THE EVEMISG STt> SATURDAY. JANUARY 26, 1878.

Printed and published by the Proprietor. "S Henry Brett, of Parnell, at his Genera, i Steam Printing Office, Wyndham-street, th City of Auckland, New Zealand.Se___ Saturday, January 26 1878.



ALFRED BUCKLAND- I FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1. j £i, TO LAND SPECULATORS AND OTHERS. MAGNIFICENT ESTATE f_ IN THE Th VALLKY OF WHAKATANE, Near Tauranga. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, On February 1. — THE undersigned has been instructed to sell by anrti.n, on the day above named, -1° at his rooms. Queen-street, Auckland, at noon, 2 to close a partnership account, 3£ The Freehold a^d Leasehold Estate, known ns the "CANTO COMPANY'S EST AT X," at Whakatane, comprising ahout, 1,000 acres Free hold Land on the bankof the River Whakatane, and about 21,000 acres Leasehold, adjoining, x'earlv 1.000 acres freehold land laid aown in English grasses, half of which are securely ditched and fenced, and subdivided into eh-ht A) enclosures. NeAV six-roomed Dwe'linjs-house, Ploughs, Implements, Harness, Sec, Sec at About 1.000 head quiet Cattie, including one Bull imported from Knglanri. and other Short horn Bulls : about 1,500 . oung >'wesan<l Lambs, and Rams from the flocks of Messrs Maclean ; about 20 Plough and Saddle-horses. Mares, &c. CJ The s.s. Staffa leaves Tauranga for Waikato twice every week, binding passengers at Mer ril's Hotel, within six miles ol! the property, whore saddle ho: s.s from the station are alwn- Avaiting the steamer's arrival. Intendinr- a chasers are requested and invited to insr pur fiie p oyiorty. as no description can ' ,eOt this idea of its value, . *OAV_y an Plans of the property can station, and the. boundaries SSeh On the Further particulars at th S^, pointed oir. — .^ ©ffi_e, on day of sale. Te' -*=■- ..dM. a. Sale. } A w^ieD-BUCKLAND. TITUT-SDAY. JANUARY 3_- THE REMUERA YARDS. FQIa. SALE, a; T_emuera, on Thurfiday next, Jatftiarv 31, at 1 o'cle_k, I 30 Fat Cattle, from Sand Hil's 6 Fat Calves, from Sand Hill- • 40 Fat, Oxen, from Waikato 35 Fat CaTtl*\ from Otahuht • j 4^o Fat She_p and Lambs : "Dairy' Cows, Store Cattle Fat md Store Pigs. i ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. SALSS of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES -SVERY FRIDAY, at 1 O'CLOCK. FOR-STALE— "W O O L '? A C X S ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY L THE HAYMARKET. THE undersigned has received '(instruct ions from James Watt, Esq., te sell at the ' Havmarket (unless previously di. posed of pri vately), on Friday, February 1, at 12 d clock, HIS VALUABLE PROPERTY AT KOHIMARAMA, containing 117 acres, in a high state of cultiva tion and improvement, surrounded by belts of trees carefully protected : bounded, by a sandy beach on the water side, afforoing good bathing, and Avithin a few miles of the 'City, it can scarcely be surpassed as a site for a countiy residence. There 13 a comfortable Cottage with good orchard and garden around it; Houses for Workn_e.n, Loose-boxes for Training Stables, Avith Groom's Room attached; Stables, Barn, Cart, and Boat House, together representing a large outlay to the advantage cf the present purchaser. Also, Interest in 231 acres leasehold adjoining having 10 years to run, at a rental of £120 per anrum. For further particulars, apply to Mr. Wm Aitken, or ALFRED BUCKLAND. B. TONKS R. C. CARR Monday, January 2s. FLOUS, OATS, MALT, HAMS AND BACON, SAILS. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Salvage of the _$ellie. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE received instrueSons to sell on Monday, 28th inst, at 11 o'clock. The Salvage of the schooner Nellie, consisting of— The Sails 25 tons Flour (50's, 100's, and 200's) 16 sacks Oats and Malt 175 pieces Bacon and Hams. On Account of Whom rr May Concern. B. TONES] IR. C CARR MONDAY, JANUARY 28. WHEAT ! WHEAT ! FLOUR ! -FLOUR ! LIMEJUICE 1 B. TONKS & CO. HAVE received insti_i«tions to sell by auction, on Monday, the 28th in-tant, at 11 o'clock. 103 sacks Wheat 7 tons Hassell's Flour 1 hhd. Limejuice. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30. CONTINUATION QF SALE. ENGLISH-MADE FURNITURE, PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, MUSIC STOOLS, FURNITURE FRAMES, COMMODES, FLOCK- FOLDING CHAIRS, GIPSEY.TABLES, HORSE HAIR, MIRRORS, CARD TABLES, MATS, PICTURES, &c, &c. E. &. H. ISAACS WILL sell by auction, at the stores, adioining Mr. Binney (opposite the mill, Queen-street), on Wednesday next, January 30, at 11 o'clock. The Remaining; Lots unoffered at the pre vious Sale, comprising.;— 12 Pianos, by " Bord," No. 3. 6 „ „ No. _. 6 „ „ No. 7. 10 Harmoniums Furniture Frames, Horsehair, Pictures, Mats, Flock, Music Stools, Goinrnodes, Folding Chairs, Mirrors, -Card Tables, Gipsey Tables, Fancy Caiwefi Wood ware. ; E. ,& ,H. ISAACS Auctioneers. MONDAY, NOON. • CHINA, GLASS, .EARTHEN WAKE. EX ABBEY" HOLME, @ LONDON. R. ARTHUR | "W/IBL sell by auction /his Mart,! It (Earthenware Department), on Mender rAext, at 12 o'clock noon. Ex Abbey Hojme. @ London— j £. in diamond, Aat side, No. 1— .One Crate Jpgs— s 40 flsts Assorted Grounds 20 sets While and Gold 20 sets Gold Band and Lin 3d 20 sets.Coyered Coloured, assorted >Nq. 2/3—Two Crate's Toiletware— e^ch, 5 Toilet Sets, white, and gold _ „ gold band and lined 10 „ 408 pink, green, jnarone 21 Chamners, assorted colours No. 4 —One Crate assorted Basins £*0. l/4r—Four Cases assorted "Vases, CnJtidle- Bticks, &c. Five Casks assorted Tumbkea, Beer Glasses, Wino Glasses^, Bes, four Largo PackiDg QaA§_, Terms Gasb, > ,



THURSDAY, JANUARY 31. l. "= ,230 WORTH 0 f T WE E OS, HOSIERY, f HA'iS, Sec, See. E. St H. ISAACS 3"AYE received instructions to sell by _____ auction, at the r stores. Fort-street, ou ursday next, January 31, at 11 o'clock. £1,250 worth of Twecdr, Hosiery, Hats, £__.••.. it.'., &c. E. & H. ISAACS Auctioneers. MONDAY,"JANUARY 28. ,0 CASKS KEROSENE I !0 CASES TOBACCO I 1 >0 PACKAGES TEA, HERRINGS, ' STARCH, MUSTARD, CANDLE*" , f CANARY SEED, SPLITgPEAS, ' I &c, &-. SiC. . I E. Se H. ISAA'" _ i j kIT-XT, sell by aucti* --*** » V V Fort-street, on at th&ti T._o-res, j 1 i, 11 o'clock, _ -lyp^tilay next, Jan. 28, j_! 1,320 j < _4ft_R_<_g-_*-.s above. The Ker* hasers. oasne W-H be -sold in tots to suit spur- I E. & tt. ISAACS, 1 AVtctioneers. JANUARY 31, At 11 O'clock. 'TO .RE LEASED BY AUCTION. , AT THE OFFICES OF THE HARBOUR BOARD. BREAKWATER ALLOTMENTS, &C fYWE undersigned has been favoured with -fi. instructiona from the Harbour Board to lease by auction, at the Board Room, Fort street, on Thursuay next, 31st instant, at 11 o'clock a.in., ©REAE WATER A LLOTMENTS.—Ten good allotments, being No. 1 to 10, situateu on the Break >"ftf er. Three a lotments, Nos. :ii), 20, and 21, on the Breakwater Road. ALSO. A Portion of the Foreshore near the Salt Water Baths, Avell adapted for a Patent Slip and Ship-building Yard. j Information as to length of lease, and other particulars, cAn be obtained at the office of the Harbour Board. R. ARTHUR, Salesman and Auctioneer. rvAHLIAS! T\ AH LIAS;! 50 CHOICEST VARIETIES. •d Purchasers choice, 10=. per dozen, .frice. s e i ect i oll i e ft to me, 6s. per dozen. PLANTS! P PLANTS Tomato L CaulifloAver Melon A Cabbage Cucumber N Broccoli Veg. Marrow T Lettuce Veitche's Autumn Giant Califlower, 3s. per hundred. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA-STREET. Nursery: Mechanic's Hay. -fcT O V E L T I E S. The Bce's-wing Scarf The Wasp's Wing The Grenadier The Double Wasp Satin Scarf The Bumblebeeswing Scarf (a new thing;). SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, QUEEN-STREET, AC CX LAND. PAPER-HAN G I N G S, WHITE LEAD,' OIL, Rfc., &c, &c, I£X LATK ARhIA*^LS. 574 *ar packages is* 574 PAPERHANGINGS, Fiom Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Scrim axd Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (lin»eed and colza) Paints - Zinc White Colours '1 urps "V-arnishes Brushes &c, &c, &c. Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide op Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, ..anvas. Paper, Brushes, and Requisites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. : 95 fc'97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, January 23.1878. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— if. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. O. DYER, Sbortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— .Taokson.and Russell. Solicitorx. ONEY TO TLEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. MUJSEV IU LKiNI) ou MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Volcan Lane. .=-. AUCKLAND LOAN -_i__--_a JT OFFICE, Q-dk-Q 165, QUEEN-STREET, JL OPPOSITE $j_s SAVINGS BANK. MONEY LENT to any nnrmnt on CLOTHING JEWELLERY, WATCHES. PLATED WARE, and every description. of Merchandise, »t lhe LoWKbT Bate of .Interest. The strictest tecresy may he rehed on in every transaction. Parties waited on at their own residences. Fire-proof Safes on tho premises for the security of Valuables. [Establish kd 1860.] L. H. NEUMEGEN, LICENSED PAWNBROKER. Private Entrance down right of way. ISA. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are noAV deliA-ering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as folloAvs •— 5 tons, and . nder 25 tons 17s Gd per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s „ Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Raihvay Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special j : arrangement. ! . Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, i Manager, Huntly, Waikßto; or to W. tj, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. "VT O T 1 C E. CITY OF AUCKLAN7) DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, , RICHMOND & WELLE-LEY-STREET East. \ Established a.d. 1864. J W. EDGAR, Proprietor, while thanking the i public-for their patronage during the past 11 J years, begs to stat3 that he has on hand a com- [ plete Stock of the very best Dyes, imparted 1 directrfnopa European manufacturer; and rthat having _erery convenience, together with a * plentiful ..supply of the purest Avater. he is enabled to(t»irn out Avork in an artistic style. W. EBPARSolicits Ihe Ladies and Uentlemeto . p of Auckland/to send their A*-' en i-ing Apparel to £ be Cleaned. Renewed, or Dyed in any colour., itt and flnieihad ip,«. workmanlike manner. Orders sent l_y Po<>t will be attended to, or a. Ladies a,nd GenCk.nn.n waited oe by sending fi their addresses to Wellesley street I.a-.t, j N.8,-No connecii>u Avith any other dyer, clearer, pr }$&OT»k2 ijc.Auckl-.nfll. i »>V FPGAR. j



A I nn A I L O RING.1] A We Avould respectfully invite Cos* || ers who find a difficulty in getting • 11 fitting Garment, to give us a trir *gfya_ : 1 We have engaged a FI r '* 1 GUTTER, whose long ex «.«_>-:£. __ASS rants us in assuring t' jQ&to&b \v_.r favourus with their • _^js- \ t t_ d may can rely on getting f j!_im. *&»_ they . in style and fit. sOia&w&ilg superior * -_=- ! ] riARG " '"" I .0 __j U , 'Cjt/EE'N-STREET, j . E. Waters', Confectioner. ! l!-f" All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, i| 'and orders executed on the shortest j| notice. rMPITRTAN" T~T(T TOURISTS. NOW KKADY, THE SOUTHERN GUIDE TO TIIE lOT LAKE DISTRICT OF THE NORTH ISLAND OF NKW ZKALAND, by J. Chantrisy Harris. Under the auspices of ihe Union Steamship Company of New Zealand (Limited). Auckland—Edward Wayte, Queen-street : Wellin--.ton--.___.3-on and Blair, Lambton Quay; C.hristchurch —Whit combe and Temperton : Dunedin, H. A\rj se alK i c - o ](i hy aU the principal Booksellers of the Colonies. Price. Is. UJS I IE A SERVICE MOTEL CORNER OF QUEE & WELLESLEY-STREETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF FOKEIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. AtJCCLASD. N. Z. /accidental. occidentaj^ Occidental Hotel. The NeAV Additions to this Hotel are now completed—viz.. Six '''irst-class Bedrooms and Parloms ; 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 i» noAV in a position to offer the best of accommodation. EDWD. PERKINS. Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Best of Prices given. Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1877, in printed phamphlets, to be seen. {CRITERION FAMILY & COMMERCIAL HOTEL, Otahuhu. ..AMES WILLIS Begs to inform the inhabitants of Otahuhu and surrounding districts that he has leased the above. Having for the past nineteen years been Manager of the above old-establised and popu lar H tel business, he can with confidence inA'ite all former patrons and friends to continue their support, assuring them no trouble will be spared to give satisfaction. None but Best Brands of Wines and Spirits. Seccombe's Sparkling Ale on Draught, First-class,St.abling. JAMES WILLIS. mHE CRI T E KION HOTEL JL CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation for Families. SAMPLE ROOMS FOR COMMERCIAL GENTLEMEN. BEST BRANDS WINES AND SPIRITS On* Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Charges. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. POINT RUSSELL HOTEL. MERCER. D. AR-vILL begs to inform the travelling public that he ha* made great improvements to the above Avell-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added a Railway Refreshment Room, for the special convenience of travellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Han cock's parkling Alp. nmDEN yiNB "OOTEL eden terrace. List of Prices.— Martell and Hennessey's Brandy, 4/6 .> bottle Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky 4/ and 1/(5 (proof) * bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ qf> bottle Rum, 3/; Old Jamaica (proof), 4J; small, 2/ *8) bottle Cousen's ..berry (best), il; small, 2/ $ bottle Sandiman's (best) Port. 41; small. 2/ ty bottle Amoi tillado Sherry, 5/; small, 2/6 * bottle Old Tawny Port. 5/; small, 2/6 * bottle English Ginger Wine, 3/ per bottle. In Case (Genuine Brands) : Hennessey's and Martell's Brand, 5/6 *_» bottle Bisqu t's Dubouches Brandy, 5/ _> bottle Case Brandy, i-pint bottle, 2/ Schiedam Schnapps. 4/6; small. 2/6 _> bottle Geneva. JDKZ, large, 4/ ; small, 2/9 $ bottle Old Tom, 4/ W bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ _> bottle ToAvnsena's Sarsparilla, 5/ *9 bottle English ..Ale aud Porter (best brands), 1/3 $ bottle All Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof) same as from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of th c above mad c up for Families and Picnic Parties. I Terms strictly Cash (no exceptions). ; SAMUEL EVINSON. J Proprietor. Auckland. 12th November. 1877. j TAUPIRI COAL MINING COM LPANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at! their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, afthe: folloAving prices,'per truck load of five tons, in ■ bulk :— Household (lumpy) .. .. 60s. Steam (screened) 40s. Slacb- 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, audressedto the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal Avill be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bag 3, ls. Cd. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Ofiice. Fort-street, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons:— Mines to — Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 44/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Dmry ... „ 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of tho Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ SCHERFF, , Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6,1877. __ A USTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVI YT dent society. FOR MUTUAL Llin. ASSURANCF. &o. NE.vy ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Wellington. It ia found in the course of business that nistakes frequently occur, in consequence of he similarity of title assumed by some of the lew Life Offices recenily estabhshed in the -_üßtraid&a Colonies. I The public are requested to note that the , IUSTRAOAN MUTO-X PROVIDENT SOCIETY is he correct designation of the oldest Mutual Life Mice in Australia. Present annual Reamskte exceeds .. ... £470 000. -.ccumdlated Funds ' exceed £2,00o!o00. The New business for the year 1876 was 4559 iroposals accepted and completed, assuring .1,652,575, and producing a ne vr annual revenue £ £56,300. Persons assuring with this oiflce share the .hole profits, and a bonus is <S-_clared every __hvear. EDWARD W. LOWE. Resident Secretary. A£emt for Auckland : Alexander Saunders



r ARGE OF SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS Now to Hand:— Paris Millinery r r Fancy Dress l-^ Goods Feathers r -n Black & Cold Flowers Silks H Prints Muslins K^ohiefs Mourning Ma terials Fichus . . *"** Q ' _B> " !5 r Paletots * < O « Costumbd g Manchester < Goods Tarachutes - -. H of every dcs- Q to Boavs ' P cription. O y^ H Gloves ._, . Hosiery "^3 cp _ Tweeds Corsets | Shirts r-i 9 Ties Underclothing rH Collars Baby Linen \^- Handkerchiefs Hosiery Frocks ._, „ . J StraAV Hats Tunics —(0— \*a^ The aboA*o in Pehs3es I 1 both -H I loa I 1 Boys' Se Men's. MILLINERY, DRESS. & MANTLEMAKING in all their Branches, conducted onj the Premises' TMPORTANT TO CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, WHOLESALE MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, and the PUBLIC GENERALLY. tf-_r Just Landed ex S. R. Lyman, from New York. 8 cases MEXICAN MUSTANG LINI MENT, small, medium, and large sizes. 5 cases Lyon's KATHAIRON, for the HAIR 10 ca^es Lyon's INSECT POWDER, portending oeath to Fleas, Mosquitoes, Bugs, and Colorado Beetles. 2 ca.es Lyon's EXTRACT OF JAMAICA GINGER 1 case Wynkoop's PECTORAL OF ICE LAND MO-S. for Chest Complaints, Cougns, Influenza, etc. 10 cases Drake's World - Renowned PLANTA'I lON BITTERS 1 case SEA MOSS FARINE, the most nutritious Food for Invalids, Children, Sec, Sec. Makes Jellies of a rich and delicate flavour, and ciikapek than Corn Flour. A. IjOURIE, HOBSON'S BUILDINGS, SHORTLAND-STREET. X> IMMEL'S CHOICE JPERFUMERY. Rimmel's Toilet Vineear, a pleasant tonic and refreshing adiunct to the Toilet and.Bath, a re viving scent and a powerful disinfeactnt. 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 Avithout 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. Rimmel's Veh-etine, Violet, Rice, Rose-Leaf. and other Toilet Powders, in boxes and packets Rimmel's Aquadentine cleans, whitens, and preserves 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 Rimmel's Prepara- _r\_ tions will bear henceforth the (2S__& annexed Trade Mark. _%Yfl E. RI MM EL, Perfumer by rMos^SiMssK appointment to H. R. H. the /s^jr^<^^ Princess of Wales, 96. Strand, iieintßioT^ ondon. ,P RA T E F U L. —CO MFORTING. EP P S'S CO C 6 A. Bki.akkast. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern tho operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a unrcfui Mpplicucion of the fine properties ot weli-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast-table!, 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 Heating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may ..scape many v f»tal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—See article in the " Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold onlyiin Packets (Tins for abroad). Libelled JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMCEOPA riHC CHEMISTS. 48, THREAU.-M1.m.1.-'iTHKKT, .ST. 170, Pp"<.Aurr.L, Works: Eust.on Uonrl. Onniden Town. London. TXAMiILTON RAILWAY-NOTICE. B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carry ing 12 passeugers and luggag?, meets every train arriAdng from Auckland. Charges reason able. Special Carriages provi fled to order on instructions being sent per post or telegraph to b. Edwards, Livery and Bait Stables, Hamilton. ARN OCX BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN U F A O T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Crkek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. ABERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS, In Red and Bluk. fiiom £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Pla and Brioes free from JOHN LEGGK Sonlnmr. A _-«-r<i»>«ri. si/w^tlnn'' CHRISTMAS "XTEW YEAR'S PRESENTS! JLI GIFTS! NOW ON VIEW AT EDWAKD WAYTE'S, 100, QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books for Pre sentation Whiting Desks Photographic Albums Scrap Albums Leather Tourist Cases Inkstands Purses Card Capes. &c, &c. &-., NOW ON VIEW, EDWARD* WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET •



r> F. WEBSTER, I' _\j» WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 18 .^UEEN-STREET AUCKLAND. 'NttTtthptJni nki. _ -^<~e —ok g c aTk Er s, FK Freeman's Bay _„ SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. fk/S'R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the ]_?jL City Council for the Emptying of Earth .losets. Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared ,o attend punctually to all requests regarding he above. Persons desiring to havo the said )lac«s attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or jtherwise. can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street BLU E _P 6 S T""DINING"ROOMS, LOWER QUERN STREET, NEXT METROPOLITAN HOTEL. THOMAS POWELL ' (Late Proprietor of thf Original Rlue Post Dining Rooms in Victoria-street), Having removed to those more commodious premises, begs to call the attention of Visitors to Auckland to the superior accommodation offered by him. The premises _•• re close, to the Wharf and Railway Station, and his visitors Avill always find COMFORT. CLEANLINESS, CIVILITY. COMBINED AA'ITH E C O N O M Y. T^NCOURAGE LOCAL HSDUSIIiY ' A MONUMENTAL. JAMES H BUCHANAN, NORTH SIDE VIOTORIA-STREET EAST. Having secured the sole agency for the sale of a provin< ml T.imeMone, is now prepared to execute orders in polished red and white Mai b es. or for the sale of Raw Materials, in any size or either colour. Sample, on view at the yards. Iron Enclosures, choice designs and cheap, and eve y description of Monumental and Builders' work executed with dianatch. Designs and Estimates forwarded free on ppli cation. m R. G I L L M A N, J_ o CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, ONEHU-SGA, Begs to return his sincere thanks to the inhabit a-ts of Onehunga, and surrounding districts, for their liberal support and continence during the past t- n years : and believing the favours so long conferred will still be continued he has made arrangements for continuation of Lease at a reduced rate, and has also lar-ely increased his STOCK of MEDICINES, enabling him promptly to meet all demanns. Direct supplies of the 'Purest Drugs and Chemicals wfh m future be received from the first English Whole sale Houses for cash. Business hours, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m..' Satur days 10 n.m,; but in cases of necessity, attend ance. Avill be given, as hitherto, at any hour during the night, or on Sundays. ORIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING HOUSE AND RESTAURANT, Victoria-street East, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort is NOW OHEN. New and substantial Premise^ haA'e been erected regardless of expense, containing excel lent Sitting and Bedrooms, which Avill be found f uinished Avith due regard to comfort and con venience. N.H.—A Free Express Avill meet the Waikato Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house" charlfs veith. Whangapoua Steam Saw mills. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY. Orders Cut avith Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 187". / mnos J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, | VICTORIA-STREET EAST, | Auckland. PAUL & S C H E N X, PLUMBERS. GASFITTERS, ZIjN C & IRON WORKERS, &c, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets. Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on. the most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Pluubers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on application. AMES AND NORTH'S SWEEP, NO. 2. ON THE WELLINGTON CUP. £1000. £10"0. £1000. TO BE RUN ON THE Sth FEBRUARY, 1878. 1000 MEMBERS AT £1 EACH. First Horse £500 0 0 Second Horse 200 0 0 Third Horse 100 0 0 Starters (divided) 100 0 0 Non-starters (divided) 100 0 0 Total £1000 0 0 The draAA'ing will take place directly the list is full, under the supervision of a Committee of responsible gentlemen from tha gentlemen present. Subscribers residing at a distance drawing horses will be immediately telegraphed to. Whenever obtainable, plea3e forward P.O. Order or crossed cheques, with exchange added. Tickets to be obtained from GEO. NORTH, Lambton Quay: Or, JOSEPH AMKS. Star Hotel, Wellington. TIMBER f CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at ihe VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very ln.r g « nnd superior stcck of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Tmwrao in all its Branch-cr.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa LeRS, a very low rates. Prico Lists on application THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited). MECHANIC ' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In uranee Buildings. A. MER RY CHRISTMAS. With pleasure Aye make known that Aye have a Large and Choice Supply of CHRISTMAS FRUITS AND SPICES, SPLENDID HAMS, AND GENERAL GROCERIES, all of First, Quality, Avhich will be Sod for Small Profits and Quick Returns. Jams, Stone Fruit, l\d per tin Tart Fruits, in 2lb. tins. 9d per tin Vestas, Plaids, 9d per doz. TEAS FOR THE MILLION!! FRENCH & CO.'S OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of eA-ery description, and Contents, Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port for London. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generuliy insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China. Mauritius, the islands, Sec Lowest Current Rate?. Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. ]«M EW ZEALAND INSURANCE La company. fire and marine. Capital £l,000.(V_o. rtouisurance Fund £100,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of ever j .esemtion of Property may oe eltected with his Company. Huhs Insured for the Voyage or 'lime. Mer shnndife. Goods, and Freight Insured br teameis and sailing vessels, ltisk« on Specie moiect to special arrangement*. £& lOSflW" RBOWPTT.V Pa'TX GKG KGE ft PI KJi 0%. JM *' tiger.



DESSERT AND CHRISTxMA J FH UITS.f I F. HEWJN~oTBROTnEI- j Re.v i ctfully invite an Inspection of their Stc^ k OP YEW TCARUITS Se JpANCY \ RTICLES Suitable for the Season ! A nice assortment of Oystalised French Fruit I n Fancy Boxes, Imperial Plums. French Frmt, I in Brandy, Muscatel Raisins, New Fins, Pre- J served Gintrer nnd Chow Chow, N«w Walnuts, Barcelona Nuis, Jordon Almonds, &c. JELLIES. Pine Apple Jelly, Orange Jelly, Guava Jellys Apple Red and Black Currant Jellies (in jars and tins), Calvrs Feet Jelly; aho, Crosse and Blackwell's Black Currant and Raspberry Vinegars. Huntley and Palmer's best kinds: Dessert. Mixed, Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Waters, &c, &c. Also, McKENZIE & MCKENZIE'S CELEBRAIED ALBERT BISCUITS as supplied to Her Majesty the Queen Avcekly. CHRISTMAS HAMS. A Splendid Stock just landed, and boav opened out. _ DUTCH CHEESE. 25 cases, ex Oiaki, very prime. CHRISTMAS PUDDING. Plum Pudding in tins, and Alince Meat. CHRISTMAS CANDLES.' . And other H ancy Artilcs, suitable for Picnic, Dinner, and Evening Parties. FRENCH PRKSERVES. Pate de . oie Gras, Putts of Hare, Lark Thrush, Woodcock, Snipe, &c. Tp TJEWIN & "OROTHER, FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION FACTORS, THE HP POT, QUEEN-STREET, the opposite X Corner to the United Service Hotel. And at Graiiamstoavn and Shortland. npHE /CHEAPEST TTTOUSE IN NEW ZEALAND FOR REALLY GOOD FURNITURE, CONSISTING OF DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BED-ROOM, AND EA'ERY DESCRIPTION OF ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND COLONIAL-MADE FURNITURE. The Cheapest House in Auckland eok CARPETS! BRUSSELS. TAPFSTRY. KIDDERMINSTER, DUTCH & FELT CARPETS. THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT TO CHOOSE FROM. The Laigest Stock ot Plain and Fancy FLOORCLOTHS V* E\-er Exhibited in Auckland. All the Newest Patterns o LINOLEUM! (The New Cork Carpet MANILLA, COIR, FLAX, and CHINA MATTINGS (PLAIK AND FANCY). Silk and Worsted Dnmask. Reps, Btoehes, and Cottalines, Plain and Fancy Dimities, Chintzes, Crttonnes. BLANKETS and COUNTERPANES a splendid assortment of gilt chimney glasses. Brass Coi-nices and Windoav Poles. THE Blind of the Periods This Blind is manufactured from Metal of the thickness of not* paper: it is light, dur able, and elegant: it a. ill not blister or warp v^ith the eun. and is less in price than the Wood Venetian. WINDOW CURTAINS, In Lace. N-itt, Muslin, and Leno. WINDOW HOLLANDS, in White, Buff, and Green. All Sorts of Upholsterer's Trimmings. WHTSS~&~HALL, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINET MAKERS. UPHOLSTHRERS, & CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. Sole Agents r the GROVER Se BAKER SEWING MACHINES ~\ UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION __L_L FACTORY ALBERTS! REET. E. WATERS, CONFECT ONER Begs to Inform tho pubho the following goods, manufacturad at his c .-y, are guaran teed of sumrior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter deleterious to nealth:— Dry Goods. Dry*Gl*ods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert . BuSt Almonds Boiled Goods. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) CarraAvay 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 Lozenge Black Almond Tofly Musk I ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregori Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Co coa Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Tottv Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drop 3 Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent. Pipe iWeclicatedLozengeß oi every description alw y on bana. 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., &o. 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 I 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 Avill form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be. sir, yonr obedient servant. James M. Tunny, Provincia Analyst, WAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive: A Good Assortment of KAURI, First and _ __, Second Clas3; also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling t and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks i &C, &C. &C. 1 ERCHA NT S, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and ' Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound iD any styles, hy WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Kvbnitco . Star office "**■ ynHh«..r.-pt.r«v.t„ t Tj^TATER! WATER!! WATER!!! : If you want Water laid on at. reasonable prices call on R. CHALMFRS & CO., Plumbers and' Gasfitter.. DornwellV Buildings, Daroy-sTeet Licensed PI amber.: for the City V\"atcr\. oj ks ' '



Tffl 9 R. HAY WARD, I FLNERAL UNDERTAKER, UPHOLSTERER, A MATTRESS MAKER, WYNDHAM-STREET. ? JP^- 5-s**^ *** T^ E V I T ____/• GUNMAKER, 24 4, Q U EEN - S T RE E _V Opposite the Market. ON SALE, IN STOCK— Single and Double Breech-loading and Muzz loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals- Best Brands in Gunpowder Shut, Eley's Double Waterproof Caps, Car ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Con centrators Cylinacr Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loadin Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breecb-loading Implements ot every desc tion Patent Chilled Shot Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Swo.ids Fishing Tackle ___ireAvorks. "OOTTER & CO., DURHAM-STREET. HAVE ON SALE: Ex City of Auckland— _00 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (Belmont and Brandon) 100 cases Ooiman s Starch 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickles (C.&*B. and Warranted) 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (C. & 8., Morton, and Whybrow's) 56 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's & Colman'sD.S.F.Must 100 doz. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid 40 barrels Currants JO boxes Eleme Raisins 48 boxes Sultana Raisins -00 boxes Figs 21 doz. Neave's Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils JVluntz Metal and Nails Whi*e Lead Oil. Moiled and Raw Anchors Sugar, Tea Sardines, £ and J's (Alberts Herrings, Salmon Cornfloor, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bags Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda. Crystaln • Soap Powder, Baking Powder Flour. Bran, Sharps Potatoes. Sec. Sec -y^ENE'TIAN BLIND FACTORY WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFORATED ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GRE"X-STREETS Of any dimensions, in any number from One to a Hundred, Avithin a given time, of the best quality, and reasonable pri :es and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. A, &.A- BUSBY (Late M. Horten Busby). VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AND WIR WORKERS. Corner of Cook and Grey-streets. |*ONES 1 BONES 1 BONES I Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. O HIP CHANDLERY &SAILMAKING. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the lease of those centrally-situated Premises, corner or' 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, and 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. J. B KOWN & S ON'J SHORTLAND STREET, Have Just Opened a large addition to their STOCK, comprising a Shipment from J. and J. Hopkinson (for Avhom they are agent). Broad wood Pianettes; also, tAvo maenificient Pianos by a German maker, the first imported into- I Auckland, and the taker of 10 Exhibition Medals. Banios, Tambourines, Flutes, Cornets, I Clarionett.es, Musical Boxes, Accordions, Violins, Violin Cases, Strings, Rest Pins for I Music, Nigger Bones, Sconces, Triangles, Music' Stools, &c. MUSIC—Moody and Sankey's Hymns,. I Hymns Ancient and Modern, Presbyterian do, I a number of New Operettas, Boosy's Glee Book, New Songs, Dance and Pianoforte Music,. _\ Calvary and Stabat Mater. On View at the MUSIC WAREHOUSE, SHORTLAND ST. A~L O V E T f, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, ' Welleslky-strekt. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of" I Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; ■ also. West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. m 'Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. I The Trade supplied at a very small advanc- "S on cost for cash. i T A «f_ da - pfl WC. D E ,N N E S A • has Just Received, 'and has to arrive a Splendid Lot of— Taylor's Patent \ „„„„,„„ Home Shuttle [Genuine Princess of Wales Arm and Platform, Wheeler & Wilson How^ I Gentiine and Improved And other good makers of Sewing Machine* J Also, The Royal Washing and Wringing Machine. 'g| For Cash or Weekly Payments. GREAT MA CHINE DEPO T, i QUEEN-STKEET. N.B.—Repairs cheaply and quickly executed ;|| and guaranteed. To Schools and Others.—Magic Lan-erEfc ■ Slides, &c, for oil or lime-light, on Sale oi Hire ■ at, LoAvest Prices. Weekly payments taken, ana -M full instructions hOAV to use the above. R. ~M c N A % • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. cg~ Shipping Supplied, "&■ I