TH ETEMRG- STAR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1877

Printed and published by the Propriewi Henry Brett, of Parnell, at his Geneia. Steam Printinsr Office, Wyndham-etre*l, th City of Auckland, New Zealand. 1 Saturday, December _!„18/(-



ALFRED BUCKLAND- I _ . : . I "• TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, January 22 and 23. I l mHE TBI A I R I WILL BE HELD AT >. THE REMUERA YARDS, For EWES, ; On TUESDAY, 22nd January ; '* And foe RAMS, , On WEDNESDAY, 23rd January, 1878. i Intending Sellers will please forward their entries to the Haymarket not later than Tues day, the Ist of January. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 o'clock. L_t_. Fort Sale : WOOLPACKS. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, DECEMBER 24. CUTTER 'HEATHER BELL.' THE subscriber lias received instructions to sell by auction, at their Rooms, Fort street, on Monday, 24th instant, at 11 o'clock. The Well-known Cutter HEATHER BELL, 24 32-64 tons register, with all her Sails,, nearly new, Gear, Anchors and Chains Dingy, &c., -fee. The above A'essel has been recently coppered, and having received a thorough and complete overhaul, is in first-class order. Inventory and any information on application t0 SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FECIAL N O T I CE. TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS. G. HOLDSHIP & CO. Avill offer the Whole of their Extensive Stock of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, White Lead, Oil, Register Grates, Mable Mantlepieces, Nails, &c.. at Specially Reduced Prices, until the End of the Year, when the Business will be taken over by the Auckland Timber Company. MONDAY, NOON. PARNELL-SCARBOROUGH TER RACE. HANDSOME VALUABLE PIANO FORTE, SUPERIOR FURNITURE, &c, &c, &c. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instruction's froniW. Mitchell, Esq., who is leaving for Wellington, to sell by auction at his Resi dence, Scarborough Terrace, Parnell, on Monday next, 2ithinstant, at 12o'clock noon. His Superior and NeAvly-Selected Household Furniture and Effects—a Handsome Piano, Tricord Walnut, a superior valuable instrument. Handsome DraAV ing-room Suite, Marble Cheffonnier, glass back. Book Cases (3), Velvet Pile Table Caver, Rimu Table, Lace Cur tains, Curtain Bands (green and gold), Tapestry and Kiderminster Carpets, Hearth Rugs, Mirror. Cornice Poles, French Timepiece, Silber Lamp, Fen ders and Fire Irons. Easy Chairs, Chairs, Tables, "Wheeler and Wilson's" SeAving Machine, Handsome French Clock, Marble Timepiece, Oil Cloth, Rimu Wardrobe. Mahogany Commode, Rimu Chest of Drawers, Washstand?, Toilet Tables, Toilet Glasses, Toilet Ware, Bedsteads, Palliasses, Mattrasses, Bedding, Bath, Kitchen Utensils and Furniture, Meat Safe, Garden Tools, &c. On View Morning of the Sale. MONDAY, DECEMBER 24. POULTRY, FRUIT, AND PRODUCER M. JONES & CO. WILLL hold a Sale of the above at the Central Sale Rooms, Monday _ B. TONKS. [R. C. CARR MONDAY, DECEMBER 24. CRICKET MATCH. CANTERBURY V. AUCKLAND. BOOTHS FOR REFRESHMENTS. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Mon day the 21th inst., at 12 noon, Right to Erect Booths for Refreshments „ SeU Fruit Match in Domain December 28 and 29. 3__S3_s_aßßa-» THURSDAY, JANUARY 10. EXTENSIVE SALE OF STEAMBOATS, HULK, COALS, OFFICES AND STORES ON WHARF, BOOK DEBTS, &C, &c, COMPRISING THE WHOLE OF THE PROPERTY OF THE '• AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY.^ E. & H. ISAACS HAVE "received instructions to sell by auction, at their stores, Fort-street, on Thursday, January 10, at 11 o'clock. The SOUTHERN CROSS, steamer, with all Furniture and Fittings. The PRETTY JANE, steamer, Avith all Fur niture and Fittings. The GO-A-HEAD, steamer, with all Furniture _ • and Fittings. The CANTERO, Hulk. Coals on board the Hulk. Stores and Offices on Queen-street Wharf, with all Fittings and Stores therein. Book Debts of the Company, including that of theFiiian Government. &C.. &C. &C. The above Steamers have only just been in spected and received their Government certifi cates in November last. . For absolute sale without reset ye. MONDAY, NOON. FRUIT ! FRUIT ! n H E I S T M A S CIEUIT. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. Ex s.s. Hero from Sydney. R. A R T H U R, Auctioneer. ~yg- ATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY. A. G. BARTLETT. .Established Fifteen Years.] To ensure a sound durable LEVER WATCH, try A. G. BARTLETT, whose practical knoAr ledge of Manufacturing Good Watches, and many years connectica Avith the Trade, enables him to offer for sale Watches equal to the best London houses. WATCHES, by Thos. Russell and Sons, Guaranteed. WATCHES, Gold and Silver Geneva, Guaran teed. English Hall and Bracket Clocks. JcAvellery, Gold Chains. Lockets, Studs, Dress vßings, Silver and Jet Goods. Watches properly repaired and adjusted. Chronometers repaired and rated by Transit observation. A. G. BARTLETT, CHRONOMETER. WATCHMAKER, AND JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Bank of yew Zealand. niEAP TOMBSTONES. CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONE, AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, LORNE-STREET, AUCKLAND. Designs and Prices sent post free. ! All work guaranteed. Give us a call before purchasing elseAvhere. ]



[Established 1858.] WJ. MARKS, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C, Importer of Sheet Lead. Iron and _.cad Pipe, and all other Plumbing REqUISITES, __ _. 74- CHAPEL- STREET, Auckland. Haviug just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH - PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work in connection Avith the Waterworks, in a most efficient man ner and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. Grand Show OF SUMMER COSTUMES. A. LINABURY & CO. HAVE JUST OPENED UP 480 C OSTUMES' Comprising— BLACK SILK COSTUMES COLOURED SILK COSTUMES JAPANESE SILK COSTUMES HOLLAND COSTUMES FRENCH BATISTE COSTUMES BRAIDED PIQUE COSTUMES FRENCH PRINT COSTUMES CAMBRIC COSTUMES BLACK SILK SKIRTS, with Body Pieces COLOURED SILK SKIRTS, with Bod Pieces HANDSOME BRAIDED LINEN COS TUMES and SKIRTS, with Body Pieces to match. The above GOODS were purchased at a Heavy Discount off English Invoice, and will be offered to the Public at ENGLISH COST. Inspection Invited. A TINAB UR V & rjO., 20-1 & 206, queen-street, Auckland. mAILO R I N G. We would respectfully invite Custom ers who find a difficulty in getting a good fitting Garment, to give us a trial. We have engaged a First-class Cutter, whose long experience war rants us in assuring those who may favour us with their oruers, that they can rely on getting something superior in style and fit. Cargo and Mclvaig, Queen-street, Next E. Waters', Confectioner. £gF All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, and orders executed on the shortest notice. OHIP CHANDLERY&SAILMAKING. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the lease of those centrally-situated Premises, corner of Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler, Sail maker, &c., would intimate his intention of CONTINUING THIS BUSINESS IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, and trusts to secure a fair share of support. A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking the Shipping Community and General Public for the liberal patronage accorded him during the last ten years, aDd from his personal knowledge of the Business, hopes to secure a continuation of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of TENTS and TARPAULINS always kept in stock. /T~O N F I D EN C E. J. he Argyle JbiousE, CORNER OF VULCAN AVENUE AND QUEEN-STREET. HUGH HOGARTH, Having purchased the Stock of DRAPERY and CLOTHING of the well-known House of Mr. J. W. Pearse, would remind his friends and patrons of his 15 years' experience in Messrs. Archd. Clark and Sons', Shortland-street, and can confidently assure them that he will give satisfaction in every branch of his Establish ment. The Stock having been purchased at aloAv figure, H. H. trusts that it will find a ready market, and as an inspection is only wanted to prove this, he feels positive that a thorough appreciation Avill be the result, having deter mined to Sell a GOOD ARTICLE at a MODE RATE PRICE. N.B.—Opening Day: SATURDAY, the Bth n stant. -_T" ■pUBLIC NOTICE. J. THOMPSON, THE PERMANENT DYER, (LATE OF TARANAKI), Begs to notify that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS, at the Top of Shortland-street, in the above Branch, and having obtained the Best and Most Permanent Dyes, is able to undertake work of any description in such a manner that a trial is all that is required. Ladies' Dresses cleaned, renewed, or dyed any colour, Avithout requiring to be taken to pieces. Damask Curtains and Table Covers cleaned, dyed, or colours reneAved, in Blue, Green, Scar let, Crimson, Marone, and Magenta, preserving the patterns, and beautifully hot pressed. Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned and renewed, or dyed, and Avell pressed. Silk Dresses dyed any colour. Velvet Jackets dipped and well finished. Kid Gloves cleaned equal to new. Feathers cleaned, curled, or dyed any colour. . N.B.—Orders left at the above address will receive prompt attention. BE E H I V E, SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors and ..„&»;■• Bootmakers, in thanking their cus -2& iS%& tomers for past favours, informs them Zs, f§f and the public that they have Removed to the BEEHIVE, as above. • Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted Reasonable Prices. JM.ELDRUM & OON, Shortland-street A MER R V CHRISTMA S. With pleasure we make known that we have a Large and Choice Supply OF CHRISTMAS FRUITS AND SPICES, SPLENDID HAMS, and GENERAL GROCERIES, all of First Quality, which will be Sold for Small Profits and Quick Returns. Jams. Stone Fruit, 7Ad per tin Tart Fruits, in 21b. tins, 9d per tin Vestas, Pbiids, 9d per doz. TEAS FOR THE MILLION. FRENCH & CO.'?! jNew Season's Teas Are carefully selected, and many Rare Black Teas judiciously blended. For Purity, Strength, and Flavour, are ac knowledged to possess quality of the highest order, and sold at the usual Prices-2/, 2/C, 3/, and 3/6 per pound. FINE COFFEE, only 1/8 $ lb. Rspined Sugars and General Groceries of the Best Quality, at Prices that will satisfy every Purchaser. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, Peoples Tea Warehouse, Opposite City Market, 252, QUE -STREET, AUCKLAND. Branch Stores:—MAßY-STREET, {Short land, and "" WEN-STREET, Grahamstown



JOHN HANCOCK, F-OPMBTOB. MPO-MB OF TOKgSN WINES AKD Auckland. N.Z. _ mSGAWHAB- HOTEL, NORTHERN WAIROA. -___ _, -ffiS 1-Slr? Wat,e,,UO ° _r __5f S. _rW°S-« ___. Charges Moderate. EDWARD DOWNING, Proprietor. accidental: OCCIDENTAL Occidental Jo_otel. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed-vi-.. Six "irst-class Bedrooms and Parlours; the Finest Billiard Room and Bar in the Colony. In returning thanks to the public for past favours, the Proprietor wishes them to know that he if now in a position to ottei tn~ best of accommodation. ___._„_, _~ __ EDWD. PERKINS. Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Jiesi of Prices given. ,-_.., . -^ . ™~i Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Glut Programme for 1877, in printed phamphlets, 0 be seen. ______ /-N. R I t c r i o i FAMILY & COMMERCIAL HOTEL, O T A H U H U. JAMES WILLIS Begs to inform the inhabitants of Otahuhu aid surrounding districts that he has leased he above. Hiving for the past nineteen years ben Manager of the above old-establised and ppu lar H del business, he can Avith confidence unte all former patrons and friends to continue Heir support, assuring them no trouble wdl be sprea to give satisfaction. None but Best Brands of Wines and Spir.s. Seccombe's Sparkling Ale on Draught, Eirst-class.Stabling. JAMES WILLIS. HE C RITE RIO N HOIE L CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation for F_afciES. SAMPLE BOOMS FOR COMMERCI-L GENTLEMEN. BEST BRANDS"WINES AND STRITS On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate ChaT.es. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. ________ TW-EWMARKET H ♦ T E L. CHANGE OF PROPRIETORS-IP. George Robson (late Providofl of s.s. Rotomahana), begs to inform the public or Auckland and the respected residots in the immediate neighbourhood of Newn_r_et f that he has taken the above Hotel, and jopes to be faA-oured with the patronage c ail oiu customers, and wiU be glad to wepome now ones. . POINT RUSSELL lOTEL. MERCER D. ARKILL bc^'s to inform th> travelling public that ho ha« made -crcat improvements to the above well-known Hotel, and a addition to other excellent accommodation, ttere is now added a , ___ Railway Refreshment loom, for the special convenience of xavellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's parkling Ale. "jTMSQUIT, DUBUUCHi. & CO [Established 181».] SHIPPERS OF BRANDS COGNAC In n__.ua., QK.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASKS. 13_. Sole Agents for Aucklaid— __ D- _______I__j_ & C - TJOUYER, GbIILET & CO' COGNAC. ■ • *'.'..-■■ -. ** TRADE v//" V' MARK. '{ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, so justly considered tho finest made. They have always on hand Hdds.._,Qnarter casta C!n.nfw. arrrl Tmnorln-1 flank-. WATEttTi WATER !! ! If you wont Water laid on at reasonable prices, call on R. CHALMERS & CO., Plumbers and Gasntt.rs, Dornwell's BuilHinpcs. Darby-street. Licenspfl Plumbers fortho City Waterworks. f\ N SALE Muntz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tins, Californian. W. S? LAURIE. 7. WYNDHAM-STREET. lyj- R. T. TRAF* OR D, SURGEON _^5H^ Wakefield- DENTIST, Q_<ws®p& STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. rMflclal Tofifch (from One to a Full Set) ■OT AYE YOU _> RI E D ■ '"■'..,/' .^or. ltor> , Auckland. A^,,,^^ W °'*»b s „" ChP'^urein certifying that * lS t *t» * ! " Ie « Z "Ces "*'<* are quite innocuous. * ._ S _A* I **«" i_ T B CaJcu, «ed to produce the ° __ c * te«tfej Wed/ 0r th° Purpose for W hich *« ;. ofc , f .. - * have the honor to be, de^_--_,c^ I j ■: j °°**<« -errant, James M. TUNNY, l?' 0" 1* I js Analyst. * HXLL & STfOSOir. Chemists, 57, VICTORIA STREET, AUCKLAND. o>i LV NEEDS A TRTAL TO ENSURE CON TIN LED USE. No Household Should be WiniouT It. Sold Ea terywiiere.



[^ A R G E QHI PIM E N T S OF SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS Now to Hand :— Paris Millinery ~ r Fancy Dress Goods Feathers i | --j Black & Cold ITlowers t | Silks !^o_j I Prints | Muslins Kerchiefs £} i Mourning Ma rl terials Fichus _. . I Paletots "A I Costumed R Manchester Goods Parachutes s Qp_f of every des m tsows P cription. O hr ■ W I Gloves rH _^s _ Hosiery "*Q $ _ . TAveeds Corsets B Shirts r_7| ? Ties Underclothing HH Collars Baby Linen \^r Handkerchiefs Hosiery Frocks ■ _J Straw Hate Tunics —(:)— HH The above in Pelisses ___ botll Cloaks f-_^ Boys' & Men's. MILLINERY, DRESS, & MANTLEMAKING in all their Branches, conducted on tho Premises* CLOTH I N Gr MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 355. 1531, Our arrangements are such that Aye ar enabled to produce such suitable Goods of every class, that Aye rarely fail in making permanen customers of those who once patronise us. CARGO & McKAIG, QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT AYE HAVE Boys' Suits, from 10s. Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. 6d.. Men's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s 6d. Tweed, Cloth, Diagonal, and Diced Pagets, from 17s. 6d. CARGO & McKAIG, Queen-street. _2T SHIR TS, -sa Perfect Fit &Su__rior Value Guaranteed CARGO & McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depart ment, ro which they devote special attention. WHITE SHIRTS Serviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c, 3s. lid. 4s. 6d., 53. Gd., 6s. lid., and 7s. (id. COLD SHIRTS Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid Best French Cambric, special patterns, Is. 6d. and ss. _d. FLAN SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel. ri ak go & lyr c tz- ai g, QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters, Confectioner. THE GREATEST EVENT OF THE DAY. L CALL L R U„ S v EOF V, N S Ml V A Nl A YTHE TEST C L THE WELL-KNOWN CLOTHIER AND TAILOR OF QUEEN-STREET. NOT THE CORNET PLAYER, IS NOW IN AUCKLAND. And has to announce Avith pleasure that, not withstanding THE GREAT RUSH made upon the Last FeAV Shipments, Imported Direct from London to his order, that by the arrival of the ' Famenoth,' his Stock is again supplemented to his usual extent, and he feels confident that their Fashionable Shapes and Unequalled Quality will succeed urawing as /CROWDED TTOUSES! as did the Previous Shipments. A NOVEL FEATURE In LEVY'S STOCK is that SUITS are there to fit men of all build—from the smallest to the tallest, and from the slenderest to the stoutest. BOYS' AND YOUTHS', Prevail upon your Papa to get you one of LEVY'S FASHIONABLE SUITS, and you will be irresistible among the Girls. PRICES for the MILLION. TROUSERS, from 4/1 J[ # MEN'S WORKING SHIRTS, from 1 /l 1 (extra big sizes) x/ x x. COLLARS, per box, from /^ GREAT INCONVENIENCE WILL BE AVOIDED, a3 Avell as Time and Money, if the Public, before going elsewhere, will "*ll upon their old friend LEVY, and he guarantees to meet their various requirements as no other establishment can do. *_F The Old Address : IV|-ONSTER /CLOTHING IyrART, 210, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite McArthur & Co.'s Buildings. In DW I N AUGER, L_ BOOTMAKER. Has Removed to his New Premises, adioining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND _._,_._. FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES jrwl In every Branch at Lowest "™* of Auckland Prices! ~=^~ The Trade. *** Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods Avill be kept. Agent for the Evening Star. X AUGER, PARNELL.



QRGANS! ARGANS! MASON AND HAMLIN. -*ome of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, QUEEN-STREET, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). AYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES These Machines are undoubtedly the best i the market, being simple &*•:'. substantial i construction, little liable to c_s;__genient, an thoroughly efficient for all household work. Ordinary Hand Machines, Patent Frictl Machines, and Stand Machines on handso stand. N.B,—All kinds of Sewing Machines repair Square Stand Treadle Machine will be sold . a reduced rate for a short time, to make roon. for further shipments. Dressmakers and others Invited to inspect these excellent machines. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. f\ X V G E N IS LIFE. Although the modern Materia M-dica in cludes many A'aluable remedies for human afflictions, it is a matter of certainty that in all cases where the animal vitality is failing, Phos phorus is decidedly superior to every other remedy at present kunwn. It will work effects such as nothing else will produce, and it pos sesses tho great advantage of not causing, when its use Is relinquished, the slightest reaction or depression. The question naturally presents itself, "' Why is so valuable an element so little regarded and so seldom prescribed V The only answer Avhich can be given is :—That a certain difficulty has been found in so preparing it that its action may be kept under perfect control. Aitherto it has been used in almond and olive oils, in sulphuric ether, in rectified alcohol, in chloroform, and in several other substances ; but however valu able it has been found in all the hitherto known methods of its preparation, certain irregular results have been experienced, which have led physicians to neglect it for general purposes, and to employ it only in extreme cases, and after every other remedy has failed. But a chemical process ha 3 now been discovered, by which its invaluable action on the human sys tem may be realised without any of those draw backs which previous modes of aaministration have invariably produced. €3T Caution.—Phosphorus is sometimes sold in the form of Pills and Lozenges ; it should be generally known that every form where solid particles of Phosphorus are in combination is dangerous It is therefore necessary that the public should be cautioned against the use of any preparation of Phosphorus not perfectly soluble in Avater. Protected by Royal Letters Patent, Dated October 11th, 1869. (OZONIC OXYGEN). The New Curative Agent and only Reliable Remedy for Ner\-ons and Liver Complants. Multitudes of peop'e are hopelessly suffering from Debility, Nervous and Liver Complaints, Derrres-ion of Spirits, Hypoeondu*, Timidity, Indigestion, Failure of Hearing, Sight, and Memory, LayaitMdc, Want of PoAver, &c., whose cases admit of ;r. peirnanent cure by the ucav remedy PHOSPHODYNE (Ozonbi Oxygen), which at once allays all irritation and excite ment, imparts new enorary and life to the enfeebled constitution, and rapidly cures every stage of these hitherto incurable and distressing maladies. DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE Is sold only in cases at 10s 6t1., by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the Globe. Full Directions for use in the English. French German. Italian, Dutch. Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Danish, Turkish, Persian. Hindostani, Madrasso, Bengalse, Chinese and Japanese Languages, accompany each case. «5_ Caution.—Tho largo and increasing demand for Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne has led to several imitations uuler similar names ; par chasers of this medicine should therefore be careful to observe that the Avords " Dr. Bright's Phosphedyne" are blown in the bottle, and that the airecti'rns for use are printed i_ all the languages as above, Avithout Avhich none ran possibly be genuine. Every case bears the Trade Mark and Signature of Patentee. Ha. Important Caution.—Bowaro of i^iracy and Spurious Imitatious. Wholesale Agents for New Zealand—Kemp thorne, Prosser and Co , Dunedin and Auckland. Do. for Victoria—Felton, GrimAvade and Co., Melbourne. Do. for South Australia-F. H. Fauldingand Co., Adelaide. Do. for New South Wales—Elliott Brothers, Sydney. _ __ , Do. for Queensland— Berkley and Taylor, Brisbane, C" H "RTS TM A S AND IS7S\ maexskua J. L. HATSWELL, GROCER, &C PRINCES-STREET, Has on Sale : NEW FRUITS, ex_?LAT,_ Arrivals, Imported especially for_tho Season, Consisting of Raisins, Currants, Sultanas, Muscatels (extra choice), Almonds, Figs, and General Christmas commodities; also, a new variety of Ornamental Confectionery, Cosaques, Luggage, and last, but not least, the well-known and valuable Prince of Wales' Jewel Packets. School Committees and Country Storekeepers treated liberally during the holidays, by pur chasing at J. L. HATS WELL'S, Princes street, Opposite the Northern Club. UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. ACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE Anglesea-street, Behind New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton, J. G. Jackson has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate. MO CHRIST MAS-B OXES'I J3I NO CHRISTMAS-BOXES! C. BURTON, having been long impressed that the fashion of asking for Christmas Boxes should hp discontinued, and suggests the follow ing as a remedy:—At his Ncav Grocery Store, Queen-street, on and after the 19th December, 1877, up to and including the 21th of the same month, each Purchaser of General Grocery above the Value of Five Shillings shall receivTe (without asking) lib. of Currants, or if they choose, an equivalent in Confectionery. Tiust ing that his method may be appiwed, and past favours quadrupled, and Avishing you all the usual compliments of the season, I remain, yours, &c. C. BURTON. ARCH HILL BRICK AND POTTERY WORKS, Great North Road. TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS To Meet the Times. The Proprietors have reduced their Well burned Bricks to £1 ss. per thousand; Oyster Lime, of the best quality, at 9d. per bushel. Sand supplied. POTTERY.—FIoAver Pots, Seed Pans, and Vases of all sizes. GLAZiCWARE.—Bread Pans, Milk Fans, Butter Crocks, Wash Pans, and other articles too numerous to mention. Having been awarded the First Prize at the late Agricultural Show, we »re now open to supply the above at the lowest current prices. Orders, addressed to Sloane & Co., promptly attended to ; or on the premises. T» F. WEBSTER, Jkb\)e wholesale and retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER? 13 -Jueen-strkkt, Auckland, <Na_t the Union Rank*.



HITCHEN CELEBRATED BLOOD . -._-____, RESTORER. *_- -/^EVER-FAILING REMEDY, bor all Skm Deseases, Rheumatism in all its forms, sufih as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dvsentry, and is a valuable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. No bottles are genuine unless bearing the Pro _,._„_, prie tor's Signature. HAMILTON BROTHERS, Queen-street, _ _, _ WHOLESALE AGENTS. Sold by Mr J. Edson, Chemist. Queen-street. Mr A. G. Hughes, corner of Shortland and Princes-streets; Mr Robin«oic, Chemist, Par nell ; Messrs Hill & Hudson, Victoria-street: I Mr. Fallwell, Otahuhu; Mr. Fallwell, and T. R. Gillman, Onehunga. Testimonials can |be seen on application to the Proprietor, at his residence, top of WTake fi -Id-street. The strongest recommendation for this medi cine is its own intrinsic worth, as shewn by the marvellous cures effected on well-known and much respected members of our community. The est proof of this is to be found in the large number of testimonials received by the maker, thankfully acknowledging the restoration of healthjexperienced by using this panacea. At tho request of those already cured, the proprietor now brings the "Blood Restorer" more prominently before the Public, in the sure and certain hope that this utilising of the gifts of a merciful Providence will prove a great blessing to suffering humanity, by curing long seated disease, and averting threatening sick ness. The want of a reliable remedy for Rheuma tism, &c, has long been felt as one of the greatest calamities of the age. »While other means and medicine have been proving them selves vain and delusive this remedy has been silently and steadily unloosing the cruel fingers of disease, and freeing captive man from that deadly embrace. The people are now requested to give the Blood Restorer a fair and impartial trial. And the Praprietor would have it dis tinctly understood that the cures of Rheumatism, &c. are due entirely to the medicine's wonder ful effect upon the blood, by its cleansing, puri fying, and in vigorating system. Impurity .and inactivity of the 'blood is the cause of most sickness and pains. Afterja course of this medicine, .blood vessels—which have become, as it were, choked up with unhealthy matter—become exhilirant with pure scarlet life-blood, flowing naturally along, and impart ing in its course vigour and strength to the en tire system. N.B,—Country Settlers avM find in Hitchens Blood Restorer an almost complete substitute for the Doctor. It arrests Colds, allays Fever*, and builds up the system. Children take it Avith vronderful results. No household should he without it. ANOTHER MIRACULOUS CURE. The following is striking evidence of the won derful effects of the Blood Restorer, after all other means have failed to cure :— Rokeby-street, Auckland, Ist December, 1877. Mr. Hitchens,— Dear Sir,—l have to thank you very much for the benefit I have received through using your valuable Blood Restorer, and as a warning and guidance to others, would make known the particulars of my illness and cure. Some months ago I was taken ill with pains in the back, sup posed to be lumbago. So far from being bene fitted by the attendance of medical men, I grew rapidly worse, and the pain became agonising. One day ray husband had in his hand a portion of an old Auckland Evening Star, containing your professional announcement of the medicine and its cures. The paper was of a back date, and the advertised agent's address, a Chemist in Wellesley-street. My husband applied to him for Hitchens' Blood Restorer, but the Chemist used such illnatured remarks to dissuade us from testing the virtue of the medicine, that we felt there was some spite at work, and deter mined more than ever to give it a trial. The pleasing result of the trial was, that after taking it a week, I felt wonderful relief; before many bottles were t«ken, I was not only liberated from a sick room, but felt in perfect health; appetite was restored, strength re gained, and I have to thank God that you were at hand to provide the means of my rapid cure, and enable me once more to attend to my household duties. Yours every gratefully, Mrs. Walter Knox. To Mr. Hitchens, Upper Wakefield-streot. M.HE CHEAPEST TJOUSE T NEW ZEALAND FOR REALLY GOOD FURNITURE, CONSISTING OF DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BED-ROOM, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND COLONIAL-MADE FURNITURE. The Cheapest House in Auckland for CARPETS! BRUSSELS. TAPESTRY, KIDDERMINSTER, DUTCH & FELT CARPETS. THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT TO CHOOSE FROM. The Laigest Stock of Plain and Fancy FLOORCLOTHS ViEver Exhibited in Auckland. All- the Newest Patterns o LINOLEUM! (The New Cork Carpet MANILLA, COIR, FLAX, and CHINA MATTINGS (PLAIN AND FANCY). Silk and Worsted Damask, Reps, Broches, and Cottalines, Plain and Fancy Dimities, Chintaes, Cretonnes. BLANKETS and COUNTERPANES A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF GILT CHIMNEY GLASSES. Brass Cornices and Window Poles. THE Blind of the Periods This Blind is manufactured from Metal of the thickness of note paper; it is light, dur able, and elegant; it will not blister or warp with the sun, and is less in price than the Wood Venetian. WINDOW CURTAINS, In Lace, Nett, Muslin, and Leno. WINDOW HOLLANDS, in White, Buff, and Green. All Sorts of Upholsterer's Trimmings. WI3MZS & HALL, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINET MAKERS. UPHOLSTFRERS, & CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. Sole Agents for the GROVER & BAKER SEWING-MACHINES. ;*s*&, nP HE Thorougli !T^>!^W^mW _ bred Horse, " SPRIG OF SJIILLE- To stand this Season at the Farm of the under signed, and travel the surroundings, calling (if inducement offers), as follows:— Monday—Pokeno and Queen's Redoubt Tuesday—Tuakau and Pakekohe. Wednesday—Drury and _-apakura. Friday—Mercer. Saturday—Rangarirl. Terms : — Full-bred Mares. £4 ; Half-brer) Mares, £2 10s ; two or more, as per agreement Groomage each mare, ss. $3_ For Pedigree of this splendid Stallion, see Cards. All payments to be made by the Ist January, 1878, to WM. CROSBIE, PROPRIETOR, POKENO HILL, near the Queen's Redoubt. MOTICE OF REMOVAL. WILLIAMS & CO. beg to inform their friends and the public generally that they have RE MOVED from No. 1, Fort-street, to the Premises next Custom-street Hotel, Fort-street, where they will be pleased to receive orders as usual for Sails, Tents, Tarpaulihes Rick and Van Covers, &c. Xp D U C A T I O N A L. MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Wellesley and Hobson-streets), begs to inform her friends and the inhabitants of Auckland, that she is prepared to receive a limited number of little Girls as Boarders, at her Country Residence, Wellsford, Kaipa Tt-rms moderate and inoln-iv | THIHREN FRIED BROS. Highest Cash Price given for ALE and PORTER. BOTTLES. VICTORIA FLOUR MILL.S. SYMONDS-STREET. PART IN G T O N BROS. Have Always on Hand— Flour, Sharps, Bran, VVheatmeal Maizemeal, &c. Oats and Maize, crushed Rice, Pepper, &c, ground.



"^T # R. hayward, FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, UPHOLSTERER, A MATTRESS MAKER, WYNDHAM- STREET. jr^^\_?^.E_i__-_a___^il^v DE V I T • .GUNMAKER, 24 4, Queen-street, Opposite the Market. ON SALE, IN STOCK— Single and Double Breech-loading and Mu_r loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals- Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Caps Car ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Con centrators Cylinaer Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loadi__- Shot Guns * Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements ot every descriD tion Patent Chilled Shot Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry SwoJds Fishing Tackle Fireworks. HE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-strekt, corner of Albert fitr_;_i_ " MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surroucding dis tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care will receive immediate attention and dispatch. Wedding and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made tip without their presence, by a system of self-measurement, to be had on application. HOTOGRAPHY TO MEET THE TIMES !—E. NORRIS, 222, Queen-street, Auckland (late of Oxford-street, London), has determined to make a great reduction in the price of his work. In future the price will he: First-class Cartes de Visite, Bs. per dozen, not less than 1 doz. taken: Children, Is. per dozen extra; Cabinet Portraits, 6 for 13s. The New- Ferrotype Portraits, made on enamelled Steel Plates, finished while waiting :—Carte de Visite size, 3 for 55.; Cabinet size, 1 for 2s. 6d. a Lon don Artist and London Prices W~ AIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET akd BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARP- Has on Hand and to Arrive: A Good Assortment of KAURI. Fust and Second Class; also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &x±, &c. &C. /pHEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWE>*T RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all its Branches—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND D;r_-- COMPANY (L__it_-), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In surance Buildings. T3IMMEL'S CHOICE PERFUMERy. Rimmel's Toilet Vinegar, a pleasant tonic and refreshing adiunct to the Toilet and Bath, a re viving scent and a powerful disinfectant. For warm climates it is invaluable. Rimmel's Celebrated Lavender Water. Rimmel's Treble Distilled Eau de Cologne. Rimmel's Much Improved Florida Water. Rimmel's Jockey Club, and other fragrant per fumes. Rimmel's Lime Juice and Glycerine gives the hair a beautiful gloss without greasing it, nourishes the roots, and imparts an agreeable coolness to the head. Rimmel's Pure White Glycerine Soap, Brown Windsor, Honey, .Almond, Lettuce. Coal-Tar, and other Soaps in bars or cakes. Rimmerl's Velvetine, Violet, Rice, Kose-Leaf. and ot_T Toilet Powders, in boxes and packets Rimmel's Aquadrmtine cleans, whitens, and preserA 7es the Teeth, refreshes the mouth, and sweetens the Breath. Rimmel's Photochrome, for imparting to the Hair or Beard a perfectly natural and permanent shade. N.B.—All RimmeTs Prepara- _. tions will bear ihenceforth the _S_r annexed Trade Mark. ft^frT') E. RI M M EL, Perfumer by tß"!^g_J_^ appointment to H. R. H. the /£_s^V-_\ Princess of Wales, 96, Strand, •_-i-t_-_o. London. /^ RA T E F UL. —COMFORTING. EP P S'S COC OA. Breakfast. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast-tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judi cious use of such articles of diet that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack' wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—See article in tha " Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in Packets (Tins for abroad), labelled thus: JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, 48, Threadnbedle-strekt, & 170, Piccadill, Works: Euston Road, Camden Town, London. ABERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue, from £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand. Lqsciirrtions Accurate and Beautiful. Plans and Prices Free from JOHN LEOGE Hnnloror. Aberdeen. Stvntlanrl VTIXEY'S BLA CfcK L E AD. " Cleanliness." . ~ W. G. Nixcy's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and all kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished Steel, without waste or dust. In Id., 2d., and -d. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.-There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Bono Square, London. ______! THE GREATEST WONDER OF MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these fa™P™ remedies to be most effectual in curing clx^ L the dangerous maladies or the shghter com plaints which are more particularly mciaenu" to the life of a miner, or those living in if" bush. _ ,*,._ Occasional doses of these Pills will guard the system against those evils which so often oese'' the human race, vi :—Coughs, colds, and ais orders of the liver and stomach—the frequent, forerunners of fey dysentery, diarrhoea, ano. c ocra g OLLOWAY , g OINTMENT Is the most effectua remedy tor lesd °£ wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all ski" diseases ; in fact, when used according to »» printed directions, it never fails to cure aliEo deep and superficial ailments. . ~ These Medicines may be obtained from au resp_-table Druggists and Storekeepers tnrougo 1 out the civilised world, with directions for us in almost every language. „ . .„ They are prepared only by tho Proprietor, THJ>MAS HOLIOWAY, E-3, Oxford-street, London. . , ta V Beware of Counterfeits that may emm&w mm tho United St.f-tK«.