THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1877

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Auction Sales. J TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AT ARTHUR'S MART. POULTRY— Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Canaries. Poodle Dog, &c. PRODUCE—FIour. Potatoes, Pumpkins, Beef, Onior.s, Carrots, Butter, Hams and Bacon. Cheese, Honey, &c. GROCERIES.—Tea (in half chests and boxes). Rice, Cornflour. Cocoa, Treacle, Arrowroot, Pickles, Blacking, Soap. Soda, Biscuits, Ginger Nuts, Bloaters, Raisins, &C. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. AT U.\"E O'CLOCK P.M. A large assortment of New and Second-hard Furniture—one Drawins-roomSuite (green), one Drawing-room Suite (leather), Easy Chairs, Couches, ChctFonniers. Sideboards, Iron ana Woodßeflstea<ls. Mattrasdes, Palliasses, Chest Drawers, Wash-stands, Dressing Tables, .Loo Tables, Carpet. Rocking Chairs, Large Cooking Range. American Stove, Colonial Ovens, Chairs, Kitchen Tabks, Lot Tinware, Sundries. At 2 O'clock, One Gold Watch, Side Saddle. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW. THE HAYMARKET. TT^OR SALE, at the Haymarket, on JD Friday next, at 11 o'clock, Spring Cart, Horse, and Harness. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 7. THE HAYMA RXE T. 17? OR SALE, on Friday, Sept. 7, at J 11 o'clock. ( Iron Tanks Draught Horses Light Harness Horses Hacks. 2 3-year old Draught Colts. "Wanted to Purchase, 2 Medium Draught Mares. For Private Sale, A fust-class 2-year-old Entire Colt, by " Prince Arthur." ALFRED BUCKLAND. __ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. THE HAYM AR X ET. FIRST-CLASS LAND AT PUKEKOHE. FOR SALE, on Friday, 2Sth September, at 11 o'clock. Lot 61, Section 2, the property of Mr. John Reynolds, containing 10 acres, fenced, and in Coxfoot grass. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, EVKRY FHIDAY. at 1 o'clock. For Sale : WOOLP A C X S. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26. THE CATTLE FAIR WILL be held at REMUERA on Wednesday, September 26. Above 1 200 lIEAD WILL BE YARDED. Those who purpose selling should send in writing number and description of Stock before September 12th. and those first entered will have priority of sale in their respective classes. ALFRED BUCKLAND. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON. jTO-MORROAV. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, BRUSSELS & TAPESTRY CARPETS, COUCHES, CHAIRS, BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, SPRING MATTRASS, DRAWERS, &c, &c., &c. THE subscribers will sell by auction, at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, at 11 o'clock. A Useful Lot of Household Furniture, com prising the above, &c, &c. Also, A deceased Seaman's Kit. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRtDAY, SEPTEMBER 7. householiTfurniture, &c, &c, &c. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, 7th instant, at 11 o'clock, General Assortment of Useful Household Furniture, consisting of Parlour, Diniug room, Bedroom, and Kitchen Furniture, &c, &c.. &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. Tuesday, september 11. comfortable 6-roomed house Ind freehold allotment, vincent-street. to be sold on the premises. THE subscribers have received instruc tions from Mr. Robert Forgie, who is leaving for the country, to sell on the premises, Vincent-street, on Tuesday, 11th instant, at 12 ©'clock noon, His FREEHOLD PROPERTY, situate on the upper side of Vincent-street, at its junction with Pitt-street, comprising a comfortable six* roomed House, thoroughly well finished, fitted? with grates and kitchen range, water laid on from well and tanks, verandah enclosed with glass, scullery, wash-house, and fireplace, and large workshop. The whole erected on an allotment having 45 feet frontage by about 120 feet deep; neatly laid out as a flower garden, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. W ALN UT SUITE, VR LV PIT PILE CARPET. PICTURES, HOUSEHOLD FUKNITURE. &c., &c., &c. rjjjTiiE subscribers have received instruc- J?_ tions from Mr. Robert Fo-gie, to sell at his residence, Vincent-street (close to Hobson strcet),on Tuesday, 11th Sept., at 11 o'clock, TheiWholeofliis New HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, consisting of— Valuable Drawing-room Suite, in carved walnut frames, upholstered in Utrecht velvet, and con sisting of Couch. 2 F.asy Chnirs, and G Chairs ; Velvet Pile Carpet, Loo Table, Gilt Mirror, Velvet Pile Table Cover, Pictures, Venetian Blind?, Fender and Irons, Wool Mats. Curtains, Ciu'litifi Poles, Handsome Mottled Kauri Bed sioad, mottled* Kauri Chest Drawers?, Mottled K-u-i Dressing Table, Mottled Kauri Wash stand, Toilet W.-<re, Palliasses, Bcddinpr, Iron Bedstead, Mirrors, Chairs. Mottled Kauri Chess Table (inlaid tori). Glassware, China, Dinner Service, Oilcloth, Kitchen Table, Sofa, Crockery. L'tensils, &c, &c, i-c SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. AT THE CORNER MART, At Eleven O'clock. 6>/« SACKS MAIZE, BEST FLOUR *jrot 50 bags Maize 100 bags Oats Hams and Bacon Soup and Candles K erosene, Potatoes Bran. Sumps Tea. Sugar Tobacco, Oh r-ese Ilice, Pickles Matches, t vc, &c. GEORGE SIB BIN*



/^HEAP rvRAPEKY Q ALE. K. FRENCH, I [HAVING PURCHASED! THE DRAPERY AND GROCERY STOCK j In the Estate of H. McCrae, at a ' HEAVY DISCOUNT, j Will offer the same at such PRICES as will | Effect a Si'eedy Clearance. j CALL EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS, j tat DRAPER\ r STOCK in Premises corner • of Hobson and Wellington-streets. I tST GROCERY in R. FRENCH'S Premises. Hobson-streer. SALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY. •NiAvaiKi xaauon •^STan^moi^joH ny sv aaau; oonouodxa t sz\saS. c\ pcq SuiA^q '-Caojoo stq^ o; njosn su po^trarung spiqjy XißAg ■saaas tsmjahyia sasas ivanxiaoraov saaas xaauva N3Hoxra •\Y raotr} }o3 [j!AV no-^ Pul3 3D«ld Sui •jtj \\vo 'sopn-iB sewp-^saif &msai oj put? \ 'SHSLtoOTtf P ni3 saaavxa-oaA 3° -siddns | S,UOSB3g 13 %W3JA WOS. JI q^UOUI SUH "JOU SSIJU •s«imiHoi\[ "S 2? 'ii aiisoddo 'lOdaCl aaa fe axviao.i V ERC H A NTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any nattern, to suit requirements j Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evknin« Stah office, Wyndham-st.rfwt. IVTOTICE OF REMO VA L. MR. G. FOSTER, B O O T M A )£ E R, Begs to inform the public that he is about to remove from Pitt-street to tho Shop lately occupied by G. Hemus, and hopes that ho will receive tuo continued patronage of his cus tomers, and the public Generally. Great Reduction in the Prices. DE DW O O D STORE, PONSONBY. Havinc: disposed of my business to Mr. GEO. ROGERS, I hereby tender my sincere thanks to my customers for tho very liberal support they have given me for the past four years, and hope they will accord the same to my successor. W. FAREY. WITH reference to the above, I beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby that it will be my endeavour to sell the Very IJtest Goods in the Market at Town Prices. I, therefore, hope for a continuance of '.he patron age bestowed on Mr. Farcy. Customers waited on for orders twice a week. All Goods punctually delivered. GEO. ROGERS. Dedwood. llh September, 1877. QARGO * M°K AIG ' CLOTHIERS, HOSIERS, &C. UYERS WANTING NEW PATTERNS IN CLOTHING SHOULD SEE OUR STOCK ! ! BUYERS WANTING WELL-CUT CLOTHING SHOULD SEE OUR STOCK ! ! Buyers wanting to Select their own Tweed can have a Fashionable Trouser, made to Measure at 213., value un equalled. NEW PATTERNS IN FLAX SHIRTS. standard makes in white shirts. Just Opened— ANOTHER LOT OF GENTS' LINEN COLLARS (Good Shapes). NEW SCARFS ! NEW HATS NEW TWEEDS ! CARGO & M c X A I G, QUEEN-STREET. Next door to Watoss', Confectioner. IN THE BANKRUPT ESTATE OB1 N. B. PLANTE & CO., NAPIER, SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., ' HAVING PURCHASED THE C L OTHING STOCK OF N. B. PLANTE & CO., of Napier, AT A LARGE DISCOUNT m FOR CASH ! ! ■=©» ■WILL HOLD A CLEARING SALE OF THE SAME. Commencing on SATURDAY, AUG. 11. OAMUEL /COOMBES & riO., Would call the attention of their customers and the public gene rally to the undermentioned, being as they are all From SST 39 TO 50 PER CENT BELOW MARKET VALUE !! ! -©ft 200 BOY'S and YOUTH'S GOOD [TWEED SUITS, at 15s 6d the suit 250 MEN'S SUPJSeiIOR SCOTCH TWEED SUITS, 35b 175 MEN'S NELSON TWEED GALATEA SUITS. 37s 6d 565 KNICKER and SWISS SUITS, from 8s lid to 12s 6d, A lot of Job Lines of the above as low as 7s <kl 200 MEN'S TROUSERS and VESTS, good strong Tweed, 15s 6d and 18s Cd. A large line of MEN'S TWEED COATS, 7s 6d, Colonial made 150 MEN'S GALATEA. TWEED COATS, Dunedin-make. 10s Cd 200 MEN'S NELSON TWEED TROUSERS, 12s 6d ; worth 21s A large line of MEN'S TWEED TROUSERS 83 lid; worth 17s 6d 350 DRAB SHELL HATS, at 7s 6d 5 cases of MEN'S FRENCH FELT HATS, in Drab and Black, at 2s lid i 250 GENTLEMEN'S SILK UMBRELLAS, at os lid 3 cases of MEN'S WHITE SHIRTS. 3s 6d 2 cases MEN'S WOOL CRIMEAN SHIRTS, 3s 6d 100 dozen MEN'S DIAGONAL TWILL NEW ZEALAND FLAX SHIRT, 3s Gd: usual price as advertised, Is Gd. This line is part of our own Stock, but having rather a large lot in Stock, we have REDUCED them to a little below cost, to clear them before other shipments arrive. There is in this Stock also a large -lot of TWEEDS from Is lid. THESK GOODS AUK ALL 50 PER CENT BELOW WHAT THEY CAN GENE RALLY BE BOUGHT FOR!! SAttITBL'COOttBSS & 0Q, 3 CI T V CLO TH IN G MAII T, 92, QUISEK-STKKET, AUCKLAND. dft, si/mOT fpO^TA^THIS \^«^4 SEASON. The well-known Clydesdale Stallion '•' YOUNG WELLINGTON." He was bred by Mr, Patteksox, of Wanga nui. His sire " Wellington" is acknowledged to be one of the linest horses ever imported to Np-w Zealand. His dam was an imported Mare from Hobart Town ; and, when < xhibited, received every first-class prize as a Brood Mare. " Young Wellington" stands 17 handsin height, his colour is a beautiful dark dapple brown ; he has a wondei-ful docile temper; has good action, and iar symmetry he has not his equal in the country. " Young Wellington" has proved him self a sure foal gettor, and thoroughly staunch in harness. "Young Wellington" stock, now rising 2 years old, for size, symmetry, and action cannot be j surpassed. For further particulars see future advertise ment. I C. T.HARDING



UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, CORNJCR OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. JOHN HANCOCK, PKOPRiETOXt. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. AnccLASD, N.Z. ■TWnifW~M AKKET HOTEL. CHANGE OF PROPRIETORSHIP. George Robsox (late Providore erf s.b. Rotomahasa), begs to inform the public of Auckland and tho respected residents in the immediate neighbourhood of Newmarket, that he has taken the above Hotel, and hopes to be favoured with the patronage of all old i customers, and will bo glad to welcome new 1 ones. T7- A I P A R A HOTEL, HELENSVILLE. JAMES HAND, having completed improvo ! ments to the Hotel, -will be glad to accommodate Travellers and Sportsmen who may favour him with a visit. The Hotel is within a few yards of the wharf. Two first-class steamers leave twice a week, ensuring quick trips for visitors to the splendid Wairoa river, and other beautiful districts. ... , A good Tablo kept, and the best of W inos and ' Spirits. J. H A N D, PROPRIETOR. -fc/T ANGAW HAII E HOTEL, NORTHERN WAIROA. Visitors may rely upon receiving every attention at the above Hotel. Private Room* for Families. £3T Boats for Hire to all parts of the River. Charges Moderate. EDWARD DOWNING. PKOiynrrcm. AURORA II 0 T E L, COJRNKK OF Victoria and Chapel-streets. P. GLEESON, Having received Fifty - five Hogsheads of EHRENFRIEIVS BEST ALE, invites his Customers to come anil Sample tho Quality. OCCIDENTAL! OCCIDENTAL Occidental JHLotel. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed—viz.. Six First-class Bedrooms and Parlours : the Finest Billiard Room and Bar in the Colony. In returning thanks to the public for past favours, the Proprietor wishes them to know that he is now in a position to offer the best of acooinmodation. EDwD( Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Best of Prices given. Centaur's Intoex. and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1877, in printed, pamph lets, to be seen. . XXTE LLIN GT O N ~ HOTEL, VY WELLINGTON-STREET, Auckland. R. J. SUTCLIFFE, (Late at the British Hotkl), PROPRIETOR. CO M M E R C T A L H O TE L, hamilton west, waikato. One of the Labcest Hotels in the Colony, IS NOW OP EN, Replete with every comfort and convenience. The Rooms are large, lofty, -well-ventilated, and liberally f urnishod. The Suites of Apartments for Families are firsc-class. The Show-Rooms for Commercial Travellers, Allcock's Billiahd Table, and tho Stabling Accommodation', are un equalled in tho province, tho latter being under the superintendancc of First-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HIRE. The extension of tho Railway to Newcastle makes Hamilton less than one day's pleasant journey from Au-ekland. W. W ALKER, PROPRIETOR. T^AIHU XXOTEL, Dabgatille, northern wairoa. First- class Accommodation and Attendance. WINES AND SPIRITS OF BEST QUALITY. R. Whitson & Son's First Quality Dker on Draught. eecheeche table de hote. £&, Home and Colonial Papers Filed. TEH JOSEPH RAYNES, Proprietor. EOUYEK. GITILLE T & 00. COGNAC. TRADE MARK. [ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for tkis Celebrated BRANDY, so justly considered tho finest made. They have always on hand Hdda..^Quarter C9.sk»_ Cafvpis. and Imperial fln-Rks. fTIDEN T7"I]SE H_f 0 T E L, EDEN TERRACE. List op P eices :— Marten and Hennessey's Brandy, d/ 6 V bottle Greenless and Colville s Campbelton Whisky -1/ and 4/6 (proof) V bottle Dunville's Whisky, 1/ per .bottle Rum, 3/; Old Jamaica (proof), i/; small, 2/ Tp bottle i Couscn's Sherry (best). 1/; small, 2/ ? bottlo Sandinian's (best) Port, j/; small, 2/ "t1 bottle Amontillado Sherry, 5/ ; small, 2/fl •& bottle Old Tawny Port, 5/; small, 2/ti V buttle English Ginger Wine, 3/ t- battle. In Cask (Gkn-utxe Brands): Hennessey's and Martnll's Brandy, 5/6 $ bottle P.isquit Dubouche's Brandy, 5/ ri> bottle Schiedam Schnapps, £/6; small. 2/6 V bottle Genava, JDKZ, Jarjje, •</; small, 2,0 V- bottlo Old Tom, 1/ f bottlo ]>unvill«'s Whisky, 4/^ bottle Tovrnsoud's Sursapurilia, 5/ per bottle English Ale and Porter (best brands), 1/3 $ bottle. All Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof) same as from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of the above made up for Families and Picnic Parties. Terms strictly Cash (no exceptions). SAMUEL UVINSON, Pbopkietok. Auckland. 14th March. 1877. VfrT A IWE R A (II 0 I SPRINGS. V V HOTEL. Tho Manager of this m?tabJi£hment beg_3 to anuounoo that on and after Ist May proximo, UK: Charges will bo Ueduc&d to— Ist Class, £2, 10s. per we;k, cr 83. per day. 1 nA Class, £1 10s. „ ss. „ >r 0 ;,,.,,,,. "'lar -" r.i:l -C-T



I : g P ECIAL. LHWIS BKOTHESS BEG TO NOTE THAT, IN CONSEQUENCE OF AN ALTERATION ABOUT TO TAKE PLACE IN THEIR FIRM, AND WITH A VIEW TO FACILI TATE THE ABOVE, THEY HAVE DETERMINED TO BRING FORAVARD A LARGE PARCEL OF Gene it a l Merchandise, WITH THEIR SHIPMENTS OF SPRING GOODS, NOW LANDING, AND TO ARRIVE. THE WHOLE AVILL L'E OFFERED TO THE TRADE AT LOW ADVANCES, TO CLEAR THE SAME AT AN EARLY DATE, AND THE &3~ Usual Facilities Allowed. "5$ -J —THE— <- GOODS ARE NOW BE[NG OPENED, AND THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WILL BE found replete. An Early Call js Solicited. N.B.—lt has been well circulated in the HOME MARKET, by some of the other Houses, WITH A VIEW TO INJURE OUR REPU TATION, that WE SELL LOW; but as we are SATISFIED WITH SMALL PROFITS, Wfi SHALL CONTINUE OUR USUAL COURSE OF BUSINESS without reference to the above remarks, and appeal with confidence bo OUR CUSTOMERS for a CONTINUANCE OF THEIR SUPPORT. NO EXTRA DISCOUNT FOR CASH AVILL BE ALLOWED, AS THE GOODS ARE ALREADY MARKED EXCEEDINGLY LOW QUEEN AND] A LBERT-STREETS, AUCKLAND.



4 UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY j W. H. F E N TON j (Late Hill & Fentox). By Special Appointment Excellency <<»^Kk3^§2B£§jJr the Governor. WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT IND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Manufacturing Department.—TMs branc'n of the business is carried on aa usual, nrst-cla,°« hands being employed. The size and shape of | customers' head are taken with unfailinar aocuracy by moans of the renowned FRENCH CONFORMATEUR. Orders received at the Warehouse, 64, Queen-street, where this won derfully-designed " Conformateur " may be seen. ' In order to render his Stock the iiiost coni- I plete in the colony, \V. H. F. ha 3 arranged for (DIRECT SHIPMENTS of LATEST PARISIAN and LONDON NOVELTIES in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hats, (V.C. JUST OPKNEW—A Splendid Assortment of Travelling Hats and Caps; the " Opera Hat;" a case of Superior French Felt Hats, latest fashions, tec., &c 42T Inspection respectfully invited. N.B. —Hats and Caps can be made to order at a few hoars' notice. . ±1. X 1 6t, QUEEN-STREET. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES, THE LARGEST SALE IN AUSTRALIA. Rkduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. 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. ' THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing: for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; AND WILL KVKN SEW LEATHER ', it will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, 'IVck, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather1. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. T-uien, or Cotton Thread. It is not noccssc.-y for us to endeavour to do tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persona wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines wo will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw. driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions";for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. P R I C IS :— Complete in box £-1 Os. With Table and Treadle £G ss. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 73 In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, WO GUARANTEE THEM FOR FIVE Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGKNTS. We have appointed the undersigned Solo Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by tinie payments. Illustrations. Specimens, and Tuition free of charg-e .!. V. BREDA, Shortland-street HITCHENS' CELEBRATED BLOOD RESTORER. A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY For all Skin Diseases. Rheumatism in all its forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciaiica, and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentery, and is a valuable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. No Bottles are Genuine unless bearing the Proprietor's Signature. HAMILTON BROTHER?, Queen-street. Wholesale Agents. Sold by Mr. J, EDHOX, Chemist, Queen-street; Mr. A. G. Hughes, corner of Shortland and Princes-streets: Mr. RoiUVSON, Chemist, Par nell: Messrs. Hill and Hudson, Victoria-street; and Mr. Fallwkll, Otahuhu. Miraculous Cure. AFTER UNAVAILING* MEDICAL AID AND OTHER KKMEDIES HAD FAILED. Auckland, Ist June, 1877. Mr. Hitchbns, , . . Dear Sir,—l feel I should not bo doing you justice, or the extraordinary medicine you manufacture, where I not to acknowledge the wonderful cure it has ctfioctod upon myself. It will be necessary to explain the nature of my complaint. On the passage to thia oolony, in the ship Jeeeie Oaborne, I had a severe attack of Rheumatic Fever, and was carried ashore in the moat helpless condition. I remained in this state for several months, suffering the most intenw pain. I tried many remedies, but to no etfoot, and began to despair of ever getting relief. I was recommended by a friend to try your wonderful Blood Restorer. I did so, and the change—almost from the first dose—was astonishing. I am now perfectly restored to health, and as well as ever I was in my life, fchonld you feel disposed to give publicitylto this letter, I would say to those suffering from Rheumatism—do not delay, but at once take your invalußblo medicine, and they will soon find reliof. For myself, I can only say that you have my lasting gratitude, and I shall at all times take it as a ploasuro to give anyone all the information possible. I herewith enclose a Certificate from two gentlamon (Visiting Officers of the Fountain of Friendship Lodge of Odd Fellows), and have their permission to give publicity to it.—l am, dear Sir, yours ever gratefully, Tuoe. H. Joxes. Auckland, Ist June, 1577. Wo. the undersigned. Visiting Officers of the Loyal Fountain of Friendship Lodge, of the 1.0.0. F., M.U-, A.D., bear witness to the won derful cure of Bro. Jones, effected by the use of Mr. Hitchons' Blood Restorer. C. Overton, N.G. Alfred Alky, V.G. Other Testimonials from sufferors who have marvellously recovered, will follow. r—^--— ■ ——l THE GREATEST WONDER OF MODERN TIMES. Lon? experience has proved those famous remedies to be most effectual in curing either the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints which are more particularly incidental to the life oil a miner, or those living in the bush. Occasional doses of these Pills will guard the system against tkose evils which so often beset the human race, viz.:—Coughs, colds, and dis orders oi the liver and stomach—the frequent forerr.anei's oi J lev r. dysentery, diarrhoea, and cholera. Is the most effectual remedy for old sores wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases ; in fact, when used according tome printed directions, it never fail 3to cure alike deep and superficial ailments. These Medicines may be obtained from all respectable Draggist3 andSrorekeoTJer^ through put the civilised world, wiuh direotiOßSioru.se in almost every language. They are prepared onlr b,« the Proprietor, THOMAS HOLLOWAY, R-.3, Oxiord-street, London. V Beware of Counterfeits taut may eminato roJTi f.V>.» United Sfca.t-.Msi. _ "jyELBOURNE OUP, 187 7. "*~MR. J. .1. MILLER may lie consulted as usual. Limited to 2080, distributed thus—First. £1000: Second. &UK); Third, £150: tftai'Bere divided £250; Non-starters, £200. Re-suit immediately forwarded to all subscribers. Commissions en<e->iud. Office : Bull ar:d Slouth Kotel, Eyiiilie-iSti'Utt) .aluiboiii'iAOf



■DEDUCTION IN DKICE OF _)( „ )(_ )( FRIEDRICHSHALL )( ) NATU RA L BITTER ( '"if f;"( )( WATER. )( TO Xs. Od. Pints & 2s. 6d. Quarts, In consequence of Large Shipments Direct from Germany. SIR HENRY THOMPSON, in the LANCET, January 13, 1572. says :— " As an occasional aperient and a corrector of digestion, I know nothing at all equal to Fbiedhichshall. It leaves the patient, as a rule, less constipated after discontinuing it than he was before; and, as already said, may b3 taken habitually without lowering the sys tem." AGENT: AICKIST, DISPENSING CHEMIST, " THE PHARMACY," queen-street, Auckland. IT AM ILTON, WAIKATO. SANDES~& CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &C &c... &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. £3T Agent: Auckland Evenins Star. _ p>lSq>UIT, DtJBOUCHE, & CO [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC Jss tinua., yii.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASKS. 533. Sole Agent in Auckland:— L. D. NATHAN & CO. D W A R D UARTL E V BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Established 1865.] All kind 3of House and Ship Joinery, Sho Fronts, Shop and Office Fittings, &c, &c, orepared at the shortest notice, with thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in cv Branch. EDWARD HARTLEY, ALBERT- S T R E E T Nkar Market. THE OTAHUhU BUTCHERY, BAKERY, & GENERAL STORE. To Suit the Dull Times. s. d. Splendid White Sugar 0 5 $ lb. Best Teas, from 2 0,, Sperm Candles (Prioo's) 10,, Tallow Candles 0 6,, Washing Soda 0 1J „ Large Bars Soap 0 6,, Pudding Raisins 0 7,, Currants 0 6,, Baking Soda 0 6,, Starch White or Blue) 0 6,. These are a few of my Revised List or Prices FOR CASH ONLY. One trial will prove the fact that you can Buy Cheaper for Cash from the undersigned than any other Store or Hawker in the Village. FRESH BREAD. BUTTER, MEAT, DAILY. QUALITY GUARANTEED. Tinware, Earthenware, Brushware. Cash Buyer of Butter, Cheese, and General Farm Produce. 2* % discount for all orders of £1 and upwards. S3L Note address :— F. DE ROSE, OTAHUHU BAKERY & GENERAL STORE I\TEW ZEALAND LtiAD AND GAL- J_l VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITEB), Havb ox Hand for Sale :— Compo and Lead Pipe; Sheet Lead, I, 5, 6 and 7tt)B.; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds, Tin Plates, Brass Fittings, Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, &C &c, Plain and Corrugated Galvanized Iron. S3. Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. "©S Works:—Victoria-stbket Auckland. T^^ 1 Teai T^ 1 FLAVOUR WITHOUT WEAKNESS. AND STRENGTH WITHOUT COARSENESS, Are the special recommendations of my TEAS, at 25., 2s. 6d. and 3s. per pound. F. WHITEHEAD. The FINEST GREEN TEA everj imported to the Colonies. The unrivalled, pure, iyj coloured Japanese Green Tea, can be obtained at ss. per lb., at F. WHITEHEAD'S. Fine Broken Leaf Assam Congou, 3s. 6d. $? lb. Very Fine Assam Pekoe Congou, 4s. ® lb. Finest Scented Orange Pekoe. (4s. lb. Coffees, Choice and Strong (Fresh Roasted and Ground}. TOBACCO AND CIGARS. New Season's " Venus," -1/9 # lb.; Very Choice " Real Virginia," 10's (going 12), /i, or 3/10 * lb. Try it! " Grape Leaf," " Water Lilly." " All the Rage," "Flower of All Nations," "Barrett's Crown." and "Imperial Ruby." A large assortment of well-known brands in Cigars, including some real Havannah "IXL," "Krota," 'El Aguila dc Oro." "La Morena." " Chas. Dickens." " La Gloria," " La Garboloza," "La Flor de 'Fame.," &c. Ormorid Swiss, Cheroets, Havanah-shaped Manillas. Cigarettes, &c.; als9 Choicest Cut Aromatic Tobacco, 1h ozs. for Is. Prices Low !!! Terms -.—Cash. F. WHITEHEAD, tea dealer and tobacconist, Victoria-street, Auckland. d A"L VAN I ZED lEON "WORKS \jr S. PARKER, M A.NUFACTUREK ok GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Oilier, .-it the \v orks, Wellesley-street. Plwmbing Work m every Branch of the Trade. Giu-ititUiijcor. every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKEU b:vs erected, flrst-clas&macbiuery. o.ncl having comp.leted aii his arrangements for manufacturing, is in a. position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded iipon applicatji'ii.'. Orders per coach, train, farrier, or ccassting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, LICEKSED PLUMBEK FOX AUCKIiAKD Waterworks, wkli^eslky-strrbt. Ai'nict.ANr.. "pi C O N O M Y. Jlako the Money go as far aa possible by using VVIONDEL'S FIRST-CLASS DYES, Cheap, Perniansnt, and Blight, for Ribbon?, Flannels, Silks, «S:c. Directions on each bottle. Price Is. and 2s. onvi-oUtcl, iitu June, itii'i-l'



WC. D E N N E S © has Just Received, and has to arrive a Splendid Lot of — Taylor's Patent 1 Rpnuino Home Shuttle j Genuine Princess of Wales Arm and Platform, Wheeler & Wilson Hov^e 1' j- Genuine and Improved And other good makers of Sewing Machines Also, The Royal Washing and Wringing Machine For Cash or Weekly Payments. GREAT MACHINE DEPOT QUEEX-STREET. ' N.B.—Repairs cheaply and quickly executed aDd guaranteed. TA YIT6~R iS~PATENT SEWItfG MACHINES CO ~ ID These Machines are undoubtedly the bestia the market, being simple and substantial in construction, little liable to derangement, and thoroughly efficient for all household work. ! Ordinary Hand Machines, Patent Fricti j Machines, and Stand Machines on handso ■ stand. N.B,—All kinds of Sewing Machines repait Square -Stand Treadle ?/lachine will be soldi a, reduced rate for a. short time, to make room for further shipments. Dre&smakers and others invited to inspect these excellent machines. Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. T7ENETIAN BLIND FACTORY, WIRE GAUZE BUNDS, and PERFORATES ZINC BLINDS. MAY BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GRE\-STREETS, Of any dimensions, in any number from One to a Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality, and reasonable pr^es, and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. A. & A. BUSBY (Late M. Hortex Busby). VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AND WIRE WORKERS. Corner of Cook and GifEY-CTREETS. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods phipped to all the Colonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned ara Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. ITTIUNERALS CONDUCTED X) respectably, at moderate charges, by N. McCULSKY, West End Funeral Estab lishment, top of Hobson-street. The charges includes all Cemetery and Minister's Fees, so that customers have no fußther trouble beyond giving the order. Coffins always on hand. Graves fenced, and Tombstones supplied. Designs, by J. Brown, may be seen, and prices obtained, on application to N. McCulaky. FUNERALS ECONOMICALLY FURNISHED BY T. & E. GOOSE, CABINETMAKERS, Upholsterers, and Undertakers, 67, QUEEN-STRfiET. T\T R- HAYW AR D, FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, UPHOLSTKRBR, AND MATTRESS - MAKER, WYNDHAM- S T R E E T. Tl H V I T JLT« GUNMAKER, 24 4, QUEEX-STREB Opposite the Market. ON SALE. IN STOCK Single and Double Breech-loading and Muazle oading Fowling Pieces Just Received, ex Lafee Arrivals :— Best Brands in Gunpowder. Shot, X ey's Double Waterproof' Caps, Cart ridge Cases, Wadding, Patent Shot Con centrators Cylinder Wire Cartridges for Breech-loadin Shot Guns Gun Coses. Waterproof Covers Game Biigs, &c. Breech-loading Implements of every descr tion Patent Chi'led Snot Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammunition I Infantry Swords ! Fishing Tackle I Fireworks, j T^ 11. H A Z A R 0- I T « GUN'MAKER, 167, Q«E?.X-STEEET, AOCKLAND, IMPORTER, WHOLESALE AND RETAr DEALER IN FIUEAUMS AND GLN MATERIALS. Tiers to a.nnounr-e that he has just received es •"Alftstor.1 a very larg" and well-assorted Stock of Breech and lUviZzle-loadisig Gun?, kifle=> Revolvers, and Pistols : Sporting Powder, bnor. and Caps : Eiey's Revolver Ammunition : rin and Central Fire Uirrrklgc Cases, Wadqipi: kc ; Powder Fiasks, Shot Pouches, Cartridge Riicai'ijora and Turnovers : Cases for converting JHreech-loaders into Muzzle-loaders, Carrtidge Bilts, Game Bags, &c. The whole of which will be otfcred at very Lew Prices, as the following will show :— £ S. A. P3n-firo Double-barrel Guns, from 800 Central-fire „ „ 8 0 0 Muzzle-'oading do. ~ S 5 » Muzzle-loading S.B. „ 1 - « Pin-five Revolvers 15 0 Rim-ilrc ~ 1 10 0 Central-fire „ 210 0 Any Goods Bought, and failing to Rive satis faction, will cither bo exchanged on the Money returned, Firearms repaired in a superior man ner on the shortest notice..