishes lwl n&o| Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and &m<h hf% Slieet, Crown, Ornamental, ami pw eß'Ps Gliiss, Picture Frame and Tapestrvvr 1* Clock and Compass GlasseTlßo^ Doors, &c. Glass out to size and packed.—!).') fe 97, QUKEN-STUKEr ED W AII D B~uTtT^ BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. *■ Established 18C5.] All'kinds of-House and Ship j O j neR . „. Fronts, SJ.op r.nd O/iicc Fitting *?' h prepared a! the shortest notice witO thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnishprf .'» Branch. a m EDWARD BARTLEY ALB E It T - S T R EEt rgIHE Undersigned are CvhT~d^; JL chasers of HIDES, SHEJrpoA?' WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c, at hfcffiPs rates, in ony quantity. lu^eßt m^ Consignors direct will have pronrotmwi' mediate cash remittances returned at S* tory rates. uatsati% IRELAND BROS., TAXNKRS AND LEATHKR MANnFACTOto, Auckland. "»u«m t-i HEAP D R A~TiT? Vy ESTABLISHMENT. , ' D. McPHERSON, Karangahape Road Choice Dress Materials, plain andfanev A Large Stock of Summer Prints and Muslim Calicos, Sheetings, Quilts, and Long Cnrtabs Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, from2os' Another lot of Colonial Tweeds SBitaWe fl» Summer wear 10t Ladiits', IVlaids", Girls', and Boy's StrawHata Ribbons, Feathers. Flowers. &c.,atSKu™nni!i I'Binw. ' WA RNO C X BROTilil Soap & Caxdlk JIANurACTUKEiia Richmond, Cox's Creek. O(Ttrr< • — ■p™rl»nni-ntr#'efc, AnnklanA, T M. McL AC H Lal *3 o 213, QUEEN-STREET, Has just bought tin: following Goods ataLam Discount oif Cost I'rlce, and invites Ladies to inspect them before making their pur chases elsewhere. Patterns will be Sfiven on application for comparison. A line of Self-colored Real Alpaccas atliti- . worth 2s. 3d. , ' A line of Fashionable Checks at Is.; worthls.Si A line of Self Grey Camerlitc for the present season, Is.: worth Is. Od. A line of .fell! Colour Satin Check Lustres, beautiful shades, Is. 2d.: worth Is. IM. ' A line ol " Cascliemore do Soie," a soft corded Black Silk, warranted to wear by the makers, at. a reduction of Is. Cd. peryard, " This is without doubt the best and cheap- ': cst Silk in Auckland. It is of the samt ; quality as that which ga\^e such satisfac- I tioji last season. Simpson Sewing Machines at half-price. All the Novelties for the Season ataJowerprice- f than usual 5 cases New Goods, ex Abernytc to open in a; few days. Others to follow t>y nftxt I vessels. TjlIKEWOOI) ! ! ! TJIIREWPOD!!! WANTED KXOAVN, that I am ncnvprepawd | to supply BEST TITREK FIKJ^\;OOD, in any ? quantftj', at fcho following1 prices (terms casli)^ I Sing-le ton, 95.: four to ten tons, Ss. Gd.; upwards i of ten tons, at wholesale prices.—Address: : JOHN BLAIR, Bay of Islands Coal Yard, ij Breakwater Road. PURE, WHOLESOME, & DELICIOUS, f- MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAM & CO AUCKLAND, AND SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND THE TRADE. Orders addressed by post to the Manufacturers wil receive immediate attention. TMPIiOVED STEEL FLOUR MILL j JL ' W. HALL (Late Partner of Nicholls and HalDi ; AT. 13h liT - STREE'I, near Wyndbhm • stree1 w.sh-sto inform the Public of Ai)cklan(l'n» he ha-i commenced busines-> on his ownucrounj and haying worked for J. Ca«e for seveni yeans is a guarantee that any work entrusted ton" car?». will be done satifactorily. „?,* W. HALL is the holder of a First Class m for Steam Flour Mills and Dresser; also, 1»* ch;ss Vvizc Portable Ovens. mo SHIPPERS, CONTRACTOES X AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersignod is soiling at - SK GREATLY REDUCED PRICE!). C. A. HARRIS, B R I T O M A R T ROAD. And at. the Suit. Nn.r>ipr. [ESTABLISHED 1812.] 5S I^7" J A M lESO »» I T V» O UNDERTAKER, &C, . firii . Is prepared to execute Funerals, either in br ■ class style or plain, at strictly moderate C»iaj* « I Wellksley-stkekt East, two doors «w [ Queen-street. ; "ETI UNER AL S CONDUCT"^ JL 1 respectably, at moderate, charges, DJ N. McCULSKY, West End Funerai Kstab iishment, top of Hobsou-street. „ = Ihe charges includes all Cemetery ana Minister's F; es, so that customers luive «" further trouble beyond giving tho oiaer. > I Cottons always on hana. Graves feiicey i and Tombstones supplied. Designs, u>' ■■*■ J Brown, i^ay be seen, and prices obtaiaM. -' on application to N. McCuisky. >—-7^- I F 0 X G E aTk JS KS | Pkkeman's Bay „ _ o SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Oaah Ruvors of Tallow. _****■ 1