NEGLECTED AND DESTITUTE CHILDREN'S HOME.

THt: annual meeting of the subscribers to the Auckland Neglected and Destitute Children s Homo was held last evening in the YouDg Men's Chris.t:ia.i) Association flooms.. W elleslei street. There was a very Rood attendance. Ihe children of the school, under the care ot Airs Siickioy ana Miss Barton, occupied s-eats on the left, of the chairman. The children were uealiy dressr/i, sun! appeared happy fl,nd con tented, lii'.js rci'luctuu credit,) upou tneir paiwcw.fcing teachers. . His Excellency the Governor occupied the chair. Or. entering the building the children sang the Na.iu:ial Anthem in a very pleasant ■ manner. His Excellency, in introducing tho business, said the In3iit«tion wan a very vt-.lu.able and useful one. in his mind it raised feelings of rc.ij;;-u!. :uid hiimiliatioH, that i;; a cour.try like t.:Us, where there was plenty of employment, thiit there wore, persons so destitute of those f-.!uiiiiK3 of Uunn-.n. nature that they could idiolect theii children. There was no doubt that tiis? neglect was oft<-u caused by intem perance and tho total uiifitness of parents to look after their children; and although this state of things was very much to be regretted, it was their duty as Christians and citizens to endea vour as far as possible to supply the places ot those parents, it was their duty to take the children from their evil courses of life, and as citizens, to put them in the way of obtaining an honest livelihood. Ho waa glad to say that the flnanoa Ot the Society had, on the present, basis, .been satisfactorily and successfully managed. Notwithstanding an unusual expenditure, there was still a balance left. The Society was one which of necessity munt go on increasing from year to year. At present there were over 100 children in the Hoiae. He had the pleasure of paying it ii visit several days ago, and f iom the cheerful appearance oi: the children ho should say they wera well-earoil for, and well brought up". The Soeieiy was one m hich woli deserved the assistance and support of the people of Auckland. Ho trusted they would increase their snb-ciiptioas, and place tho committee in . a better position to carry out their good work. The S'.iojcc!. uus one upon -which their was no necessity i»> dwell at any length. They knew the necessity of drawintc children out, trom c^ntamiiuu-ion by making them honest aiiu use ful. He would line to Gay a word in reference to the girls. Tne Institution was tho means oJ bringing up what, was greatly wanted m the colony, viz., crood female • domestic scrvrnta, At.teiitio:. iv.iu'hc wp.ll be directed to this fact. The ('iris in the Home wero now sent out tc learn to be afnoml servants. Ho thought there waa no bettor maansof advancing the prosperity of a-colony than this. (Cheers). BKPOKT AND BAIjANOB SHEET. The eight!i annual report was then read by Sir T. :.T. f lauJtein. We abridge the following itenis:—Duriug the 8 yearn. Mnce the Homo was opened in Fort: Britomart, 293 children had been received. Of these Sti had relumed to then natural guardians, GS sent out to service. It girls tr.'nrfeired to the Roman Catholic Orphanage, and 7 boys to tho Training School. There had bean. 7 deaths, and 5 children had been adopted, leaving a total of 10G boys, ana S3 girls; tote!, 159. The total number oi children at service. 22 boys and 20 ixirU. Aftei the year's operations a balance of £60 f>s 10d stil remained. 'The sum of £377 las 5 1 bad beer obtained from voluntary contributions, includ ing £60-s.hare of the surplus Indian iarnmt Fund. Water had beon laid on to the building and other improvements oft'ecLed. A smal. building to be. used as a hospital, and capaole ol containing 10 or 1? ; presuna. was at piescnt v course oC oonstrnetion. Owing to the constani committal» of fresh children and the over_ crowded wtate of the society, the-corainittee, jao decided i ore quest the Kesident MiiKiatrato" not to commit any more boj'^ for the present except under* very urgent circumstances. The thankfcoC the committee were presented, tc Mr and Mrs Si ickley. the master and matron, foi their unremitting attention to the duties devolv ingupon then:. Thanks were also returned to DV Kennedy for his benevolent and gratuitous services. The day school was satisfactorily carried on under Miss Barton, and the Sunday school was progressing favourably. A shoe maker was employed to instruct the boys in shoemaking. The wages earued by the children had beoi; invested in the names of the children at the Havings Bank. Tho totiil amount on deposit for 19 children was £59 ISs <kl. Thanks were presented to the Ladies' Committee for their continued assistance. The clothes of the children were manufactured by the ladios com posing the committee ; Mrs :Neal, with a little assistance, had collected no leas than £137 19a 6d. out of last years subscriptions. The report concluded !•- expressing thanks to Captain Logan for the r.nuiial excursion to Motutapu, to the North Shore Ferry Co., for free passages; to Mr Justice Gillies and. JMvs Gillies for a days amusement and entertainment, and to the friends who provided the Christmas tree at the Home. > The balance-sheet shewed: Receipts, inducting ba'ancc torn last, year, sale of cow, proceeds, of hoses, ai.fi Government contributions, £1,832 11s lid. Expenditure, ine'-.dhig gnncal expenses, iniprovenirjr.tr., r-: fund, fee, £1,522 9s Id. Balance in hand, £S6O 5s 10d ; against the balance tiiere is a liability of nearly &300 on account oi the new hospital. ' , ~_. : His Lordsliip, Kisknp Oowie, moved, ; I hat the report be udopted, printed, and circulated, and in doing po he bore testimony to the good management/of the master and matron (Mr and Mra SUckley. They had hitherto performed their duties i" a. most satisfactory liiatiner. and "he thought they could not have been more fortunau- in tbo appointment ot those officers. Mr Thomas Slaoffavlane secouded the motion, ■which was agreed to. ■ ICOn the motion o£ liev Mr Carrick. seconded by Sir Rus--il, votes of thanks were passed to Dr Kennedy, hon. surgeon, the Ladies' Committee, and other friersds. The lier. J. Robertson moved, and Mr G. Holdship seconded, "That the following be the f.fFic-'-s oi the institution during the next year ,: —Patron : His Excellency the Governor; Presi dent: Mr Justice frillies; Treasurer: Mr a. Stewart; Vice-Pi csidonts : His Lordship the Bishop of Auckland and his Worship the Mayor: Joint Honorary Secretaries: Colonel ■ Haultain and Mr W. C. Kcnssngton : Honorary Surgeon: Dr Kennedy: Committee : V en. Archdeacon $ Maunsell, Keys. Bruce, Dutton, Kirk. Macnicol, Purchas, Robertson, Laylor. Webb, Dr Kennedy, Mossrs Coupland, Daldy Wayte, Goldie, Haultain, Hera.pa.th, Holdship, Kensington, Laikins, Macffarlane, Owen, Russell, Shera, Stewart, Thompson, Thorne. A vote of thanks was pasued to the Governor for presiding on the occasion. His Excellency replied. The meeting terminated with the DoxolOKV- During the evening an excellent choir, under the direction of Mr Harbutt, sang a number of musical selections very well. The children from the Home also sang several pieces.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before E. C. Barstow Esq., R.M.)

THIRSTY SOULS,

Michael Breen, alias Parsnip, John Symonds, and Henry Drew, were severally charged with drunkenness and fined 5s each. Win. Barnett Avas committed for seven days (4th offence.) BEATING MARY. Michael Ereen was charged with assault ing his wife, Mary Brecn, on the Gth inst., . by knocking her down, dragging her by the hair of her head, kicking her, and trying to choke her by clutching Jier by the neck. Prisoner, said he would admit a portion of the charge'but not all. Mary Bieen, who was quite lame aad ill - from ill-usuage, deposed that she was mar ried to prisoner atßiikeuhead, 11 years ago. His conduct was truly shocking, and on the .night in question he dragged her by the hair of her head, bit and lacked her, and was „ more like a madman ; in fact, if the police had not come to her assistance her life would have been in in danger. She desired the , assistance of the Court for the sake of he children. Sub-Inspector Pardy said that Mrs Breen was a dpcent, hard-working woman. Prisoner eaid he had nothing to say except that he was sorry for what had hap pened. The Court found the prisoner guilty, and ordered him to prison for one month with hard labour, and at the expiration of that term, to find sureties to keep the peace for six month:-! ; himself in £20, and two others in £10 each. A MOTHER IX DISTRESS. John Roilly appeared in answer^ to a summoiii charging him with neglecting to contribute toward* the support of his mother da indigent circumstances^ Mr Reillysaid lie would allow his mother 5s a week, and an order was made for that amount. CHAEGK OF FUEIOUS DRIVING. .John Re.;<l whs summoned on a charge of furious driving in the Manukau Road, on the;3rd iiist. Mr Laishley appeared 'for defendant, and said&e would plead guilty. Sufe-luspector Pardy called evideuce in .support of the charge. The .evidence of ThomaSiMackay, James Tait, Caroline O'Keefe, and John Plowman, was tiife.M. and defendant lined 20s. and £osts. INGRATITUDE. TJjoniitd Walsh, a lad of 16', was charged with stealing a leather pocket-book, contain ing £9 10s.,'ihc property of Frederick Morgan. Sub-Inspector Pardy said the prosecutor it- this case, bsiug the master of a cutter; had "iven him a puwugo fieri; Mulnntaigi, and "on ceaclnuji this r.ort,, _ lII^ j,vmnev { piuked Hv IVJ' v ])OC;k;:t oi th'j 0 o;';.■:: tincl j money. . I " KemaaJ(V. nutll tlie 17th iprt«out. I

THE■■BTENIIIG STAR, TUESDAY* MAT 7*

T> V r-u^ •<-•' in-lflHu-fi by the' Proprietor ■V (.A-ovfrjco .!'-;1 \:-H;khu;t!, Kcw Zealand TuesiiT, Mfiy 7, 1375.



FRIDAY, MAY 17. HALE BY AUCTION, AT HAYMAREET, 17TH MAY, AT .TWELVE O'CJuOOK NQOIT. VALUABLE IMPROVED FARM AT PUKEKOHE EAST, Three mileß from Railway Station, late in occu pation of Mr. Matbher Smith, whose « Lease has expired, and 250 ACRES RICH CHOCOLATE SOIL. I Laid down in Grass, Fenced, Weil-watororl, Clumps of Bush, LARGE IRON DWELLING-HOUSE, 13 Rooms, STABLE COWSHED ORCHARD, &c, &c. &c. Terras: One-thire Cash, remainder at 6 per cent. interest, for term of years. ALFItED~BUCKLAND, Auctioneer. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES EVERY FRIDAY, AT 1 O'CLOCK. FOR SALE— VV 0 .0 ■ L P A C X S ALFRED BUCKLANP. . THURSDAY, MAY 9. TH E REMU ER A YAli DS. FOR SALE, .>t\ Thursday next., at 1 o'clock. Dairy Cows, Store Cattlo 110 head Well-fatted Cattle 21)0 Fat Sheep Fat and Store Piss. DRURY C 'iTTLK SALE on WEDNESDAY, 15th May. ALFRED BUCKLANP. FRIDAY, MAY 10. THI2HAYM A R X E T. FOR SALE, at the Haymarkefe, on Fiiday next', at 12 o'clock, The FARM of VV. Keir, at Ea*t Taiimki, containing 203 acres, fenced, fiub-diyiderl, wo!':-watered, aud in p;rasa. _ Hemg situate on a navigable creek-gives facility /or rerroving crops. There is also a good eight-roomed House, with excellent garden and orchard adjoining. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, MAY 14. VALUABLE BUSINESS SITES IN WEST HAMILTON, Formerly occupied by Messrs. Owen and Graham. fSIHE subscribers have been favoured with _i_ instructions from Mrs. Isabella.Hough, to sell by auction, at their Mart, Hamilton, on the above date, at 2 o'clock, TWO SECTIONS, of Allotment No. SO. each 30 feet frontage to Viotoria-atreet by 121 feet deep. The Auctioneers bog; to call the special atten tion of Investors, Commercial. Men, and others, to the really splendid position of these lots, situated in the centre of the town, and ro the fact of their being the only available sites now open for business purposes. Terms, and othsr information, on application, J. D. & K. HILL, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MAY 13. CHOICE FRFEHOLD BUSINESS PREMISES. MANUKAU ROAD, PARNELL. nnilE Subscriber have received instruc- JL tiens to sell by public auction lit Liv: L:i!id Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 13iii 3iu,y, at 12 o'clock, The Freehold of that Valuable Business Site situate on the Main Road, Parnull, lately occupied by Mr O. .-.niallilulct, beiiig Lots 32 and 33, of 3\lat<on's Par!:, having frontages of 51 icot to the Manukau Road and 59 fcPt to IV n: Terrace by the thorough depth of Sii feet, and on which is ci eel ed & large shop and dwelling-house of five rooms, kitchen, aud scullery. The allotment is securely feuced.plantuci with fruit ana other trees, and has on it a splendid well of water, never dry. Terms Liberal. SAMUEL OOCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, MAY 14. THE undersigned has received instruct. ions from the Auckland Harbour Board to sell by auction, at the Ofnpew of the Board, Fort-street, on Tuesday, the 14th May instant, at 11 o'clock a.m.. Allotment No. 3, Parish of Waiwerawera, containing 36 acres, more or less. Allotment No. 11, Parish of Waiwerawera, containing 168 acree, more or less. The above haa extensive water frontage to the Waiwerawera River. . Allotment No. 107, Parish of Waiwerawera, containing 88 acres, more or less. glLeases for 10 years, from Ist January, 1878, of Allotments Noa. 34, 35, 36. and 37, with frontage to Custom-house-street West. Lease for 81 years, from Ist February, 1878, of Allotment Xo. 28, Section 2, City of Auckland, with frontage to Custom house-street. Large Wooden Water Tank, Custom-house street. Large Iron Shed, Queen-3treet Wharf, now occupied, by Messrs. Walker & Co. To be removed immediately alter sale. A Quantity of old Totara Piles, &c. .., Conditions of Sale and Draft Leases to be seen at the Office of the Board. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. i. . WEDNESDAY, MAY 8. Ex Mendoza. 125 boxes NEW FIGS 30 barrels CRUSHED SUGAR 145 boxes CHOICE MUSCATELS 256 packages CANDLES RED HERRINGS, TEA OYSTERS, VEST»AS TOBACCO, &c, &c, &c. 2 NEW IRON TANKS. E. & H. ISAACS WILL sell by auction at their Stores, Fort-street, on Wednesday next, May 8, at 11 o'clock, the above. E. & H. ISAACS Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MAY 9. TO CLOSE THE AFFAIRS OF THE AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET CO., IN LIQUIDATION. E. &■ H. ISAACS WILL sell by public auction, at their Stores, Forfc-atfeet, on Thursday nest, Ith instant, at 11 o'clock. The Outstanding Debts of the late Auckland Steam Packet Company. F. .Notes oii hand (not yet duo). i Particulars of he above ca». be obtained at j nr office. •■ . ■ | E. &H. ISAACS, | Auctioneers •'



TO-MORROW, 11 A.M. a EX MAZEPPA, FROM TONGA. L. .W. EATON "f "STILL sell by auction, at his Mart, to- V ¥ morrow (Wednesday), at 11 o'clock, 300 dozen Oranges. In Lota to Suit Fiircha'sei-s. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15. 1 M P 0 S T A NT SALE OF . i QUEEN-STREET FREEHOLD. GEO. W. BINNEY OPAS received instructions irom the IJL Trustee in the Estate of Mr. William Wilson, to olt'er for sale by public auction, at his Mai/f, Oueen-street, on Wednesday, May 10, at 12 o'clock, That VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY in QUKKN-STREET, being the Exten sive and Handsome Draper's Shop, now in the occupation of Messrs. Lmabury The property has a frontage of 27 feet 5& inches to Queen-street, with a depth of 163 feet Binches, extending right through from Queen-street to Lome-street. The frontage to Lome-street is a> j'ci:u!"'. inches. On the Lome-street frontage is erected a eonmiodious and handsome DweJiins ho'.ibo, substantially built, and complete with every convenience. , . ' The Building erected on the Queen-street txonUiUe is acknowledged by all to be one of the most handsome and substantial erections in tins City. It i'J built in the most thorough manner, and with every requisite. . The property will bo sold oiibject to a mo. t sra"-c'of ifM-,o'o, to a second mortgage.ot £1,500, and to a Lease of 10 Years, from the 13th faep tf-mber IS7G, nt U\e yearly rental of £510. It in HOldoni that n, property of so valuable a diameter is placed in the market, and Use chance now offered for investment is one which w ill not occur again tor a long t.nuo. Terms ami condition* at sale may be ascer tained "nt tlio auction mart; or from Messrs. Russell ana JDevore, Solicitors for the Trustees, Shortlttud-Btroot, Auckland. G. W. BINNEY ~ncer, THURSDAY, .MAY 9. riIHE subscribers have boeu instructed tc & bcH at iho resin once, High-street (opposite Mr. 1 touts), on Thursday, the 9th instant, at 11 °Cl A Small Lot of Useful Household Furniture) consisting of Rosewood i Jianofoite (bj «o»soy r.nrt Co., London), a quantity o Valuable Mi-sic, Pictures, Iron Bed stead, Colonial Sofa, Wool Rug. Rockmf Cha.r, Tables. Lumps, Hearthrug, Mats Crockery, Cruet, Tinware, Kerosene Toi.il1! Meerschaum Pipes, Mineral Spoci mons Johnson's Family Atlas, No. i Enchantress Stove, in KOOd workini order; 1 Pair of Strong: Wheels, suitabl, for an Express ; and the 'Star Collci Stall, „ SAMUEL COGHRANE & SON, Auctioiieerß. MONDAY, MAY 13. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEE THREE SHOPS, POLLEN-STREET SHORTLAND, 87 ACRES, POLLOCI SETTLEMENT. Is the Estate of Wh, Wilson. THE Subscribers have received instriic tions from the Trustee of the abov Kstnie to soli by public auction, at the \m\. Mart; Fort-street, on Monday, 13th instant, v 12 o'clock, SHORTLAND.—The unexpired Termc Lea-o of about 12 years, at an annual renfe of >ilo Sterling, of Allotment 551, Pol on-streoi Shortland, on which «ye csrocied two bhops, no\ occupied by vrhiti:he>ul & Mucleay, Ijootnmkon and W". Simiiox, Kiv.cngrocer, and adjoining tti premises of Wilson & Co. The unexpired Term of Lease of about l rears at nn annual rent of £7 lSs.Btw.ling, < Lot. 152, Town of Shortlaud, 33 feet frontage t Pollen-street, by 165 foot d■»". with too She thereon, as occupied by Martin & foon. Drapers POLLOCK SETTLEMENT, MANU KAU.—N'ortl-Wcstom portion vl Allotmcii Nd 10 Pariah of Waitara, County of luio. contai-'iinu'KS acres, more or less, ai;d beinc; p:»' of that ttloak of land known as the I ollui. Settlement, SAMUJiL COCHKANE & SON, Auctioneers. mSHE. CHEAPEST DjOUSJ _£. \J JO IN NEW ZEALAND FOR REALLY GOOD FURNITURE CONSISTING OF DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BED-KOOM, AKD -KVEKY DKSCRTPTION Off ■ ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AN I 0 0 LO N I AL-M ADE FURNITURE. This Cukapest Hou^e in Auckland fo: CARPETS! BRUSSELS,TAPESTRY. KIDPERMINSTEr DUTCH & FELT CARPETS. THE LARGEST iSSORTMKNT TO CHOOSE (TROJ The LaiKeat Stock of Plain and Fancy FLOORCLOTHS *+• Ever ICxhibitedin Auckland. All the Newest' Patterns LINOLEUM! (The.Nkw Carpet), MANILLA, UOUi, FLAX, AND CHIN. M A T TINGS (rvLAIH AND FANCY). Silk and Worsted Damask, Reps, Broches, and Cottalines, plain and Ji'anoy Dimities, Chintzes, Cretonnes. BLANKETS and COUNTERPANE! a splknmd assortment of gilt chimney glasses. Brass Coknxces and Window Pole.1 T H E Blind of the Period This Blind Is manufactured,from Metal of the thickness of n&ce paper; it is light, dur able, and el&Kant; it will not blister or warp with the sun. and is less in price than the Wood 'Venetian. WINDOW CURTAINS, In Lace, Nott, Muslin, and Leno. WINDOW HOLLANDS, in White, Buff, an Green. All Sorts of. Upholsterer's Trimmings. . WINKS & HALL, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINB'J MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & CAKPKT WAREHOUSEMEN. SIIORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLANI Sole Aeents r the GROVER & BAKER SEWING MACHINE T AND I. S O P P E 1 pf o FkkSman's Bay Steam Milt.s, And.No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland "^ENETIAN BLIND FACTORY WIRE GAU&Ifi BLINDS, and PERFORATE JSINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLINI MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GRETi-STREETS Oiitt ->7 dimensions, in any number from One ! to -• Huiulred, within a given time, of the ; 7?st auality, and reasonable prices NewZea 'li/xid. Toi-nis cash. Estimates returned by Post. ; A. & A. BUSBY ' i; y.^ ;VL \iOirfEW BHEBY) ■,-,-.. ■<{)' i-.: r?V> "iL\li}2lih AND Wiß Coii;:ir; Q* Cook axu Gbsy-STEEEIU



iT ADIES', GENTS', & CHILDREN'S "I ' JU AMERICAN I BOOTS AND SHOES ! NOVELTIES IN BOOTS AND SHOES! BETTER THAN ENGLISH. AND 10 PER CENT. CHEAPER 111 Children's Department.—The importance of well-fitting Boots and Shoes cannot be over estimated. The Americans are noted for their care iv providing you: g people with these articles, specially designed for securing the natural shape of the foot and ancle. zs~ Auckland Pakents ! You can obtain for Children the Latest Improved . " American Boots and Shoes," at « fa —-—" 136, QUEEN-STREET, WHO HAS JUST OPENED A SPECIAL SHIPMENT EMBRACING — THE CONGRESS.—A Bright and Pretty Shoe. THE BROADWAY TIE.-A neat thing, with kid front. THE NEWPORT TIE.—A well-formed Shoe. Patent Leather. THE AMKRICAN HIGH-LEG.-A superior and elegant article. ■> GIRLS' POLISH LACK.—Very strong and very durable. THE BUCKLE SHOE.—"A New Idea," but a very good one. LADIES' BUTTON SKOKS. LADIES' HIGH-LEG BUTTON BOOTS GENTLEMEN'S AMERICA W BLIJ CHERS and ELASTIC SIDES, in Kid and Leather. ) A Speciality!—JrsT Opened: ■ Frkncii and German Glove Kid Leather Jand GLAZED Kid, For Fancy Hesaian Boots. Made to order. 1 QVJLTJS A NuVifll/Tttl i Other Shipments to arrive, including Novelties 5 in Men's and Women's Qooaa. - A LARGII GKNIOKAL STOCK OF NEW . A A AND BUPEiIiOU GOODS. Particulars in a future advertisement. F. STEPHENS, No. 133,' QUUSKN-STRKET, AUCICLANU. d.7j. rf"IHEAP TiMJiEK ! CHEAP TIJVIBEB ") \ J - 0 The Undorsignod . are selling SASHES 1 DOOIIS and MOULDINGS at the VKIiY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very ~ lame and superior stock of First and beconcl y Class Building Timber o£ all kinds, at lowes - WOODTimNIKO WAU ITS RRAKCHMR.-Cha.l B Lokb and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Letts, & i very low ratoa. I, Price Lists on. application. G '£WS UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING g SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED), c MECHANICS BAY. N.8.-Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In uiance BuikiiiiKfl. , TOIANOS, HAKMONIUMS, AND Jl melody organs. J. Howckn, Shortland-atreet, Importer of a superior class of instrumenr.s. has now in stock, 2 oi Auchur Ifrored Celebrated Instrument ; V also, 2 Allison's Melody Organs and severa ' Hannoniuma at prices to suit the times. li A splendid second-hand Piano, coat _RO gtiincas, for £10. Flutes, Violins, Musical Boxes and MuHical Albums, Sec. it PIANOFORTES & HARMONIUMS, from £$ upwards, on terms to suit pm- nj choaers. N.B.—Some splendid Debains Pianos, t> albo Hunt's, at Kieatly Reduced Prices. s, WEBB'S MUSK; PALOON, 10 WEIXESLEV-S! KEET. 73f AX OS, OKGANS, A^D HAiI -13 J MOMCJMS. :>f ' . ;° HOPPM AN N r & SON 8, Z QUKIfiN STIIEK,T. i lave liic Unrest iuid b.-.rft Slock of Pianofortes, Of«a«if), .-aid Hannoniuma, and tcii chuaper '', Uianany house in Now Zealand, :lt C»illand ace their prices before purchasing. ■ 5- Sole AKuntßfor Mason and Ilamiins Owauß. / i II 0 L L A II T S GKEAT INDIAN CURES. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines c.'v no.v l-o rec-;ulariy pro • cured in Auckland oi all Ciseiniota, and at Russell, Bar uflslundn. of T\lr Ernest Ford, tho duiy appointed ARcnt for that district. Trade purchasers truated lib&rally. BRUW'X, BAItRETT, & CO., Auckland, p WholBS«.le J Aurorit3_for the Proprietor. TMPEKiAL SCHIEDAM SCHNAFfS. Dh. Hassall's Report. t The Analytical and Sanitary Institution, 51, J> ilolbom Viuduct, E.G.. London, 9tli May, 1577. Report on a Sample of Imperial Schiedam Sch napps, received from Mr. 11. J. Haijt. We have subjected a sample of tho above- D named article, to a very careful chemical analysis and examination. The results of the analysis, which are set forth in a separate report., show that this spirit is of good strength, practically free from acidity, and R that it contains but traces of solid matter in solution. It possesses a delicate and aKreeablt) , aroma, and ti pure and mild tawte. Air. Hart's * Schiedam Schnapps is a very superior article of its class, in well purified, and quite genuine. (Signed) Arthur H. Hassall, M.D., Author of "Food and its Adulteration. Otto Hkhnkr, F.C.S., P lie Analyst. c o^-5* ** IA /N t iilforSf If SCJarS**"*** 1 SIB ■■ "^ *A. "fi to ir* 11 fit ItS II . |^^^ H| P Wm. John-son's Report. ' Government Analytical Laboratory, Melbourne, 23id July, 1877. Henri J. Hart, Esq. Sir,—l have the honour to report for your in r formation that the sample of Imperial Schiedam Schnapps forwarded by you tome has been sub mitted to a searching chemical analysis and critical examination, the result of which enables me to ntate that it is the Finest Sample of Sc'nna.pps that has as yet come under my notice. It has a pure fragrant odour, and is absolutely free from any trace of fusil or other iirjurious impurity, and has evidently been distilled from superior rye grain, always used instead of malt in the production of the choicest qualities of Schnapps. It is very smooth to the palate, and in this ro3pect compares favourably with other samples offered for sale. It may be advised as equally suitable for medical or economic pur poses. I have the honour.to be, &c, (Signed) Wm. Johnson, ~i Analytical Chemist to the Government of Victoria. This Pure Medical Spirit, Superior to any in the Market, and Lowei- in Price, is offered to the Public under the full conviction that it will supersede all others now in use. A TRIAL 13 EARNESTLY SOLICITED. OWEN & Gh'AHAM, MERCHANTS. •{ AGENT FOB. AUCKLAND,



"TNITED 3SERVIC E HOTEL I) CORNKK OF QUBKN & WELLKSLEY-STKKETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Pkdimmv.tor*. IMPOBTKB O:- FOKKION WINJW .AND • KPUUT?. A r C !' !,AM), ■ • __ < «ii;Si"i'. ?"■. I'" ii'lj !• •: ''-' ''-EL, j[~* .■....•:„.,• of HOBSON .vND WKJ..U:.-'-L!-:Y ri riIIGBTS, AUCKLAND. The Pkcprietor bogs to call attention of h>n Customers and the Public to the LIQUORS ho has now On Sale, consisting of Brandy, Whisky Kurd, Sec, of the very best brands, guaranteed. 4.1E0 Kn^liuh and Colonial Ales. H. ORAM, Proprietor. "TfcT X V A D A H O T E L, JM QUEEN & DURHAM-STRBK'fS. H. C. RICHMOND, '" PROPRIETOR. Free Luncheon Bah, Durham-street, Daily. BitiiAKD Table, under Competent Manage "SSSSSSS" u*d Pobuo Rooms. Largo, Comfortable, and Well-ventilated. LiQUOIiS- All of tho licst Brands. Chabactkui.tics: Civility, Cleanliness, and. Atrt-jit.K n. —— qoUlDkntal. oocidenta J^ Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel axe now completed—viz., Six I'irsVclasK Kt-rtrooims ana Parlouts; the Finest Billiard Kooin and liar m the Colony. In returning thanks to thejiubiic for past favours, the Proprietor vnshoa tneui to know that heia now in a position to oiler the bast of ucco,^^t:on. KKKiNgj propriet?r . N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. J^ent ° Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1877, in printed phamphlets, to mHE CRITERION HOTEL, J_ CAMBRIDGE. FI.H3T-CLASB ACCOMMODATION FOR ICAMILIKB. SAMPLE BOOMS FOR COMMERCIAL GENTLEMEN. BEST BRANDS WINES AND SPIRITS On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Charges. EDWARD HEWITT, PnopmKTorc. TOTOTN t it ÜBS ELL HOTE L. JT MKRCKR. J)ANIP:L ARK ELL be£S to inform the travellins; public that he ha-i blade great lav proveincnts to the above v.elf-lajown Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, tbei-e is now added a Railway Hkfrkbiiment liooil at the s'i'ATIOX, for the special couven ience of trc velk-.rfi by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's parkling Ale. , ITATI ONAL OTEL* CAMBRIDGB, WAIKATO. .Mr V, r. Walkkb, late mine host Of the Com mercial Hotel, Hamilton. beKS to inform his friends and tho public generally, that he has assumed the proprietorship of this well-known and favourite llous-% which he intends sha!l retain its position as a leading Hotel in the Waikato. ~ The Hooma are lareo, lofty, weli-ventilatea, and liberally furnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families arc first-class. The Show Rooms for Commercial Travellers, Allccck's Billiakd Taisi.k, imd the. Stabi-ing Accommodation, are unequalled n tho pro vince ; the latter bain^ under the superinten dence of First-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HLEE. Tho extension of the Railway to Hamilton makes Cambridge less than one day's pleasure journey iio.n Auckland. W. W A L X E R, PROPRIETOR, Thistle Hotel, QUEKN-STRKKT. SPLENDID BARS. AND SITTING-ROOMS. THE UP-STAIRS BAR AND BILL IA RD-R OOM UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES. HENRY KEANE, PROPRIETOR. mHE tr~N'D"E~R S I 6 N E £ HAVE ON SALE— DUNEDIN-MADE WOOD WARES, Consisting of Nests of Tubs Buckets (painted and varnished) Fancy Buckets, Churns Cheese Vats, Butter Firkins Knife Boards, Washing Boards,, &c Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatoller': 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7, 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. GrUTHRIE & LaRNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOOD WARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLEB, Manager, Onkhung. Branch PURE, iWHOLESOME, & DELICIOUS, MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAM A CO.. AUCKLAND. , AND SOLD BY ALL GROCERS ANC THE TRADE. Orders addressed by_ post to the Manufacturers vril receive immediate attention. ... «r DE V I T c GUNMAKER, 24 4, Queen-street, Opposite the Mabket. ON SALE, IN STOCK— Single and Double Breech-loading and Muzz loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals- Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot Eley's Double Waterproof Caps, par ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Con centrators Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Brcecli-loadin Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements ot every desc tion Patent Chilled Shot Breech-loading Revolvers and Amniunitiom Infantry SwoJds Fishing Tackle ■ Fireworks. ~A~ L O V E T• T, _OL» TAILOR AND WOOLLKN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WHLLICSLKY-ETR3KT. Fas always on harid a "Well-sole nted Stock of Black i-,mi. Blvio 2 ;,v■rrfina Olothn and Doe-jkir.r<; edsn, Wcou cf' ' Kcgland. >foffsi'.;!, and of;.:-r Twacds. A KOO-.1 Tit KnaritntjivA. Pi'.icor- raoOertite- T\vsc"! ;..horc\i;;c?j Bhrai\3^ bacv? jl«:akiiip np. The Trtvic zzignlie>.\ t.t f-3]vc:.:/ ;<;.5U'J"i-f.dviv^o oe ecjt for cash.



HEWING MACHINES. TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES are Superior to « 4 A£ '?o TS2, work, and for use on the table. mimm nvitod. SOLB AUTHOK3ED AGKKT■-. T PEACOC X, O P_T ICiAN, S^IOI^N^SJTREii^ , J m. A, I L O X I N G. i Wo would respectfully invite Custom ers who find a difficulty in getting a sood fitting Garment, to gn o us a trial. We have engaged, a FIRST-CLASS ' GUTTER, whose long experience war rants us in assuring those who may favour us with their orders, that they can rely on. getting soiuctliiiig superior iD style and fit. f\ Age, G O AND Ttt/f CXTA IG, %^z _*_V_M_ JL.ifc.. QUEEN-STKEET, Next E. Waters', Confectioner. ] m" All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, f and orders executed on the shortest \ notice. M. M C LAC g N « 218, QUEEN-STREET, . Invites Inspection of the following Good, im ported from the Manufacturers, per Iron Queen and Lorraine— Ikon Queen: M in diamond, 1— , 1 case Black Alpaccas and Cord 3 M in diamond. 2— 1 bale Flannels M in diamond, 3 - 1 case Cream and Nayy Blue Lustres M in diamond, i— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A Si 7— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c. . 'Lorjraink J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J Ii M under §48 over ML in diamond, over 49A 1 case Coats, Cotton, Buttons, &c. J.'RJA. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 case- Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachiau paying Cash for his Goods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. tar Comparison Invited. "VETE AffiE JNOW OFERIKG 250 TROUSERS & VESTS, at 18s. 6d., Worth. 355. SAMUEL'COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MAR •', 62, QUKBN-STKEKT, Auckland. TTITE have Just Opened a Beautiful Line V v in Fancy Tweetls, for Boy.-" aj.-d Gentle men's w-ar. We mai:e (icntlomon's f j.'rou.=ors to measure for 21a. and 255. sa:.iuel coomp.es a-co.. • City Clothing Marc, 92, Queen-street. IS it any tiling like common sense to go and spend your Money in Slop Clothing, ■ whin you can go to the City Clothine- Mart, 92, i Qucet!-V..-'ect, and Buy a Whole Suit of well i nui.ic C!uth.-.s for 275., consisting of £ gooi Black i Co-- ', «in.d splendid Tweed Trousers ano. \ est? 1 SAMUEL COOMBES fc CO.. , jj.~ ~ 0 T I C E. All persona are strictly prohibited to land at : or to enter "he crater at WHITE ISLAND. Owners and Captains of Steamships and Sailing Vessels are warned not to incur risk of loss to • themseives by fire to the sulphur beds, should • they permit boats to land at the place above . mentioned. ■ j. A . WILSON, Owner and Occupier. "~T~ 4 UCKLAND LOAN (S^sa j^L OFFICE, g^JL.Q 165, QUEEN-STREET OPPOSITE SAVINGS BANK. MONEY LENT to any amount on CLOTHING JEWELLERY, WATCHES, PLATED WARE, and every description of Merchandise, at the Lowest Bate of Interest. The strictest secresy may be relied on in ever transaction. Parties waited on at their own residences. ' Fire-proof Safes on the premises for the securii of Valuables. [Established 1865.] L. H. NEUMEGEN, LICENSED PAWNBROKER. Saa. Private Entrance down right of way. IS* [ " . Mb. F. Last SURGEON DENTIST. ) _____ Artificial Teeth supplied" rom one to a ful set, on the new principle of self-adhesion, totally dispensing with the customary unsightly fasten ings. • Teeth scaled, stopped, and extracted Address— 40, WELLESLEY-STEEET, TYrO DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STKEET. 3 /. milOS J. HAIIBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. / f\ J. HUTCHINSON, SIHPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower Quekn-strebt, Auckland. 1 . /GALVANISED IRON WORKS s. par"ker, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And ali kinds of Sheet Iron and • Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, <it the Works, Weliesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasiitting of every style done at shortest notice. • v Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PAS.KER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed. aU\ nis arrangements for manufacturing; is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, wkllksley- street, l^T O V E L T. I E"T. The Bees-wing Scarf : "The Wasp's Wing The Grenadier The Double Wasp Satin Soaxt The Bumblebeeswiiig Scar ; (a new thinn). SAMUEL cboivlKEy & C 0.., CITY CLOTIIIITG IvIART, :-7l C)u-EEX-:.;.•;•■•■;^r f ;T,



[Established 1855.] JEWING JJACHISisn The undersigned beg; respecttuuy to announce ' hat, having opened a depot in AucKiand fn, I he Sale of their Celebrated uu lot 1 "SHAKESPEAR" '■' j, Vlacliine, they invite the inspection of all ntendiag purchasers. Peicb, with complete set of tools, , a -written warranty, and full in struction „. &. 4 q. In offering the above Machine at Enelhw 1 prices, we not only challenge competition oathS ground of its haviiifr Hie Largest Sale of any Sewing Machine sold in England, butonacconnf of its beauty of cozibti vHiou, perfect mechanise and the interchanges* liility of every part, itwiji W Co (■•.■,•,)>•" \hhg fh,'..i. h HomeSc-wingMachinecan I U (.-ci.ifi;;iith, and will sew with ea?ofromon« it thifi.i.l^s o£ r.-lualiii to twenty thicknesses of Caiico.' We will alfio take orders to supply SK"VV'>G JIA CHINE IN THE MARKET A '' ENULIoH PitlOKS, as for example: Singer's " Family" Machine, with usual tools, ivt £6 0 0 Singer's " Hand" Machine, ■with it, look-up cover, at .. .... 5 5 0 "Princess of Wales" Machine, I with usual toola, at .. .. 4 4 0 And any German-m;>do Machine at adiscotm of 10 per ceui;. from the English prices. We air,.) Ripply NEEDLES, FITTINGS,.&c at Fnglish prices—lints : Singer's Needh-a, in 8d per dozen. Grover & Baker, Wheeler & Wilson, Weir and all others, at 2s. per dozen. Singer's Shuttles, 3s each. RIiPAIRS of all the better class of Machiae at about One-half the Prices Usualiy Charged. , ■' And as proof that we understand. our business, we will allow any person to try the Machine and be satisfied that it worla ' properly, or no charge will be made. THE "SHAKESPEAR" MACHINE May be obtained Wholesale, in Cases of Six Machines. Terms, &c, on application, accompanied by & reference. W. H. SHAKESPEAR & CO. (Local Managers), ROYAL SEWING MACHINE CO. LIMITED), _ ' 216, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. [Established 1855.3 C. D E N N E S « IMPORTER, ( ■ q:u c c n- s t.c c e.t. THE WERTHEIM, HAKD ANDg.I'KEADLE. H A N*D, M A!C H I N E S, £4 10S ' The Most Superbs Machines in the World. Challenges comparison -with ar»j\ andgives3flSt worth more extras, free of charge. Time Payments. One Month's Free TEiAEi Also, Always on Hand, The Princess of Wales (Arm and Platform), Wheeler & Wilson, Singer, HOWE, and other good makes..;; ROYAL WASHING AND WRINGING MACHINES. Magic Lanterns. Mangles, &c, &c, &c. Great JMFachine Depot, QUKEN-STREET. " \ MERICAN SEWING MACHINES. THK LARGEST SALE IN AUSTRALIA. Rkduced Pkice List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. . thk perfection of mechanism Simple, Compatjt, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of laponr, and a Girf^pf Twelve Years can run it without.fatigue. It is a Triumph ~t. ■, of Mechanical Genius. • •THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica.. ELow-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever • invented. "j. » This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch (aliKe on both sides), has a self-admsting tension, ana is adapted to every variety of sewing for, any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest. AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER ;tt Will H<3 m> ! Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Trek, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will wort, equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, T.uien. or Cotton Thread. '■ . It is not necessary, for us to enaeavour tooe tract from the merits of any other machines, we claim tb sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWEnG MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Pkice, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give he "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE fair trial, in competition with other Machines ac will have the preference. _ wWith the Machine is furnished—Hemmer rader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw river, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, ana directions for use. All securely packed m strong ease v/ith hinges. 'PRICE:- Complete in box ." ** «? With Table and Treadle £6 08 With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key ,i «,,fi. In proof of their superiority over all ouier Machines, we guarantee teem foe five * Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stomped with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. . !>We have appointed the undersigned SOW Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by nroo payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and luiuon free of charge j. V . B REDA, ' Shortland-stree.. Tl/ff ESCH ANT S, AGENTS, and IVJL others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound,, any pattern, to suit leauirenient. ■ Maga__es t Music, and other Works oounda an*styles 'by WILLIAM-LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Eater, and Account Book M»mfcfl£ t_cer, next door-Mo Svbnkjs STABiOffloe