WHAU LITERARY SOCIETY.

The inauguration of the Whan Literary Society was bald Jastevcnin:., in the VVhau Public Hall. The hall was well filled by settlers and their wives an,. t\. rallies, and tho utmostfiinterest was evinced in the proceedings. Rev Robert Sommcrville, President, of the Society, occupied tin. chair, soooorted by Mr Bolio-rd (vice-presi dent), Rev R". F- Maenieol, and Mr Owen. The choir of ten .voices opened with a glee, after which the president delivered the inaugural soeech of jthe evening, bearing upon the ad v intakes of such institutions in making young men acquainted with each other, informing their mind?, and fitting them for higher spheres of usefulness in the world. The address was o;: considerable length, carefully prepared, full of pain, and exactly suited to the occasion. We hope to be able to give it in extenso in the Star Supplement. Mr Sommerville was frequently encored during its delivery. Mr T. L. White next gave a humourous reading, "Judge Pit man's baldness," and subsequently a recitation, by reouest, "The: Charge of the Light Brigade," which was given in a masterly manner. The choir rendered " Under the willow she's sleeping" in a very creditable manner. The. vice-president. Mr Bollard, followed with a most, interesting speech, in which he traced the rise and progress of the "VVhau, and hoped the new Institute would tend to the moral and in tellectual improvement of the neighbourhood. Ho had resided in the district 16 years, and when he first settled there the Whau contained but 20 house... There were no roads, no church; in fact it. was a most uninviting locality, fully bear ing out its name, the whau, or the wilderness. Now they baa a good school,'a Highway Board, churches, a daily mail, two 'busses, and a hou.se of accommodation for travellers, and he was happy to say they could do without either magistrate or policeman. He should like, how ever, to see the ground around the church laid down in grass, planted with trees, and fenced in, and he'hoped all present would assist towards so desirable an object. Mr Bollard then gave a brief history of the hall, the credit of which r.ally was due to the exertion., of Mr Francis Gitt-Js. Mr Bollard concluded his speech by wishing them success, and expressing a belief that the Whan would become one of the most prosperous villages around Auckland. Mr Archibald then »ang in a plaintive manner, " Kiss me and I'll go to ;.!eep.:' The chairman then called upon Mr Blaekman to read an original poem, written expressly for the occa sion. The poem was well received,the audience expressing a wish, through the President, that the Editor or! the STAR would permit its appear ance in that journal, so that each member might possess 'a copy. The lines were as follows :— IN AUGUR A L POEM. It wa3 the custom in our fathers' times, To weave their fancies with heroic rhymes, To speak a prologue suited to the age, Before the actors stepped upon the stage ; And venture sometimes with a vain pretence, To reach the spirit through the listening sense. And be it yours to glean whate'er appears, Or' worth and beauty o'er the silent years ; Nor let the voice of friendship e'er bo mute, 'Within the precincts of your Institute. Your well-tilled fields are beautiful and green, Anl in your gardens .'abet t flowers arc seen, And i ound about, in buildings and on land, Ac traces of the ousy thought and hand, W.th signs of all that perseverance brings To grace the homes of peasants and of ki>*..i s Trie stranger passing through tho thrivinc Whau, " ° Sees buds of promise on each fruit-j* v i bough, And views the homestead; tann ei y ) smithy mill Brickyard and store, and glassy, flock-strewn hill, The little church, hard by the public hall, And fruitage blushing, near the rude stonewall. E'en though tho traveller o'er your roads may sign H« knows they will be mended by and by; And when he looks upon the friendly plough, He feels there's life and. progress at the Whau. The world moves on, 'ner.ta bright and cloud v skiss. And 'mid life's changes Moanatairis rise ; Men hold their meetings, business to transact,. And strive with speech to crush the Counties Act. But wo are gathered in this hall to-night. To welcome knowledge with va beams of'ir -^f And feast on pleasures of the sou! and sens? ' ' ; )■; music, song, and strains of eloquence ; In th'S fair hail,friends will each other ru' , e t And share at eve the intellectual treat, " ' And by the means of essay and debat- > Mak . life more pleasant and improve ' c jj e gfo*« - And truths eternal from the historic -, a ., f ' J "' And all that bears upon the present ag« Ah, who would lose one. rich, poetic flower Or slight the message of this festive hour' Who gentle voices in his heart despise When peaceful moonlight pa.uts the dappled. Sweet is the sisters' song, the wall-trained voic*;, And sweet the ballad ot a prudent choice. The active dance, apart from care and str^c "Which gives s, zest to labour and to 'ue " ' The well-selected library will com*- With studied lessons for the wor'/„ r ,,i h_ym. With striking thought, and ill- . Jetton-^ w^«_ To mend the manners and h- r ; i^ ?"?. n "£' l. c "' ! To chr.se dark error from •' ■ «£<.^PP^ ' To make the future brif" . ■ » ; f t \ ( . And by the aid of sci- ■•■*"-* ,!' f "' "'•'-?^i 'I'o li-aY" is nipn«_.r' ■ »cc and toe plough, io u-SMa vicar _. m of rJIO V \ ha v. —John Blacxman Mr3 IS** "' oly given by Messrs Bel! and Thain. created " r,n read Horace Grcclys 1 .dc.wniph iiVi-i-i .nich amusement by its lively associa _>.'.- A glee, "Lilly of the Vale," fodowed. 1- J W F. Maenieol next, delivered nn excellent .••coil on too importance of such societies, which though common, were not common enough. They afforded the means of self culture to young men, and helped them to make nr> for a deficient education. They also afforded much hearty enioyment as well as profit. Mr. Maenieol then gave a pleasing sketch of St. James' Society, and spoke of tho good it had done. There was a saying "the nearer the church the further from grace," and hoped it might t'ruthfu'ly bo said of their members, " the nearer the Whau,1. ho further from insanity.' Subscri'ieii*1-.', Mi"- Thomas sang, "Just befo-.-e the Battle " "Mr. Bell •'King tlio bell, Watch man" Mr. Owen read a "Caudle Lecture' on Caudlo becoming a Mason; Mr.;-Kevin read " Curing a Cold," and Mr. Bell gave a recitation frn-r, lir.oldshy, -'Look at the .Clock." in a spirited manner, and tho entertainment closed wiih the " Autumn Glee," and the "National Anthem." "Miss Buchanan presided with, much ability al the harmonium. _

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THE EVENING STAR. TUESDAY. MARCH 37, 1877.



' k UCKLAND STEAM CONEECTION | ___SL:. FACTORY, ALBERT-STREET. E. WATERS, ».« C 0 N F E C T I O N E R, Bags'to inform the public that the following j. oods, mannfactnred 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:— _, _, ~_•-. Dt.*/ Goods. Df.y Goods—Continued Conversation Lofcenges 'Plain Pipe < ionvcrsations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Pane. Lozenges London Mixtures Hootch .-fixtures feeing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Shcrbert Marbles Boiled Goods. Burnt Almonds Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls 1-ktra Strong' Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops ) lose 1 /ojjenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Tony Musk i ozengeo Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoann* Ico /(ijigos Red and \\ hite Cocoa- Bath pipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Tony jujubes Everton Toffy Licpiorice Star and Love J.oc'. Piiilcand White Sugar Imitation Strawberries (jandv Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Hdrehound Candy Cough Drops Noupariel Comlits Turkish Rock Regent Pipe Tom Thumbs M niicated Lozenges of every deseriptionfalways on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20... vor dozen. One shilling will bo allowed for every'tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, Sec, Sec. Testimonial. provincial Laboratory, Auckland, Octoboi 2fi, IV7S.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir.—l have much pleasure in informing you, that after bavin;? mode 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 linn, that it is quite eaual to the best English or French prepara tions' rind being entirely free from husk, it will form'an excellent, article of diet for invalids. especially those suffering from an impaired rt'j_-e-. ion —1 have the honour to be. sir, your obedient servant, James M. Tunny. Provincial Analyst, , J CARBON, House and Land Agent, m Rent anil Debt Collect or, St j. .nmnY'R is .m.mNOH* (^okkw-stri-Wt. TV °~~ TIZ r c E -^ T. 15. n i r. h Resnectfully Intimates to tho Medical Profession, his old friends, and tho public in general, that he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street, wbpre he wih be found at all hour., day and Xiigbt, ready to attend to their necessities. N B —Dk. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, and Mr." Claytok's Proprietary Articles may be obtainCdofHlLL& HUDSON, mV&MffIX AND DISPENSING CHEMj^m



■ XN consequence of H.I.M.S. ' HERTHA' being ordered Home via Suez, a LARGE QUANTITY OF BACON ordered by them has been left on my hands, which I intend to dispose of speed../ at a REDUCTION. THE BEST BRANDS CAN BE PRO CURED AT 11D. L' 1 lb. A VERY SUPERIOR QUALITY OF MUTTON CAN BE HAD AT 2\>. t, jl lb. MUTTON, By the Sidk, 3d. MUTTON, By tub Side, :'!)- MUTTON, By the Side, 3d. MUTTON, By the Side, 3d. MUTTON, By the Side, 3d POULTRY :— TURKEYS, 55.; GEESE, Is. ; DUCKS, 2a. _£>. FOWLS, 28. Cd. ROAST DAIRY - FED PORK, 6d. $ lb. ear FOli CASH. -sa I bog my Friends will call Siring the Day-time, to Reduce the Rush in the Evening. \ T\ORNWELL, CORNER OF QUEEN AND DARBY STREETS. fri.f .• "' l_iii^^iiiw_^^!F_ppo^i_^^F---i-_--_'--i'-@ ___MliffiHlll_s nriHE GREATEST WONDER OF JL MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved those famous remedies to be most effectual in curing either the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints which arc more particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or tho3C living in the bus!). Occasional doses of these Pills will guard the system against those evils which so often beset the human race, viz.:—Cough., colds, and dis orders of the liver and stomach—the frequent, forerunners of fever, dysentery, diarrhoea, and cholera. Is the oao.C e.f. cttial remedy lor old sores wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin disease. : in fact, when used according to the printed directions, it never fails to euro alike, deep and superficial ailments. These Medicines may be obtained from all respectable Druggists and Storekeepers through out tho civilised world, with directions for use in almost every language. They are prepared only by the Proprietor, THOMAS HOLLO WAY, 53.., Oxford-street, ondon. *»* Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate from tho United Status. "American" sewing "machines. ______ ".THE HOME" SHUTTT,-.-LOCK-STITCH. HE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. •■ THE HOME" SHUTTLE is tho only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. 51 This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest, muslins to the heaviest; and winn even sew xjsathek ; it will Hern, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Tuck, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. T/men, or Cotton Thread. It is not nocossa,_y for us to endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. "We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to I'RICE, and wo feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give tho "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines, we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, B radcr, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw, driver, Five Needles, Gunge, Table Clamp, and di sections for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. P RICE :- Complete in box PA lOs. With Table and Treadle £G 15s. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £8 In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, wo guarantee them FOR eive YEARS. L. D. NAT.TAN & CO., SOLE AGENTS. Wo hare appointed tho undersigned Solo Petiiil Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of charge. J. V. BREDA, Shor thi.nd- st r cot. %/sr r. f. il wood hXm, .ill. TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and 3ons, i Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-strcet. S-N.8.-PupOs {HteudQd in tywn fffi country.



jm H E HOLY LAN D. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, fee., AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES !!! E.W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Literature. Office and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, QT.I-I.N-ST-l._r_T. TTS7TLSON & 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 the. wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan __ Co. The Powder is free from any deleterious ingredient, which is often found in many 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.'a Baking Powder. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manuf actnrera. GKOLLAH'S » -2- r> T- 1 m iVTiT /l I. fi !T7T> T. Q \JC RL A T .S. _N it -«- A N hJU i. J-. o. SST ("i'lor... Brand). 'J-_ THE MOST POPULAR MEDICINES EVER YET INTP.Oi.!"C:T.I> INTO NHW ZEALAND. In consequence of their proving to bo whatia stated of them, and. all fulsome puffiing or ex tra, vagant exaggerations about them being care fully avoided. Their worth and merit hare secured for them in every part, of New Zealand the confidence of the public. They hare cured long-standing cases of sickness, and TESTIMONIALS similar to those given beiow are being received from all parts of the Colony by the Proprietor :—■ •' Kensington, Duncdin, Ist March, 187G. —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, f have groat pleasure in adding my testimony as to its efficacy, and can recom mend others'to try it. Home of my friends, who have also been using these medicines, speak very favourably of them, and have received much benefit from theiruso.-MSigned), Ophelia Bennett." "Port Chalmers, New Zealand, 3rd July, 1876. 3l r _T think it my duty to state that your Ghol ish'-i Rheumatism Mixture has proved in my case to be all that you have represented it to be ; and for the sake of those who may bo 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 -Tifleri.-g the most excruciating agony from -everc Rheumatism for over two years. I could not rest at nisrht. My appetite was gone, my o-eneral health shattered, and the pains through out my limbs and loins were constant and almost insupportable. I was induced to try your Rheu matism Mixture, and found myself get; big better after taking three bottlesjof it. 1 continued taking the medicine for about six weeks, and became perfectly restored to health, being per fectly cured of all pain or_vivu.tomsof Rheuma tism My appetite is excellent, and I sleep well at night.--Signed). F/tKD. Willi _ms-." "Dunedin, 10th July, 13/6.- Sir f —l have plea sure in stating, for tho benefit of others, that, 1 have derived the most nnsxpei-ted good results froi i the use of Ghollah's Rheumatism Mixture. ] had been suffering from very severe rheumatic att.v ... for about 16 years,accompanied by most n-'-o'-iRi --. pains in my limits and loins, through ivhioi' my rest was much disturbed at night, my i-Tvni-'fite very impcffftct, and my genera! health ■iito^ethcr impaired. 1 am happy to state that I am oow free from the pair.:-; f ha-! experienced tor -.'•> many rears. I can ?Iccp well at night, my appel ite and jjenora! health are much improved, ..,,,] i can attend to my business and house duties. This happy change lias been brought about by the use or your Rheumatism Mixture for cbout two month-.-1 am. Sir, yours gratefully.— (Signed), S. Pickett." . ••Dus-edi':. fslat August, 1876.—3ir,— Having taken your Ghollah'a Rheumatic Mixture for some considerable time, and having been com pletely cured by its wao, of the very severe rheu m-tie' gout, from which I had suffered most severely for the last ten yean;, f can bear testi mony to it. most, extraordinary curatic powers. lam now fr'.-c from all pain, and well in my health, and have, the free use of my hands and feet, which 1 had not previous to taking your medicine. I think it right to state, for the bene- . fit of other . r.ui"«'.rirv.' the tortures that, t . in-hired for the period above 'dated, that I attribute my restoration to health and freedom from pa.n entirely to the use of your lnvalnaole medicine. I can si rongly recommend it those suffering from rheumatism or gout.—(Signed/, John Giufjckn, J. P." These invaluable Medicines are to be had throughout New Zealand, and in Auckland of all Chemists and respectable Medicine Vendors. BROWN, BARRETT & CO., Wholesale Agents for Auckland Province. T_i»oßTE^^ COI/JuliE •)). t in ENGLISH and VMERICAN BLOCK TYPE, by Fl. BRETT, at the " Evening Statv Office. 1.0r.r. PnoiT-iETOK of the ADVERTI SING BOARDS in City and .Suburbs. Ml:. FAULT. ER, Solo Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets. Privy Poxes, C< sspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all rcoucsis regarding (ho above. i'craons desiring to have the said places attended to, eilher weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or v/iitt'-n, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, QiieMi-slreet. TMTI-. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between J.T... AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET-will leave as follows:— /_._;. a.iri. /0.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. Ml a.m. From IJ 1.15 a.m. From 112.30 p.m. Auckland . 1.1.5 p.m. cwmarket . 2 p.m. [_~.!.. p.m I 3.30 p.m. I 1.15 p.m I 5 p.m. lfi.4sD.m .6.30 P.m. lyf E J:. CHAN TS, AGENTS, and l.y ft. others, can have Office, Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements. Magazines, Music, and oilier Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Rider, and Account Book Manufac turer, next, door to Evening Stab oflice, W'ynr'tham-st.reet. ' -TfITARNER-S COMMERCIAL HOTEL YY CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors 1o Canterbury that tho 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 tho New .Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Chrlstchnrch 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. Tim Ouisiri. i. 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 tho quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is acknowledged by connoisseurs to bo the finest in the Colony. 'Busses paaa the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER. Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Chris toburch. X> OUY ER, GU IL LE T & CO. fl '__ COGNAC. /-.-■'.... '>, TRADE &&/¥" W*^ MARK. '[ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESS RS. LEW I S T. ROTII ER S, AUCKLAND. Have secured tho AGENCY for this Celebrated BRAND.', .ojiisUy considered the finest, made. They have always on bund l_dd_„ Quarter fbi.Kl-n. ( 'ji.yoß. and TiuDeriH.l iln_k_. ORO OX S "& BASSETT, JO coach painters, sign WRITERS, ETC., Durham-street, Next to Haymaiu____. All kinds of Vehicles (new or second-hand), painted in the most superior manner with quick depatoh, and at reasonable rates. Sign writing done for the trade. N.B.—J. B. Brooks, late Carriage Pointer to tho Bros. Antony and Fer dinand Rothschild, Mr Alderman Wire, and ettwi; City (J. v wd. v) (Ugftttwto .•



T^rOTXCE OF REMOVAL H. ~T TKIN3 BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE _S3T H A S REMOVED!!"®* TO THE Premises Next Dook Below his Old Shop. H. A T X INS Begs to heartily thank his jinmercns Cus tomers for their rery liberal patronage from hi 3 first commencing business up to the present time, and to assure them that although his trade has increased to that extent, that his REMOVAL to more Commodious Premises was a neces sity, the same principles of business will still be adhered to: viz., keeping a good article, buying in the cheapest market, and selling at the smallest pro lit possible. Ifis New Shop shall always be known as The Cheapest in Auckland. H.A. will be happy to see all his old Customers, and as many new ones as may honour him with their patronage. A SPLENDID STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will always be found, and tho PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND 1 H. ATKINS. -VT E W LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Bluo Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned raanu f act uxors. A trial solicited. Ask for it and jndge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory i York-, treet. ParnclL M EAT! Meat: M EAT' GREY- S T R E E T. W. PAUL Having returned to his old Premises, Grey street, lately occupied by Mr. J. Young, wishes to intimate to his Old customers, and the public generally, that he is determined to SELL ALL KINDS of MEAT, Primcst Quality. CHEAPER than can bo Purchased at any other Establish ment in Town, a3 a visit to his Shop will prove. Auckland, 23rd February, 1877. ~VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE _Ll COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRH of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. I Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. _5B" LOSSES Pkompti,ysPaio. OKOROK P. PHCMfrfC. Mjuinartrr. _ __ _ _^ ___ _ J\.m TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WEI.LEBI.**Y-STREKT. 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-sole .ted Stock of Black arid i-lue Superfine Cl»th3 and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweedy. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making ux>. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. A. WATERMAN be^s to irTforrn ¥ y 0 his friends and the public of Auckland that ho has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Portki.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 settlors and country visitor* to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. Q N SALE, MAIZE: 800 Sacks, now landed, ex Emu. S A L T: 50 Tons (Weston and Westell's), to land, ex Thurland Castle. CLOVER & GRASS SEEDS: 30 Casks, to land, ex Thurland Castle. JAKINS & WILLCOX, D URIIASI-STI-KI-T. npiMBER TIMBER! TIMBER! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY MECHANICS' HA-Y, HAVE ON HAND :— A very Large Stock of all kinds Of TIMBER for BUILDINGS, at lowest rates; and a good lot of SECOND-CLASS STUFF (clearing out below Cost Price. _£__" Sashe3, Doors, Mouldings, Tongued and Grooved and Wide Boards also very cheap. Wood Turning in at.i, its Branches. "yiCTORIA STONE WORKS. Auckland, 17th February, 1377. TO THE CITIZENS OF AUCKLAND. Ladii.sani.Gkn"tlemrn,—ln starting business amongst you, I have much pleasure in bringing before your notice a few -very useful article;;, which I can now produce at rates not yet, known in Auckland, and which, for price, dc.ign, workmanship and materials, cannot be super ceded in the English markets. Having secured the service., of Mr. .Tames H. Buchanan, late managing partner in the firm of J. H. Buchanan and Co-, opposite, with my own. experiences, I can confidently ensure myself a share of your patronage. BUILDING DEPARTMENT— Mantelpieces, to any design in Freestone, from '20s. Hearths, Hobb-flre and Oven Sills Door and Window Sills and Lintels, Architraves, Quoins, Balustrades, & Copirgg Sink 3, Kitchen and outside Chimney Tops And every kind of Builders' Stonework executed. MONUMENTAL— Monuments. Tombs, Headstones, Body atones, Footstono., Crosses, &c, designa of which are always on view. ENCLOSURES- In Stone, Babistradings, and Perforated Panelling, to any design or size. In Wrought Iron, chaste, light and cheap patterns on band, to any size. In Cast, Iron, patterns chaste and light in stock. All of the above are Auckland workmanship. Address— JOHN BROWN, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Door above Messrs Kempthorno and Pressor's. /TEORGE COOK'S -BU SSES. \jf From opposite Coombes's. K'/uEit Pass and Newmarket, Daily, at !).15 n.m. fl.io a.m. 10.-5 a.m. 11.16 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 1.15 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.1; i p.m. 3.45 p.m. 4.15 p.m. 5.15 p.m. ti.ls p.m.- 6.15 p.m. Loaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. l p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m, 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening; 8, ?.SO, 9, fi.SQ. 10, 10.30, 11. IQJJQRG-E COOK,



AUCKLAND PERMAJNEINT UU OPERATIVE BUILDING ANjD INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £8,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— _ _ _ ...... Repayments extend- p w k Total amount ingover ier vveeii- Repayaole. ~~ ' s. d. £ s. d. I years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 113 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 b lOycara 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received at the following rates — 12fmonths or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum 7 day's notice ! ~ >' y JOHN BATGER, Secretary. \\JT IL N E AND riHOTCE HAVE JUST RECEIVED SEVERAL CASES OF SEASONABLE GOODS, WHICH HAVE BEEN MARKED AT VERY LOW RATES. Tho following arc a few of the. Lines specially worthy of notice :— FICHUS, MANTLES, CUIRASSE, AND TABLIERS, in Lace, Braid, Cashmere, _.cv, from Bs. lid upwards. LADIES' STRAW AND LEGHORN HATS, from 6d. upwards. Also. BOYS'ANDME N'SI P A N AM.A S from 3... lid. SASIIRI B B O N S All Colours, Is. _d. per yard. r-^,*T*'^-line-,- r,a 100 BEaTTE D SATCHEL S 2s. and upwards. BABY LINEN, CHIDREN'S AND LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING. ALL SILK GOODS are still being Sold at Very Cheap Rates, notwithstanding the great advance in the Home Markets. DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING conducted on the Premises by a First class Melbourne Artiste. MILNE & CHOYCE, " Cheapside House," QUEEN AND AVELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. NITE'JD jjSER VICE HOTEL COIiNKK OP QUEEN •& "VVELLESLEY-STREETS. . WMsm WM I ml l li Hi lllflvu@^Ssßllll mtltlillE-IiO&nMISIP Mm JOHN HANCOCK, PropbietOß. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. A U CXI.A ND, N. __. i^f o"~ T ICE. C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Akghajbo & J. Drown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c., on the most liberal terms, a,nd 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. R. Brewin's Auckland Hno .1 Dopofc will receivo prompt attention. Iff 6YTWE^iU~TTiW^AJSiM OF J_l Auckland and Surrounding Districts.— MRS. WILLIAMS has opened up a New Lot of Ladies' Underclothing. Linen-faced Cuffs, 3d pair, best value in Auckland; Ladies' Garters; Ladies' and Girls* Stockings, lid pair; No. 2 White Socks, 3d pair; Men's and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, (id pair; Stay Busks, 3d pair; Flowers, from 3d per spray; and a nice selection , of General Fancy Good:-. — Note the address: i MRS. WILLIAMS, opposite Fire-bell, foot of ij Grey-street. , -yiCTORIA "pLOUR JV^ILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. WILSON AND MCGREGOR HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND: Flour, Sharps Bran, Oats Maize, Wheatraeal Maizerneal, Ground Rico [ Crushed Maize, Oats Beans, Sec, Sec, I At the Lowest Rates. WHEAT GROUND AND DRESSED FOR COUNTRY SETTLERS ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. SST Ask for Wilson _. McGregor's Cele brated Baking Powder.—To bo had from all Grocers and Storekeepers. HE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of# HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c, Sec, at highest market . rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt' and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS,,



S, WYNDHAM-STREI^T, "A HOUSE, SHIP, m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. ' H P. — •■ . M W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent, to all parts of the <-> r. , Province. H ' t_ •z; _ X J.H. requests attention of Builders and pd Others to his New Glazing Tariff. Wo — o J. HENDERSON. • pt_? 8, V7TNDHA-M-STREET. "[_*__ T-ISHE R AN D CO. __D Wholesale. Shipping & Family -*- BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of aU kinds dressed to order. Prime SmotecTTon-raea, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N 3 —Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. j_guHea waited on i R town or suburba. YTTTs op pc t, *\ HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QT7EJ--7-STREET. A_rent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato ParceL. Deiivery, and the Booking of Passengers. October 30. IH7R. . . . rfiAYLOR:S PATENTSEWING J_ MACHH-TES The lIA ND MA C HIN Eis perfection for faSTAND MACHINES for Dressmakers seven c-ninfeaa and eight guineas. Recommended by iSndredi. fn our" micl.t who possess them as un | e,lSe awfng Machines of every kind repaired. Authorised Agent : T PEACOCK, OPTIC lAIN, SHORTLAND-STREET, Omiosite the Post-office. Anckland- ' H. SKIN NE R, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, \LLGAN LANE. AIT Branches of the Building Trade executed by E-tperienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. Sec. Sec. . CMREWOOD ! I ! FIREWOOD ! ! VVANTED KNOWN, that I am now-prepared to supply BEST TITREE FIREWOOD, m any quantity, at the follow!ng prices (terms cash) :- Single ton, 95.; four to ten tons, Bs. Cd.; upwards of tin tons', at Wholesale prices. -Address: John Blair, Bay of Islands Coal Yards, Breakwater Road.' . T —an"d~~ j. so p pc t 3 fj 0 Freeman's Bay Steam Mit.ls, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street VV barf, '•■■ •-- Aiicbl-Mid. AITD f\ GIBBON S, • GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WELLESLEY-STREET. Dealers In Maize. Oats. Bran, Flour, Sharps, Potatoes. Sec. . TTUSBANDS of Industrious Wives, Ji. 5L Remember this day to do your duty by BUYING a PATENT ROYAL WASHIN& MACHINE. Every wife who aoes ncr own Washing deserves cue. FATHERS, MOTHERS, BBOTHERS, AND LOVIsJtS, call and select one of those useful Companions r.v.a H.dpraatcs, called SEWING .T. CH'XJv- from the following inimense stoclc and variety'•-P.-inckss ov Wales, Little Stk\ngks. Jenny Lind, Mkkmaid. Thomas, also Taylor-* NkwPatkxt, Sinokk. vv iu--ki.er and \\"n..-;oN, Howe, Gkover and Ba_o_r, and other good makes. m Weekly Payments Taken. =&x W: C. DENNES, McARTHUR & CO.'S NEW BUILDINGS, Queen-street. X>URE MILK IM PURE MILK !! ! T. A. BROWN Bpgs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and suburbs that he lias made arrangements by which he has secured the v.'hole of 'he Milk from the One Tree Hill Estate, Epsom, and he will therefore be able to supply a First-class Pure Article, so necessary to both infants and adults. . Families Availed on for orders. A Trial solicited. Address: T. A. BROWN. Epsom ; or Messrs. Spragg & Co.. Theatre Buildings, O.ueen-street AL■VA NIZ E D IRON WORKS; S. PARKER, i MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING, And ali 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. Gasfittingof 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 ali 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 Plumeer for Auckland Waterworks, wjcllt-sley"- street. A noicr.ANn. QPECIAL NOTICE. L 1 L IMEI l IME! ON SALE AT B. KEANE'S, Custom-house-street. ,To Builders.—B. KEAN7. having finished his New Lime Works at Wamvarei, is now pre pared to supply WANGAREI STONE LIME in any quantity. To Farmers and Others.—-For the use of Land or Sanitary Purposes, liberal terms are offered. oH^'-^r'._".. AH URA NGI HYDRAULIC STONE LIME is well adapted for Concrete Work. Will set hard under water, as tho foun. dations belonging to Messrs. Combes & D»ldy, Fort-street, will amply testify. SHE! v TJMI. in any Quantity, 3, KEAN&



v eneti a -w^rriAr 5 '. WIRE GAUZE I-J-INDS, _ ,-nptn. Wm , Zt;..OBLK^ l Mi Y D||^U'£ JD . AUCKLAND VENETIAIf t... MANUFACTOP^T ' CORNER- OF COOK AND GRaVj»_,_^_ Of any di.-v.r-R.ion., in any BumbwSnS*l^ ' to a H 'ndred. within a __Yentl___*_!u_-* best on.Mity, and resson&wrScM*-- M. H. Bi-SBY," Locsil M__u^lrtnr_r*'_-JHI porter of tfeo Material, Practical BfeHS** and Wire porker <:_anv y.ar. effig^-i City Roan, Lon.or.'. Man-afact_j__rjrfl--4lt description of ""r ... ;.-.'- L.inds, Pi__n ..LtJO. mental Wire;. _ h4 d*-""mSSBS ' ~W PfilLl-IPPS AND iIS^T. V? • COLOUR. & GLASS M_S_i_s« Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim. Pa__T__i Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, FienXW Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Br_QiP«P_. Sheet, Crown, Ornament-al, and PhoSi* 8;-9 Glass, Picture Frame and Tap_stnr MVS™ Clock and Compass Glasses, GiJrft . Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and _S. packed.—9s ft 97. QUEEN-STREET. Catefi% ED WA R D BTrTlIv BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. *• : Established 1865.] Afl'2kin__- of House and Ship Joiner. a_ Fronts, Shop and Offico Fitting, &Z'*T1-' prepared at the shortest notice Trith thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in p..-, Branch. . •°T r EDWARD HARTLEY. ALBERT-STREET Nbab Market. ' ■ *- 1 PURE, .WHOLESOME, & DELICIOUS. MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAMfiCO AUCKLAND, AND SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND I THE TRADE. Orders addressed by post to the Manufacturers lit I receive immediate attention. ( J^ O T I G I[j WALTER GRAHAM, (Late of the City Mart), WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER Has opened those Premises, corner of PrtT asd i Grey-streets, -with a complete and WELL-ASSORTED STOCK of NEW GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, AND OILMEN'S STORES, of the best quality, and offers the same co Mb numerous Patrons, Friends, and the Public generally at the • •. • LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES!! N.B,—Families waited on for Orders, apd Goods delivered in all parts of the City and Suburbs. _-^fer_..: '- V' s r•■ ApSSBLJL. ■ [established 1842.] ■>■> WJ A M I E S 0 ,_., 9 UNDERTAKER, &c, is prepared to execute Funerals, either in first-class style or plain, at strictly moderate charges. WELLESLEY-STREET EAST, T-we doors from Queen-street. jhmUNERALS CONDUCTED JD resneetablv, at moderate charges, -J" N. McC ULSKY, West End Funeral Esta blishment, top of Hobson-street. The charges includes all Cemetery and Minister's Fees, so that customers have no further trouble beyond giving the order. Co_h_a3 always on hand. Graves fenced, j and Tombstones supplied. Designs, l>y J. j Brown, may be seen, and prices obtain.- on .application to N. McCiilsky. I fftinfi I^TOTICE OF REMOV A L Messrs. HOFFMANN & SONS Have REMOVED their PIANOS and HAR MONIUMS, and BUSINESS, from SHOB-L-NB street to QUEEN-STREET, next Bank .of New Zealand. "J>ULBS ! ~R ULBS! ~Vl VU&[ JUST RECEIVED, /. Direct from Paris, '.-_-«♦<_ A QUANTITY OP CHOICE FLOWEB»B BULBS!!! ,«,_.: As they must bo Planted immediately, tcey will be on Sale for FOUR DAYS ottly. i R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORES, Victoria-stbeet. N.B.—A large quantity of Colonial-grow" Bulbs will lie ready for sale shortly. __— m O SHIPPERS, CONTRACTOBS J_ AND BUILDERS. KAURI T I'M B BR. ; The undersign ed is selling at _- fl OT GREATLY REDUCED PEW C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, And at the Suit. Napier. JM. McLAn HLA Hi o 218, QUEEN-STREET, - Has just bought, the following Goods at Mj£f° Discount off Cost Price, and invites Laaia* to inspect them before making their pur- h chases elsewhere. Patterns win oe given on application for comparison. Aline of Self-colored Real Alpaccas at Is.**.; -worth 2s. 3d. ~ 1o qfl, A line of Fashionable Checks at Is.; worth is-*" A line of Self Grey Camerlite for the prese-" season, Is.; worth Is. 9d. T lia tre» Aline of Self Colour Satin Check Is®*" beautiful shades, Is. 2d.: w°/th Is. iw-, d Aline of "Caschemore de Soie," asoftcor^ Black Silk, warranted to. wea_ iW, makers, at a reduction of Is. W..P«J> _. This is without doubt the bestandemgK est Silk in Auckland. It is of «£SEL quality as that which gave such sao-_w tion last season. , Simpson Sewing Machines at h__{-pr£r\ rn'ioe All the Novelties for the Season at a lower jm«» than usual v MTlT . ffi to oaen &__ 5 cases New Goods, ex Abemyte w>._*»* few days. Others to tollow by " vessels. ,_ . yr t~n"'o; c. c l o mm?* *J MECHANIST. W• , Masefield's buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and e^fj-fejit description of domestic and Machinery made and repaired. M^Stifi- It-ventW Models, and Optical and [f^M Apparatus made and rcnaired -i«e"" &c „*c. and Boring. Screw and W^£}J2£^^