The Evening Star.

Yoi, VIII -Fo. 2,277.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, JUNE 2%, 1877

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



_^___^ "O EGU LA R MONTHL gg£_\l__> -JLV STEAM COMMUNICATIO •_s__s__s'betw_en AUCKLAND, SYDNE 1 AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Capta: Logan, may be expected here again about tt I6th July. ■<-.--. She Avill leave for Sydney and Melbourne thrt days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.'. Agent 3. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, June 21. 1577. "■"IN lON STEAMSHIP COMPAF \j of new zealand (limited). Time Table—June 1877. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEI LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship.l Date of Sailing. atesl Train. Haavea .. Saturday, 23rd: Wharf, 8 a.m.; Anchorage, 2 I P-m- 12 ncor TABANAKr j Wednesday, 27tb, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.n Taupo . | Monday, July 2 1 p.m. 12 noor FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - stree- Wharf. Wanaka .. Wednesday, 27th, i p.m. — No Cargo received after 2 p.m. FOR SYLtNEY. from Qukkn-strket w harf Rotorua.. Tuesday, July 3, 12 noon. — ~ HJ_STDERSON"teI_ACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. S^^.TpoK DUNEIOIN DIRECT. "—-BJBEa-* rpj, e tj_| 0 _ Steamship Co.'s s.s. WELLINGTON Will be despatched from Onehunga Wharf or SUNDAY, 21th instant, at 8 a m. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. AUCKLAND STEAM 3^__lS-^-- PACKET COMPANY "sssa&ss' (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER AND WELLINGTON. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave for th« above ports on MONDAY next, 25th June, at 1 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. .^glJg^l^Oß GISBORNE AND Calling on the Coast. The s.s. JANE DOUGLAS, Captain Eraser, is expected here on Saturday, the 23rd instant, and Avill leaA'e again as aboA-e on MONDAY, the 25th instant. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, June 18^1877. WANGANUI DIRECT. ST. KILDA, J. FIoaVERDAY. Commander, from Onehunga Wharf, on SATURDAY next, the 21th instant, at 8 a.m. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents; Or. A. BARNES, Onehunga. _jS^:V "OARQUE "ALASTOR." "*_i__^^_ FROM LONDON. *s_Vs_Sj£|ag?^ All Claims against the above TC"n-v ____a Vessel must be rendered in dupli cate at our office before MONDAY next, at noon, or they will not be recognised. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. ,£_**»* CJTEAM COMMUNICATION "jllgg^rO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND *__**-&=£-_<__!_ THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, AVill leave as under:— From Auckland— Saturday, 23rd, 11 a.m. Monday, 12 noon From Thames- Friday, 22nd, -1.30 p.m. Saturday, 23rd, 5 p.m. Monday, 6 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. OR W T A I U X U. ■»-_ta___Es' _»]__ pg € OREGON Wili leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 0 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbins Auction Mart will be attended to. _, M. H. ROE. ■^Siteaa^ ITIOR RUSSELL, WA.NGA .^HI^g. Sj ROA, and mangonui. The s.s. lON A will leave EVERY MONDAY" at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 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 s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA V at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, ss. ■ FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. <To connect A*tth the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY" OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as folloAvs :— Wednesday, June 27 At 2 p.m.. A. McGREGOR. Manager. t^olTth-Fhot springs, Jm__^>_: SU MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, & 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 Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday ■at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday •and Friday at 10 a.m.. when tides avill alloAV. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, tec., every Tuesday at 11 am. Srora Matakana, Sec, every Wednesday. _ Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board Avith out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. ■^gkg^qTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leaA'e Helensville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at iunction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto River?, Pahi and Matakohe, •every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. \ For Port Albert direct, CA'ery Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. _3" This Service commences on MONDAY, 2SthMai-. , J. CASEY & SON. :fcS^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA :ty _|_lggi;£j WATERS. KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, - WrHAKAHARA, TEKOPURU, MITATAT, aRATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The s.s. ~ ~ f . MINNIE CASEY Tuplrt lil lUwf£x> wili leave Helensville every Dargavnw T_iursdal' morning's tide, leaving -and%____£££££____ triPs evei-y Wednesday per 'LILY,' on j2_Sr^Sg 12™ P'm- and _■_■__■_______. _X fi-ASWV ir CAM



N ° WAXU XU. *' j leave.for Wait Sf o T£ws ? SHANTER ml ■ SaU^w° nehunga: From Waiuku: m XtEnS?' 2 P'P- _ Saturday, 7.30 p.m V I 0-TdeS efna^n t}"f r cir °™stances permitting. 1 Mes_M TT™tt ct goo^3 fe" at the stores 5f 3e Unfon%!Fo^ I^^ _ and Macfarlane, Agents wm mef; 4-? i?-; or a! e| 3rs. W. J. Hurst & Co., wiu meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunca or Newmarket. j COMMUNICATION THAMES AND - j COROMANDEL. * FOR SHO^LANDriarling at GRAHAMS iUWN, and discharging Passengers The ' ENTERPRISE 1' and^LALLA ROOKH " Every Night. j Time Table: From Auckland:— t Enterprise—Friday, 7 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 11 p.m. - i,;. °J_ sponsible for goods or parcels put on board-without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS. Manager. . <__feSfe__Q_?EAM TO THE WADE i! 4_§§s§§_p^ AND PUHOI. L- The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— -' , T A^kland to Wade: Wade to Auckland: . Monday, 2 p.m. 1 t-. A. uckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: _ Friday, 11.30 a.m. Saturday, 5 a.m. ?^,^ le £ ares t0 Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return, 13s. w ,i at Brown's and Long Bay if required. weather and other circumstances permitting. _ MASTER, Agent. - *is£§fc_- \yAIKATO STEAM NAVI -%l#S£ » ▼ GATION & COAL MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: Mercer to Hamilton. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 10.15 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Wednesday, 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Meicer. t Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 9 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9a.m. Cambridge to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Thursday, 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, _ Secretary. Fort-street. June 12. 1577. UTEAM TO AND FROM _MggslgSkJ RIVERHEAD TWICE "ess»i£E_ss' DAILY. On and after Juno 6th, Steamers Avill lcaA-e as under :— From Auckland : From Riverhead ; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lily—9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— J. CAS HI V & SON. *g_gf__^.nP I M E TABLE. "*" S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 1 p.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, os. Freight. 10s per ton. NICCOL. HENDRY & CO.. Agents. d_T 171 O R HOKI AN G A JS__§_!_|^ JU DIRECT. ____f________T The Schooner QUEEN, Captain Jones, Avill sail as abOA'e on SATUR DAY next, the 23rd inst. For freight or passage apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO., Agents. ' p^T T> AR6E F O IFSATTeT i i=SS?-;=^^. TO CLOSE PARTNERSHIP -_BfegSJE_r ACCOUNTS.—"LADY OF THE "irf~s^e*^ia, LAKE," seA-en months old, built by R. Dunning, of Mahurangi, of the best materials, carries 60 tons firewood, sails Avell, and i 3 as handy as a boat to work. Apply to H. F. ANDERSON & CO. ~_^-jT nHHTE NEW ZEALAND 3^§Pj^v JL SHIPPING COMPANY _^^^^^. (LIMITED). I Head Office : Ckristchurch, N.Z. i London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street within, i THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of: — j Tons. Tons, j l TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 , OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA.... 1057 i PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1000 "WAITARA .. 833 ■ RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUI 1000 RANGITIKI 1225 1 These magnificent clippers aro of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or budt specially to meet, the requirements of the trade between the . United Kingdom and Ncav Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided Avith bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale £ is most liberal. Second-class and steerage v accommodation is all that can be desired, and f the ships are commanded by experienced mas- < The Company also charters ships of the highest I i class a3 required, and A'essels are despatched : from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. . The Company has ahvays ships loading home- 1 ward from NeAV Zealand. 1 Arrangements for the passages of friends to t and from the colony, and also for the conveyance j of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, t Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the ] colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street. - "fifc-JW. I fTvHE NEW ZEALAND S|g|g|jj^ JL SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. -^_I____^>'FIRST SHTP~~FOR LONDON 1 e__Sa_____ DIRECT. £ The Splendid Iron Barque ANN GAMBLES, AAlat Lloyds, 421 tons register, J. Morgan j Master, now loading at the Railway Wharf, and, having the greater part of her Cargo engaged,! will sail as above about the end of June. r N_w z pfSland shipping co. ; (LIMITED). . ■ Agents. r*^v T>ASSENGERS': LINE OF JL packets TO NEW ZEA-: meEßllE&Ss&imi Oavned by Messrs Shaw, Saa-ill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. ' The above Lino of Ships are REGULAR j TRADERS to all the principal ports of New ■ « Zealand. They are clipper ships, clalssed Al at' Lloyds, and commandedby experienced masters. .The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the > best quality, and the accommodation roomy and: j convenient. "J ' s^The undersigned are : empoAvered to grant, passages from London to New Zealand, payment j J for which has been guaranteed in the Colony, i <- Return ships to London also leaA'e at almost; regular intervals. i ,; Full particulars on application to i / L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) j - OWEN te GRAHAM, [Agents. ! - CRUICKSHANK & C 0. .) I . " E~ li l^ N~ G o COMMISSION AGENT, Shortland-street. . MASON BRO TII ERS: " beg to inform their numerous friends ■ _ and the public that their Extensive Grounds ; are full of NURSERY STUFF of the Finest I Quality and in Endless Variety. A-«_noi n The PLANTS, haA'ing undergone, the usual 1 course of preparation, are in Splendid Condition for Removal. n , ■ ■_.__ i Descriptive Catalogues are ready, and WM had on application at the Nurseries, P«f»«H»-^ = to our Agent, R. BreAvin.Seed Merchant, Queen street. — : " IVT EWMA RX E T NUR SE R V,! _ SS NEAR RAILWAY STATION. I I c. s. Mcdonald, _,_.,„_ During the present Planting.Season,offers for «*nie a Varied and Superior Collection vi. a CONIFERS SHRUBS, FRUIT TREES, and " GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, AVeil prepared f°AlfThe 7 Plants are in perfect health and an| I inspection will satisfy intending Pu.w*as?rs of! the excellent quality oi th^uti^jtocA^^^:



GEORGE AXE R £ _,_.._. Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. H A S. L Al V E E BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kyber Pass. N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just t< hand. Timber in lots to suit purchasers. A M E~S BUTCHER CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side 01 bnortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. NeAvcasth and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cv or rnicnt). at reasonable rates. AMES B L A X E V CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Gore-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeyes, Bullseyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c T> F. WEBSTER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 AUCKLAND. (Ne-jrt tho TiTiin-n 'RnTilrl A N~D J. SOPPET. • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street "Wharf, _____^ Auckland. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • COLOUR, Se GLASS MERCHANTS* Importers of Papcrhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish' Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate- Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographir Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings. Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, Sec. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 97, O.UEEN-STREKT. J CARSON, House and Land Agent • Rent and Debt Collector, STinnßTTßv'a Utttt.dtvos' Oitrkv-bttirrt. A R NOCK BROTH ER S, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN UFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds TalioAv. Highest Price giA-en. I^OTIC E T 0~8 UTCHEES. BONES purchased in any quantities, by the undersigned, £0 per ton cash. WARNOOK BROS., Durham-street. PANTHEON NEW~BOI)TrAND"SHbE MART, 160a, Queen-street, Opposite A. DoriiAvell's, Butcher. WM. KINCAID Se CO. beg to inform their friends and the public that they haA'e now OPENED as abOA-e, with a large and choice assortment of English and Colonial Winter Boots and Shoes at prices to suit .the times. We respectfully request the attention of Ladies to our Largo Stock of Kid and Balmoral Boots, suitable for Winter wear, just opened, ex Emily Chaplin. Ladies' and Gents' Boots and Shoes to measure. The -'Pantheon" for Boys' and Girls' Strong Winter Boots. VEIIY"ONE HIS OWN HOIiSE CLIPPER. J. WISEMAN has just opened out a lot of CLARK'S celebrated HORSE SCISSORS CLIPPERS—a new iiiA-ention,—to be Avorked with one hand. Hunting and Shooting Season Sporting Requirements, Horse Clothing, &c. J. WISEMAN, 113 Queen-street Q V M O N D S - S T R E E T, I haA'e receiA'ed a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all of which I shall Sell at Toavii Prices. New Dress Goods in great A'ariety —Carmalies, Lustres. Rep 3, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid value for money ; and a nice assortment of Millinery. Hats, from Is. up. Dressmaking and all machine Avork done. Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing made to order. J. H _ A P E. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, a.t moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the 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 have the said places attended to, either Aveekly, fortnightly, or Dtherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, Avith the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, On een-street Appointment t«^BK|KSS^ Marchioness Ladyship B«--**,BBW»?tt4-k' Normanby. TVT* R S. PATE, IVJL STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. VICTOKI A-STREET. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland ma its vicinity that she has just receiA'ed, ex _bemyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials Tom home, including White and Grey French Routines, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic Inspection invited. MERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Sound, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in ill styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac ;urer, next door to Evening Star office, Wy n d li am-street. L O V c T T; o TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite. United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strekt. A.L.. while thanking the public for the liberal Datronage bestoAvedon him since recommencing Dusiness. begs to inform them that he has ilways on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black ad Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on co3t for cash. , TR E L A~N D BROTHER S, JL WOOL MERCHANTS, . rANNEES AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery.English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction .and Delivery Hoso, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed,, Goods shipped to all the Colonies. TO BUTCHERS,- SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash PURCHASERS of FIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c., See., at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and Im nediate cash remittances .returned at satisfac ory rates. mELAND BROS>> I'ANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Auckland. - IjIBES.H SH IP MEN T S IP OF SLATES. CEMENT, PLASTER, FIREBRICKS. r A M E S B L A I X lE, Victoria-street, Four doors from Union Bank). j\/r~R^ t~ tra f _ r"d 'SURGEON _s__ls__ Wakefield- DENTIST, CjgSy street. teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas, < Artineln.l Teeth ffrom Onft tft a Fnll S^t* _■ X f. B. WOOD HA 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 18. _______ . pTE OR G E KITCHEN, lx PLUMBER. GASFITTER, BRASS FOUNDER, &c. .icensed Plumber to the City Corporation. N.B.—The only holder in^Jhjs^Cc^oiiy^fja^



~ "IVfELBOURNE AND SYDNEY FISI -LtX OYSTER, & SUPPER SALOON, Victoria-street. Having opened the above-named business, tl - undersigned hopes by civility, combined wil •j having fresh goods daily, to solicit a fair aha; of public patronage. Note the address— JOHN SCHARRER, Victoria - street, Opposite Cottage of Content Hotel. 0 T O U I S FO U R N IE 1 WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, , Victoria-strket East. One door above the Greyhound Hotel. a 3 Also, t PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSI Upper Qurex-steeet, Next Door to the Queen's Head Hotel. , Board, 15s. per week; Avith Residence, 20s. First-class accommodation. g_. Boarders wanted. ISH E R AND cToi Wholesale, Shipping & Famixy BUTCHER, - Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand > Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prim Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corne< Beef on Sale m large quantities. , N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants foi warded to aU parts ,of the colony upon receipt o order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. im~~ C O N O Id V 1 Make the Money go as far as possible by usinj ; WENDEL'S ! FIRST-CLASS DYES, Cheap, Permanent, and Bright, for Ribbons Flannels, Silks, &c. Directions on each bottle. Price, Is. and 2s. Grey-street. Dish June. 1877. WH. SKINNER • BUILDER, CARPENTER, ANI JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Offlct Fittintra, Sec. Sr.c. THOS. J. H A R B U T T. WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of VicToniA-STKEET East and COBURG-STREET, AUCKLAND; Flour Mills supplied Avith Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. Tjl E O S T & f"i O. , IMPORTERS. PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Corner Vulcan Lane anD High-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, and KAURI GUM. Consignments Avill meet with prompt atten tion ana immediate Cash remittances. Regular Supplies of Ncav Cure CANTER BURY BACON AND HAMS on arrival of Steamer from South. ON SALE—Potatoes, Flour, Grain, Wheat meal, Chaff, and General Groceries,.&c. /I2T Country Orders promptly attended to. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1564.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellesley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.—While thank ing tho public for their patronage durine- the past 13 years, W. ffl. Se Co. Avould beg- to inform them that they have noAV on hand a complete Rtock of tho Aery best dyes, and that, with »heir appliances, in which they have adopted cA rery modern improvement, they ca-n turn ont their Avork of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the Ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvets, Silk and Satin Dresses, &c, to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothing: Cleaned, Dyed, Well-pressed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen AA-aited upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Oflice, Wellesley-street East. Hats. Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned, or Dyed. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, HOUSE, SHIP, AND W M GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, ft — M WEstimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the © p Province. ft ft '__ J.H. requests attention of Builders and £3 others to his New Glazing Tariff. Wo —o J. HENDERSON. l_i % 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. TTTT pHILLIPPS & QJON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaphn. A Large and Vaeikd Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS 07 THE LATEST DESIGNS. *_. NEW PICTURES! In Coloured Autotypes. KngraA'ings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames? &c., &c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c., &c, Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plato Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass,- Cheap Hessian and Scrim. . W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95&97, Queen-street GALVANIZED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and ' _ Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the "Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfltting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the . Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per^ coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckland Waterworks, wellesley-street. % AUCKLAND. ICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. SUTTON & LEA TUH E R HaA-ing taken the Victoria Flour Mills, are pre pared to execute all orders for country settlers and storekeepers. Wheat ground and dressed on the shortest notice. Oats and Maize ground and crushed. -: ■__ A. WATERMAN begs to inform • his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland Avill find every comfort. Meals at all hours. CLOSE BR O T HER S, TEA MERCHANTS, Queen-street, Auckland. I_> I CXL E D _M A N G 0 ES, "Ail I il_l_._______il__l_.illll.il i_



1"■ — ■■ '"" — --M mi ■ m .im ■■ ■_■!! >ff_y_"V»-r ' i *> A UCKLAND MODEL TRAINING -TV SCHOOL. IN U IS -O IT AVITH THE SOCIETY OF ARTS, _*!$_ ON. j?_ CHORAL HALL, Symonds-street. Science, Commerce, and Manufactures: ___ Josiah Martin, Society of Arts. _ Mechanics, Architecture, DraAving, and Sun'ey" ---{ in?-: Mr. E. Fraser Jones, C.E. French (Commercial and Literary): Mons. F. Peltzer (of the College of Henry IV., Paris) German: (Visiting Master), Dr. Hansen. English Literature, Classics and Mathematics : Mr. H. T. Pycroft. Music (Vocal and Instrumental): Mr. M. S Savallow. Junior Teachers: Mr. T. H. Ellis, Miss Howard, Miss Drought. Quarters for current year Commence April 9, July 9, and October 1. c A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM d _C__ MAR SCHOOL. I (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). i The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th r February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES AA-ill be Re-opened '• on MONDAY, SOth April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c, Mr. Harrison. French (Commercial and ConA'ersational), Mons. F. Peltzer. , Monsieur Peltzer is highly successful as a ) Teacher of French. Those interested in the , study of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. I rmV&Cll OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \y SCHOOL, PARNELL. (Affiliated to the Neav Zealand , University), t QUARTER DAYS:—January 27, April 12. July 3, September 27. The next term begins on MONDAY, July 3. ' JAS. ADAMS, B,A. r Head Master, M~ WEY -ITTTLEND-- on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up- . wards, at A-ery loav interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, oulVTortgage, at the usual rates of intereic.—W7H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. MONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at loav rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY. Solicitor. High-street. TV/TONEY to LEND on first-class free -1 -_TjL hold security, at low rates of interest ; R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. "]V|"ONEY TO LEND in large or small j LtJL sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— ; Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest loav.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY TO- LEND; in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-ofdee. TMPOKTASI NOTICE.. E. W A T E R S Has A^ery great pleasure to announce that since his remoA-al into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his aa- DINING ROOMS -_* haA'e been rcnOA'ated at great expense, with cA rery regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is the roost spacious and comfortable, as well as tho best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro- Adnce ;■ and Up-stairs he- has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. There are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other com-en lences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City AA'hich he has received for a period of over eight years i* a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. E VERY DELICAC V OF THE S KASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustrated and Comic Jour nals, together AA'ith the leading London NeAAS papers, are laid on the tables immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, i hopes Avith some confidence that he Avill, in his | New Premises, continue to reseive the large i : share of patronage which has been accorded to ; him in the past. j E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his locally manHfactured Confections. AA'hich riA'al those of Keilier and the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, Avhere he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trado. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, QUEEN-STREET. TCI OOT E' S TV/FIR ANDA £~A OAL. Price at the Yard : . Per ton. For Household Use 22s For Steaming Purposes (in quantities of not less thans tons) ..'*,', .. .'. t .. .ISs The prices of the Miranda Coals from Mercer, 165., at Drury; at Papakura, 165.; at Papatoi toi, 15s. The Monster Seam—Fifty-five Feet; 1 Thick. ■ ~ j ; The folloAving TESTIMONIALS respecting: this Valuable Mineral for both STEAM,arid HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the best eA-b* dence of their excellence. The Coals are UOw | in great demand, and are giving general satis. faction, as the Testimonials will shoAv:— . ~ I Remuera, April 28, 1877.—Mr. Foote : Dear Sir, I I have given the Miranda Coal you sent me. what I consider a fair trial, and haA'e jound it | excellent for household purposes. If you can continue to send the same quality, I shall use it constantly.—Yours.truly, T. Short. Auckland, N.Z., April the 30th, 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l am. much pleased with the sample of coal sent from your mine; arid I pre fer it to any of the New Zealand coals, and quite iequal to the Newcastle coals. Firpt, it does not corrode on the bars; second, it burns to.A rery fine ash; third, less attention; and fourth, I ; belieA'e the fire-bars will last three times as long. —I have the honor to be, yours truly, Henry : Wilson, Engine Driver for Mr. James Butcher Auckland, May 7th. IR77.—Mr./ Foote: Dear ! Sir,—l have given the Miranda Cdal you sent me Avhat I consider a fair trial, and haA'e found it very good, and hope to be supplied with the same in every future requirement.— Yours truly, G.Rhodes. Auckland, May 9,1877.—This is to certify that find Mr. Foote's Miranda Coals are very good or steaming purposes.—C. Hawkesavood. Governor BroAvne Hotel, April 30,1577.—Mr. , James Foote: Dear Sir,—ln reply to your in quiry, \ve beg to inform you Aye are now using your Miranda Coal; it is good, and gives us j • satisfaction.—We are. Dear Sir, yours truly, > DUNKIXGHAM & K_G. ] JAMES FOOTE, GILFILLAN'S YARDS, Breakwater Road. T OOK OUT FOR THE BLUE BOOT. _______ C. BROOKES has the Largest _______% Stock of MEN'S, WOMEN'S AND afl_P_r CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, ! of Superior Quality, all Made on the Premises, Selling Cheaper than any other House in Town. N;B.—The Prices:— ' ; Men's Elastic-side Boots, 12s. 6d., our own Men's Watertights, 12s. 6d., our-own make. Women's Calf Boots, 10s. 6d., our own make. Children's Boots equally cheap. C B ROOK E S,



[ XpOR SALE, VERY CHEAP. SOO SACKS FIJI MAIZE (Prime Sample), IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. — , . TOHNOO P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING ; SITES, both in the Toavd and Suburbs. All of Avhich can be dealt Avith on most' reason able terms. No. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W, K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Pbssengors, l£r<t>K SALE, an Improved Farm of 200 JL1 acres of really good land, about half in giass; orchard Lsl!y stocked; there is good water power, also splendid Avater frontage; a comfortable House, 28 x H> feet,-with Outhouses, Labourer's Cottage, Stockyard,.&c, _c. Price £3ao.—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Short land-street, next the Post-office. | _A*_ 'ryK —IMPROVED .FARM of 50 ' cWJL 4 *U>* acres, all fenced, and in grass, with House, Stable, Sec— S. Vaile, Land Agent. JTiARMS in all parts of the Country, J from 5 acres to 13,000, for Sale cheap, and ; on easy terms.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Short land-street,. next the Post-office. "JJIOR SALE, al_argeSbop and Dwelling _J House in Wakeueld-street. Terms as agreed.—S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-st. -4?H P_4l —HOUSE of five rooms,o *AOlf» with Freehold Allotment, 1, x 100 ft; £50'cash,.balance as agreed.—S. Vaile House and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. 4___oo —Cash balance at 9 per cent.. ow^v v v.- impi-oved Farm of 300 acres.about 100 in grass. House of five Rooms, Stable, Out houses, Sec Price,. £300.— S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent,. Shortland-street, next the Post office. Js_~l_ —buildingl[llotments HWJLmJ* from. „10 each.-S. Vaile, House, Land and Estate-Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office.. ASH T O N & SO • HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand-Insurance Buildings.. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— NEWTON ROADI— Comfortable four-roomed Cottage,.Avith wash-house and good well; now let to a good tenant.. NEWTON ROAD —Five-roomed House and Shop,.Avell built and complete, registered stove. GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable well-built Verandah Cottage,, with freehold allotment, 50 feet by 120 feet; 2-stall Stable and good well. NAPIER-STREET;—A i-roomed Verandah Cottage, with well„an_ eA'erv convenience. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hotel —A comfortable six-rsomed Verandah Cottage, Avith an acre of Land in grass. PONSONBY.—Six-roomed House, with out- : buildings, large garden and paddock, about 1J ; acres in all.. WAKEFIELD-STREET. — Four Allotments, i with tAvo Cottages erected thereon. The pro- - perty has a frontage to Wakefield-street and 1 another to EdAvardes-street." ] NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small « Homesteads of from one to' five acres on the ' road to the Lake. ! WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a good 1 sevemroomed House, stable, and outbuildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. TO BE LET :— FGREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Six-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached, - situated near Junction Hotel. ST.. BAY.—Six-roomed Cottage with verandih, fronting the Avater. QUEEN-STREET.—Those centrally situated , premises in Queen-street, adioining Arthur's Auction Mart, noAV in the occupation of Mr. C. Burton, Confectioner. For Lease for a term of seven years. ' ROYAL HOTEL.—Premises in Eden Crescent, formerly knoAvn as the Royal Hotel, for Lease. GREAT NORTH ROAD.—A six-roomed Cot- : tage in a open and healthy locality, facing the s Surrey HDls Estate, verandah, well, tank, and 1 every convenience. j EDEN CRESCENT.-Tavo Houses in Brito mart Terrace, adioining Britomart House. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.-Large and com- 1 modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The < Cellars haA'e been asphalted, and are dry and 1 at-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. i riEEY RIVER COAL.! FOR SALE, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. ] Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and j Smith Avork. P. CLA RX, SnrpriNG Agent, Onehunga. " < BRODKSIDE, PARNELL. ! _ - ■___ > J _ i • FOR PRIVATE SALE, the "above Valuable 1 Freehold Estate; comprising about 7\ acres- of f land, having a large frontage to the Parnell - Road, and on Avhich are erected a comfortable ! Family Residence, substantial Outhouses. &c. ! . Further particulars, and cards .to view, may 1 be obtained at the Offices of - - ': " " j SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, « Land and Estate Agents, i _ *~. _r or t--street. J '1 "\\T A I X A T 0 , GOALS. ] A Splendid Sample of the above COAL On Sale at my Yards, Fort-street. ! - ■■': -. -.. Vl . ] J. CRAIG. Tf>ONES ! BONES 2 . BONE& ! ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free- i man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower - Queen-street, by . ■ ■ \ J. & J.-SOPPKT.. ; CANADA-STREET, UPPER QUEEN- • STREET.—For Sale, a newly-elected four- 1 roomed Cottage and Allotment, 66 feet fron- 1 tage. I SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. ' i\[~o~T "I ~C~ E~O F ~R~ E" MOT A L. j BOWRING, Pianoforte Maker, Tuuer, and J Repairer. REMOVED to Symonds-street, near ' Dr Stockwell's. ; June 6th. 1877. j OF REMOVAL. ] HERR SCHOTT begs to inform his Pupils I that he has REMOVED his Academy of Music to No. i3p, Shortland-street (late Hoftrr an's Piano ' Warehouse), a few doors above the Post-office. : IVT 0 t ~7 c^ e7 : MUFFINS ! MUFFINS ! MUFFINS!! ME. H, PERCY begs to inform his friends and the, public generally that he will commence Business in the above line at his late Premises, Lome-street Bakery, on TUESDAY, the 19th instant, and trusts by producing the superior quality of Goods as in former day 3 (unequalled and never surpassed) to merit a continuance of kindly favours and orders. N.B.—May be had at Mr Waters,Conf eotioner, Queen-street, and at the Bakery, Lome-street. A number of good Lads and Men wanted. "ORESERVED COMQUATS, -._--t —: r .n-zzj_jm?.;r ~\X.«. ■■'r.M!ll^l_B__B___l 9 '.■.__.-•__.___. ;. ..- i \ __f^__hfti_v>'B__



Theatre ;§_filtt^l_* Royal. Manager R. J. DeLias. UNBOUNDED SUCCESS ! RE-APPEAR AN CEOF MIKE SLAGHERT V, I Ts_ Amorous Irishman, and HEINRICH ECCLES. TRA-LA-LA-1.00 I Thr: Reproduction op LISA ECCLES REeEfyED with General Satisfaction. EVERYONE DELIGHTED WITH MESSRS. BAKER AND FARRoN ! X3T The Gallant Volunteers Recalled Three ConsecutiA-e Times t "_fc The Best and Most Lau-dde-r-provoking Enter tainment of tl-.e Season. The Performance commences at S, and con cludes at 10.30 precisely. Tickets and Seats can be secured at Upton's, Bookseller, Queen-street. Prices of Admission:—Dress Circle, Is.; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Pit, Is. ~Xrb v n g~men\s^lilTiTtTa n JL ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES. LORNE-STREET HALL. In e&nsequence of repairs to the premises of the V.M.0.A., Archdeacon Maunsell's Lecture | will be-siven in the Lome-street Hall. Musis by Members of St. Mary's Choir. ; LECTURES: . June 32—" The New Testament in the fira '■ three Centuries"— Archdeacon Maunse'll. ; June- 29—" Personal Recollections of India i and its People "--Rea'. A. W. Webb. July 20— ■' Reminiscences of London "—F. \ Larkins. July 27— ■'* Luck "—.I. C. Firth. . August 2-i— *"' Mahomedanism "—Rev. E. C. i Stuart. August Sl—"' Central Asia —Russia's Progress • and England's-Fears "—Colonel Haultain. September 21—'- New Zealand—Past, Present, and Future "—Rev. T. Buddle. ; September 2S—" Michael Angelo—lns Life and 1 irues "—Dr. Ellis. October 19—'•'John Ashwo'rth—_is Life and Writings-"— Rev, R. Taylor. October 26-" V.'iiliain of Orange,. King of England"—F. G. Eavington Tickets for Course, (to admit Bearer and Lady),. ss; Single Ticket, 3s. Admission to Single Lecture, Is each. Commence at 7.30: Seats reseiwed for Ticket holders until 7.20. Tickets to be Iwd from any of the Book sellers, the Members of the Committee,, and Librarian, at, the Rooms. Tfcflr ELBO UR N E OU F, IS7 7. - MB. J. J. MILLEH. may be consulted as usual. Limited to 2000, distributed thus—First. £1000; Second.- JgiOO; Third, £150; Startei-3 divided £250; Non-starters, £250. Result immediately forM'arded to all subscribers. Commissions executed. Office : Bull and Mouth Hotel, Bourke-street, Melbourne. Q EATING ! SKATING ! ' SKATING ! The RINK is OPEN every Tuesday and Friday at; the Albert Hall, Darby-street. Admittance—One Shilling, First-class Skates proA'ided, U L Al A N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lake 3, liotoniahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland1. Children's Portraits r.iikan instantaneously. T^T OTIC E"~6rF~: R~r E M O V A L. CHAS. BURTON T wishes to inform his cus tomers and the public generally that he hass noAV RemoA-ed into the Shop lately occupied by Mr. Messenger, two doors below his present premises.. The Dining Rooms will be replete with every convenience.. Up stairs the Ladies' Room will be fitted up with every accommoda tion.. C.B. begs to thank Ins numerous customers and friends for tho ,very liberal patronage they have accorded him since he has commenced businees, and haA'ing uoav more commodious premises he will be able to offer them Joiids of all descriptions, Poultry, and all the delicacies of the season; and trusts by cleanliness and strict attention to their Avauts, to merit a con tinuance of their support in hisnneA r premises. CHAS. BURTON, Queen-street andjjParnell. RESERVED TAMARINDS, AT CLOSE BROS. GHOLLAH'S GfREAT J.NDIAN C/URES _fr (Tiger Brand). ■__ THE MOST POPULAR MEDICINES EVER YET INTRODUCED INTO NEW ZEALAND. In consequence of their proA-mg to be what is stated of them, and ail fulsome puffiing or ex travagant exaggerations about them being chre fully a\'oided, ; , Their worth and merit have secured for them in every part of New Zealand the confidence of the public. They haA'e cured long-standing cases of sickness, and : TESTIMONIALS similar to those given below are being received from all parts of the Colony by the Proprietor:— " Kensington, Dunedin, Ist March, 1876.—Sir, Having occasion to use your Aperient Mixture, and having derived much benefit therefrom, I have-much pleasure in testifying to its merits, and in recommending it to others.—(Signed),. A. Jamieson.' "Pier Hotel, Dunedin, 26th May, 1876.—Sir,— Having been much benefitted by the use of your Indian Medicine, I have great pleasure in adding my testimony as to-its efficacy, andean recom mend others to try it. Some of my friends, who have also been using these medicines, speak very favourably of them, and'have received much benefit from their use.—(Signed), Ophelia Bennett." "Port Chalmers, New Zealand, 3rd July, 1876. Sir,—l think it my duty to state that your Ghol lah's Rheumatism Mixture has proved in my ease to be ail that you have represented it to be; and for the sake of those Avho may be suffering the misery and torture of severe Rheumatism, such as I endured previous to taking your in valuable medicine I beg to state that I had been suffering the most excruciating agony from severe Rheumatism for over two years. I could not rest at night. My appetite was gone, my general health shattered, and the pains through out my limbs and loins were constant and almost insupportable. I was induced to try your Rhen matism Mixture, and found myself getting better a_te_„taking -three...hottles..of...it- I continued taking the medicine for about six weeks, and became perfectly restored to health, being per fectly cured of all pain or symptoms of Rheuma tism. My appetite is excellent, and I sleep we'll at night.—Sia-ned), Fred. Williams." ■" Dunedin, 10th Julv-,-187U.—Sir,—I have plea sure in stating, for the benefit of others, that I haA-e derived the most unexpected good results from the use of Ghollah's Rheumatism Mixture. I had been suffering from very severe rheumatic attacks for about 15 years, accompanied by most agonising pains in niy limbs and loins, through which my rest was much disturbed at night, my appetite A-ery imperfect, and my general health altogether impaired. I am happy to state that I am now free from the pains I had experienced for so many years. I can sleep well at night, mv appetite and general health are much improved, and I can attend to my business and house duties. This happy change has been brought about by the use of your Rheumatism Mixture for about two months.—l am, Sir, yours gratefully.— (Signed), S. Pickett.". ' . "Dunedin, 31st August, 1876.—Sii-j—Having taken your Ghollah's Rheumatic Mixture for some considerable time, and having been com pletely cured by its use; of the very severe rheu matic gout from which I had suffered most severely for the last ten years, I can bear testi mony to its most extraordinary enratic powers. I am noAV free from all pain, and well in my health, and have the free use of my hands and feet, which I had not preA-ious to taking your medicine. I think it right to state, for the bene fit of others suffering the tortures that I endured for the period above stated, that L_fttribute my restoration to health and freedom' from pain entirely to the use of your invaluable medicine. I can strongly recommend it those suffering from rheumatism or gout.—(Signed), John Griefen. J.P." These invaluable. Medicines are to be had throughout New-—eala_cl,- and in Auckland4 of all Chemists and respectable Medicine Vendors. BROWN, BARRETT & CO., Wholesale Agents for Auckland ■ Pboytnce. J> USINE S. S, N O T I C E. We beg to intimate to our friends and patrons that avc haA-e DISPOSED of the GOODWILL of our BUSINESS to MESSRS. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO., and have much pleasure and confidence in requesting for them a continuance of the favours so liberally accorded to us during the last thirteen years'we haA re been in business.