THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY APRIL 2G, 1877

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FRIDAY, APRIL 27. EX SEA GULL FROM OAMARU. FOR THE BENEFIT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. All Moke or Less Damaged by Sea Water. AT the Store of Mr. E. G. Smith, Queen street, on Friday, 27th instant, at Twelve o'clock, 196 BAGS OATS Also. r . 20 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE. Terms at Sale. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. MONDAY, APRIL 30. ALLOTMENTS EPSOM, KAP-AN-GA, LAKE-TOWN, & GRAHAM-TOVfN? Foil Unreserved Sale. THE subscribers, have receiA-ed instruc tions from John I. Troup, Esq., A.C.G.. to sell by public auction, at 'he Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday next, 30th inst., at 12 o'clock. The following FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, A'iz. :— EPSOM— Lots 1 and.2 of sub-division of Allot ment 15, Section 6, Suburbs of Auckland, 112 feet 6 inches frontage to a Government Road, by 120 feet to Cameron-street, being that clear and level piece of ground situate a short distance beyond the pro perty of His Honor Judge Gillies, and adi wining Mr Osborne's. KAPANGA, COROMANDEL—Lots 27, 28, and 29, Section 26,1)9 feet to Watts' Road. Lots 2-1 to 33, Section 16, 110 feet to George street.. Lots 3 to 19, Section 19, 583 feet to Wafts' Road. Lots 30 to 35, Section 19, 193 feet, to Alice-street. LAKE-TOWN, NORTH SHORE—Lots 51, 52, SS, and 59,132 foot frontage each to Francis and Svdne.v-slreets. GRAHAM-TOWN, WANGAREI — Allotment 125, 1 rood. Allotment 127, 1 rood. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneer.. FRIDAY, APRIL 27. DURHAM YARD S. FOR SALE, Avithout reserve, on Friday next, at Durham Yards, at 11 o'clock," 1 Carriage, pair Horses, and Harness complete 1 Carriage 1 Omnibus, light, and in good order 1 Double - seated Buggy (nearly new), Horse, and Harness 1 Gentleman's Saddle and Bridle 1 Side Saddle and Bridle, and several lots Double and Single Harness, &c., &c. HUNTER & NOLAN. ' MONDAY, APRIir3O CITY PROPERTY INVESTMENT. FREEHOLD ALLOTMENTS AND HOUSES. SHORTLAND AND CHANCERY STREETS. THE subscribers have received instruct ions to sell, by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 30th instant, at 12 o'clock, ' That Valuable FREEHOLD CITY PRO PERTY, situated in Shortland-street, and running through to Chancery-street, having frontages of 10 feet to Shortland, street, and 12 feet, to Chanoery-street- Avith a through depth of 150 feet, on which are erected four Shops, Dwelling houses, &c. as now occupied by Messrs. Gamier, Meldrum, and others, at an annual rental of £130 stg. Will be soil in one or more lots, to suit intend ing purchasers. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, every FRIDAY, At 1 o'clock. AT.FRED BUCK LAND. " FRIDAY, APRIL 27. THE HAYMARKET. IT. OR SALE, on- Friday next, 27th } instant, at 11 o'clock, 1 Powerful and Handsome Draught Colts, 3 and 1 years old And, 1 Medium Draught, 4 years. Ex Hawea, from Wanganui. The above are Very Choice Horses. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ; FRIDAY, APRIL 27. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, About 70 tons GUANO, ex Mail Steamer, from San Francisco. Terms Cash, or if above 20 tons approved bills bearing interest at 3 months. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, MAY 23. THE R EMUERA YAR DS. mi-IE PURE-BRED" SHORT-HORN BULL, "WHIPPEE IN," EX ELECTRA, FROM ENGLAND, Will be sold, at the Remuera Yards, on Wed nesday, May 23, at 12 o'clock. -. PFJDJGREE as folloAvs:— .. ■;. " WHIPPER-IN," roan, calved Ith May, 1874, by Lord of the Valley (31733) Dim (Rosa Lee), by Sir Peter (25162) Gd (Arline), by Duke ef Manchester (1. .32) Gird (Alva), by Lord Roseberry (16118) GffKd (Ariadne), by Lord [1] Thoresby (148..0) GgaSß (Apricot), by Dandy Dininont (9010) gSpkkcL (Lily), by Dandy Dinmpnt (9010) SfiSflftd. by George 111 (7038) .._-.;.., GffKgf.ggd, by Zenith (o/02) Ggfflgggd. by Wiseton (2818) ; . Gggggggggd. by Mercury (2301) Lord of the Valley (31733), by [2] Lord of the Manor (26714) Dam (Red Pet), by .3} Royal Butterfly 14th (20722) Gd (Pet), by SnoAvdrop (15311) Ged (Miss Nightingale), by Chief tan (12590) Gassd (Lady Bohrton), by Morpeth (8325) G^ggd, by The Prince (7615) GSMTKKd, by Colling (902) Gf?-gggd, by Son of Alexander (1621) GeejnrSgd, by Grandson of Favourite (252) Book," Vol. 20, p. 211, 111 Lord Thoresby (14856) was by Duke of Gloucester (11382), a Duchess Bull, the tribe of Shorthorns Avhich make thou sands each when sold either by public or private sale. 121 Lord op the Manor (26714)-was by Baron . ' Ribblesdale (21238), by Second Duke of Wharf dale (19649), a Duchess and Oxford . Bull: his dam by Duke of Gloucester (11382), of same family as three animals sold by auction for nearly £20,000. The darn of Lord of the Manor Avas late _~.,. > ColonelTownley'scelebratedCowEimna, winner of Ten Prizes. 31 Royal Butterfly 11th (20722) by Royal Butterfly (16862), winner of Royal Agriculture of England Society's First Prize at Warwick, and seven other Prizes at Durham, York, and other Shows ; his dam won twenty Prizes and tAvelve Gold and Silver Medals at various meetings of the Royal, English, Irish, North Lancashire, Yorkshire, and other Societies. Royal Butterfly was own brother to Master Butterfly, who won First Prize of Royal Agricultural Society of England's Show at Chelmsford, and many other prizes, and never was beaten: and was sold at a high price and sent to Melbourne, shipped by us, per Copenhagen in 1857. All numbers refer to "Coote's Herd Book." »j_&?» eptUf * *** <—s N s Soss . Gray's Hall, Gray's, Essex, J loth December, 1870. (



/_\E OEG E H U L M E, SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHER, Continues to SELL PRIME QUALITY OF MEAT at such LOW PRICES that it is Avithin the reach of everyone to get a CHEAP ANp WHOLESOME ARTICLE FOR THEIR MONEY. RW CASH PRICE LIST :- PRIME SIRLOIN BEEF od. to 6d. ROASTING BEEF Id. to sd. BOILING BEEF 2d., 3d. and id. BEEF SAUSAGE (Steam-made) Id. MUTTON (BEST QUALITY): Fore-quarters 2d. ; Legs Mutton Id- Loins Mutton Id. MUTTON CHOPS .' hi. CORN-FED PORK sd. to 6d. VEAL .. hi. od. and 6d. LAMB 2s. to 3s. Gd. per qv. PORK SAUSAGE 8d- GERMAN SAUSAGE sd- REDU CE D I N P R I C E ox SATURDAY NIGHTS:— LEGS, LOINS, AND SHOULDERS MUTTON. 3d. per pound. ALL KINDS OF POULTRY, &C. SHIPS, HOTELS, and BOARDING-HOUSES Supplied at a Reduction. FAMILIES AND HOTELS WAITED ON IN TOWN OR SUBURBS. riEOEGE TTULIE, BUTCHER, "Q U E E N - S T 11 E E T, AtrCKLA-NT). THE GREATEST WONDER OF MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famous remedies to be most cilbctual in curing either the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints which are more particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or those living in the Occasional doses of these Pills Avill guard the system against those evils which so often beset tim human race, viz.:—Coughs, colds, and dis orders of the liver and stomach—the frequent forerunners of fey r, dysentery, diarrhoea, and cholera. Is the most effectual remedy for old sore 3 wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases ; in fact, when used according to the printed directions, it never fails to cure alike, deep and superficial ailments. These Medicine., may be-obtained from all respe .tabic Druggists andStorokce.per*through out tho civilised Avorld, Avhh directiors lor use in almost every language. They are prepared only b.v the Proprietor, THOMAS HOLLOWAY, 8.3, Oxford-street, London. , I . V Beware of Counterfeit;-! that may emanate do'" the TTnilnd St.nt-.r.H ZJd~~ ~L~"0 V E "T T, JT.9 TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslkiy-strewt. 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 and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mbsgiel, and other 1. weeds. ' A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. /UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION jfc-k, FACTORY. ALBERT-iIREET. E WATERS, CONFECT I O N E R, Be"-! to inform the public that the following goods, manufactured at his factory, are guaran teed of sup.ri.r quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter deleterious to n 0 Dry Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe CO "versations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures lecing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Marbles Boiled Goods. Burnt Almonds _ _. „. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions .mints • . Acid Drops- r .-' ' 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- Bathpipe . nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey loffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial loffy Jui übes Everton Tofty Liquorice Star and LoAre Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds 3 Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe ~_..', 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 hu _k, it a. ill form an excellent article of diot for invalids., especially those Buffering from an impaired djgp,Pt.ion.~-I havo the honour to he, air, your obedient ge_\pa.,, JA-IKS &. Tuft ..¥> Provltt.Qiai I



rriHE v n'd!-ER S'l'G N Et) " — have On sale — - PORT—Superior Old Red, in Avood and bottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands bottled and in 'butts, hhds., qr.-casks, and octaves , , BRANDY—Hennessy's and Martell's, in wood and case. Also, fine old Vintages for private lies. W.I. RUM—3O 0.p., in hhds. and qr.-casks WHlSKY—Dunville's. Grccnlcss and Colville's, SheiriiFs May, John Eraser's Brackla, and Jameson's in hulk, and Lome's Highland, Dunville's, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk ; Booth's, Bur nett's and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—UdoIpho Wolfe and Co.'s and Henke's quarts and pints GENEVA—John do Kuyper and Son's Anchor Brand, in green and red cases; J. H. Henke s Hollands, m stone jars and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGER WINE—In qr.-casks and cases CLARET—Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St. Julien, etc. • CORDIALS, &c—Maraschino, Curacoa, oranjjiie and Avhite, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, anc Pomeranzen CHAMPAGNE — Cliquot's, Pcrrier Jouets, Moct's, Collin's, and De Bossy's SPARKLING MOSELLE — Dienhard's quarts and pints ~--_-, LINDEMAN'S CAWARRA HOCK& LARET Ist growth BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Devenish, Tennants, Allsopp's, and Ind Coope's ' . BOTTLED STOUT—Bass's, Blood's, and Gum BULK ALE—Marrian's No. 3, in barrels GROCERIES— Comprising Belmont, Ozakerts and Field's Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar. Rennctts, Saltpetre, Blacking. RECKETT Se SON'S FRENCH BLUE • TEAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT . VlNEGAß—Champion's No. 21, in half-hhds and cases. , CIGARSb-No. 2 U.S., in 500 boxes, La Caobas Albeui-ne, Aquilla de Oro, Alonzo Carcohe Sir Robert Peel, Flor do Solor, and Erota. TOBA CCO —Various brands PAlNTS—Carson's Anticorrosion, rod and stone colour; Blundell, Spence & Co.'s Genuine Ground and Nos. 1 and 2 White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and \Tellow Paints, Patent Driers, &c. OILS—RaAV and Boiled Linseed, in drums and barrels; Colza, in drums; and Downer's Kerosene VARNISHES—NobIe's and Hoare s OAK VARNlSH—Blundell, Spence & Oo.'s, in cases containing 16 1-gallon tins Hendry Whyte and Strachan's Celebrated FLOOR-CLOTHS, various patterns and widths - CORDAGE— Europe, Manilla, Bolt Rope, and Galvanized Wire Rope COMPOSITION NAILS for Muntz Metal CORRUGATED GALVANISED IRON-More wood & Rogers', 7, 8, and 9 ft. lengths SHEET ZINC, Nos. 10, 11, 12, and U 61..5. SHEET LEAD BUTT BOLTS, grooved points PLANING, SHAPING, and DRILLING MA POWER GEARED SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHES, 15, 16, and 26 ft. beds One three hundrcefweight STEAM HAMMER. B. C. th Co. have now adopted the method followed by the large London Houses of VATTINO their WINES and SPIRITS, this having been found to secure the delivery of a higher standard of quality than otherwise obtainable. Original packages delivered from Bond as heretofore when required. Agents for the Celebrated Apollinaris Water. Indents Executed for all Kinds ok Goods. BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO. XT^ INKS AND XT AL L WHOLESALE 'AND RETAIL CABIN ETMAK E R S, UPHOLSTERERS, AND CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. JUST LANDED, EX ELECTRA, IRON AND BRASS BEDSTEADS AND COTS (New Patterns). THE CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSORTMENT IN AUCKLAND. STOREKEEPERS AND THE TRADE supplied /._;' At Wholesale Prices. riMIE -pLINPS OF THE T>ERIOD ! ! THE NEW METALLIC BLINDS, Tin-; Greatest Novlety_ in Venetian P.i.ixns, Needs no Side Fixings; Docs not require Repainting, and will not Warp. LINO L E U M ! LINULE UM ! THE NEW CORK CARPET. THE LARGEST AND CHEAPEST STOCK * OF ! FURNITURE, CARPETS, AND HOUSE-FURNISHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION (Consistent avith Quality) IN AUCKLAND. AGENTS FOR THE " GROVER AND BAKER " SEWING MACHINES, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. WINKS & HALL, S"H O R T L A N D - S T R E E T. ! ' -"KTEW Z E ALA N D INSURANCE Xl COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. «.,'■__. m . -» T „, 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. «3" LOSSES PROMPTT/V"PATT). OEORfIB P. PTB-ROI-. Manaeer. W 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 is free from any deleterious ingredient which is often found in mauy Baking PoAvders. 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 ia pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years In the employ of Harper TAvelvetreea, tho renowned manufacturers. __ ~.._, ~ _, , _ *„„ A trial solicited. Ask for it and Judge for ?ouraelve3. Auokland Agent; Mr OK W. Dwon.



TT N I TED SE R VICE; HO TEL:, \J corner 6v ... — —I QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. . j JOHN HANCOCK, Propeietob. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. Auckland, N. Z. 1 100,000 ROLLS OF PAPERIIAN GIN OS. W. PHILLIPPS & S 0 N,, i j 95 & 97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals^ EIGHTY PACKAGES NEAV PATTERNS OF PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive pr.-r Cam a tic and Glenlora. olter special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new designs • Artists oulours in oil and water ; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Sorax -..._ , Balance of stock of Chromo 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 i Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters'and Decorators Sundries Portland Cement. US' Wholebale and Retail. PHILLIPPS & SON, 06. and 87. Qi.ftnn-ntrefit_ A.' WATERMAN begs to inform • his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as POUTERS, 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 besto .ved upon the Bed rooniH, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (AKKII.IATI'.D TO Till. UN'VKTtSITV of Nl.-V Zn..VI.ANI)). . • The Quarter Days for (he current year are 6th HVhniary, 27th April, 17th .July, and stb October. FAI-QUHAU -vIAOBAIC, He;i.d M.-ister. ' «. UCKI. A N DP I- IITIAN EN TCT> .\ OPERATIVE UUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office -93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £2G to ,66,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— _ Repayments extend- Pel . Week ] Totaramount ing over Kcpayapie. s. d. | £ s. d. i years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 j 113 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received at the following rates— 12 months or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum 7 day's notice .. .. : ~ , JOHN BATGER, Sec.ret.nrv. T^T O T ICE O F REMO VA L. KEMFTIIOIIXE, PROSSER & CO., IWHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, Beg to intimate to their friends and the public that they have REMOVED to those Extensive Premises in HOBSON'S BUILDINGS, SHORT LAND-STREET, lately in the- occupation of Messrs. McAi.TUUR, Shera, and Co., whore their Business will be carried on from THIS DAY (Thursday), April 12, 1877. -V*7"ANTED KNOWN, that Robley's TV Patent Prepared Flour, Wheat Meal, Porridge Meal, and Food are eminently econo mical and highly recommended by the faculty, and are on sale by Grocers and Storemcn. Ihe Fi.ot'R makes excellent Bread, Tea-cakes, Scones, Piecrust, and all kinds of Paatry. with out vcast. The VV'heat_ika__ makes Brown Bread also without yeast. The PoiuudGK Meal makes a most wholesome and palatable Dish of Porridge ; and the Food is superior to anything in New Zealand for Infants and Invalids.— Manufactured by J. ROBLEY, in the Premises at the back of Messrs. Bi-oavii & Paten, Durham street, Auckland. Testimoniat..—Sir,--tatfords me much pleasure in reporting upon your Meal, especially adapted for infant food, or for young children with impaired digestive organs, or in valids, demanding a light and highly nutritive pabulum easy of assimilation. This to my mind quite meets the Avant so long desired—an essen tial aid in the treatment of chronic irritation of the bowels—and for which you deserve the thanks of the profession.—l am, yours, &c, F. W. Wright, Lie. Phys. and Surg., &c, Dorn. of Canada. JT AUR I! XT AUR I! JUNK TIMBE R, IN ANY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. 6/3 per 100 superficial feet. 30 to 10 feet .. .. 6/6 per 100 superficial feet. From 22 to 12 inches in diameter. Delivery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand Feet per Month. SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from 60 feet upAvards, at butt 3 feet square. Applyto "KAURI," /! Evening Star Office, ;. Auckland, "pLOUR ]^ ILLS > SYMONDS-STREET. WILSON AND' MoGREGOR HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND: Flour, Sharps Bran, Oats Maize, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, Ground Rice ' Crushed Maize, Oats Beans, &c„ &c, At the Lowest Rates. WHEAT GROUND AND DRESSED FOR COUNTRY SETTLERS ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. tfsr Ask for Wilson & McGregor's Cele brated Baking Powder-To foe b,a4 ftem 8.) ftKWSft M* B._ wfeWßWft



' -AUCKLAND- MODEL TRAINING •7I ;.._ g.C.H O OL. In Union avith the Society of Arts; London. CHORAL HALL, Symonds-street. Science, Commerce, and Manufactures: Mr. Josiah Martin, Society of Arts. Mechanic?, Architecture, Drawing, and Survey ing.: Mr. E. Fi-ASi-r. Jones, C.E. French (Commercial and Literary): Mons. F. Peltzbr (of the College of Henry IV., Paris) German: (Visiting Master), Dr. Hansen. En-dish Literature, Classics and Mathematics : Mr. H. T. Pycrokt. Music (Vocal and Instrumental): Mr. M. Swallow. Junior Teachers: Mr. T. H. Ellis, Miss Howard, Miss Drought. Quarters for current year Commence April 9, ,lulv !). and October^. _ AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED).- The Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (Limited), have (in vieAV of the approach of winter), had a number of tests made, for the purpose of ascertaining the value of gas as com pared Avith other materials for producing artifi cial light; the result, which is embodied m a table given beloAv, proves beyond any doubt 1 hat gas is considerably cheaper than cither oil or on ncllcs Gas is acknowledged to be superior to every other material as a light-giving agent; not only on account of its brilliancy and cheapness but because, it is safer, economises time and labour, and is more easily managed. Table showing that 1000 cubic feet of gas yields a light equal in intensity to 33 gallons of kero sene, or to 60Jtbs. of talloAV candles ; or to ... ,ll>s. of ordinary stearine or sperm candles; or to -Jljlbs* of pure sperm or Avax candles. (J hese figures may be verified at the Gasworks.) ~* . '1' AI.I. OWI I Pl-V E CanuCes Sti-asini.Spkrm OR GAS. kiiKOSiNK . Tw lsted Candles. Wax Wick. I CaS-01e... 1000 cubic 3J gallor.s: (i(V« U.S., at/781, lbs., at 'ii | U.S., at feet costs at 3 6 pcrjGd. per lb, 1/ per lb., 3, per lb., teal, costs; costs ! cosls costs 10/. 13/6. 1 30,2. I 78/3. I. 83/9-.. The Gas Company afford every facility to per sons willing to become consumers of gas. The Company open the street, tap the main, provide and lav 30 feet of service-pipe, make good the street."foot-path, and premises; also, supply a metre, and keep the whole in order without any charge whatever. The consumer has, therefore, only the house littings to provide. A four-roomed house can now be, fitted with piping and plain fittings for about £1, or about £1 for each room. Office of the Company: 3, INSURANCE BUILDINGS IR ELAN D B'RO'THB RS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND leather manufacturers, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English anil Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, Sec Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. .Works:—Pahmurc, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods . hipped to all the Colonies. 110 BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cas-ui Purottasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW,&c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. _ . ■■! IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturer- , Auckland. CIiOLLAiI'S Gt'reat Indian Cures. Sir (Tiger Brand). '___ THE MOST POPULAII MEDICINES EVER YET INTRODUCED INTO NEW ZEALAND, In consequence of their proving to be what is Stated of them, and all fulsome putliing or ex travagant exaggerations about them bemgeare fully avoided. . Their worth and merit have secured lor them in e.crv part of New Zealand the confidence of 1 the public. They have cured long-standing cases 01' sickness, and TESTIMONIALS similar lo 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, IS76.—Sir,— Having been much benefitted by the use 01 your Indian Medicine, 1 have, great pleasure in adding iuv testimony aa to its eilicucy, andean recom mend others to try it. Some of my friends, who Imvc also been using these medicines, speak very favourably of them, and have received much benefit from their use.—(Signed), Ophelia ''Port Chalmers, New Zealand, 3rd July, 1876. Sir,—l think it my duty to state that your Ghol lah's Rheumatism Mixture hns proved in my case lo be all that you have represented it to be ; and for the sake of those who may be suffering lhe misery and torture.of severe Rheumatism, -jii'-h 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 I not rest at night. My appetite was gone, my I general health shattered, und the pains through out mv limbs and loins were constant and almost insupportable. I was induced to try your Rheu niatism Mixture, and found myself getting better after taking three bottles of it. I continued taking the medicine for about six weeks, and became perfectly restored to licalth, being per fectly cured of all pain or symptoms of Rheuma tism. My appetite is excellent, and I sleep Avell at night.—Signed), Fred. Williams." "Dunedin, 10th July, 1876.—Sir,—I have plea sure in stating, for the benefit of others, that I have 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 16 years, accompanied by most agonising pains in my linibs and loins, through which my rest Avas much disturbed at night, my appetite very 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, my 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.—Sir,—Having taken your Ghollah's Rheumatic Mixture for some considerable time, and having been com pletely cured by its use, of the A-ery severe rheu matic gout from Avhich I had suffered most severely for the last ten years, I can bear testi-1 inony to its most extraordinary curatic powers, f am now free from all pain, and Avell in my | health, and have the free use of my hands and feet, which I had not previous 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 I attribute my restoration to health and freedom from pain entirely to the use of your inA'aluable medicine. I can strongly recommend it those suffering from rheumatism or gout.—(Signed), John Griffen, 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. mHE THISTLE H O.T.E L, (Near the Theatreßoyal). FIRST-CLASS, LI QU O R S! FINEST BILLIARD ROOM! UP-STAIRS BAR UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES. "XT O T I ' C E. C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archard & J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &0., on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share of the patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. All orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland nr>pd 1-fvpn. will raVwivp nwmnt attention. THE _PANTHEON"wIirbe re-opened as a, Tailoring E-tabllahment on Saturday I nojet, 23th instant, in the premises lately occupied ! by Mr. H. Fend, to^S -t»d next to Montastue'a



8, WYNDHAM-STREET, I y* HOUSE, SHIP, 6 AND M w GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. fe_ P4 — fe! X Bstimatoa furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the w /___. ProAdncc. S5 to J.II. requests attention of Builders and fig others to his NeAV Glazing Tariff. w Wo J. HENDERSON. . B.JVVYNDHAM-STREET. II I S"H E R AN D CO. Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Oueen-street, next Bank of NeAV Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N B —Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. T" AYLOR S£TPA TENT S E WIN G MACHINES The HAND MACHINE is perfection for STAND MACHINES for Dressmakers, seven guineas and eight guineas. Recommended by hundreds in our midst avlio possess them as un equalled. . , Sewing Machines of every kind repaired. AUTHOWSED Agent -. T PEA COC X, OPTIC 1A N, SHORTLAND-STREET, ODDOHito the Post-office. Auckland. IF Ma^ HUSBANDS of Industrious Wives, Remember this day to do your duty by BUYING a PATENT ROYAL WASHING MACHINE. Every wife Avho does her OAvn Washing deserves one. FATHERS, MOTHKUS. BROTHERS, AND LOVERS, call and select one of those useful Companions and Helpmates, called SEWING MACHINES,from tho following immense stock and variety .—Princess ok Wales, Little Si-u.-v._i-i-.' -Fenny Lino, Mermaio, Thomas, also T.vai.ok's New Patent, Sinker, Wiiki;__er and Wilson, Howe, Guovek axd-Bakek, and oilier good makes. .lust arrived, ]ior Elcctra :—Princess of VA'alcs, Taylor's Pat Out Fricti.n Wheel. Ward's Arm Combination, and other Sewing Machines. ssr Weekly Payments Taken. "55a W. C. DENNES, McARTHUR & CO.'S NEW BUILDINGS, QnBKX-ST-tK-CT. /^ ALVANIZED IKON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER ok GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, A lid all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Worlc CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at, the. Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitling of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER haserec'.ed first-class machinery, and haA-ing 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 WA! KRWOI.KS, WTCI LI-SLE Y-STREET. AI'CKLANU. SPECIAL NOTICE. TIME! TIME! 'TIME! ON SALE AT B. KEANE'S, CUSTOM-lIOUSE-STREET. r To Builders.—B. KEANE having finished his New Lime Works at Wangarei. 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. Likewise, MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC STONE LIME is AA'ell adapted for Concrete Work. Will set hard under water, as the foun dations belonging to Messrs. I'ombes & Daldy, Fort-street, will amply testify. SHEI .1 LIME in any Quantity. B. KEANE. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— /8.15 a.m. /9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland •< 1.15 p.m ewmarketK 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. 15.45 o.ir> 18.30 p.m. TOURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle HoSes, at D. H. M. Bill's Tauranga Livery and Bait Stables, Corner of Spring and Grey-streets, Tauranga. A telegraphic message to the pro prietor will at all times ensure a trap being ready to proceed to the Lake District imme diately on arrival of the steamer from Auckland. N.B.—Good Grazing for Horses Is. 6d. per week. . 1 POST-OFFICE HOTEL Grey-street, Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. TH O M A~S URW IN. Proprttcto r. MR. FAUIDEI-7 Sole 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 havo the said places attended to, either AA-eekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. J CARSON, House anofLand Agent • Rent, and Debt Collector, HTTnT-m.Rv'H RtruDiNfia- (Juke.--street. T\f OTICE TO THE LADIES OF tut.a w™^??3,riP_ d Surrounding Districts.— t 5t WILLIAMS haß opened up a New T_ot of Ladies Underclothing. Linon-faced Cuffs, 3d pair, beat value in Auckland ; Ladies' Garters j _SSff*J M,s QW Stockings, 6d pair; No, 2 f^f^ s <? ck,?> 3^P fti?.: Me«« »nd Boys'BroAvn Cotton Books, 8d pair; Stay Basks, 3d pair; nfc^i^" v IWmm vM a niceeeloction S|ss«fral Fan.oy Goods. - Note tte SMrmi %^km%^ lmm Mil 1



VENETIAN -PITkT ~T -~7. —**tj 1 "feiiijiSsii __^___\ jßp 1 WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PEPffn^ ; ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAT^'^ AT THE ftffmW AUCKLAND VENETIAN -P. W,,. MANUFACTORY fffiP CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STnW Of any dimensions, in any number fti_ss?*3, to a Hundred, within a WnS e fr»e , best quality, and reasonablewSi^' and sent to all parts of NewTW?';-, land. Terms cash. Estimate* ~ returned by Post. — ''; M. H. BUSBY, Local.Manufacture. iSfifc porter of the Material, Practical BINW9BK_I»' and Wire Worker (many years 2||» City Road, London), Manufacturer *M# description of WindoAv Blinds, Plain '23 5?J mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleanlfl repaired, and painted.—VENETIAN Hrm^ corner of Cook and Gre.v-streets. Auckland!_P PHILLIPPS Al^rfsdl^j? • COLOUR, & GLASS MfißntfAmS1 Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim,- Pagfarv? Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, Frenchp'P?' Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brasme*,2i?1' Sheet, CroAvn, Ornamental, and3'ES® Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry mS plw Clock and Compass Glassesv Glazed^®- Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, .aafofeffiSSPi packed—9s & 97, QUEEN-STREET, p*™^ D W A RI) ITaTtl^v- BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR.; ''*,' .'.::: ' ESTABLISHED 1865,]'> -,_ !.';;.,!' Airgkinds of House and Ship ■ Joiherv;:4i, Fronts, Shop and Ofiicc Fittings, W'&pP prepared at the shortest notice v^ttp'' thoroughly Seasoned Timber.-!- •"_ Designs and Estimates Furnished W «, B » Branch. '•'■■ .ir.i. vf? EOWA RD BARTLEY '7 ■ '' I ALBERT -STR E E A^'-'AZ Near Market. ... ..'.';:;.• as on i G,-. : ;;-'-CTSiI PRINCES-STREET. ' bSfo? THOMAS HOOD, '/'; '■. ,. *tt Formerly of the Wellington Hotel, hris inch pleasure in informing his friends that he fc secured the Proprietorship of : the aboveiceii trahy situated and Avell-knoiA'n Hotel. I EtFoo Under the neAV management, it is co'nfidfin^; expected that so well appointed and con .anient a resort for citizens will command a laif^s shaft of patronage and support. T.H. is sparing no expense to mailed this Hotel up to the mark of modern views',of Hotel-keeping. '~ ..' ;.,,.'.,'..,.',iy'"', ; BILLIARDS (ALLCOCK'S TABLE); w Billiard Marker constantly in attendance. Wines and Spirits of tiie BisTJ'n ;■.,..; '•'"; Brands Only.,:' .-V ..■',„:', PURE, WHOLESOME, & DELICIOUS* MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAM&CO, AUCKLAND, ' .. l AND SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND! THE TRADE. Orders addressed by post to the Manufacturers will receive immediate attention. , ; : : ;.;f yiCTOEIA STONE WORKS. Auckland, 17th February^ 1877. TO THE CITIZENS OF AUCKLAND. .;,.' Ladies a> td Gentlemen,—ln starting business amongst you, I haA-e much pleasure in bringing before your notice a feAV A-ery useful articles, Avhich I can noAV produce at rates not yet knojvj in Auckland, and Avhich, for price, _esign'j workmanship and materials, cannot'be supfjr ceded in tne English markets. .. '-"._._[_£_ Having secured the sciwices of Mr. James,H. Buchanan, late managing partner in the firm oi J. H. Buchanan and Co., opposite, with iny6\ra experiences, I can confidently ensure uij-soif.la share of your patronage. V ■•'•'■'.h-l BUILDING DEPARTMENT— . ,'.;.r.r Mantelpieces, to any design in Freestone, from 20s. |,y™j Hearths, Hobb-fire and OA-ep Sills .'. ~,• -«..[ Door and WindoAv Sills and Lintels, AZ'^H ArchitraA-es, Quoins, Balustrades, & Copir_S Sinks, Kitchen and outside Chimney- Tops,.., And.eA-ery. kind of Builders*- Stonewbrjc executed. ■ ' .". ""• '...',jj MONUMENTAL- .;,. , : \£ M Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, .Boajf stones, Footstones, Crosses, Sec, designs of Avhich are alvyayson vieiv. '.■.,...;..,;. ENCLOSURES- ';-■■:. ■■>aM In Stone,- BaJustradings, and Perfo'rtte.a Panelling, to gaiy design or-size. . Z'A'A In Wrought Iron, chaste, light and _heajj patterns on hand, to any size.:: •' ."'"j l'' In Cast Iron, patterns chaste and light M Stock. ;. ' " ' "-...'1k All of the above are Auckland workmanship; Address— ' ;'' iiV" 5 . JOHN BROWN, -\r .)«.« VICTORIA-STREET EAST, , , tt ' Door above Messrs Kempthorne and Progserj y\ •' •'■ '.j1' [ESTABLISHED 1812.] . ™ljj WJ A M I E S 0 "..N,; • UNDERTAKER, &c, if preparedto execute Funerals, either in first-class style oj; plain, at strictly moderate charges. .. WELLESLEY-STREET EAST, ;; Tavo doors from Queen-street. , ~:-.,__ FUNERALS CONDUCTED^ respectably, at moderate charges, by i N. McC ULSK V, West End Funeral Estab- ; iishment, top of Hobson-street. Lj' The charges includes all Cemetery ana: Minister's Fees, so that customers have ne further trouble beyond giving the order. Coffins always on hand. Graves fenceflr and Tombstones supplied. Designs, by;J« Brown, may be seen, and prices oDtamea. on application to N. McCulskv. ' 1^"" OTICE OF R E M 0 $Zsm Messes. HOFFMANN & SOJSS : AI Have REMOVED their PIANOS ■ and' B^ ! MONIUMS, and BUSINESS, from,ij%j%sPfr street to QUEEN-STREET, hfad '^SM New Zealand*5 •'• 'y'-..-''- ;, : >: 'i.a'.i'/'^k-L-.1 '.Ba_s-Balaj^jßfaJLßj^^ GLADIOLUS;":. 7>r -/;jjf Mr, Palmer's Magnificent Collection . , of over 50 varieties. . ftl o fit) ffiTACINTHS, CROCUS, TULIPS. NARC^SI.j &C 3 &c., ' &C, , r. baird, ]• ':; VICTORIA SEED STORES, ' VICTQRIA-STREET.______^_:U^ Kb mo shTppers; contractokb, J. AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. ' Thetmdersignedisselhngat Tf rtjg ! tar GREATLY REDUCED PRICM* c. aTharris, nAD B R.I TOMA RT T ROAM*; ■■■ ;• AnrJ at thA "r\t V-v I**1 ** ..r—-