The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, KZ., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



«i___^ "i^OR SYDNEY AND MEL BOURNE. The fast aud favourite s.s, •H EI! O, Captain Logan, is duo here on the lGth instant She will leave again for Sydney and Mcl bourne on or about MONDAY, the 19th of Fet ruary. For freight or passage, apply to ORUICKSIIANK & CO., Agents. IG, Queen-street, Auckland, 12th February, 1877. ,_^k«_>^TTNION STEAMSHIP COM <J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TAKANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALTiIERS. . Booking tjirough to Sydney, Melbourne and a_,l. Nj_w Zealand Ports. Time Table—February 1577. ________ _____ ____ g O j :.■■■■-. ; : C §1 O 2 I <■ 5 ■ 3 _, S3 J < . t> 'A J -1 I . i _•"': a '< ° 'i _ _ 51 g Ji ,; a 5 a &'"'&''« s wp *H . iT _ • •< <, O- " < <! -1 p p: X _h _h pf |? j. S _-i' E-i 6 t I ■ Sat- |Wd. Sun-JFric - ■ I Feb., Feb. Fob. Mar S — — —' J •'— — 17 21 25 2 g ■ 10_ j 1.1- 7J 10 ° I ! a.m. p.m. a.mva.in. The s.s. WELLINGTON will leave the WtiarJ on SATURDAY, February 17, at 10.30 a.m. Passengers liy 9.15 a.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. Sfe^TJl O R T A U R A N G A, - I _ii._^JL, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. & NAPIER. The Union Steamship Company's new steamer, WANAKA, 300 tons, 120-horse-power, will be despatched from Queen-street Wharf, on TUESDAY, the 20th instant. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. Agents. eSpsf^ QfTEAM COMMUNICATION -■ §§*!; -J i IET WEEN A U CKLAND AND n__ s _____.^ r T lE THAMES; The fast and commodious s.s.. ' ILOTOMAHANA, ,' A. FAR'jtTHAR, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland: '■' Friday, Jaid-uji to clean • •;■: Saturday, lp.ni::: . .. ;'.. • '!.-( '; From Thames: ; '•>:'.>.'. )>•; ---]..,;. ;T.i u-sday, 7 .p.m. ; ,; : r»i * i:i-i Friday, laid-up to clean . .. ..,.,.,, Saturday," 0.30 p.m.' .' Weather and other''circumstancespermitting. . ' ■■ i -A. MCGREGOR;. Agent. Q TEAM TO,C.ORUMANDEL. 'C3S^?^^^ The new iron ss. .n(.il-»/i r.: :; X I N.A ■: ■ J.-Bbvi'icke.: Master, will leave as follows:— From Auckland : . From Coromandol: . Friday, 2 p.m." ' "' Thursday, 12 noon Weailu-r aud other circumstances permitting. • Will .curry passengers and cargo. For particulars apply to ~,:,, E. G. SMITH, Custom-house-street; Or; ■ W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. '■Sfes**^lJlOß SALE—The new Iron m^^^^^Z ~ Here v.- Steamer "'"'"" ;i"; % :I N A, : ';. of 3D tons register, lately built by R. IL Yeoman, of Auckland. -.. . , , ■ This Sreameriis fittoct with ,compound surface condensing engines of the hewest'designs, and combines all;the late_t-improvements in machi nery ; has-a rate of speed fromS t0,9 knots, on a consumption of'l_ cw't. of fuel iier hour, and is entirely free from .vibration. Her .passenger accommodation is of a very superior character, and she can carry about 50 tons of cargo on a 5-feet draught. Is fully equipped for"Sea, and is at present running in the Coromandel and Auckland tradev - ; H ■■>'■- :' •'*': i' • For fuliparticular3 apply to . ;; . • i; _ ■•:■ R.JL .YEOMAN; ' 'Or, ' ' EG SMTIH. ■ <tf > ■■- ■■" ■>■■■■ ■ ■'• Queen-street; Auckland. ' «^^_-C hffl* " A'■' '* ■- Wm ER^ -;A, ,_^^^> VV HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements ■ have- been -made with the owners of the ' LILLY' to run hei^as an, Extra Boat during the Summer Moil ths. She will con vey passengers at the Reduced Farij of 10s. for a.Return Ticket* and the.-Manager of the Hotel has Reduced tub Charge fob Board, including Baths, Towels, &c., to 15s. for First class, and 10s. for Second-class, from SATUR DAY till MONDAY. ' •■' The Steamer will leave: every-Saturday at 2 p.m.. and return to Auckland at halft-past 9 a.m. on Mondays: ' ' ' ;" t , *^s^ €71 OR THE : HOT SPRINGS, ___fTig_»: SJ ?,IAIIURANGI,MATAKANA, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s.ANNE MILBANK* Captain Kasper, Will sail as under:— >'i ' ■■ ■ . Auckland a«d Hot Springs. From Auckland ovevy Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. . Mailurangi. ■ For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 111 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when .tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. . For Matakana,'>&c.,- every Tuesday at 11 am, From Matakana, &c., every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Forireight or passage apply to ' J. CASEY & SON. £££» «team-_xT ihv^Mhead ®" ' onoe:dailt.,'..;;. •;;;;, The s.s. LILLY* Avill leave as under:— ' - From Riverhcad— . From Auckland— - 9 a.m. 1,30 p.m. .•: J. CASEY & SON. «sSi__.^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. ; The ss ... - • . - • ■ ■ - * ' MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday..// For Port Albert, Otamatea, Pain, and Mata kohe, every Thursday morning's title, returning on Friday. Passengers for Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, and for Eastern Rivers on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. , , _ , Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Fort ,_Jbert, &c, on Tuesday. -^ CA g EY fc soy ,_ a_s_. mHE Brigantine FLIRT, J^^V. JL 100. tons' register, John 7-<s|='^&v McKenzie, Master, is .a Regular .____-3_-ji^^ Trader between AUCKLAND and fwlFTfr^Za^ t YTTFLTON * For freight or passage W&g^^^ Annkianil IP^Lrnaw 15, IS7B-, S__. TjlOR RUSSELL, WANGA- HOA, ANDMANGONUL The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Oihce on the Wharf. No cargo received after _ p.m— Strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above pIaceEYERY TUESDAY* atsp.m. FOR COROMANDEL. % Z .s. ARGYLE will leave oyery MONDAY inning at 12noon, and every FRIDAi atdp.ra. FOR MERCURY RAY~& TAURANGA. rro connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BA_ OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as tollowB:~. Feb. 12 March 2 » " .-.",:. !' l_ " o} n 19 - r"ro' a» mmmQk mm®*



•- "TJtrAIKATO STEAM NAVI Yy gation & coal mmmi "SKiE£Sss^COMPANY (LIMITED). TIMETABLE: The steamer t WAIKATO l' Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, an< Satut-clav, at 10.15 a.m. '" Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, am Friday, at 8 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, C a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, February 10,1877. " SS2I QTEAM COMMUNICATION _||laS^;o WITH THE THAMES ANI *^s^^e^ COROM ANDEL. Time Table.: FOR THAMES—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) ;, From Auckland: From Thames : I Friday, 11 p.m. Saturday i ' Fares, 7s. 6d, and fs. ' ' FOR CQI-OMANDEL-DUR7-AM (s.s.) Fiom Auckland: From Coromandol Saturday. _ p.m. Friday, 12 noon. Fares, Ss. and ss. The' Enterprise is laid up for inspection. Ail cargo to be alongside one hour betore sail ing. .... , Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. 1 , J. N..MAUGIIAN, Manager. -W A I U X U. : The, s.s. TAMO'SHANTER will E leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Saturday; S a.m. • Saturday, 1 p.m. For Mamikau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 9 a.m. .... Weather and other circumstances permitting. ■ Orders-to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson any. Ma.cfarlane, Agents ' Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., 1 will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunea or Newmarket. *__kfe- WAIUKU . AGRICUL . VV : T U R A L SII O W AN D Tkep. s. OREGON Will leave Onehunga cm >Vpij)NESpAY'an'd THURSDAY mornings, alter the arrival ol the first train from Aucklan(l, leaving Waiuku each night with, the tide. ,','..., Return Ticketo to the Sliov,-, uj. 1 For Waiuku on Saturday, at 8 a.m., returning same day. .•,■«'. For Whatipu Mills on Tuesday, Oa.in. r|n l' M E TABLE. '~"^M" s.s. TRANSIT. Lcjive Auckland : Leave Wairoa : Friday, i ii„hi . . Saturday, 10 a:m. ','" ' Singh- l^ares. 3s. Ud.; Return, as. .'"' Freight, 10s per ton. ■■' - '' •' M. NICCOL,: Agent. JSE V TOASSENGERS' LINE OF £?P^%x 1 PACKETS TO NEW ZEA ■#v_^v^^SKLAND. .'->ii_-.i:«--;fc,*^ _a.3S_l2S___a owned by Messfs. Shaw, SAVlfill & Co., 31, Leadcnhall-street, London. The above I-iue of Ships are REGULAR TK.ADKKS to till the principal porta: of "New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at i_loyd3; andconimandcd by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient; ' • r-:". The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, > Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. ) •__*i_*_A' "XTEW ZEALAND SHIP- S^^^v _L 1 PING COMPANY : Head Office : Christchuroh, N.Z. London Branch : ,84, Bishopsgate-street within. ', •. ;.! THE COMPANY'S -FLEET consists of:— ' ~ . Tons. • Tons. The HURUNUI-.,1054 The.WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA_.B9S . WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA.'.:'. .-.1000 r': :*^AI__JBA.... 871 ORARI 1054 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI ~.,.V 1 P|3 WAIROA 1057 ' PIAKO . .1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA! i.;J. mi WAITARA .. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the "highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to toeet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The3alooUs and state cabinsure superbly fitted and arranged apd provided with every requisite for the com fbrt;of!thc passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most ■ liberal.- Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas- The Comt)any also charters ships of the highest class as, required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. ■ i. -'. ' Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at tho Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony., . ',-.-' -.-!i '; :':<'. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-3Treet , •'__&i_ "Sj^W 'ZEALAND -SHlP g§s3|^ ■*-* 'PING CO.'S LINE...' ; FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Superior Iron Clipper Barque ■ • LOCH URR, '' 100A1. 716 tons' register, SAMUEt, MtTUDOCH, Commander, having a large part of her cargo engagert. will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to NEW 2__ALAND SHIPPING CO. : ' (LIMITED), Agents. .~i_^_. I^OR SYDNEY DIRECT. . I,ne Clipper Brig ■b»«^ SYREN ■Will leave for the above port about SATUR DAY, the 17th-inst. For freight or passage apply to HENDILRSON &MACFARLANE. "^^^ "fi 1011 LONDON DIRECT. i^^^^^^. The favourite Al Clipper "* * :. ■ GLENLORA, i: Jas. B. Mitchell, Commander, now alongside the Queen-street Wharf, and having the greater: part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch. , Has first-class passenger accommodation. For freight or passage agjgto^ & Agents. "SJZ TilOR HAPAI & VAVAU s_^^s. JD (FRIENDLY ISLANDS). i £i|g_2_§_a The schooner FAVOURITE will sail as above on SATURDAY next, the 37th instant. , , For freight or passage apply to .-_-,„-,_ _v. MIvA-UJj. ~5T£ Yfl OIT YfT ELT ON. rSifS^ i_>V '^1G schooner ELIZABETH will sail as above on THURSDAY next, the loth . . instant. .' ' For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL. J3 Tv E. M E E X, ft* LAND AND GENERAL QOMMISi SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected.



:-!-W"EW T> A T T E R N ! j ■ / r^Wlll§l : PAPERHANGINGS, ' yW1 —°^^fc JUST OrENEn , C_^irffV______Lf-f-^ Ex ' City of Auckland Cheap Scrim, Hessian, &c. 1 Window Glass, at REDUCED PRICES Paints, Oils, Turps, White Lead, Zinc, Whib Varnishes, &c, and every description o Painters'materials Patent Silicate and Carson's Anticorrosioi Paint PORTLAND CEMENT. ■ r GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES ' PICTURES, Artists' Requisites, &c. ' Agents for Maw & Co., Encaustic Tile Manu facturers. Samples and drawings on view at oui Warehouse, 1)5. & 07, QUEEN-STREET. W. PHILL_rPI?S & SON. j ipONl_S~! "BONES"! BONES ! ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free- I man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by ■ ; - ; • ..J. & J. SOPPET. WH. SKI NN E 11, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c„ Sec . - QIIORTLY !—O N E SHILLING! A DRE_YM OF LIFE: SONGS AND SONNETS-. ....-.;■ ; By John Blackman. _ lyT B. T. TRA FF O RI), SURGEON rf^^____ Wakefield- . DENTIST, Qm^*l| street. Teeth extracted without Pain by i Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas., . , ~; Artificial Tnnth (from Otio to a Full SMI. LONDON AN D PAR I S PATTERN DEPOT, QUEEN-STREET. MRS. BUTTERWORTII Invites the attention of her friends to NEW GOODS JUST OPENED UP. LONDON and PARIS MILLINERY AND COSTUMES. ECRU-FISCHEURS and MANTELETS In the New Colours. SLEEVELESS JACKETS and APRONS in Lace and other Material, from 3s. lid. each. A CHOICE STOCK OF LA_)IES' UNDER . ; CLOTHING always on hand. Children's Costumes in Great Variety. A Large Assortment of HATS and BONNETS (Trimmed and Uhtrimmedj. TRIMMED HATS from 1/11. Mrs. Butterwortii having secured First class Hands both in the Millinery and Dress Departments, is now prepared to complete or.iors at tho Shortostnotico. ' '•' A UCKLAND QAVINGS "OANK, 100, AND 102, QUEEN-STREET. [ESTABLISHED 1817.] .; : , . President:|j :.....) ■: -. i His Excellency the Governor. •'''•'Vice-President;'..; , •;• , W. C. Daldy, Esq. - • •!'-' . ! On and after the Ist February next.the BANK will be'OPEN for RECEIPTS AND RE-P/Y Y MENT OF DEPOSITS from TEN1 TO TWO o'clock' daily, and' on : SATURDAY EVENINGS, -rom SIX. TO: EIGHT oVlock FOR RECEIPT OF DEPOSITS ONLt". ! • ii = • <: '-^RICHARD CAMERON,1 ;:l V.' ' -T-.i't'- '.'.'.',' i i,', -Manager. J A M E S«»i! BUT C H E R, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &0. -^ -■'■ Goods Cleaifed and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast. Supplied. ; Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. , JO H N &, O PJP E T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, '•• ■*'■ ■ •■•■ i i ■ No. 8, Queen-street.' Ageut for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcel- Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers). . Ootobfir 30. 1870. ' '; ".', PJAA CASKS CEMENT (I_BSj'..l6>, 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £11 10s.> < • '■-./' Fire Clay -'.n",! ;.','_ " '',".' ".''. 'Casks Plaster (American), £1 / . , , 12,009 f Slates (Countess). ;,',, ', . '-. ' ; ": v. :' KEANE & . JENKIN^p'N,;'/, Victoria-street East. LiO GA L I N D U ST R V! 1,!,, - LOCAL INDUSTRY 1 Buy no.more Imported Chairs, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland made at all respectable Furniture Dealers. .' . ' Buy no more Imported Wash-boards, but ask for.DOWNEY'S Auokland-made at all respect able Grocers. , ; „ ... ... , •., . Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or plain; Carts, Swings, Cricket Bats, Stumps, &C at all respectable Toy Shops; or Wholesale of the Maker, R. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ; ton-street and Great North RoatL Orders may ho aiv«n to .1. Duffy. Nowtnn Express. ■\T__W ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL \IS VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY 1 (LIMITED). yiOiORiA street East. ! • >■; . —FOR SALE— ■ ; Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys. Spouting of all kinds. Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. . N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. . . .. Tijf R. F. B. •WOOD HA M, JJiA. TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January 16,1877. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— fß._s a.m. fd.3Q a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11a.m. From 11.45 a.in. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland < 1.15 p.m. ewmarketK 2 p.m. 2.45 p,ro 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 6 p.m. ■ U.Mp.TY> IfjSOp.m. ABERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue, from So, Fres.cn board sWp to any part of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful, Plana and Prices frkis from JOHN mms i H9W^ AB9fdSBB| S9eUaa^»



n R 0 W N II OTE L, XJ GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, j Proprietor. a Good Liquors. I i r~ ' Appointment (^M^-^^p Marchioness . Ladyship "*°*'«^H!_»*%«tf Normanby. MR S. P AT E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. Victoria-street. < Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladi.s of Auckland and its vicinity that, she has jn'st received, ox . 1 Abernvte, a splendid stock of.Stay Materials i j from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Sattecns, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering .lean ; also, strong .' > Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. T R U " S S E L L' S *l 9 FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, lIOJIBON-SXREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. ,-.'. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private "' Parlours for Fatmlios. TERMS MODERATE. . -"N"' 0; C. C"'l. O U G H MECHANIST. MASK FI E L L)'S BUILDINGS, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other description of domestic and general Light • Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientific- Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, Sec, Sec T AN D J. SOP.P -E T, _J c Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No, 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, ' ■ Auckland. "rVTEW GROCERY, TEA, PROVISION, IS AND SEED WAREHOUSE. BEST GROCERIES; FINEST TEAS, ■ m > SPLENDID PROVISIONS, A3id-shortly, FRESH SEEDS of every description. W. SPRAGG <x CO., ' Corner op THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, Queen-street. -*T 0 T I C E. C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messes. F. Akohard & J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD. &C, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share of the patronage so liberally accorded to hi 3 predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, and Paling 3, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. i Carting done with despatch. All orders loft at Mr. R. Pre win's Auckland ... git'eil Depot will roriftivo prompt attention. WILLIAM AUSTRALIA GRAHAM, (Late Preeoe and Graham), Licensed Interpreter and Surveyor, Tamuhc're, Walkato. Address in Auckland :—William Coleman. Kun.. Solicitor. Vuli'.iri Lane TEMPERANCE BOARDING HOUSE J. BRAMeI' Proprietor. Visitors from the country, and Boarders will find this establishment convenient for town business, and at the same time quiet and retired, and offering first-class acoommodation, with home comforts.—Address: Upper Queen-street, corner of Ttu'iior-streot, Q P E1 C I A L NO T I C E. Parties-ending PARCELS to any part of tbo Waikato can rely upon thorn being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of _ :!: -'. , .. '.' JOHN SOPPET, ■-.-■ No. 8, Queen-street. . Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter, ; j M~ ILLINER V & -STRAW- WORK JN G ESTABLISHMENT, f . MIIS. R WJj Nt'rlee' Begs to inform her friends and the public that she has REMOVED to those Large and Con venient Business Promises lately occupied by Mr. S.: Parker, WELLESLEY-STRKET,'cor ner of Market Entrance; and nearly opposite Mr. Dawson's, Chemipt." -.'•:.:,.. All work is conducted under Mrs. Rountree's careful supervision. . \Hats. &c.-, renovated arid cleaned- to the most recent fashion, and to suit the'season. , , _| _, , _- j —-. -- WANTED Known, that D. GuLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashe3, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Barkandßlue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &C. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus tom-nouse-sfreet. ANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store.—For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Victoria-street East. WANTED,' Intending '..Purchasers jof Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass "Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Looh Fergus and Abernyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hiae Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and otner heavy work, at'77s. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer,, Queen - street. N.B.—Afew bost quality Riding Saddles, slightly : damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Braes and Silver Mounted, ami Dray fTarnnas ■\Tm;NTED:; KNOWN -that Ji-'MORItI-; V ▼ SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. , , . ' , ■ . -. ' ' DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D 0 W DEN Having purchased this Property, lately known as " Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," with the extensive Shedding and powerful Machinery, bogs to inform the public that he i 3 now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &0., &c„ &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKensie,' Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. .... ON SALE AT SERJEANT'S EXCELSIOR STORE, ' Newton: 2 tons of the best Bacon and Hams in Auck land at 9d. and lOd. lb.; les3 bytheewt., guaranteed, '■ -. : ■'"/' Good Old Canterbury Cheese, 63. and Bd. lb. Good Family Tea, 23.ft. Very Superior Tea, 2s. 6d, lb. The Best in Auckland, 3s. tb. No. 1 Sugar, od. lb. No. 2, lid, lb. Pearl Barley, 3*d. lb; Fresh Lobster, best brands, lOd. per tin Keillor's Marmalade, 10d. per tin . , ; Splendid Rice, 2_d. tb. Pure Limo.h ice, M. per bottle ; 2_. Id. gal!o.u. Pure Malt Vinegar, sd. per pint, 3s. gallon. N.B.—All articles guaranteed. No damaged goods kept ort the premis-S. Goods delivered within <* olrmii.t of five milac free of charge. ■ • TO' U SttlPplilßS, TIMBER MER CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. The Kopuru Saw Mill Co. being about to relin quish their Retail Timber business in Auckland, and having to clear out one of their yards by the end of this month, will deal liberally with purchasers. N.B.—The timber yard, with office, &c, to Let, Apply to R. HARTLEY, t At tliQ Yard, Breakwater Ro^d, 1 January H, lljf?,



"\TICCOL, HEND II V & CO., J_l AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. "O E D LIO N 11 O T E L, JL\i DRAKE-STREET, Freemans' Bay, W. N. C L ARK E, Proprip:to_. The public can rely on the undcrnotcd Wines, Spirits, &c, being Al brands. s. d. Hennessey's Case 5 (! per bottle. Square Gin, large boltles ..-16 ~ small „ ..3 0 Dunville's Whiskey .. ..10 Gr_c'_ess and Colvillc's do .. 1 0 ~ Old Tom, best bronds .. ..10 ~ Best Port; Wine- 4 0 Fine Old Sherry 4 0 Schnapps 2 6 ~ Rum ..3 0 English Bottled Ale .. ..13 ~ f\NS■. A L E : 50 liluls. Superior C'idor 200 cases Limojnice'Cordial 100; cases Sarsaparilla. ; ' BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, ...... Auckland. ON SALE", 31 Y raEUN^EItSIONED, Ex 'Orari,' 'City of Auckland,' ' Abernyte,'' Meridoza,' &c.: 800 bags Fine -and Coarse Salt 300.boxes Candles, Belmont and Brandon 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 Arch 200 casks Cement 100 cases t.'olinan's Starch, white and blue _0 „', Red Herrings, Whybrow's, Mor ton's.'and Overall's 10 cases Assorted Peel, Keillor and Morton . 2"\ cji,se.-j Bottled Vinegar 25 cases Pickles . . .^O cases Salad Oil, assorted brands 30 oast's Sardines, A and -', SO.k'-.'.-s Carbonate' Soda, Cream Tartar, . and Tartaric Acid !0 dozen Waxed CalL 2 hales Kip 230 Ar-.hOtvrs '•.».■• 20 cases Coirugatefl Iron ■• 10 cases Muni/. Metal, SliccthingNails, do. Feet, Pitch, Tar, Anchors, Canvas, Sheep wash Tobacco and Sulphur, Arrowroot, Cornflour, Gelatine, . Sugar, Tea, Oatmeal, Flour, Oats, Maize, Taper Bags, assorted, &c, &c. Agents for Lea fc Perrin'sSauce, Townshcnd's Sarsaparilla, Government Disinfectants. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. IT SC'iIUMAKER'S .'Bus Icavqs Ono ____.« huhgaat a quarter to 8; leaves, Auck land at a quarter 1o 10; leaves Onehunga at a quarter past 11 ; leaves Auckland at 2.50 ; leaves Onehunga at 5p.m.; leaves Auckland at quarter to 7 p.m. . ; AUCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION FACTORY, ALBERT-SIR.EET. c: Water's, CON V E C T 1 0 N E R, Be«s to inform tho public that the following goods, manufactured at his factory, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or colouring matter delot-jrious to health :— Dry' Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversation's Rings Imparial Drops' Thick I'cppernvintd -Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenge's1 ' Chocolat- Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Icoing Su^ar' Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbcrt St Almonds Boiled Goods. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carravvay do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints , Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Bails Indian Corn Cayonnc Lozenges Black Almond Toffy : Musk lozenges. Sweet Kisses Paregorlo Cough Lo- Red Cocoami't Ice •tfe.nges • Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe • ;h<mL: croiut Ice . . ' /': •■■■■ Goalsf'oot Rock ■ Honey Toffy • - \ Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy. Juiubes'' : - , Ever ton Toffy Liquorice ! \> ■■ • Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawb«rries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown' Candy Imitation Raspberries Horchound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits ! Turkish Rock Regent Pipe [~ '•. Tom Thumbs Medicated Loaeiigcsof every description always op band. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in wood order. . . WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c., &c, &c. ,i Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory. Auckland, October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have'much pleasure in'informing you, that after having made a very.careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that tho colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French, prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from Husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially : those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to bo, sir,'your obedient servant, James M. Tunny, Provincial Analyst,; . , . ~ ;, . WILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED BAKING POWDER.—This now famed Baiting Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respoctable Grocer, or from th« wholesale agents, 'Messrs. Nathan & Co. Tho Powder is free from any deleterious ingredient which is often found in mauy Baking Powders. The local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to it 3 purity and efficiency. It ia by far beyond the imported article. Ask for WILSON & Co.'s Baking Powder. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. EC. C A R R, a HOUSE, LAND. & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. I_> ILLI AR D Tjj 0 OM. T HISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. 9#a_s*sfo> CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMUIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba_.k, Queen-street, Auckland, First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. TWJKW COAL AND FIREWOOD YARD. MESSRS MAYNARD & WEEKS beg to in timate to their friends and the general public that they have commenced business in the Coal and Firewood trade in that large Yard, corner of Napier and Willow-streets. The intention of the proprietors is to sell the very best Coals and Firewood at the lowest possible li\ _ng proht. The public may rely upon full measure, Every order promptly attended to, Gqqqls. Removed qu the shortest notice.



iALOV E T T, ______ TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wl-LLESLRY-STRERT. A.L., while thanking the public for tho liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has . always on hand a Well-seleated Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good tit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. Tho Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. ■ r—^_Sj_S_3_i> A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM ____. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are Gth February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUIIAR MACRAE, Head Master. ivr O . . T I C E. T. R. HI L L . Respectfuilyinti'matestothe Medical Profession, Ins old friends,'and the public'in general, that lie has Returned to the OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street, where ho will bo found at all hours day and night, ready.o attend to thoir necessities. N.8.-DR. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, and Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, VICTORIArSTREET, AUCKLAND. T"irARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, V T • CHRISTCHURCH. • Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Impiore ments that he has recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. • . . ■ I A considerable portion of the ground floor of the New Building is devoted entirely [to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus ottering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch will, the pro prietor is assured, find no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms are fitted, up with every requisite. The Cuisine is:under tho'-snuervisirtn of nn eminent Che!', and the proprietor hopes that hi. own long experience in the trade i_ a suili'cicnt guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The now Billiard-room is acknowledged by connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. | •Busses pass the door to and horn every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, ■Cathedral Square, Christchurch. II OS. . J. . H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE' BRUSH MANUFACTURER, HAIR AND BRISTLE MERCHANT, Sic, .. . Shortland-street, . ;/ Aucni.and. CQu, The atten'ipn of Country. Settlers-is re f|ii« sled to the fact that the best price is given, and prompt remittances made, for consignments of Horse Hair, Hog Bristles, &c. Ci PECIALITIES ! Q PECIALITIES ! F. HEWIN &IhIOTHER • ■ " Have .much pleasure- inasiiimiicing that they have just received fr.oia Alessr_ Cxtos3„.A^r> B_ACtI.WELt (Purveyors to tht>, Queen) a'liothcfi SHIPMENT Ob- SUPERIOR' Wfr ! enumerate a few line 3, and respectfully invite i an, inspection of the Larue Stock we now have j oh view:'— ~:•■:, . . ,-{.. ) I. r.jTiTiruf ) ~<~ iriT?u -(. \ Tarragon Vinegar- i U Essence of Rennet f ; Chili Vinegar \ I .lugged Hare ) I Red Cabbage \ I Mince Meat - v ) Pickled.Wauiuts ( ) Plum Pudding , ( ) Oriental Pickles ( ) German' Sausage,.. ( ( Orange Jelly \U , ( O^urd Sausage ..../ { Apple Jelly : c ] '{Hare Sou p;; '! ' .Ai ) Black Currant -_* ( ). Mock Turtle., ~( ' Red Currant "]:§ ( . ). Ox Tail ""'.."•'..;■' ,".{, \C.&' B. Honey/ • / \ Kipped Herrings), : , /' ) -„^~.-_-.( " )-c—^^-^i A Nice Assortment ok Huntley &PAi._i_tß'& Biscuits JUst Landed. i;..i':-.;/' F. H. & B. take this- opportifr.it-y of ttiankiiig their numerons patrons for the1 encouragement they have given them in'introducing abetter class of Goods into j_ucklandrand~we- beg to assure them that we will contmuo to do so, and offer them at reasonable prices. ......, : . T E :A S. : We are giving the Best Value in the City.' A trial solicited, .-■'"■ !':',",A '■,', '.' ','''.',"■" provisions. :' ':;.. ;.. : .',':. ; Being Direct Importers of. the Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, we give un usual advantages. ~ . •,'..-«., '; \ PRESERVING SUGARS. [;', . :\f A Splendid.Stock on hand, vi_., Crushed Loaf, English in= Loaves, and Chopped in 71b. tins, Snow Drops, and Mauritius. • ' , a .- "An early call is respectfully solicited.'»_ ' N.B.—Goods delivered in the City and Suburbs, and Families waited upon, for .orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, ' '< rp T_;Vm'' CORNtrR OF: QUEEN AND THE i POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. .' Also, at Grahamstown and' Shortland. 13 EALITIES FOR CIIRISTMAS. ; .CLOSE BROTII ER S, ./ 226 & 228, Queen-street, Respectfully announce to their numerous Cus tomers that they are now showing some of the PRIMEST HAMS AND BACON OF THE SEASON. . ~,.,,.. ~ Due regard has been paid to please the palate of connoisseurs, by having on hand some of the ! RIPEST CHEESE in the Market, S3' Note our Removal: Close to Messrs.' J, and J. Dickey's. . [ /; CLOSE BROS., 226 & 228, QUEEN-STREET, E.C. .'., j MONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor. High-street. MONEY to LEND ionifirst-clasg free, hold security, at low rates of interest— R. C. D.YKR, Sbortiand-eti-eet. Ty|"ONEx r TO LEND in large or small A'fJL sums at a moderate rate of Interest— JiifsSTnon nivs i«!is«-.ii. .Siiiitihora. i'X>, "I. ~ iW.v^.i-Br.^i'T.E'Ji ! _i„ %i6 W'.XOtmAtS AN!> RETAIL SAUDLER AND HARNESS MAKER | 183, QUS&tf-STRIiKT, At-CKLAND, j i«ift-et tbet Unicn RtiTi^. ii.l J CARSON, House and l,a_(l; Akentj © Rent and Debt Colleotor, * l ________£_. v __ 'jprr-niNGa.. Quken-strkkt. IT : BR6 W N & S"G N~S M ® : MUSIC CATALOGUE Is Now Ready, and may bo had on application tat their Warehouse, Shortland-s^ecL A Large Shipment of the Latest Soriga, Piano -__-___J_l,-_J_l _£-jteo_Jn^Ojoß_ed_ V WARN 0C X BKQTHEII Soap & Candlr Manu. ACTUHERB. ? I Richmond, Cox's Creek.



T O __ N SO T P E T' J HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT NO. 8, QUEEN-3TKEET. FOR POSITIVE SAL 10, on easy terms, a really good and well finished groomed Hou«e with every convenience, and Irechota coiner allotment. 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo streets in Newton . w„-__ TO LEI', t bat substantial Brick Store _n High onihal«enced?and dividedinto P^docks part of which are under, cultivation, tho remaiiidcr in grass, together .with good orchard, d« house staofcs, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces : £___?b'mSS'suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, centralL s}t^a^bemg ax the junction of two mam «^_,*J&V™ESa business could be done as Hotel and Gcmnrt Store MgSSH FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, cheap, ft comfort, abla3-room4d'Vctiiaal. Cptlago with m _ 100 feet, freehold allotment, and a good AveU. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Fain of 130 acres, ri.arly all fenced ana un^rcul^a tion. except about 10 acres m h-isv with good : Dwellbig-hou«e. stable, cow-sheds Sec, onij 1_ miles from town* . ,_- „„__* FOR S VLB, ciieap, atMahnrangi, loOaciesol rCaliy-good Land, part blish and part strong • fern; with frontage to -the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly >o\v price 100 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, \V aiuKU : with creek frontage. . ,_i __„ FOR SALE, at, _ y.ery low pnea, 120 acies good Bush Land a. the Piihoi,- being Lot is o. 4, three miles from the landing-place.^ '■-,;' FOR SALE, C'aeay.tiat NewmarKet^ a \eiy comfortable Five-rooiued Cottage, verandan back and front, go 3d well, and freehold maiden, 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other out-buildings. ; :. AV_-l__'«. FOR SA_E, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed.House, wita every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes, walk trom the Union Bank. ' .■■■ ■ • - ■ FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly low price, a Compact Faim of luo acres goou land, 25, of..which are in grass, with _-roomea house, stables, Sec, only four nuiesii-om Hauiu ton, with frontage to the main road.; ■ ■ FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comlprtable focr roomed Cottage, good garden, and about-1 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush IS miles from Auckland. Terms easy. : . FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at 1 oiisonbVj _ - FOR SAL]*;, oiiverv easy terms, at Ponsou_y, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 15 x 110 feet.' ■ v..^ "FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact httle Homestead of 21 acres, a .Urge. p_>j#ion 01. w_i£h is under cultivation, with good house ana twpldj ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. ■ < : - JOHN SOPPET; No. 8, Queen-street. T M. LENNOX, ESTATE AUENT, _P 9 .Auckland, has the following CJho'ce Pro perties for sale :— . ..'■;'.-. • ''■ --■ [-[ FOR SALlfi, in SJppea Pitt-siiwt, a Small House and large allotment, extending through two streets, with excellent well of water. Price £120. FOR SALE, a beautiful Suburban Rcsidor.ee situated in the main road to Onehunga, together with 5 acres of freehold, garden. Orchard, etc. Price, „GSO. This beautiful property is ordy four miles from Auckland. The omnibuses pass the house every hour. •■■ >: FOR SALE, a Pretty Little. Villa, containing 7 rooms, in the favourite district of Ponsonby, with about an acre of freehold, half an acre of which is plant id with choice fruit and ornamei - taltreop. Pric '.* £350. :. :u ':■•''•'"' '•' FOR SALE, a Bargain, two. Stone Houses in Wellington--Lt-ect,- let for 19s.'.per: wedk rentr ■ Price,' £380. .This fine property/is.: Only sold because the owner is leaving the province. FOR.SALE, an Allotment in the City, about. quarte'r-of-ah:aere, 'well Suited foi- a ; market garden. . Price, £100.; ■ -. ixnu ' FOR SALE, a beautiful Faru_and:Rcsrdehce in the.East Tamaki. There _re.-63 acres of land, ; and a'beautiful residence, together with garden, orchard, andshrubbery.. There is a metalled roadfo. tbe door. Price, £1000. . •'■ ■ '•'■'■ i FOR S^LE, a neat Cottage in Adelaide-street City,'with freehold allotment. Pricey£llo.: FOR SALE,: a Freehold .Cottage orr-'-Ui_on strect, .Price, £100. -,--,!.. ibU- ■ . ibii i-' ■■■■•-<■' FOR SALE, in the favotirite district of Graf?, ton- Road, (ft- beautiful Residence,* with largo freehold allotment 60 x 100. Price, £300, A, j FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, agood Little -^arrrt 'in .the Waikato. There are 100 acres uetaiiy. all in. grass,,.with oomfortabla: house;- good orchard &c. This farm, ia only a few-miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station. Price, £370. £170, cash, balance can remain on the property.' FOR SALE, a Bargain, a-comfortable Resi-' j deuce and 12 acres of land, all in pasture, in tiia choice .locality..of Remuera/ Price, £150; £200 cash balance, can remain i upon the property. FOR,SALE,:in. Dublin-street, city,'a comfort able House of a rooms, with large freehold allot ment and.good.'Well of water. Price, £150,', " FOR SALE, a good investment for.a working' man, 2 Houses in .Symonds-street, with'freehold allotment, bringing in a rental of 17s. per woelr. P_ice,.£23o. i! ,hl/t ■", wooii « I ":. ■■'■■■ -'": '-' ri ! . £&. For; Housfcs,, Farms,' and AUotrtieiits, my, long liotiin- the " Weekly ,-Heraiai^ \\ ' ,- ' u \ •.';' j' r | -l'^-\ -j.- i ,.;;1_d^^ ; .qt.x;:.:,,,'.,'.'.?.< j '."'.,.)■: -Estate Mlssvt->'-,:. 'j.-^'l^."'^ ' _ .I'od-.»mi>;S .irr AS;_¥of/;:& „ s-o.n Jtls HOUSE, LAND. ■ AND ESTATE , r,j ;,.,.? -AGENTS, ; -»j '■ oinl :. :B,,Ne^ ( Zealand Ik&ueance Buildings Queen-street, Axj^Kxuato t ,:i smh >.(■. ''■•■ ■'■ ■ ' ; Ij'POR^ALE :—r- [' "''V.''''., i KYBER I-ASS ROAD.—A First'-ciaHs' Build ing Allotment in the best pai-t of KyberPapa Road, 50 feet by 200 feet. Beautiful view. GRAFTON ROAD.-A -comfortable five* roomed Verandah Cottage ForJSaieor To- Let, : GREAT. SOUTH RO-AT), near-Junction-Date —A comfortable six-roomed Verandah Cottage* with an acre of Land in grass. ALBERT-STREET.—Two wooden Cottages, erected on a. large allotment, fronting Albert-' street, and adioining Messrs Masofleld and C'o.'s Foundry.. . \ ; .. '■■ »Y«W»i '• _, AL¥,^- PLACE.^-A fpur-rgpmed '.Cottage and". three allotments in Spring-street. Garden well planted, and a good well oJLwateM.C3\3,' Cva o , STOKES'POINT, NORTH . SHORE..SmaII Farms ih this rising district. Very deehrable investments for working men. NORTH.SHORE.-Good sites for small Homesteads of. from one, to five acres on the road to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farba of 289 acres, withaeend seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildinga well fenced, and a largo portion in good grass. - - NEWTON.^-Building allotments, ?3' feet by" • 00 feet, iuGundry'sPaddookti'i .' 'Al • It : TO BE LET:— ! .OUEEN-STRILET^Shop in flrs't-ciasa 'flijilid!l Hinder Theatre R0ya1.,..-.,.-. wrr > : PONSONBY.—A comfortable :Fami]y' Resi dence lately, in tho occupation'of the Rev. . Warlow Da vies, containing .eight Rooms, Bath room, and back kitchen ; water and gas laid oh;: nice garden: Rent moderate. . GRAFTON ROAD.—Cottages' ih health sit lie tians, to be Let. ~»;.,'': 1 HOBSON-STREET.-Six-roomed House to le Let. ~ '...,. QUEEN-STREET.-SoHcitor's Offices in; new ■buildings next the Bank.of New Zealand, com modious and airy, fitted up with evcrv conven ience. Largo Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. Ihese offices are approached from Queen-street by wide and easy flight of stairs. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.-fiarge and com raodious Stores m Custom-house-street The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry _nd rat-proof. . .-,.-. fITVt 11. ASHTON fc SON,. House. Land, and Estate Agents 5_ . •- •- No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Kuild inga. . ■-.; ■'.' '• '■ ■!r.i> liti'/J lltlXl'i r>S! .'. iitfft :\'- Cn.'i i'J jj^lour {Wtty% SYMONDS : STREET, . v WILSON AND Mt: GREG OR HAVE ALWAYS OK JIAXB • I . : -• " - v :'.i ■ Flour, Sharps ■.. -(,';.;-•; •;■ J3van, Oats ;.t : ~ >_JO/i ; '. Maize, Wheatmear Maizem eaL- Ground Rioa :'• Criisueu Mftise, Oats X3eati_, Sec,, Sec , At Ttm Itivrmf L<:m:s, WHSAT GROUND _ND DRFSSED FOB COUNTRY "SETTL.KKS ON fllK X 'A SHORTEST NOtlCkV ■' . it-?' Ask for Wit.s'qn & Mf'Gi'.Ei'jon's Ccte ! brated BAKING POWDER.—To be had from ail Grocers and stQyak,eeper3,