The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.—No. 2,172.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



"^_^_>_P ACTFIO MAIL STEAM SHIP COMPANY". FOR SYDNEY DIRECT. The Company's Powerful Al Iron ScreAV Steamship ZEALANDIA, — FERRIES, Commander, Avill leave Aucldand for the aboA'C port on or about SATURDAY", 2ith February, carrying Mails aud Passengers. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. _^._V-.- "THIOL. SYDNEY AND MEL _llSsi__-lJ BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. II E R O, Captain LOGAN, Avill leave Auckland as above on WEDNESDAY, the 21st instant, at 12 o'clock noon. Outward Cargo Avill be received on board up to 10 o'clock a.m. of day of sailing. All Passages must bo engaged at our Office. For freight or passage, apply to CRUIOKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, 17th February, 1577. -_^E=^_ TTNION STEAMSHIP COM ~||||]||g; U PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and aIINNEA r Zealand Ports.- Time Table—February 1877. _ * £ «HA H A §* g . M 3 ? w /_ a < < t= to j <j iSh'^o^ 3 a to o P Wd. Sun. Frid W Feb. Feb. Mar H ________ 21 25 2 5 1. 7 10 ° p.m. a.m. o^__ The s.s. HA WE A will leave tho Wb*rf on WEDNESDAY, February 21, at 1.30 p.J-i- Passengers by 12 noon train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. «£*&£_**„ CfTEAM COMMUNICATION _^_H_^iO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND S^3SS^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. FARQUHAR, Master, will IcaA'c as under:— From Auckland: Monday, G p.m. Tuesday, 5 p.m. From Thames: Tuesday. 10 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. •SSaSgSN^IT'OR SALE—TIie neAV Iron Jj ScreAV Steamer *«_-____*^ KINA, of 39 tons register, lately built by R.-H. Yeoman, of Auckland. . This Steamer is fitted v.'ith compound surface condensing engines of the newest designs, and combines all the latest improvements in machi nery ; has a rate of spied front S to 9 knots, on a consumption of li CW- of fuel per hour, and is entirely free from dbration. Her passens.. accommodation is of a very superior character, and she can carry aoout 50 tons of cargo on a 5-fect draught. Is fdly equipped for sea, and is at present runnirg in the Coromandel and Auckland trade. For full particular ajgyto ___ Or E. G. SMITH, Queen-street, Auckland. *S___^_ ~W A I W E R A, YT HOT SPRINGS. Arrangement? have been made with the owners of the 'LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during tif Summer Months. She will con vey passengfpat the Reduced Fake of 10s. for a Return -'jcket, and the Manager of the Hotel has J3OUCED the Charge for Board, including aths, Towels, &c, to 15s. for First class and' 3- f°r Second-class, from SATUR DAY till ONDAY. The Sfruier will leaA-e every Saturday at 2 p.m.. anfCtam to Aucldand at half-past 9 a.m. on Moneys- | S^ "ff^Oß THE HOT SPRINGS, __i^^ _D MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "^^KiWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The-s- ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will gl as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. jvi Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and g a t4ay, at 11 am. From Hot Springs every Moiav, AVedneslay, and Friday, at mid-day. IVJ"° MAHURANGI. ir Mahurand every Thursday and Saturday a ti o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday a i Friday attO a.m., when tides will allow. Mata-Ana, Kawau, and Omaha. j'or Matakma, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. •om Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freiglt or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. __k^ OTEAM TO RIVERHEAD £^gg£ iJ ONCE DAILY. le s.s. LILLY Avill leaA'e as under :— •om RiA'erhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. Jfe^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA Sg^V WATERS. The s.s. ! ( MINNIE CASEY j i ;aA-es Hclcnsvillo for Wairoa every Tuesday ! orning's tide, returning on Wednesday. ; l For l'ort Albert, Otamatea, Pahi, and Mata- i ohe, every Thm- sday morning's tide, returning J n Friday. j j Passengers for Wairoa leaA'C Auckland at 1.30 ? pm. on Monday, and for Eastern Rivers on i Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. I Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port ! _lbert, &c, on Tuesday. i f J. CASEY & SON. j I | . f_^>_ riIHE Brigantine FLIRT, j"* if^f^Vs^ A. 100 tons register, John -S^vjs^. McKenzie, Master, is a Regular * JaSS-sSs? 3^ Trader betAveen AL CKLAND and : r f«rr,rrr^m LY TTELTON. J; Tor freight or passage apply to D. H. MOKENZIK. Auckland. Fftbrnary 15.1876. <_s_i_it. "imOR RUSSELL, WANGA _^^^^,J_ ROA, AND MANGONUI. i The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY i at _ p.m. (Aveather permitting). Passengers , booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office ' on tlie Wharf. No cargo received after _ p.m— strictly adliered to. H C FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. c. The s_. ARGYLS will IcaA'e for the above i V iaoc EVERY TUESD__ V, at 5 p.m. | FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY ' • Mrvnmg atl2no<s_., and every FRlDAYat3p.ru. J MERCURY RAY & TAURANGA. » ''-/o connect Avith the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) T The s.s. ROWBNA will leave as folloAvs:— A 'Wednesday, Feb. 21 Friday, March 16 „ Monday, Feb. 26 Wednesday, March 21 S. Frid„y, March 2 Monday, March 26 w Mar, 7 Friday, March 30 At 5 p.m.



<€_&___=*_ AUCKLAND STEAM 3PP_^»;.f_. PACKET COMPANY "*Sss^*^ (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. STAR OF THE SOUTH Will leave for the above ports THIS DAY • (Monday), February 19, at 1 o'clock p.m. W. LODDER, Manager. <fiti___Z T/_7"AIKATO STEAM NAVI - 3iill_i__- V T GATION & COAL MINING yCOMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mci cor—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. t Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, February 10,1877. COMMUNICATION ' _§i§§_3__k!> WITH THE THAMES AND "S^3s3£SiS?COROMANDEL. ' FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and ' LALLA ROOKII," Ea'ery Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Enterprise—Monday, 12 midnight Lalla Rooku—Tuesday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight Lalla Rooku—Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 6 p.m. Lalla Rooku—Saturday, 12 midnight. From Thames :— Lalla Rooku—Monday Enterprise—Tuesday Lalla Rooku— Wednesday Enterprise—Thursday Lalla Rooku—Friday Enterprise—Saturday. Fares, 7s. (id. and ss. FOR COROMANDEL—DURHAM (s.s.) :— From Auckland : From Coromandel: Tuesday, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, _ p.m. Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 2 p.m. — Fares, Ss. and ss. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. All claims for loss or demage to be made withia seven days, or they Avill not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. N. MAUGHAN, Manager. sggigß^. O TE__M~TO^OIIOM ANDEL. ■^Sawss"B^ The neAV iron s.s. KiNA J. BEAVIOKE, Master, Avill leave, as follows :— From Auckland : From Coromandel: Tuesday, 11 a.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. AVill carry passengers and cargo. Por particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Customhouse-street; Or, W. SMITH, Queon-stroet Wharf. -i^TT^ToR WAIUKU. -u-KSBC-JBP' Tlie _s- TAM 0 , QHANTER will leave for Waiuku as folloAvs :— j From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Monday, 9 a.m. Monday. 2 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, (5.30 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at tlie stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlano, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt, dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehnnza or Newmarket. ll§i__r_7 ° W~A I U~K"U. *SsaEiesEi' Tho p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— Wednesday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 11 a m. For Whatipu Saw Mills and Manukau Heads, Tuesday, 7 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart Avill be attended to. M. H. ROE. #^%^-Tn OR TAURANGA, -^_S_a_S____u' JO POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LS.TTELTON, & DUNEDIN. The Union Steamship Company's new steamer, WANAKA, 300 tons, 120 horse-power, will be despatched from Queen-street Wharf, on TUESDAY, the 20th instant, at 1 p.m. Cargo must be alongside i not later than 2 p.m. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. T A B L E. "**" S.S. TRANSIT. LeaA'e Auckland : Leave Wairoa : Tuesday, 7 a.m. Tuesday, 12 noon Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 1 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL. Agent. JS_*^_ ¥ew ZEALAND SHIP- - _3__li_l__ -i-l PING COMPANY (LIMITED). Head Office : Cbristchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 81,Bishopsgate-streetwithin. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO .. 1053 MAT AURA .. 898 WAIMATE .. 1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA.... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....1057 WAITARA .. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest v llass at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to _t neet the requirements of the trade between the n United Kingdom and NeAV Zealand. Tho saloons I _ md state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged I -^ md provided Avith every requisite for the com- I F :ort of the passengers, Avho are provided with ledding and all cabin littings. The dietary scale s most liberal. Second-class and steerage iccommodation is all that can be desired, and he ships are commanded by experienced mas .ers. The Company also charters ships of the highest, "1 :lass as required, and vessels are despatched J Tom London to each of the principal ports of he colony with strict punctuality every month. _j I'he Company has ahvays ships loading home- v. A_-rd from New Zealand. w Arrangements for the passages of friends to md from the colony, and also for the conveyance if cargo, can be made at the Head Office, mristchurch, or at any of the Branches in the :olony. fu AUCKLAND BRANCH-93, Queen-street , h; in "VfEW ZEALAND SHIP- cc fiSfsff^-^ PI]SrG co,' s LINE- V FOR LONDON DIRECT. ai The Superior Iron Clipper Barque ai LOCH URR, p , 00A1, 716 tons register, Samuel Murdoch, sa Commander, having a large part of her cargo ngaged, will huve quick despatch. H For freight or passage apply to si NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), ti< Agents. ai uSZST" |^UK LONDON DIRECT, ai jjs3^^^__W The favourite Al Clipper L< - ____________ -j, GLENLORA, ! 1 as. B. Mitchell, Con._latid.er, hoav alongsido ie Queen-street Wharf, and having the greater M art cf her cargo engaged, will meet A\dtH quick er espatch. xn Has first-class passenger accommodation. For freight or passage apply to %{ ujj, Nathan &co„ ,



MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— i Z8.45 a.m. /_.30 a.m. 1 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.45 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. ' Auckland < 1.15 p.m. owmarket-< 2 p.m. S 2.45 p.ro 3.30 p.m. ! 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. v.5.45 p.m v.6.30 p.m. , ~KT E W T> A T T E R N S ! /M^^mS^ PAPERHANGINGS, I r_S* CS^Hi J tJST Opened Q-SM_a______!__!'P; Ex ' City of Auckland.' Cheap Scrim, Hessian, &c. WindoAv Glass, at reduced prices Paints, Oils, Turps, White Lead, Zinc, White Varnishes, &c, and every description of Painters' materials Patent Silicate and Carson's Anticorrosion Paint PORTLAND CEMENT GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES PICTURES, Artists' Requisites, &c. Agents for Maw & Co., Encaustic Tilo Manu facturers. Samples and drawings on A riew at our Warehouse, 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. W. PHILLIPPS & SON. T3ONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at tho Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. X\T H. S KINN ,E R, We BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on tho Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, Sec, Sec "m/I" R. T. TRAFF 0R D, SURGEON __SPsSs>s Wakefield- DENTIST, IJmSlli STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artlfleiftl Tooth (from Onn to a Full Sot>. o"_nTcn? AND PARIS PATTERN DEPOT, QUEEN-STREET. MRS. LUTTERWORTH Invites the attention of her friends to NEW GOODS JUST OPENED UP. LONDON and PARTS MILLINERY AND COSTUMES. ECRU-FISCHEURS and MANTELETS In the New Colours. SLEEVELESS JACKETS and APRONS in Lace and other Material, from 3s. lid. each. A CHOICE STOCK OF LADIES' UNDER CLOTHING always on hand. Children's Costumes in Great Variety. A Large Assortment, of HATS and BONNETS (Trimmed and Untrimmed). TRIMMED HATS from 1/11. Mrs. Butteravoktii having secured First class Hands both in tho Millinery and Dress Departments, is now prepared to complete orciors at the nbovtestnoticft. AMES IT^U^F^H^E-!.; CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and DeliA rered from ship's side on Shortest Notice Ballast Supplied. Newcastlo and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. R__ __ h ___ _ __ • LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). X OCAL I N D TJ ST R V! JL_ LOCAL INDUSTRY ! Buy no more Imported Chairs, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland made at all respectable Furniture Dealers. Buy no more Imported Wash-boards, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect able Grocers. Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or plain; Carts, Swings, Cricket Bats, Stumps, &c, at all respectable Toy Shops; or Wholesale of the Maker, R. DOWNEY, corner of Codring ton-street and Great North Road. Orders may bo orivon to J. Duffy. Nowton F.Tcnroßß. T^TEW ZEALAND LEAD"AND OaL -Ll VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. —FOR SALE- Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.8.-Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. MR. F. B. W~6 ODH AM, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.— Pupils attended in town or country January 16,1877. A UCKLAND SAVINGS §*OANK, 190, AND 192, QUEEN-STREET. [ESTABLISHED 1847.] fr President : His Excellency the Governor. Vice-President : W. C. Daldy, Esq. On and after the Ist February next.the BANK nil be OPEN for RECEIPTS AND RE-PAY -IENT OF DEPOSITS from TEN TO 'WO o'clock daily, and on SATURDAY IVENINGS, from SIX TO EIGHT o'clock 'OR RECEIPT OF DEPOSITS ONLY. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. I3IMMEL'S CHOICE PERFUMERY Rimmcl's Toilet Vinegar, a pleasant tonic and jfreshing adiunct to the Toilet and Bath, a re iving scent and a powerful disinfectant. For 'arm climates it is invaluable. Rimmcl's Celebrated LaArender Water. Rimmcl's Treble Distilled Eau de Cologne. Rimmel's Much Improved Florida Water. Rimmel's Jockey Club, and other fragrant per imcs. Rimmel's Lime Juice and Glycerine giA*es the air a beautiful gloss Avithout greasing it, ourishes the roots, and imparts an agreeable lolness to the head. Rimmcl's Pure White Glycerine Soap, Brown Windsor, Honey, Almond, Lettuce, Coal-Tar, id other Soaps in bars or cakes. Rimmel's Velvetine, Violet, Rice, Rose-Leaf, id other Toilet PoAvders, in boxes and packets. Rimmel's Aquadentine cleans, whitens, and reserves the Teeth, refreshes the mouth, and veetens the Breath. Rimmel's Photochrome, for imparting to the air or Beard a perfectly natural and permanent iade. N.B.—All Rimmel's Prepara- yjf^ ons Avdl bear henceforth the JMk-* mexed Trade Mark. f n , OE mnx E. RIM MEL, Perfumer by s&rytf^ ipointment to H. R. H. tho fer^ rincess of Wales, 9G, Strand, ««'""". andon. ffEW LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue .anufaeturer. Proprietor many years in the uploy of Harper Twelvetrees, the renoAvned .ftmtfacturers, A trial HoUeitech Ask for it and iudge for jurgaives^ Auckland Agent: Mr G. w, Owen,



CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET. Auckland. E. lIADRILL, ~ Proprietor. Good Liquors. Appointment <^^^^^^XV) Marchioness Ladyship "*a_3co-«s^i<_»»^™> Normanby. MR S. P A T E STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND ' RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernytc, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from homo, including White and Grey French Coutill-S, White and Pink Sattecns, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. R U S S E~~L L' S • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STRBET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TE BM3 MODER AT E. JN O. C. C 17~0 U G H, mechanist. Mase field's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. SeAving, Knitting, Washing, and OA'ery other description of domestic and general Light Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring, Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c, &c. J- AND J. SOPP ET, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. I "VTEW GKOCERY, TEA, PROVISION, _Ll AND SEED WAREHOUSE. BEST GROCERIES, FINEST TEAS. SPLENDID PROVISIONS, And shortly, FRESH SEEDS of eveiy description. W. SPRAGG & CO., Corner oe THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, Queen-street. "n ° T l ° C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archard & J. Brown, Coal and I Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs 1 to intimate that he is prepared to execute all | orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c, 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 Se_l Depot will receive prompt attention. WILLIAM AUSTRA LTA GRAHAM, (Late Preece and Graham), Licensed Interpreter and Surveyor, Tamahore, Waikato. Address in Auckland :—William Coleman, T_sa.. Solicitor. Vulcan Lane. mEMPERANCE BOARDING IIOUSE~ J. BRAME, Proprietor. Visitors from the country, and Boarders Avill find tbit; establishment convenient for town business, and at the same time quiet and retired, and offering first-class accommodation, with home comforts.—Address: Upper Queen-street, corner cf Turner-street. JQPECIAL NOTICE. j Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, j No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. MILLINERY & STRAW-WORKING ESTABLISHMENT. MRS. R O U N T REE Begs to inform her friends and the public that she has REMOVED to those Large and Con- A'enient Business Premises lately occupied by Mr. S. Packer, WELLESLEY-STREET, cor ner of Market Entrance, and nearly opposite Mr. Dawson's, Chemist. All work is conducted under Mrs. Rountree's careful snp.rvision. Hats. &c, renovated and cleaned to the most recent fashion, and to suit the season. WANTED KnoAvn, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, t Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the loAvest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. WANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store.—For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Victoria-street East. WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abernyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale A rery cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and •Silvfir Mounted, and Dray Harness. \^ANTE_S^NOWNtii_.Fj. MORRT TT SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. ___ DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D 0 W D E N Having purchased this Property, lately knoAvn as "Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," with the extensive Shedding and powerful Machinery, begs to inform the public that he is noAV prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, Sec, Sec Orders left witli Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, Avill receive prompt attention. ON SALE AT SERJEANT'S EXCELSIOR STORE, Newton : 2 tons of the best Bacon and Ham 3in Auck land at 9d. and lOd. lb.; less by the cwt., guaranteed. Good Old Canterbury Cheese, 6d. and Bd. lb, Good Family Tea, 2s. lb. Very Superior Tea, 2s. 6d, lb. The Best in Auckland, 3s. lb. No. 1 Sugar, sd. ib. No. 2, lid. lb. ; Pearl Barley, 3_d. tb. Fresh Lobster, best brands, lOd. per tin Keillor's Marmalade, lOd. per tin Splendid Rice, 2£d. lb. Pure Limeji-ice. Bd. per bottle ; 2s. _&. gallon. Pure Malt Vinegar, sd. per pint, lis. gallon. N.B.—AII articles guaranteed. No damaged good 3 kept on the premises, Goods delivered within a circuit of five miles' rrea of charge J^EW COAL ANDEIREWOOD YARD. MESSRS MAYNARD & WEEKS beg to in timate to their friends and the general public that they have commenced business in tho Coal and FireAVood trade in that lawro Yard corner of Napier and WilloAv-streets. The intention of the proprietors is to sell the very best Coals and 1- irewood at the lowest possible living profit The public may rely upon full measure. 'Every vffiggGtiffiSr ,0- eoods IleroQvcrt i



Q N SALE, By the Undersigned >— 750 sacks OATS 300 „ BRAN 10 „ OATMEAL 15 „ PEARL BARLEY 100 „ BARLEY DUST 12 cases NEW CANTERBURY CHEESE 15 „ OLD 5 „ BACON & HAMS (in cloth) _ „ LARD (in bladders) SO .-diets TEAS (fine qualities) 100 boxes TEAS (extra qualities) 20 FRAMES'ROOFING, SLATING, AND SHEATHING FELTS OTAGO SLATES NELSON HOPS, &C. T. H. HALL & CO. "XTI OCO L, H END R V & CO., At! auctioneers, grain and produce merchants, shipping and commission agents, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against, Goods con signed for sale. _ Account Sales promptly rendered. TD> ED LION HOTEL, A.\J DRAKE-STREET, FREEMANS' BAY, W. N. CL A R KE, Proprietor. ( The public can rely on the undernotcd Wines, Spirits, &c, being Al brands. s. d. Hennessey's Case 5 0 per bottle. Square Gin, largo bottles .. i G „ small „ .. 3 0 ~ Dunville's Whiskey .. ..10 „ Grecnlessand Colville'sdo ..10 „ Old Tom, best bronds .. ..to Best Port Wine 10 Fine Old Sherry 4 0 „ Schnapps 2 6 „ Rum 3 o „ English Bottled Ale .. ..13 „ TO SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. The Kopuru Saw Mill Co. being about to relin quish their Retail Timber business in Auckland, and in order to effect a speedy clearance, ha\"e greatly Reduced their Prices. TO LET, the Yard, with Office, well adapted for the Firewood Trade. Possession giA'on on Ist March. Apply to R. BARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road. February 10, 1877. AUCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION FACTORY, ALBERT-SI REET. E. WATERS, CONFECTIONER, Begs to inform the public that the following goods, manufactured 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 :— Dry Goons. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermint- Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Ghocolat« Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Marbles „ „ Burnt Almonds Boiled GOODS, Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies CarraAvay Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Toffy Musk lozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubcs Evcrton Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds BroAvn Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Turkish Rock Regent Pipe Tom Thumbs Medicated Lozenges of cAr ery description ahvays 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, Sec. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1875.-MR. E. WATERS: Sm,-I have much pleasure in informing you, that after haAdng made a very careful analysis of A rarious samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l haA re the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant. James M. Tunny, Provincial Analyst. TTTILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED YJ BAKING POWDER.-This nowfamed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from tho Avholesalo agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The PoAvder is free from any ' deleterious ingredient which is often found in mauy Baking Powders. The local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s Baking Powder. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. EC. ' C ~A R R~ 9 HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, ftnv doora below the Union Eank. •jgILLIARD IR, ° °M* THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STRRFT. /CLARKE BR OT II ERS KJ (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba_k, Queen-street, Auckland. First-clas3 Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Sise at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. 7fi CASES PEARS AND APPLET # O EX I.ONA, FROM RUSSELL. * The attention of fatniliea la invited to above Niipmant of .plond.it KaMn^audL_okiußpw B . j &y,, xn lost lv suit- ynnvJnm-YH, h l "qJS| . j ' TOST & CO.,



AL O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United SerA.ce Hotel, WELLES-ICY -STREET. A.L., while thanking the public for tho liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommoncmg business, begs to hsform them that he has always on hand a Well-selo«ted Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly Shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to'the University o &*_ft New Zbaland). The Quarter Days for the current year a February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth 0< FARQUHAR MACKA v '' Head Ma ]y O T_ I C t. b. h! l l v;; Respectfully intimates to the Medical Prof IWo his old friends, and the public in gonen "^'-d' he has Returned to the oh-' OLD SHOP, IN VICTORIA-STREET, Avhereho will be found. .\i all hours d' -!"iv mght, ready to attend to their necessities: v i N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Botanic Mediein Mn. Clayton's Proprietary Articles i obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEM Victoria-street, Auckland.' y • WARNER'S COMMERCIAL H "'■ CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform ing Visitors to Canterbury that the lit ments that ho has recently made, ren^ Commercial Hotel secend' to none i:;. Zealand. A considerable portio_ of the ground the Ncav Building is devoted entil I SAMPLE ROOMS; thus offering uuui vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. i Families A.siting Christchmch will, i \ prietor is assured, find no fault with the '; of Apartments provided for t heir accor i — ' tion. <- \ \ The Bath-roomß are fitted up wit!1- \ requisite. s The Cuisine is under the Fupervisioi,,- i eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes, ' , v -. own long experience in the trade is a sd''.].-_'"'■* guarantee as to the quality of las Cellar. The new Billiard-room is :ieltnowledged by connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Ohristehurch. H0 S. J. H A~ii"'_r LJ T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTUKKR, HA Tit AND BRISTLE MERCHANT, ice, Shortland-stkeet, auckland. tt-L The attention of Country Settlers is re quested lo the fact that the best price is given, and prompt remittances made, tor consignments of Horse Hair, Hog Bristles, &c. SPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER Have much pleasure in announcing that they have just received from Messrs. Crosse and Blackavell, (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate a Icav lines, and respectfully invite an inspection of the Large Stock Aye now have on A-iew :— i Tarragon Vinegar / { Essence of Rennet / { Chili Vinegar ) > Jugged Hare ) ) Red Cabbago I 1 Mince Meat ( ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( ) Oriental Pickles ( \ Merman Sausage / Orange Jelly ,y > ( Oxford Sausage } {Apple Jelly I B ) { Hare Soup I ) Black Currant >• S 1 ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant § ( )Ox Tail ( jC.& B. HonejV • ( > Kipped Herrings / ) _ ( )-■ ■-$ ( A Nice Assortment of Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits Just Landed. F. H. & B. take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patrons for the encouragement they have given them in introducing a better class of Goods into Auckland, and we beg to assure them that we Avill continue to do so, and otter them at reasonable prices. TEAS. We are giving the Best Value in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Being Direct Importers of the Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, we give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, Adz., Crushed Loaf, English in Loaves, and Chopped in 710. tins, Siioav Drops, and Mauritius. An early call is respectfully solicited. N.B.—Goods deli vered in the City and Suburbs, and I< amilies waited upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, rpnij HP Divn Corner of QUEEN and iHE 1 POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at GrahamstOAvn and Shortland. J|EALITIES FOR CHRISTMAS. CLOSE BROTHERS, 22G Se 228, Queen-street, Respectfully announce to their numerous Cus tomers that they are now showing some of the PRIMEST HAMS AND BACON OF THE SEASON. Due regard has been paid to please the palate | of connoisseurs, by having on hand some of tho j RIPEST CHEESE in the Market. j 4ST Note our Removal: Close to Messrs. J. and J. Dickey's. ! CLOSE BROS., 226 & 228, QUEEN-STREET, E.G. MONEY to LEND in! largeV^S t sums, at low rate of interest _ A „ru,r +- Mr. LAIS___EY, Solicitor, -ffIgSStSS M°?1 V to. t LE^I? TUTONEY TO LEND in~larie~o7^„n A?JL sums at a moderate rate of Interest ?__ j ._____l I!_J_-,? s_]l. Solicitors. ] 1R W E ~B~~S'~T""lE~~p _ ■"■^•o.^ ™-i WHOLEBAtS! AND REVAtt ' AND HaßN^^khk. <lNTn_+ H,x r~". ' -Q-UCKLAND, tssoxc oie ijiuon Bank!. •T_ LARSON, Housed Land Affeiit" Stiohbur^^ 11 Debt Collector: g ' J. B _££____£? O-N^ A Large.Shipment of the Latest Songs Piano ri*:.%i*____.____Tnst Opened, ° "W % ? N_° G X BK O TH B »"& .1 t hOAP & oak uu. Manuka.- "Justnf ? I Riohmoud, Co_'9 CreeJ?: '



JO H N S O P PET' HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT No. S, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy torms, a really good and well finished FiJ^mned Houso, Avith every convenience, and freehold comer allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo streets in Newton S „. , _, . _r;_v, TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in High street, belonging to Loav and Motion. TO LET. a really good Farm of 100 acres, about one balf fenced, and divided into paddocks part of which are under cultivation the remainder in graa.. together with good orchard, dw<.lmgß house, Plaoles, cow-sheds, barn, and allneces sa'-v building, suitable for either dairy or mixed tanning purposes, centrally Sltualo, d -_be *ng ai the junction oi! two main roads, wbere.a good business could be done as Hotel and General ! * WOP rUTVU-DIATB SALE, Cheap, a comfort] a^jftlw ; * X^r*»M. Cottage, with Cxix 100 ( v'l-.S:- • ■ ' ;'.:.',"'!- ■'.".. ,':'--.";^'7i,^-^"-'''".^':w'-¥ >'-'-'-. '.'.".:■'-'! ' ""■. - ': (i$ - . ,; " -'-:' - .. ■ . ; ■ '■ gSiAI l.*i*&-.;"'' two streets, with cxceu.jub ,', i_.;.;:. £120. FOR SALE, a beautiful Suburban Residence situated in the main road to Onchunga, together with 6 acres of freehold, garden, orchard, etc. Price, £650. This beautiful property is oidy four miles from Auckland. The omnibuses pass the house every hour. FOR SALE, a Pretty Little Villa, containing 7 rooms, in the. favourite district of Ponsonby, with, about an acre of freehold, hah an acre of which is planted with choice fruit and ornamen tal trees. Price, £350. FOR SALE, a Bargain, two Stone Houses in Wellington-street,' let for 19s per week rent. Prices £330. This fine property is only sold bo cause the owner is leaA'iner the province. FOR SALE, an Allotment in the City, about quarter-of-an-acre, well suited for a market garden. Price, £100. FOR SALE, a beautiful Farm and Residence in the East Tamaki. There are 63 acres of land, and a beautiful residence, together Avith garden, orchard, and shrubbery. There is a metalled road to the door. Price, £1000. FOR SALE, a neat Cottage in Adelaide-street City, with freehold allotment. Price, £110. FOR SALE, a Freehold Cottage off Union street. Price, £160. FOR SALE, in the favourite district of Graf ton Road, a beautiful Residence, with large freehold allotment 50 x 100. Price, £350. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a good Little Farm in the Waikato. • There are 100 acres nearly all in grass, with comfortable house, good orchard &c. This farm is only a feAV miles-from the Ohaupo Railway Station. Price, £370. £170 cash, balance can remain on the property. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a comfortable Resi dence and 12 acres of land, all inpasture, in the choice locality of Remuera. Price,' £150 ; £200 cash balance can remain upon the property. FOR SALE, in Dublin-street, city, a comfort able House of 5 rooms, with large freehold allot ment and good well of water. Price, £150. FOR SALE, a good investment for a working man, 2 Houses inSymonds-street, with freehold allotment, bringing in a rental of 17s. per week. Price, £280. JtST For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, sea my long list in the " Weekly Herald." J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland FOR SALE RY R. C. GREENWOOD AUCTIONEER, HOUSE LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT MARKET HOUSE •- ' FORSAIE, in John-street, Ponsonby, a four roomed C ottage in good, repair, allotment 10x80, let lor 7s. per week. Price, £100. *~*?;' FOR SALE, 6 miles from town by main road a new o-roomed House, together with^?__re_Tof land, fenced and laid down in gras£ good cow _J\ C rR-. SA nE' a gooA Cottage in Rockeby-st. "' °^n£ P qr Q^ en« Stl' eet ' freehold. Price, £100. ' of,,„„r X^." a 6-roomed House in Edinburgh street, Newton, large allotment, good will Terms neafy:' th°r°Ugh repak ' ■*** S FOR SALE, a new 4-roomed Verandah Co.. & mi?r ndr-V st, reet- off Karangahane Road SSSP allotment let for 10s. per wee_. Price Society? Qbe b°Ught through BuildjS FOR SALE, a 6-roomed House in Parn P » CT" Whence, thorough repair! togeth "r ffif™ _ an acre of orchard, garden &o AIS D^i vi_l frRO^S tSaiSS rooms and orchard, good s abfe co^nT&e fc-Kn 9° n shrub_*>ry, paddock SecTcml&: doo"dS y . aoreß- PriCC) &m- 'Biss passes tho FOR SALE, a Gentleman's Residence, cnn. S_W i 8 £° om3' bath-room, out-houses, tvvo staUed stable, cow-shed, coach-house, E'w orchard and garden, 2 paddocks confaim™ t j_t ggs. sag- sasari_s_r_ff_s_____j per cent, per annum. remain at £o taS?__r& VIUa Residence *> Houses, Cot- FOR Iffw' £ anns» ¥ nd>,&o., &c. holT Ran^^_»'^^^tmente(£^ To^'ifAi^^" parts of the Land,E 3te te M and k Co S mW Agenti yiCTORIA JiLOUK j^ILLS, SYMONBS-Hfr«EET. WT.L&ON AND MCGREGOR HAVK ALWAYS ON HAND; Flour, Sharp- Bran, Oats Maize, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, Ground Rice. Crushed Maize, Oats Beans, &c, &c.j At tub Lo;^ iUti , g< WHEAT GROUND AND DRESSED FOR j Country settlers on the i SHORTEST NOTICE, , <m> Ask for Wn.ms & JioQjawojft Cela, brated Baking Powqed ._riv» __ i,.»._ zk