The Evening Star.

Vol. VHI.-Na 2,188.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



•Sa&lfeg "OACIFIC MAIL STEAM' SHIP COMPANY. POlt SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KAN DAVU AND HONOLULU. ! The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw j Steamship i CITY OF NEW YORK, J. M. Cavarlv, Commander, will leave Sydney on Friday, the 9th March, leaving Auckland on WEDNESDAY, lith March, carrying H.B.M- Mails. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. -**__%**_ "OEGULAE MONTHLY Jib STEAM COMMUNICATION "^3®£&> BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logax, may be expected here again about the 10th March. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days aftci1 arrival. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, 21st February, 1877. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—March 1877. POR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON". LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. HAWEA .. Saturday, 10th, i p.m. .. 2 p.m. Taraxaki Thursday, loth. 9 a.m. .. 7 a.m. Taupo . Monday, 19th, 10.30 a.m... 9.15 a.m. Well'.ngton Saturday, 21th, 3-30 p.m... 2 p.m. Hav/ea .. Wednesday, 28th, 8 a.m... 7 a.m. Taraxaki Monday, Ap12,10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. FOR T A UEANGA, POVERT V BAY, fcAPIEK, WELLINGTON", LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, fkoji Queen - street Wharf. Wanaka .. Tuesday, 13th, 2 p.m. .. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TOX. AND PORT CHALMERS, FKOir (.UKKN-STMKKT WnAKl'\ Rotorua. . I Tuesday, 27th, & p.m. .. — |_ , FOR SYDNEY. y.itoM Maxuicau. Rotorua..i Tuesday, 13th, S a.m. .. 7 a.m. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. <^k&>\ "ITiOR TEE ~HOT SPRINGS, jS2£Sss*t: $J MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "^S^JLVWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain KASPEE, Will sail as under :— AUCKLAND AXD HsT SPRINGS. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, n.nd Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at rm_-__y. Mahukaxci. For Maburanci every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Malrarangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kav/au, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. AVeaxlier and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY «fe SON- QTEAM TO RIVERHEAD v >^ ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Rivcriiead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. L3O p.m. J. CASEY & SON. CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otainatea, Pam, and Mata kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, and for PJastern Rivera on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. Cai-go for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port Albert, &c, on Tuesday. Jt QASEY fc soy .^ "OOR RUSSELL, WANGA- Jj ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels }jrepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after _ p.m— strictly adhered to. JFOR WANGAEEI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above _H.ace EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA V at 3 p.m. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Wednesday. Mar. 7 Wednesday, March 21 Monday, March 12 Monday, March 2ii Friday, March 113 Friday, March 30 At 5 p.m. A. McGREGOR. Manager. ~XXT A I W E R A, m^|> W hot springs. «*_S__i___B« Arrangements have boon made with the owners of the 'LILLY' to run her aa an Extra Boar during ttie .Summer Months. She vviil con vey passengers at iho Reduced Fake of 10a. tor a Retokn TiCKKT, and the Manager of the Hotel has Reduckd the Ckakgb fok Board, Includia- Baths, Towels, &C, to ioS. for 1< lrst class, and 10s. for Second-class, from SAIUR DAY till MONDAY. _ , . _ The Steamer will leave every Saturday at 2 p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. ,on Mondays. .^SSs^^^y-AIKATO STEAM NAYl __||^__i_. V V GATION & COAL MINING ct2SBSra!*COMPANY (LIMITED). TIMETABLE: '.The steaoner WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saf.urdav, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m. _,„,. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.10 a.m. •Cambridge to Mercer —Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. BYn>fc.srtr_et. February 10. 187". GISBORNE AND Calling on the Coast. ■#' JANE DOUGLAS, Captain FRASEB, will leave Auckland as above < 3 nor_6ou L MONDAY. i U l mi i^cJ.ca> Agents. 16, Quee_-s£reet, Auckland, March &. 1877. ______________ I M E TABLE. _iw____>' g^g^ TRANS it. Leave Auckland; Leave Wairoa: Friday, 12 noon Saturday, t£ a.rn, Single Fares, 3s. Cd.; Return, as,



«S__dß_^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION jl§lpi|!C> BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND •Sssass^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Faequhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland: Saturday. 10 a.m. From Thames: Saturday, 3.30 p,m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. McGREGOR, Agent. •^^Sfe^lH 1 ° R waiuku. ""-Sesßciae1 The ss _ TAM 0 . sHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku : Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 7.30 a.m. ■Weather 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., i will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, , Onchunea or Newmarket. i->» $k_ rnHE NEW ZEALAND $4*7tf=_fcs. JL SHIPPING COMPANY (LIMITED). Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street within. ! THE COMPANY'S FLEET 1 consists of:— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA .. 898 W AIM ATE .. 1157 ! OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1054 WAIPA 1057 OTAXvI 1053 WAIROA.... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....1057 WAITAKA..B33 ; RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO i These magnificent clippers are of the highest I class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to I meet the requirements of the trade between the , United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloon s and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged 1 and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the 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 Company also charters ships of the highest >: class as required, and vessels are despatched i from London to each of the principal ports of ! the colony with strict punctuality every month. : The Company has always ships loading home j ward from New Zealand. ! Arrange men ts for the passages of friends to i and from the colony, and.ateo"for the conveyance ! of cargo, can be made at tha Head Office, | Christcliurch, or at any of the Branches in the I colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street , *s_v>_ mHE NEW ZEALAND ; Pf^f^. J- SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. i %3£|_S=^if FOR LONDON DIRECT. I The Superior Iron Clipper Barque LOCH URR, 100Al, 710 tons register, Samuel Murdoch, Commander, having a large part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agents. Ci T. PA T R ICK'S DA Y. EXCURSION TO THE UPPER NORTHERN WAIROA. 1 •^SS^ MINNIE CASEY Will leave Toka Toka on SATURDAY MORN ING next, 17th instant, at eight o'clock sharp, carrying Excursionists as far up the River as Piritaha, calling- at To Kopuru, Aratapu, Manga whare, and Kaihu. returning to Toka Toka same day. A QUADRILLE BAND IN ATTENDANCE LUNCHEON PROVIDED. Further particulars may bo obtained on appli cation to Captain Rawson, Helcnsvillc; or, to J. CASEY & SON, Queen-street Wharf. •ESkaK CiTEAM COMMUNICATION _M__£_£_:-O WITH THE THAMES AND "SS____KSi' CO ROMANDEL. FOR SI-lORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland :— Enterprise—Friday, 7 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight From Thames :— Lai/la Rookh—Friday IfiKTBRMUSE —Saturday. Fares, 7s. Gd. and ss. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. weather and other circumstances permitting. No!, responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Good 3 stored at the risk of Consignee. All claims for loss or deinage to be made within ! seven days, or they will not be recognised. I Eicursion.Steauiers always for Hire. J. N. MAUGHAN, Manager. «wj5W "OASSENGERS' LINE OF j^43%s. IT PACKETS TO NEW ZEA s_*2£____a__ owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New : Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at < Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. ! The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the j best quality, and the accommodation roomy and i convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. : Return sMps to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CO., j s_£_d__^ TT 011 LONDON DIRECT. 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 apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. j p^-^. mHE Brigantine FLIRT, I -*- 10° tons re§tlster, John ' McKenzie, Master, is a Regulai i 4^^hs^^ Trader between AL OKLAND and «£ffl ig^i&w LYTTELTON. For froight or passaga appiy to ! D. H. MoKENZIE. i A.no»tt."d. Fohrnßrv 15.187 ft. j W A I U~K~U. ,!-«-S-W Bi — OREGON I Will leave for Waiuku as under :~ Saturday, 12.30 noon. Weather and other circumstances permitting - ! Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbim Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. ■_ri_.a. TTIOR RUSSELL ANT JC KAWAKAWA DIRECT. The cutter' FAWN.' —Evinson will leave THIS (Friday CSBftWW.lilii-ia JiVKNiNG, carrying freight, &c, Niocoi,, HJjNPRY & CO.,



Astxk^ QTEAM T0 THE WADE , *vjmfj|i|v^- The Paddle steamer ■ J2ji? Jt? KJJX JL leaves as follows :— I From Auckland— From Wade- Monday, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 6.45 a.m. ' Triday, 1.30 p.m. Saturday, 8.15 a.m. '■ Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. : Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs. i Holmes Bros. Weather and other circumstances permitting. HOLMES BROS' & CO., Agents. «-£s__&- A UCKLAND STEAM Igggjjg; f\ PACKET COMPANY •«a_3~_3_sSS' (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. | The s.s. ! PIIETTY JANE i Will leave Auckland for the above ports TO -1 MORROW (Saturday), 10th March, at _ p.m. 1 Carrying cargo to both ports. i W. LODDER, ' Manager. j ""ca^a. C_ HIP 'THUELAND .JslilO^V CASTLE, @ LONDON. -^^^^^^; All Accounts and Claims against , the slli p Thurland Castle must be I rendered in duplicate to the undersigned by 10 ! o'clock TO-MORROW (Saturday), the 10th inst., or they cannot be recognised. ! THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), i Agents. Auckland, March 8,1877. rt^|^ TpOR LEVUKA DIRECT ' ___^^_I_^>' The clipper schooner ; rWM-SaSi JESSIE HENDERSON, ; John Ukquiiart, Master, will sail as above on i or about TUESDAY, 20th March. ' For freight or passage apply to j NICCOL, HENDRY & CO., Custom-house-street. MR. T. TRAFF 011 D, i SURGEON _S__S__2__s_ Wakefield ■ DENTIST, $mp|pa street. ) Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. ' Artificial Tfiat.h (from Onfi tn a. Vn\\ Sot>. j i -ftX E W G R O C E 11 V STO RE. I Cash Buyer and Cash Seller ! _____ | ALL TRANSACTIONS FOR CASH ONLY !! I Small Promts and Quick Returns ! ROBT. C. SAUNDERS Just arrived from England, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Auckland, that ho has OPENED a NEW GROCERY STORE in QUEEN-STREET, opposite the City Hall, which he intends to conduct on the above principle. A Trial will prove the advantage of Buying at the above establishment. ROBT. C. SAUNDERS, Queen-street. 1 A L F It E 1) <p E E' S _£__ V* calvesfoot jelly! calve6foot jelly! Wholesale aed Retail. : m. somerv ill c, , SOLE AGENT, I 120, Queen-street, Auckland. i . DRAPERY STORE, \j SYMONDS-STREET. Not Selling Off, neither Selling under Cost, but 1 have several lines bought much under value, which I ana offering: at very low prices to give the public the benefit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Milliner., Haberdashery, &c, Drapery; Boys' Suits from 3s. 6d. to 13s. ; Umbrellas, from 3s. Od. ; Ladies' and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d. J. HEAPE. JB It OW N & SON'S a MUSIC CATALOGUE Is Now Rkady, and may be had on application at their Warehouse, Shortland-street. A Large Shipment of the Latest Songs, Piano forto Music. &c. Juflt Opened. RL. H. M E E X, • LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). OS T-OFFICE HOTE L, Gkey-street, Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly -1 situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. TH O M A~li URW IN, Proprietor. T^ICTORIA TCILOUR "MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. WILSON AND MCGREGOR HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND: Flour, Sharpa , J Bran, Oats ! Maize, Whcatnieal ■ Maiaemeal, Ground Rice Crushed Maize, oat 3 Beans, &c, &c, At the Lowest Rates. I ■ ! WHEAT GROUND AND DRESSED FOR j COUNTRY SETTLERS ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. _2T Ask for Wilson & McGregor's Cele ; brated Baking Powder.—To be had from all . Grocers and Storekeepers. T> OVAL LETTERS PATENT. The AERATED FLOUR COMPANY in • placing before the public " Robley's Aerated Flour, they simply ask a fair and impartial trial, !■ believing as they do that the highest medical , testimony has placed on record the undeniable [ fact that Aerated Bread is superior and more nutritious than Bread made from ordinary flour 1 with yeast, and specially adapted to all those i who suffer from headache, acidity, flatulence, i distension, or pain after meals, gout, gravel, &re. I For Bread, Tea Cakes, and Pastry of all kinds, ! because requiring less butter and fewer eggs. • ! the Aerated Flour stands unrivalled. One trial 1 solicited to test its value. _Ola by Grocers and Storekeepers. Wholesale Agents MESSRS. BROWN & PATEN a Auckland. WT. ~TS A L""* L, 9 CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST ) 21£, QupEN-STREET, Auckland, ) W. T, B, begs to announce that he hna coin i menoed Business aa above, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a, moderate ppicQ to secure ttftfs pi puttie Pft^9»a^«



CE O W N II OTE L, GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. Appointment C^> ] • -%p Marchioness to Her -«^^»^r XT of . Ladyship Normanby. MR S. PATE, STAY CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. VICTOKIA-STKSKT. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock oE Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Ooutilles, "White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong Holt Elastic. Inspection invited. R U S S E L L' S 9 FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STKEET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TEB MS MODE BATE. N O. C. C~~L 0 U G 11, MECHANIST. Masepikld's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sowing, 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 Om.ting. &c. &o. ■VTEW GKOUEItY, TEA, PROVISION, IS AND SEED WAREHOUSE. BEST GROCERIES, FINEST TEAS. SPLENDID PROVISIONS, And shortly, FRESH SEEDS of every description. W. SPKAG'G & CO., OOKNEK OK' THEATRE RO YAL BUILDINGS, QUKKX-STWKKT. JJ- O T I C E. '" S O. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Abcuard & J. Buown, 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 reeei\ ea share o:' 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. 11. Brewin's Auckland Knriii Diuiot will nuvrivn pro mpt attention. PTIEMPERANCE 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 first-clas3 accommodation, with home comforts.—Address : Upper Queen-street, : corner of Turner-street. Q" P E C i A L N O T 1 GE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waik'a.to can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the oiiiee of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. AtJP.nt. fnr Mr. W. TC. darter. WANTED Known, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim.be and other Building Materials, including Rashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, .Shafts, lro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &C, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus tom-house-strcct. ___ "\IS7"ANTED, Intending Purchasers of yif Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets of Rest 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 Abernyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. fid. each, complete with motints.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, anil Dray f-Tarivßß. RAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D 0 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 PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c, &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. MoKennie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. "XT E VV LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory) Ynrlc-stofifrt. Parnnll. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con- Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY. Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest. — R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO"LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. "KTIGHT SCHOOL, City West No. 1, A~% Union-street, conducted by Mr. J. Braba zon, Ist class Certificated Teacher, with 30 years' experience, 17 in Auckland, and 19 in the old country. Elementary Class, Is. per week. Greek, Latin, French, Mathematics, and Pit man's Shorthand, may be studied at double or treble rate. The School is open four nights in each week, and a fifth will be added if the pro sent number of Scholars increase by one-fourth. "VTE W COAL AND FIREWOOD YARD. MESSRS MAYNARD & WF.EKS bej? 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 a*hd Firewood at the lowest possible living profit. The public may rely upon full measure. Every order promptly attended to. Goods Removed on the shortest notice. MAYNARD & WEEKS. T|/|-EATAT QUEEN-STREET PRICES, CHEAP MEAT, HOBSON-STREET! T. SHOVE, BUTCHERj HOBSOX-STRiSfiT. (Established 1857). To meet the depression of the times, I have determined to let my customers have Meat as Cheap and Good as it is possible to procure in ! Auckland for Cash. T, SHOVE feels confident he can supply the people with an article as good and as reasonable as any other man in the trade. iffST Note the Prices and Address. PEICSS;- i Fore Quarters, 2}d. per In. i Hind Quarters, 3£d. per lb, Legs, id. per lb. j Boiling Beef, from 2d. to 4d. per lb. Roasting Beef, from Id, to W, per lb, I Chops, Id. per lb. ; S&Wgea, id. j FQR QAgHj |



r\ N SALE, By the Undersigned :— 750 sacks OATS 300 „ BRAN JO „ OATMEAL 15 „ PEARL BARLEY 100 „ BARLEY DUST 12 cases NEW CANTERBURY CHEESE 15 „ OLD 5 „ BACON & HAMS (in cloth) -1 „ LARD (in bladders) 80 -J-chets TEAS (fine qualities) 100 boxes TEAS (extra qualities) 20 FRAMES' ROOFING, SLATING, AND SHEATHING FELTS OTAGO SLATES NELSON HOPS, &C. T. 11. HALL & CO. 11l CCO L, II END R V & CO., JJi AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom iiousk-stkeet, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed I'or Pale. Account Sales promptly rendered. X> JO 1) L I O N II O T E L, Ail/ DRAKE-STREICT, Fkeemans' Bay, A\". N. CLAR XE, PIIOI'KIKTOR. The public can rely on the undcrnoted Wines, Spirits, &c, boiug Al brands. s. <!. Hennessey's Case 5 6 per bottle. Square Gin, large bottles .. 1 (! „ small „ ..3 0 Dunvillc's Whiskey .. ..-10 Grcenless and Colvillo's do ...JO ~ Old Tom, beat brands .. ..-10 „ Best Port Wine 10 „ Fine Old Sherry 4 0 „ Schnapps 2 6 Rum 3 0 „ English Bottled Ale .. ..13 mO SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER- J. CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. The Kopuru Saw Mill Co. being about to relin quish, their 1 {el ail Timber business in Auckland, and in order to effect a speedy clearance, have greatly Reduced their Prices. TO LET, the Yard, with Oiiicc, well adapted for the Firewood Trade. Possession given on Ist March. Apply to R. BARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road. February 10. 1877. A U(JKLAND STEAM CONFECTION jri_ FACTORY, ALBIiRT-SIREET. E. WATERS, CONFECT I O N E R, Jk\rs to inform the public that the following goods, itifuiiifficfurod at his factory, arc guaran teefl of superior quality tn any confectionery im]jqrtud into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or colouring matter deleterious to health :— Dry Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Stings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Bunt Almonds Boiled Goods. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Can-away Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Popper- Cushions 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 Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipo nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial TofFy Juiubes Everton Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds 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 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 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. WILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED BAKING POWDER.—This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from th^ wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder in free from any 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. EC C A R T£ » HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. BILLIARD BOOM, ws^!tv^- a _-_-. THISTLE HOTEL, OT3KEjS-STBKET. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE OROMEIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba_k, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from U.D.V. to life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. K~^ WE B S T E X 0 n n WHOLESALE AND BETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKKRi 1183, QUKKN-STUEffiT, AUCKLAND,



AL O V E T T, o TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslw y-stke bt . A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black andliluc Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgicl, and other Tweeds. A good lit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GUAM- J3l. mar school. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year arc Gth February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. Jj= O T~~~i C E. T. B. HILL 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. Cofwx's Botanic Medicines, and. Mk. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, ViCTortiA-STKKET, Auckland. SPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! F. IIEWIN & BROTHER Have much pleasure in announcing that they have just received from Messrs. Crosse and Iii.ACKWH.i, (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:— / V \ J V X \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet / Chili Vinegar ) { .fugged Hare ) ) Red Cabbage I ) Mince Meat \ ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( ) Oriental Pickles ( ) Merman Sausage ( % Orange Jelly Am ) \ Oxford Sausage / i Apple Jelly Ip ; ( Hare Soup j ) Blackcurrant 1-^ ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant Ig ( )Ox Tail ( \C. fc 13. Honey/ • / \ Kipped Herrings ( I\£>_/ \ _ Q _ / )• "" " *' *V' "*^* *' *V }' '" *' " 'V ' *' *' "-' '^ A Nice Assortment of Huntlby & Palmer's Biscuits Just Landed. F. If. & 13. take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patrons for the 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 oiler them at reasonable prices. TEAS. We are giving the Rest Value in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Being Direct Importers of the Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and iiacon, we give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock or. hand, viz., CrushcdLoaf, English in Loaves, and Chopped in 71b. tins, Snow Drops, and Mauritius. An early call is respectfully solicited. N.l3.—Goods delivered in the Ci t.y and Suburbs, and Families waited upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, mm-. HP iinT- Cobnkk OF QUEEN AND THE X IJOI,1 JOI, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S SAUCE, guaranteed good, -id and (id per bottle, the labels washed off; Oysters. 6d per tin ; Tart Fruit, 4d 21b. tin; Preserved Milk, Gd; Figs, 9d per box; Raisins, 3kl; Marmalade, 6d, Fire Kindlers, Ad per packet; Music Books for Piano, Is; a few Hats left; lot of Children's Dresses and Knickerbockers cheap: Great Bargains in Toys; Large China Dolls. Cd ; Bargains in Vases, also in Boots, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, &c, &c.; lot of Children's Necklaces cheap ; 30s S-day Clock for 12s, one for 7s, and one for 10s ; also S-day clock, in case, 8 feet high, suitable for a hall; a fresh lot of Concertinas cheap. Please tell your friends what you can. Remember for Two Weeks only.—W. H. Dampier, Wyndham street, corner of Albert-street, J CARSON, House and Land Agent, 0 Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings1 Queen-street. MR. F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Puoils attended in town or country. January 16. 1877. AND J. SOPPET, a Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. IOO^OOO ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEW PATTERNS OF PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive pGr Carnatic and Glenlora, offer special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new designs Artists' Colours in oil and water; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleograph?, Photographs, and Sorax Balance of stock of Cbromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours. Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement, i®" Wholesale and Retail. PHILLIPPS & SON, 05, and »7, Qiiten-street. TVI"lt. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the J.¥JL City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to liav« the said | piaceß attended to, either weekly, fortnightly or otnerwiae, can have the same ilbne by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the inspector ot Nuisances, City Council Office, wieen-street. W~ "ARNOCK BK OTHERS' Soap & Candid Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. t^wi-ftnrhHnTHßtHflafc. Annklanrt. TH OS. J. ~TT A R B U T"'T* WHOT Jf^MV ' BEUSH B & Af« F>^ST, H & r an sshortl and- street, Auckland. | SSL The attention of Country Settlers is re j quested to the fact that the best price is given.



JOHN S O P P E T ' HOUSE. LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, NO. S, QUEJEX-STBEET. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed House,'with, every convenience, anri freehold corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo streets in Newton TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in Bign strwet, belonging to Low and Motion. TO LET. a really good Farm of 150 acres, aoouG one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part ot which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling house, staoles, cow-?heds, barn, and all neces sary building-, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, ceniraliy situated, being at the j unction of two main roads, where a good ; business could be done as Hotel and General Store. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, cheap, a comfort, able 3-roomed Verandah Cottage, with 6(5x100 feet, freehold allotment, and a good well. ! FOR POSITIVE BALE, cheap, a Good Farm i of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 10 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &3., only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, atMahurangi, 150 acres ot really good Land, part bush and part strong ■ fern," with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, n.t an exceedingly low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku 1 with creek frontage. : FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acrea i good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. £, ! three miles from the landing-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, veranda^ back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 x 132 feet, together with, workshop and other out-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a ' really good 7-roomed Mouse, ■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 4-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy termo, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about i acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR, SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush 1 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. 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, arid freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact nttle Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. "jqi O R S A L E. J One of the BEST STATION properties in the NORTH ISLAND, consisting of 5.000 acres of FREEHOLD ARABLE LAND, situated in the most fertile part of the celebrate d \V" AIR ARAPA PLAIN, connected with the main trunk road and railway to WELLINGTON by a good metalled roul 8 miles in length; fenced, sub divided, well watered throughout, part laid down in English grass, with 500 acres of totara bush. Improvements include residence,cottages, wool shed, dip, &c. Stock—lUoo sheep, 125 head of cattle, horses, &c. Prick : £18,000. One half of which can remain on mortgage for a term of years at 6 per cent. For further particulars apply to F. H. WOOD. ■ Land and Estate Agent, Grcytown, Wairarap.a OR SALE BY K. C. GREENWOOD AUCTIONEER, HOUSE LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT, MARKET HOUSE :— FOR SALE, in John-street, Ponsonby, 3 four roomed Cottage in good repair, allotment 40x80, let for 7s. per week. Price, £100. FOR SALE, 6 miles from town by main road, a new 5-roomed House, together with 4J acres of land, fenced and laid down in grass, good cow house, stable, &c, orchard, garden, &c., plenty of water. Price, £225. FOR SALE, a good Cottage in Rockeby-st., off Upper Queen-street, freehold. Price, £100. FOR SALE, a G-roomed House in Edinburgh street, Newton, large allotment, good well, garden, &c, in thorough repair. Price, £210. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a new 4-roomed Verandah Cot tage in Gnndry-street, oil' Karaiigahape Koad, large allotment, let for 10s. per week. Price, £210. " Can be bought through the Building Society. FOR SALE, a 6-roomed House in Parnell every convenience, in thorough repair, together with about i an acre of orchard, garden, &c., let for £i 0 ncr annum. Price, £35' J. £70 cash, will buy this very valuable property. FOR SALE, 3 very good Cottages (attached) in a good locality, let to good tenants for 30s. per week. Price (the lot), £450. FOR SALE, 4 miles from town, in the Moun Albert District, a Villa Residence, containing 6 rooms and orchard, good stable, cowshed, &c. large garden, shrubbery, paddock, &c, contain ing in all 2 acres. Price, £550. 'Buss passes the door daily. FOR SALE, a Gentleman's Residence, con taining 8 rooms, bath-room, out-nouses, two stalled stable, cow-shed, coach-house, &c, 1 acre orchard and garden, 2 paddocks containing acres, avenue, shrubbery, planted with choice trees, &c; House is well situated, commands a magnificent view, and is passed daily by the 'Buss. Price, £1100. Terms very easy. FOR SALE, a 13-rooined House (1 mile from town), together with paddock, out-buiJ&in<>-s every convenience, main road frontage, healthy situation. Price, £600. £400 can remain at £5 per cent, per annum. ' .bOR SALM, Villa Residences, Houses, Cot tages. &c, &c. FOR SALE, Farms, Land, &c, &c. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. £&" See Advertisement Board, Market House Land, Estate, and Commission \o-ent Market House. JAMES BU T C"hTe~sl 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. Q N S A L E f — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELEGfJRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers co H. R, Higlmess. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSH. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Pekfection of Bilt^tah« Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, BiLLMTtn, Pool, akd Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9 a.m. 12 noO n IP-m- 3 p.m. o Sunday: 2P-1"- 6 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. PU L M A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS tt- ... Shortland-atreet. Children's Port«ritai»k«m instantunemßly. JJITCHEN'S^gL^^iiL^ Fo,- «11 «^E^' PAILIKG REMEDY xai all Skin Diseases, Rheumatism in M? ff« All orders must "be fonvar&d to the AuoWan Agent-. W. DAWSON, CHEMIST AND DRI%GIST, WELLESLKY-aTTiKETj ._ _ Auckland, t- N.B.—.Testimonials can. be seen cm apptfwH G~E O fi:6,J A X EiTs' Frbema** a<3 Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKSi I Cask Buyers of Tallow, ILITaM AUSTRALIA GRAHAM, (Late Preeoo and Gkuhuuj,