The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.-No. 2,170.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



c^-k^s- l^Oll SYDNEY AND MEL JSgljfel' 1 BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. II E R O, Captain Logan, is duo horo on the 18th instant. She will leave again for Sydney and Mel bourne on or about MONDAY, tho 19th of Feb ruary. For freight or passage, .apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IG, Queen-street, Auckland, 12th February, 1877. *'4'fe£fc>^TT^()^ STEAMSHIP COM : '-'^$ <U PANY (LIMITED). FOB. TARANAKI. NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—February 1877. 9 3 k is' o I g H i?| g i\ > < -i i~* I o , <I <> -< != I j iSat.!wd.Sun. Frid PI Fe_b.Fcb.|Fe_b. Mar 51 101 lIV ~1 |10 °: I I ! la.m.lp. mJa. m.la. m. The s.s. WELLINGTON will leave the Wharf on SATURDAY. February 17, at 10.30 a.m. Passengers by 9.1-3 a.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. O R T A U R A N G A, -■^-mg&Xl POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. & NAPIER. Tiie Union Steamship Company's new steamer, WANAKA, 300 tons, 120 horse-power, will bo despatched from Queen-street Wharf, on TUESDAY, the 20th instant. HENDERSON &. MACFARLANE, Agents. «€£kr%l^ CITE AM COMMUNICATION J?*®^£t™ BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND Tl i E THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAIIANA, A. Farquiiau, Master, will leave as under: — From Auckland: Friday, laid-up to clean Saturday, 1 p.m. From Thames: Friday, laid-np I- cle.'in Saturday, 6.30 p.m. . Weather and other circumstances permitting. a. McGregor. Agent. >s»k*v "9L7*X< IUKSK !N to WAIWEEA - -' 'i^££-*- J (I[OT SPRINGS). The new- iron s.s. f X IN A, i I J. BEWldnf, Master, will leave Auckland for the Hot, Springs on SATURDAY, at 2.30 p.m.j; leaving I he Springs on Monday, at 7 a.m. Return Tickets, 10s. Weather and oilier circumstances permitting. For naviculars apply to E. G. SMITH, Customhouse-street; Or. W. SMITH, CJucon-street Wharf. •i^tek&^lLTiOß SALE—The new Iron .^^j^^^ B- Screw Steamer X I N A,' of 39 tons register, lately built by R. 11. Yeoman, of Auckland. This Steamer is fitted with compound surface, condensing engines of the newest dasigns, and combines All the latest, improvements in m ichi nery; has a rate of speed from Bto 9 knots, on a consumption of H cwt. of fuel, p sir hour, and is entirely free from vibration. Her passenger accommodation is of a very superior character, and she can carry about 59 tons of cargo on a 5-feet draught. Is fully_ equipped for sea, and is at present running in the Coromandel and Auckland. trade. For full particulars apply to ft. H. YEOMAN; Or, E. G. SMITH, Queen-street, Auckland. ■S&SK^.'W A I W E R A, J|j|g> VV HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements. have been made with the owners of the 'LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She will con vey passengers at the Reduced Fare of 10s. for a Return Ticket, and the Manager of the Hotel has Reduced the Charge for Board, Including Baths, Towels, &c, to 15s. for First class, and 10s. tor Second-class, from SATUR DAY till MONDAY. The Steamer will leave evory Saturday at 2 p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. On Monday*. «£k&^ THOR THE HOT SPRINGS, JM&S&Z BP MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "^^KAWAO:, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under: — AUCKLAND AND HOT SPRINGS. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at "11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Matruranai every Thursday and Saturday at 11 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. For freight or passage Wgffi^ & SON> CJTEAM TO RIVERHEAD SiSil* m ONCE daily- The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— »a.m. L 39 piin. ; J. CASEY & SON. S*~~OTEAM ONTIIE KAIPARA -^^.-O WATERS. Thos*S' 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 tiae, 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. -, * _ T>„„f Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Poit Albert, &c., on Tuesday. : &. SON^ ZZ milE^Biigaiitine FLIRT, rff^^V X 100 tons register, John te^3^*^. McKenzie, Master, is a Regular gyK^f^ Trader between AL OKLAND and ■"**■ LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apglyto MoKBNZIB Anoklwnrl. P^hrnarv lU. IS7A- S^" TTIOR RUSSELL, WANGA «^^^^JJ ROA, AND MANGO.NUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Urnce on the Wharf. N o cargo received after i p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above Place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. , The f% ARGYLE will leave ever^y MONTOAY MgrJull? ' noon, aud every ITRIDA Vat 3 p.m. Ffe'TI\IERCURY RAY & TAURANGA (To connect with the s,s, STAFFA for all BA x OV PLENTY PORTS.) The 8,5. ROWENA will leave as follows ;— Friday, Feb. l(i Monday, March 12 Wednesday, Feb. 21 Friday, March 16 3t-outlay. Feb. 2Q Wednesday. March 21 . ILiduy;March i Mondftr March 3Q Wednesduy, Mar. 7 Friday, March



- *a>_d_»>w A UCKL AN D STE A A M&M%£-£**- PACKET COMPANY -passes' (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave for the above ports on MONDAY February 19, at to'clock p.m. W. LODDER, Manager. T/§7~AIKATO STEAM NAVI Jjgg^gt VV GATION & COAL MINING "B*3Ba*'COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and , I Friday, at 8 a.m. i Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. i Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, G a.m. FRANZ SCHEBFF, Secretary. Fort-street, February 10, 1877. «S&_W CJTEAM COMMUNICATION jS§SSi>O WTTH THE THAMES AND *:SiSBaffI*s>UOROMANDEL. Time Table : FOR THAMES—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland: From Thames : Friday, 11 p.m. Saturday , Fares, 7s. Gd. and ss. FOR COROMANDEL—DURHAM (8.5.) Fiom Auckland: From Coromandel Saturday. -' p.m. Friday, 12 noon. Fares, Ss. and ss. The Enterprise is laid up for inspection. All cargo to bo alongside one hour before 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. J. N. MAUGIIAN, Manager. AV_A~I~U X U. ""•^^s^'^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTETt will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Saturday, 8 a.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 9 a.m. . Weal her and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Nowinaikot. «*&%- WAIUKU AGRICUL- Jl^fc y* . TUR A L SH. 0 W AN D The p.s. OREGON For Waiuku on Saturday, at 8 a.m., returning StU,U,,iliy' M. 11. ROE. ZaZZ T>ASSENGEHS' LINE OF g|§£g|^. -&- , PACKETS TO NEW ZEA mt3£&&£3& Owned r,v Messrs. Shaw, Savill, & Co., 31, Leadonhall-strect, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al al IJoyds, and commanded by experienced masters. I The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the i best quality, and the accommodation roomy aud i convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment tor 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, } Agent f. CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) --*■**_ "rVTEW ZEALAND SMlP £ga^v JJi PING COMPANY ik^W&SS^ (LIMITED). Head Office: Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: Bl,Bishopsgate-streetwithin. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. ThcHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. 893 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 ■ RAX AT A .... 1057 WAIT ARA .. 833 RANGITTKI 1225 . WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of tho trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who arc provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can bo desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas- Tbe Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of tho colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has alway3 ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of tho Branches in the colony. , AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street, is**.3-v I^JEW ZEALAND SHlP ;£^^T%v _L$ PING CO.'S LINE. j§§|||||^ FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Superior Iron Clipper Barque LOCH URR, 100 Al, 716 tons register, Samuel Murdoch, Commander, having a large part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. "SSI T^OR- SYDNEY DIRECT. f^^^^^^, The Clipper Brig Will leave for the above port about SATUR DAY, the 17th inst. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. T(H 0R LONDON DIRECT. "^^^^^^^. The favourite Al Clipper GLENLORA, Jas. B. MrTcnEr/L, 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 apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Ascents. ZZZZ U'.OR HAPAI & VAVAU l£|2g*|^ JL 1 (FRIENDLY ISLANDS). ggjfflj-griilSa The schooner FAVOURITE will sail as above on SATURDAY" next, tho 17th instant. , For freight or passage apply to ._._--_ fpcHwpJ M. NICCOL. ■y O U D~O NOT KNOW The Wonderful Curative Powers of tho War worn Spring, The Dainties provided for visitors, The enchanting Scenery and picturesque walks, The Luxuries of the Hot Baths, The Splendid Hotel Accommodation. All to be obtained and indulged in by procur ing ,-> tie'-et, price £1, including steamers fare, ,vry Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning on tho iblkiwmg Monday, at 0 a.m., to be obtained at ! Mr. li. 6ftWi!fig'S SM&PSS* ShW^



I rtU.* DEGU LA R TRADE! £$£;i3&^ J\) FOR LYTTELTON 4#ipP|fk-LOADING IN AUCKLAND. t^Sggga^g The Clipper Schooner 1 KENILWORTH Will sail on SATURDAY, the 17th February For freight or passage apply to . C. A. HARRIS. <agk&^m I M E TABLE. S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave AVairoa : } Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. Cd.; Return, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL, Agent. I IVr E W "OATTERNS ~dffi**m&m PAPERIIANGINGS, aaSr^wßi JxJST OpENED I (J&SKm* jgjrf-y Ex ' City of Auckland.' Cheap Scrim, Hessian, &c. Window Glass, at reduced frices Paints, Oils, Turps, White Lead, Zinc, White Varnishes, tec, and every description of Painters' materials Patent Silicate and Carson's Anticorrosion Paint PORTLAND CEMENT GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES PICTURES, Artists' Requisites, &c. Agents for Maw & Co., Encaustic Tile Manu facturers. Samples and drawings on view at our Warehouse, 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. W. PHIL LIP PS & SON. "OONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. WI-I. S XI N N E R, c BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of tho Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Oilice Fttthngs. tec tec. QHORTLY !—ONE SHILLING! A DRE A M OF LIFE: SONGS AND SONNETS. By John Blackman. Tl/r It. T. TRAFF 0R D, SURGEON. Wakkkikld- DENTIST, tfglsSli STREET. Teeth extracted without I'ain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artiflrial Tooth (from Onn to a Full Sott. LONDON AND PARIS PATTERN DEPOT, QUBISN-STREET. M RS. BU TT.E EWORT 11 Invites the attention of her friends to NEW GOODS JUST OPENED UP. LONDON and PARIS MILLINERY AND COSTUMES. ECRU-FISCIIEURS and MANTELETS In the New. Colours. SLEEVELESS JACKETS and APRONS in Lace and other Material, from 3s lid. each. A CHOICE STOCK OF LADIES' UNDER CLOTHING always on hand. Children's Costumes in Great Variety. A Large Assortment of HATS aud BONNETS (Trimmed and Untrimmed). TRIMMED HATS from 1/11. Mrs. Buttekworth having secured First class Hands both in the Millinery and Dress Departments, is now prepared to complete infers at the ahortostnotloe. AUCKLAND SAVINGS 'DANK, 190, AND 192, QUEEN-STREET. [ESTABLISHED 1847.] President : Ilia 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-PAY' MENT OF DEPOSITS from TEN TO TWO o'clock daily, and on SATURDAY EVENINGS, from SIX TO EIGHT o'clock FOR RECEIPT OF DEPOSITS ONLY. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared 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. ~~R Hi M E ~~E X, «> LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND STREET (Canniug'sßuildlngs). LOCAL I N D U S T R V! 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 Auckland-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 Road. Orders may ho urlvon th J. Duffy. Newton Kxnross. "VTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GaL JLI VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys. Spouting of all kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Hisrhest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. R~ F. B. WOODHA M, 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 IC. 1377. _____ TiifE, MAIDEN'S 'BUS between _VJL AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave aa follows :— f5.45 a.m. /U3Q a.m. 10.15 a,m. • li a.m. From Hie a.m, From | Vim p,rn, Auekbuid ■{ l.ia p.m ewm-itketx 2 p.m. 2,& p.m 3,38 p.Utt, msp.m sp,m.



CROWN HOT EL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. Appointment <^3m^^^-p Marchioness toHer -<&gM3SSg3^ „ ? f ~ Ladyship N ormanby. MR S. P A T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND ; RIDING'BELT MAKER. Victokia-strekt. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernytc, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French ' Coutilles, White and Pink Sattccns, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. R TJ S S EL L' S « FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISUMENT, P ORTL AN D 110 U SE, HOBSON-STKEET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERATE. N O. C. C L O U G H, mechanist. Masefielu'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, aud Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting:, &c. &o. JA~N D J. S. O P P. E T, o Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Quecn-strcel Wharf, Auckland. f\ "rVTEW GROCERY, TEA^SoVISIQN, JjH AND SEED WAREHOUSE. N BEST GROCERIES, FINEST TEAS, SPLENDID PROVISIONS, And shortly, FRESH SEEDS of every description. W. SPRAGG & CO., Corner of THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, Queen-street. "VT 0~~ T I C E. C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messks. F. Archard & J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that lie 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 his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. All orders left at Mr. It. Brewin's Auckland Se.od Depot will receive prompt attention. WILLIAM AUSTRALIA GRAHAM, (Late Preece and Graham), Licensed Interpreter and Surveyor, Tamahere, Waikato. Address in Auckland :—William Coleman, R".sn.. Solicitor. Vulcan T.an<v mEMPEKANCE BOARDING HOUSE J. BRAME, 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 lirst-cl.i-ss accommodation, with homo comforts. —Address : Upper Queen-street, corner of Turner-street. OPE. CIA L NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of tho Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thonoe per Coach, by booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Asent. for Mr. W. K. Oart-er. MILLINERY & STRAW-WORKING ESTABLISHMENT. MRS. R O U N T RE E 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-STREET, cor ner of Market Entrance, and nearly opposite Mr. Dawson's, Chomist. All work is conducted under Mrs. Rountree's careful supervision. , . Hats. &c. renovated and cleaned to the most recent fashion, and to suit tho season. WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbc and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. . WANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store.—For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Victoria-street East. WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness^ to know that the under signed has Two Sets or 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 Loch Fergus and Abernyto. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, oompleta with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—-Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for salo very cheap. • Also, three seta second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Moilntori, and Drn,v Barnp.aa. -\TS7ANTED KNOWN that J. MORRI TT SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, 1 Newton Road. . _^ DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D O W D E N Having purchased this Property, lately known as "Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile ! Manufactory," with the extensive Shedding and powerful Machinery, begs to inform the public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING i PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c, &c. Orders left with i Mr. D. 11. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will j 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. tt>.; less by the owt., guaranteed. Good Old Canterbury Cheese, 6d. and Bd. ft>. Good Family Tea, 2s. lb. Very Superior Tea, 2s. 6d, lb. The Best in Auckland, 33. lb. No. 1 Sugar, sd. lb. No. 2, __d. lb. Pearl Barley, 3id. lb. Fresh Lobster, best brands, lOd. per tin Keillor's Marmalade, lOd. per tin Splendid Rice, 2_d. lb. Pure Llme.ji.ice, Sd. per bottle ; 2s. Id. gallon. Pure Malt Vinegar, sd. per pint, 3s. gallon. N.B.—All articles guaranteed. No damaged goods kept on tho premises. Goods delivered within a ciroult of five milee free of charge. T^TEWCOAL AN D FIE E WOOD 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 thfrt largo Yard, corner of Napier and "VVillow-strei ts. The intention of the proprietors is to sell the very best Coals and Firewood at the lowest possible living profit. The public may rely upt n full measure. Every order promptly attended to, Goods, Renioysd on the ehartest notice,



lO N SALE.. By the Undersigned :— 750 sacks OATS 1300 „ BRAN 40 „ OATMEAL 15 „ PEARL BARLEY 100 „ BARLEY DUST 12 cases NEW CANTERBURY CHEESE 15 „ OLD 5 „ li AGON Sc HAMS (in cloth) 1 „ LARD (in bladders) 80 J-chels TEAS (fine qualities) 100 boxes TEAS (extra qualities) 20 FRAMES' ROOFING, SLATING, AND SHEATHING FELTS OTAGO SLATES . NELSON HOPS, &C. T. H. HALL & CO. T-bjTC C O L~H END R V & CO., XI AUCTIONEERS, chain and■ riionrcE merchants, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. "W~ E D ], I Ol* H O T E L, -$l\> DRAKE-STREET, Frkemans' Bay, NY. N. C L A R KE, PItOI'RIETOR. The public can rely on the undcrnotcd Wines, Spirits, &c., being Al brands. S. d. Hennessey's Case 5 0 per bottle. Square Gin, large, bottles ..16 ~ small „ .. '.i 0 Danville's Whiskey .. ..10 ~ Grccdcss and Colville's do .. I 0 ~ Old Tom, best broods .. ..10 Best Port, Wino 10 ~ Fine Old Sherry -10 Schnapps 2 0 ~ Rum 3 0 English Bottled Ale .. ..13 mo SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER .I CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. The Kopnrn Saw Mill Co. being about to relin quish their Retail Timber business in Auckland, and in order to effect a speedy clearance, have greatly Reduced their Prices. TO LET, the Yard, with Oilice, well adapted for the firewood Trade. Possession given on Ist March. Apply to R. BARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road. February 10. 1577. AUCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION FACTORY, ALBERT-SI REET. E. WATERS, CONFECTIONER, Begs to inform the 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 deleterious to health :— Dry Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Loisehgcs London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iccing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert KtAixnonds Boiled Goods. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Cairaway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozengos Barley Sugar Balls* Extra Strong Pepper- Cusldons mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Toffy Musk I ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Coeoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipo nut Ice Goalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Jujubes Everton Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy ■ Imitation Almond 3 Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Turkish Rock Regent Pipe Tom Thumbs Medicated Lozenges of every description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing yon, 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 the 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 be, sir, your obedient servant. James M. Tunny, Provincial Analyst. W~~ILSON & CO7S~~CELEBRATED BAKING POWDER.—This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from tho wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from »ny deleterious ingredient which is often found in mauy Baking Powders. The local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s Baking Powder. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. 8~0 CJ A R X, » HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 120, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. T> I LLI AR D 13 0 OM, THISTLE HOTEL, QTTKEN-RTRHET. CLARKE BROTHERS (late ckombijs's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, . Opposite Union B&xik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, frora C.D.V. to Life Sise, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. Q CASES PEARS AND~APPLES, O EX lONA, FROM RUSSELL, The attention, of families is invited to above Shipment of iphmiki Ealing ar.d Cooking pears. &c„ m lost to suit riurchap.vrs, imasT & co„



A L O V E T T , JA-9 TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPEB Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesley-strewt. A.L., while thanking tho public for the libera patronage bestowed on him since rccommencini business, begs to inform them that he hai always on hand a Well-solested Stock of Blacl and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also West of England, Mosgicl, and other Tweeds. A good n't Kiiarantecd. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. j AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6tl: February, April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUIIAR MACRAE, Head Master. TO" O T Is C E. T. 13. II I L L Respectfully intimates to the. Medical Profession, his old friends, and the public in'general, that he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street, where he will be found at all hours day and night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, and Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY" AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, Victoria-street, Auckland. WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that ho has recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. A considerable portion of the ground floor of the. New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus offering 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 the supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his own long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of Ms Cellar. The new Bilhard-rooiu is acknowledged by connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. mHO S. J, H A R B U T T, J WHOLESALE BBUSH MANUFACTURER, HAIR AND BRISTLE MERCHANT, &C, SIIORILAND-STREET, Auckland. U3L The attention of Country Settlers is re quested to the fact that the best price is given, and prompt remittances made, for consignments of Horse Hair, Hog Bristles, &c. ! SPECIALITIES ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER Have much pleasure in announcing that they have just received from Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite an inspection of the Large Stock we now have on view:— • \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet ( ( Chili Vinegar : : Jugged Hare : / Red Cabbage \ I Mince Meat I ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( ) Oriental Pickles ( ) '•-erman Sausage ( { Orange Jelly w / ( Oxford Sausage ) I Apple Jelly Ip ) ' Bare Soup J ) Black Currant >- r ( ) Mock Turtle ( Red Currant I§j ( )Ox Tail ( \C.& B. lloneyy " / \ Kipped Herrings / ) -~S~~~~( ) .^g^„ ( A Nice Assortment of Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits Just Landed. F. H. & B, take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patrons for tho encouragement they have given them in introducing a better class of Goods into Auckland, and we beg to assure them that we will continue to do so, and offer them at reasonable prices. TEAS, Wc are giving the Best Value in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Being Direct Importers of the Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, we give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, viz., Crushed Loaf, English in Loaves, and Chopped in 71b. tins, Snow Drop 3, and Mauritius. An early call is respectfully solicited. N.B.—Goo3s delivered in the City and Suburbs, and Famil.es waited upon for orders, ' F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, m m _. „, CORNER OF QUEEN AND THE ± POl, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. "IDEALITIES FOR CHRISTMAS. CLOSE BROTII ER S, ; 226 & 228, Ql'een-stkekt, Respectfully announce to their numerous Cus tomers that they are now showing some of the PRIMES! 1 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. BST Note our Removal: Close to Messrs. J. and J. Dickey's. CLOSE BROS., 226 & 228, QUEEN-STREET, E.G. MONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Annlv to Mr. LAISHLEY. Solicitor. High-street MONEY to LEND on first-class free". t n nvol^i Se« Cl?^iH r• 'v $»wjtf*cl interest.- R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. IVfONEY" TO rfNDTn largo or srn^il _iXfl_ ?uma at a moderate rato of Interest — Jaoksmj aim itnsae.il. Sobeitors. vcicoo. 1 > E. Tv r~E~IJ~S~T^ _R; JSL%/» WHOLESALE AND ret ait BADDtSB AND HARNESS MAKER. ---j io3, QTJEKN.STS2ET, AUCKLAND. j (Next the* Union Bank*. J CARSON House aad Land Agent, 9 Rent and Debt Collector, | OTICItBUBYfi g UILDINfia, QUEKN-KTRBET. 1 O 9 MUSIC CATALOGUE Is Now Ready, and may be had on application \ at thou- Warehouse. ShorUand-street. A Urge Shipment 0 f tho Latest Songa, Piano S farte Miißic. &c. JußtOnaneaT t irer A RNO C X BR OT' HERS, V t hOAF & CiSW,E Manv-vagtuhisbs, j lUvornond, Coxa Crook.



T O H N SO P P E T» ' *J HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT ■> No. 8, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a, really good and well finished Fiye-roomed 1 House with every convenience, ana treenolcl v corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to 3 wo streets in Newton ,_..-,_. . TT . , t TO LET, that substantial Brick store in High street, belonging to Low and Motion. TO LET. a really good Farm of 150 acres, about. • cue half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the renuundcr •> in grass, together with good orchard, dwellings ' house, stables, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for cither dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the juKCtiOn of two main roads, where a good business coidd be done as Hotel and General Store, FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, cheap, a corarort i • able 3-roomed Verandah Coil age, with 6G x 100 feet, freehold allotment, and a good well. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 10 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds Sec, only 12 i miles from town. * FOR SALE, cneap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres ot really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 100 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku with creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 4, three miles from the'landing-place. FOR SALE. Cheap, at Newmarket, a very ' comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 x 132-feet, together with workshop aud other out-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with -broomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 1 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush 15 miles from Auckland. Terms ca&y. - FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. r~_. ~ FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 2-1 acre's, a largo portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build_ iugs. only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. S, Queen-street. T M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT, €P 9 Auckland, has the following Choice Pro perties for sale :— FOR SALE, hi Upper Pitt street, a Small House and large allotment, extending through two streets, with excellent well of water. Price £120. FOR SALE, a beautiful.Suburban Residence situated in the main road to Onehunga, together with 5 acres of freehold, garden, orchard, etc. Price, £0-50. This beautiful property is only 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 or which is fl n ted with choice fruit and ornamei - tal trees. Price, £350. •'■' . FOB BALE, a Bargain, two Stone Houses in AVcl iti.a:ton-street, let for 10s per week rent. Price, £3jo. This fine property is only sold because the owner is leaving the province. FOR SALE, an Allotment in the City, about quarter-of-an-acre, well suited for a market garden. Price, £100. FOR SALF. a beautiful Farm and Residence in the East Tamaki. There are 03 acres of land, and a beautiful residence, together with garden, orchard, and shrubbery- There is a metalled road to the door. 'Prica, £1000. FOR SALE, a neat Cottage in Adelaide-street City, with freehold allotment.. Price, £110. FOR SALE, a Freehold Cottage off Union street. Price £160* FOR SALE, in the favourite district .of Graf ton Road, a beautiful. Residence, with large freehold allotment 50 x 100. Price, £350. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a good Little Farm in the Waikato. There are 100 acres nearly all in grass, with comfortable house, good orchard &c. This farm is only a few miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station. Price, £370. £170 I cash, balance can remain oh the property. ' FOR SALE, a Bargain, a comfortable Resi dence and 12 acres of land, all in pasture, in tho choice locality of Rcmuera. Price, £150; £200 cash balance can remain upon the property. FOR SALE, in Dublin-street, city, a comfort able House of 5 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 week. Price, £280. ' _2T For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, see my long list in the " Weekly Herald." ,',.,, J. M. LKNNO X, Estate Agent, ~. ;,;■■■' . Auckland .-.'. . ' HA S HTO'7 & . SON • HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE .. v _ n ■, AGENTS, 8, NEW Zealand Insurance Buildings Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :—' ; KYBER PASS ROAD.-A First-class Build ing Allotment in the best part of Kyber Pass Road, 50 feet by 200 feet. Beautiful view. GRAFTON ROAD.-A comfortable flve roomed Verandah Cottage For Sale, or To Let GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Bote —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 Mascfleld and Co 's Foundry. • ALMA PLACE.—A'four-roomed Cottage and three allotments in Spring-street. Garden well planted, and a good well of water. STOKES' POINT, NORTH SHORE. -Small Farms in this rising district. Very desirable investments for working men. " « NORTH SHORE.-gW sites for small Homesteads of from one to five acres on the road to the Lake. WAIUK.U.—Farm of 289 acres, with a troad seven-roomed House.Stable, and out-buildings well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NB/VV TON.-Buflding; allotments, 33 feet by 00 feet, -in Canary's Paddock. TO BE LET:— QUEEN-STREET.-Shop in nr 3 t-cia?s stand under Theatre Royal. PONSONBY.—A comfortable Family Resi dence lately in the occupation of the Rev. Warlow Davies, containing eight Rooms, Bath room, and back kitchen ; water and gas laid on; nice garden. Rent moderate. GRAFTON ROAD.-Cottages in health situa tions, to be Let. HOBSON-STREET.-Six-roomed House to be Let. QUEEN-STREET.-Solicitor's Offices in new buildings next the Bank of New Zealand, com modious and airy, fitted up with every conven ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. These offices are approached from Queen-street by wide and easy fl&ht of <?t" it* CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.-Larg^afe com modious: Stores in Custom-house-street. The rat-proof^™ and. are dry and ' H. ASHTON & SON, N o. 8. N ew Zealand Insurance Buildinsre. yiCTORIA JUOUR -J^ILLS,. SYMONDS-STREET. WILSON AND MCGREGOR HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND \ Flour, Sharps Bran, Oats Maize, Whcatmeal Maigemeai, Ground Rice, Crushed Maize, Oats Beans, &c„ &c, At tue Lowest i.Lvf£3. WHEAT GROUND AND DRffggED FOR COUNTRY SETTLERS ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. &ST Ask for Vvb;.s»;x & MnOßKaoH'a GgjQ, i br.dod B^Krjro PGWOTnt.-T'G IjQ h; U J f^,m bJI -1 Grocery and ;