LICENSED VICTUALLER'S ASSOCIA TION.

QUESTION OF EXTRA LICENSES,

The following concluding portion of the report of the meeting of Licensed Victuallers at the Park Hotel yesterday, was crowded out:— The President said Mr Humphries, Mr John Darby, and himself, had laid out thousands of pounds on their houses, on the faith that no more licenses would be granted. There was a house which was said to be built as a piano forte warehouse, but was now to be converted into an hotel. The public was thus deceived, and the place was built under false pretences as toitb obiect. Mr Rose: No.

The Pres dent said it was the interest of the Licensed Victuallers to act with the Bench as they had done in the past. He did not blame people tor looking after their own interests, but he considered rhi_t the granting of further licenses would be unjust to existing license holders. __ _ Mr Rose: I am very sorry that Mr Keane should think that Mr Hoffman built the place under false pretences, and I am sorry that -Mr Hoffman is not here to defend himself. I cion c think any man should be blamed for looking after his own interests. I shall press the petition as far as I can. I shall use every means to obtain a license. , , - * «,„ Mr Phillips: You take a personal view of the qiMrßose: I don't think Mr Keane should be afraid of competition. I believe there is business enough for ail. The only effect might be the shutting up of inferior houses. The President hoped the question would be fairly discussed on its merits, and in the interest of the trade and the public. . Mr Mann said it was time that steps were taken to prevent depreciation in the value of property by the granting of new licenses. Mr Brophy thought any petition from tna Licensed Victuallers against tho granting of new licenses should apply generally, and not to this individual case. Mr Hill thought ony petition would come very ungratefully from the Licensed Victuallers. Ho could not see any objection to Mr Rose invest ing his money in any business he chose. For his part he would not care if there were houses on each side of him. _ . Mr Humphries moved,—" That the matter be leftcntirely in thehandsjof the Licensing Bench, and that the Association take no steps in the matter." Ho did not see that the Licensed Victuallers should interfere so long as the Act was complied with. Mr Hill seconded the motion. Mr Phillips said when he came to Auckland, nine years ago, the public-houses were in ruins, and not respectable. Since then large sums had beon invested in the improvement of these houses, which were now a credit to the place. Ho approved of: the .object of the meeting;, and did not think the Association was exceeding its legitimate functions by expressing an opimon on these matters. , , ~_, , Mr Phillips moved, as an amendment,— That it is the opinion of the Licensed Victuallers of Auckland that, in view of the improvements they are continually making in their premises, and tbe present number of hotels in the licensing district, wnich makes the profits of the business uncertain, no more licenses should be granted in the district; and the Licensed Victuallers respectfully ask the Bench to refuse further applications." • . ._._--._ Mr Kose: Then, you coincide with the Good Templars? . . Mr Phillips : I am not here to state what my views are on Good Templary. Mr Mann seconded the amendment. Mr Campbell thought the meeting had been irregularly called. The amendment looked like dictation to the Bench, and was an infraction of the healthy principle of free trade. The Association would not do itself any credit by interfering in this matter. According to the Act there must be seven days' notice of ob iections; but as the Licensing Court would sit on Tuesday, the legal interval would not elapse. Mr Rose was a member of the Association; had sold his business, but now desired to re-enter it. The Association could have nothing to say against Mr Rose's character and fitness. He thought Mr Humphries had shewn gre*t liberality in moving that the matter be left to j the Bench, when the effect of opening the new house would probably be to diminish his business. Mr Phillips obiected to Mr CampbeU's remarks, and argued that the granting of licenses would be unjust to existing holders. The President put the amendment, when there voted for it (4): Messrs Phillips, Mann Keane,'and Brophy. For the original motion (6;: Messrs Evans, Campbell, Humphries, Hamley, Rose, and Hill. . , The original motion was declared earned, and the meeting separated.

TRIAL TRIP OF THE CUSTOMS LAUNCH.

The trial trip of the Customs launch tool place in the harbour at 2 o'clock yesterday, afternoon. An account of the alterations and improvements'in the vessel appeared in our Tuesday's issue, and it will therefore be unnecessary for us to repeat it. Amongst those on board were Messrs T. Hill (Collec tor of Customs), Jobson (Inspector of machi nery), Mewburn, Holmes, McCoskrie, Pro vost, and Carey. The starting of the vessel from the wharf was witnessed by a large number of persons, who appeared in terested in the result of the trial. The launch first proceeded to the Devonport Wharf under easy steam, and it was soon evident from the smooth manner in which the engines worked, and from the steadiness of the boat in the water, that the contractors, Messrs Newburn and Holmes, and McCoskrie, had performed rtheir work faithfully and well. A slight stoppage took place on the way across, owing to a piece of the ballast coming in contact with the shaft, and requiring to be moved. It was agreed to test the speed of the vessel from the Devonport to the Queen-street wharf, and she started off with a pressureof 401bs of steam. She accomplished the dis tance in exactly nine minutes, there being 601bs of steam on at the finish. The engines will work up to a pressure of 701bs, but that height was not attained yesterday. The vessel laboured under a serious disadvantage in.not having sufficient ballast, there being only two tons on board. The steamer proceeded round the Active several times, and her head was then turned again towards the North Shore. On the second return trip, the distance was accom plished, under easy steam in twelve minutes. Mr Jobson, Inspector of Machineiy, expressed himself highly pleased with the working of the engines and the perfor mances of the little vessel. Mr Hill was also well satisfied with the workmanlike manner in which the alterations and improvements had been carried out by the contractors. On the whole, the vessel has been made a very fast and serviceable little craft, and one which the Customs authori ties cannot fail to appreciate. It is cer tainly satisfactory to be able to say that the Customs Department of Auckland possesses a steamer which can be taken as far as the Barrier whenever necessary.

"WORK AND WIN."

A thoroughly practical lecture on "Work and Win," was delivered last evening in the Alexandra-street school-room, by Rev. D. Dutton, F.A.S. The chair was occupied by Dr. Kenderdine, who introduced the lecturer in a few brief but appropriate remorks. The choir having sung "Go work in my Vineyard," Mr Dut'on commenced his discourse. The lecturer in opening the growing idea of the dignity of labour, argued that hono3t work was honor able in all. Labour was not a curse, but a blessing; Christ himself was a worker. Great Britain was eminently Christian, and yet, where were there so many evidences of work as in Great Britain, its factory chimnies, cultivated fields, and workshops, proclaimed England to be a land of toil. This world -was a working world, and Heaven was the place of rest. The Bible everywhere taught the necessity of "Work and Win." He objected to the fallacy of some professing Christians who would honestly shirk work by casting their burdens upon the Lord. Mr Dutton proceeded in a lucid manner to shew that work was not the result of the fall of man, as Adam knew what work was previously. He was commanded to till the ground and dress it. God works in suns and stars and systems, and he could never believe that Heaven was a place of glorious idleness, but a place of constant service in doing Jehovah's pleasure. The lec turer quoted numerous proverbs from old writers; also, from «*Butler's Anatomy of Melancholy." and other authors, especially from Carlyle, to shew, in a modified sense, that true work is worship. The idler's elegy had been written by Dryden :—

Here lies Sir John Gui3e, Nobody laushs, nobody cries. He is dead, how he fares, Nobody knows, nobody cares. In the course of the lecture, Mr Dutton cave numerous passages from the poets, and told apt anecdotes of Washington, and other celebrities, and in the second part noticed the lives of great men who had risen from the humble walks of life to shew that aptitude and energy were essential to true and successful p-ogreae. Want of space prevents us from giving even a sum mary of the facts introduced by the lecturer, who concluded by pointingout the value of time and the folly of allowing business to degenerate into mere worldliness: advising his hearers to stick to work, so that every stroke of the ham mer shall sound a note of praise, put conscience into work, work for God and humanity, and by such a course of action win the p„ce of God, which passeth i all understanding, that at the end of life's toils the words of welcome at tbe entrance to the higher life may be, " Well done. good and faithful servant, enter thou into the iov of thy Lord." (Cheers.) The choir sang '• Work, for the night is coming," and the pro ceeelingß closed with votes of thinks.

Printed aim published by^ the Propnem HBiNRY Brett, of Parnell, at his Gener^ - ; Steam Printing Office, • Wyndhwh-etreet. | th" Province of Auckland, New Zealand. | Friday, May 31, IS7B

THE ;k\l_ilM3 STAR, FRIDAY MAY 31.



THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 o'Clock. FOR SALE— WOO L P A C X S ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, JUNE 14. THE HAY MARK ET. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY. FOR SALE, at the Hayaiarket, on Friday, June 14, at 12 o'clock noon. The Property known as " WOODSTOCK," containing 1910 acres (more or less), situate on the Waikato Railway, 20 miles from Auckland, with a Station on the property; above 9iio acres are in good pasture, and subdivided into paddocks, through which runs a never-failing spring of water; on the remaining- por tion there is an excellent Bush of Kauri and Puriri, as well as a good Cattle Run. A substantial Homestead, of 16 rooms, with numerous Outbuildings, and a goo Garden, are within five minutes' walk the Station. For viewing and further particulars pply to Mr. Jas. Hay, on the premises; Mr. William Aitken; or the Auctioneer. ALFRED BUCKLAND. SATURDAY, JUNE 1. FOR SALE, at the Triangle, Otahuhu, on Saturday next, Ist June, The Stock-in-Trade and Furniture of Mr. J. Wali_n, Blacksmith, consisting of— Bellows, Anvils, and Tools; also House hold Furniture, consisting of: Tables, Chairs. Cheffonniers, Sofa, Bedsteads, Bedding, Sec, Sec AT 1.30 P.M. HUNTER & NOLAN. SATURDAY, JUNE 1. UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. FOR SALE, at the residence of Mr. Styles, Otahuhu, on Saturday next, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of— Cheffonniers, Chairs. Tables, &c, Lady s Side Saddle, and lot of Poultry. AT 2.30 O'CLOCK P.M. HUNTER & NOLAN. [R. C. GREENWOOD.] GREY-STREET, MONDAY, JUN_ 3rd, AT FLEVEN O'CLOCK A.M. ~D C. GREENWOOD has received in x\j» structions from Mr. T. Teasdale, who has disposed of his business, and is leaving the Colony, to sell by auction, at his residence, Grey street, on Monday, 3rd June, at 11 o'clock, all his Household Furniture, Effects, Sec, comprising: Drawing-room Suite in green damask; Pictures, Curtains, Cornices, Brassells Carpet, Mahogany Sideboard, Mahogany Book-case, Handsome 21 day Marble Time-piece, Glass Shade, Tables, Chairs, Books, 2 Cheffonniers. Bedsteads, Bed ding, Washstands and Ware, Handsome China Tea Sets, Crockery, Glass. Solid Silver Forks and Spoons, Electro-plated Ware, Oilcloth, Fen der and Fire-irons, Linen Table-cloths, Napkins, Kitchen Furniture and Utensils, &c. Also, A THOROUGHLY - STAUNCH HORSE, rising 6 years Dog Cart and Harness, nearly new. Also, TWO-YEAR-OLD FILLY, out of a good bred mare by Matchless. Terms cash. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. SHRUBBS ! TREES ! SHRUBS ! R. C. GREENWOOD MARKET-HOUSE, Saturday, June 1, At 1 o'clock. rfIREES, SHRUBS. & PLANTS, froni |_ Mason's Nursery. Superior D.B. Gun, by Scott, of London; well-bred Setter, shot over last season: Furniture, Bedstead, Tables, Toilet Ware, Sundries, &c. Produce, Potatoes, Chaff, &c, &c. R. C GREENWOOD, Auctioneer MONDAY, JUNE 3, At 11 O'clock. ALBERT-STREET. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. '•UNIVERSAL" BOARDING HOUSE. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions, from Mr. Evans, who is leaving Auck land, to sell by auction on Monday next, 3rd June, at 11 o'clock, at the "Universal" Boarding House, Albert-street, The Household Furniture, &c, consisting of Parlour, Dining-room, Bedroom, and Kitchen Furniture and Effects; Bedding Glass and Earthenware, Kitchen Uten sils, &c. | MONDAY, JUNE 10. VALUABLE FREEHOLD CITY PRO PERTY. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS. GREY-STREET. FOR POSITIVE SALE. THE Subscriber have received instruc tions to sell by public auction at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 10th June, at 12 o'clock, Six Large Freehold Allotments (part of the late Mr. John Duff's property), situate on the eastern side of Grey-street, being Lots Nos. 3. 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, of the sub division of Allotments 42 to 46, Section 29, City of Auckland, each having&a frontage of nearly 30 feet to Grey-street by an average depth of 190 feet. The abeve are for positive sale, and being the only available freehold allotments in this street, the auctioneess beg to direct the atten tion of investors to the opportunity offered of securing freehold property in this 'improving locality. Terms:—One-third Cash ; balance on mort gage at. 8 per cent. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, JUNE 3. PLATE, DRAWINGROOM AND DININGROOM FURNITURE, OFFICE TABLE, MARBLE CLOCK, PICTURES, GLASS WARE, CHINA, ORNAMENTS, BED-ROOM FURNITURE, LARGE BATH, WIRE STANDS, AND PLANTS, &c, &c. On the Premises, Alten Road. The subscribers have received instructions to sell, at the residence of the late Dr Hartmann, Alten Road, on Monday, 3rd June, at 11 o'clock, THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. comprising :—Drawing room Suite, con sisting of Couch, Arm-chair, Easy-chair, and Six Chairs, in green rep, with chintz covers, Loo Table, Occasional Tables, Cane-seated Chair and cushion, Lady's Folding Choir, Carpet, Hearth Rug, Fenders and Irons, Book-shelves, Lace Curtains, Gilt Cornice and Crimson Hang ings. Chimney Board and Curtains, Lustres, Vases, Corner Brackets, Wire Flower Stands and Plants, Six Pictures, gilt frames, " Swiss Scenery f Pictures, Kerosene Lamps, Orna ments, Sec, Office Table, .fitted with drawers and cupboards; Oval Table and Cover, six Chairs, Cane-seated Arm-chair, Cheffonier. Damask Curtains and Pole, Floor Cloth, Blinds. Set Dessert Service, China Tea Service, white and flowers; Lecanters, Claret Jug, Glassware, Hall Table, Island Curios, Stair Rods and Oil cloth. Double Canopy Iron Bedstead, with chintz hangings, Palliasse, Hair Mattresses, Bolsters. Single Iron Bedstead. Chest Drawers, Washstands and Ware, Mirror and Candle Brackets, Cane Chairs, Matting, Mats, Rocking Chair, Commode, Large Bath, Vases, Orna ments; Couch and Cover, Side Tables and Drawers, Footstools, American Stove, Sauce pans, I Boilers, Galvanised Tubs. Set Dinner Warej Crockery.. Canisters, Clothes Horse, Scales] and -Weights; Filter, Lamps, Step- Ladder, 'Garden Tools, Plated ware. Cruet, Cake Basket, Preserve Dish, Tea and Coffee Set, j Mugs.f Butter Knife, Gravy Ladle, Dessert.. Table,; Tea. Egg and Salt Spoons,-Dessert and, Table Forks,-&c.,&c.,&c. ,J.., . SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON** Auctioneers.



J. '* J. D ICKEY\ invite the attention of PARTIES FURNISHING TO THEIR NEW STOCK OF HH A h L E r< U T L E R V ELECTRO-PLATED AND NICKEL SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, &c, &c, &c. JOSEPH RODGERS &_SON'S IVORY-HANDLED TABLE AND DESSERT KNIVES. JOHN WIGPALL & CO.'S BONE, HORNE, & STAG-HANDLED KNIVES, IN GREAT VARIETY. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON'S CELE BR A TgE D (SCISSORS. HEIFFORS & RODGERS' RAZORS! RAZORS!! RAZORS! 1 WILLIAMS & SALT'S BOTCHERS' STEELS AND KNIVES. Britannia Metal Tea Pots Trays. Charcoal Irons, Knife Boards, Boilers Saucepans and Kettles Buckets, Camp Ovens Frying- Pans, Milk Pans Tin Basins and Dishes Brooms, Shoe, and Scrubbing Brushes. m Five per cent. Discount allowed to Cash Purchasers on all Goods amounting to 20s. and upwards. TAUPIRI COAL MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying; COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of Aye tons, in bulk :—• Household (lumpy) ... .. 50s. , Steam (screened) 40s. Slack _ 20a. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 t^i>9, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on tho line are requested to he sent direct to tho Mines, andressed to the Mino Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for Ailing bags. Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office. Fort-otreet, 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 Drury .. _ 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6.1877. , M.ARAMARUA CoAL MjNE. COALS 1 COALS? 1 COALS!!! Where do you Buy your Coals ? BThe undersigned is prepared to supply Coals in any quantities from this splendid Mine. It is the FINEST HOUSEHOLD COAL ever intro duced into this Market, and needs but one trial to make it a universal favourite. Samples may be obtained on applying to the undersigned. Prices at Yard, Breakwater :— Single Ton 20s. From 5 to 15 Tons 17s. From 15 to 25 Tons 16s. 6d. 25 Tons and upwards, as per agreement. t__ Orijicrs Left _t MESSRS. STONE BROS. 1 0 ukfn-street- W. H. FENTON, j-v,uee_«-street, Or, CHAS. HARDING, sole agent. Breakwater Yard, Will receive prompt despatch. <^_fpI__ANDLERY & SAILMAKING. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. j A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the lease of I those centrally-situated Premises, corner of Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler, Sail maker, &c, would intimat his intention of continuing this Business in a bi anches, 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 Tar paulins always kept in stock. "OHOTOGRAPHS of ROTOMAHANA LAKE DISTRICT). TO TOURISTS. HEMUS & HANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above for Sale at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. S3_ N.B.—The Best in New Zealand *__ ~\TEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM IX MISSION AGENCY, Norgrove Buildings, Clark's Place, Bishopsgate-street, Within. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known in con- Lection with the New Zealand Shipping Trade desires to inform his friends and the public, generally that he has commenced business at the above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as General Shipping and Insurance Agents. From long experience acquired of the ocal wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are in a position to ofter special advantages to Colonists in their business relations with Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passengers on a long voyage, orders entrusted •to their care will receive their very best atent tion. j •'-• ; ." BERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE ' MONUMENTS, :' IN'Red and Blue, from £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zeal d -'■ Inscriptions Accurate.and Beautiful. Lists and Prices frke from JOHN LEGGE Sculptor, Aberdeen, Scotland. *



UNITED -SERVICE HOTE CORN KH QUEEN & WRLLKSLE -STREETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. Importer of Foreign Wines and Spirits. Auckland. N.Z. RINCE ARTHUR HOTEL, Corner of HOBSON AND WELLESLEY STREETS, AUCKLAND. ig*The Proprietor begs to call attention ofghis Customers and the Public to the LIQUORS he has now On Sale, consisting of Brandy, Whisky Rum, &c., of the very best brands, guaranteed. Also, English and Colonial Ales. H. ORAM, Proprietor. Thistle Hotel, QUKEN-STREKT. SPLENDID BARS AND SITTING-ROOMS. THE UP-STAIRS BAR AND BILLIARD -ROOM UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES. HENRY KEANE, PROPRIETOR. OINT RUSSELL HOTEL. MERCER. DANIEL ARKELL begs to inform the travelling public that he ha« made great im provements to the above well-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added a Railway Refreshment Room at the Station, for the special conven ience of travellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock'sparkling Ale. mHE- CRITERION. HOTEL, X 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 HE WITT, Proprietor. AIP AR A HOTEL, HELENSVILLE (South). The abovo Hotel Is situated on an eminence commanding an excellent view, and Is in the heart of tho township, ottering thereby a con venient and pleasant resort for travellers. This Best of Wines and Spirits. JAM Its H AND, Proprietor. TtT E V ADA >.H 01 T|E L, iX QUEEN & DURHAM-STREETS. H. C. RICHMOND, Proprietor. Free Luncheon Bah. Durham-street, Daily. Billiahd Table, under Competent Manage ment, Upstairs. . , Commercial and Public Rooms. Large, Comfortable, and Well-ventilated. Liquors—All of the Best Brands. Characteristics: Civility, Cleanliness, and Attention. ACCIDENTAL,. OCCIDENTAL Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed—viz.. Six Kirst-class Bedrooms and Parlours ; the Finest Billiard Room and Bar in the Colony. In returning thanks to the public for past favours, the Proprietor wishes them to kno\r that he is now in a position to offer the best of accommodation. EDWD. PERKINS, Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Best of Prices given. —~.-,. ™ v Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1877. in printed phamphlets. to be seen. RATIONAL LJO TE L . CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Mr W. Walker, late mine host of the Com mercial Hotel, Hamilton, begs to inform his friends and the publio generally that he has assumed the proprietorship of this well-known and favourite House, which he intends shall retain its position as a leading Hotel in the Waikato. The Rooms are large, lofty, well-ventilated, and liberally furnished. _ The Suites of Apartments for Families are flrs t-_ll &8S The Show Rooms for Commercial Travellers, Allcook'b Billiard Table, and the Stabling Accommodation, are unequalled 11 the pro vince ; the latter being under the superinten dence of First-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HIRE. The extension of the Railway to Hamilton makes Cambridge less than one day's pleasure Journey from Auckland.' „W. W A L X E R, PROPRIETOR. JR. D E C O U R C V, • carver and_gilder. Looking Glass and Picture Frame manufacturer, 260, qu c c n-s tree t, Opposite the Market Entrance. Carving.—Handsome Brackets in Wood (all sizes), for Clocks, Vases, &c, Gilt or otherwise. Very elegant and very cheap. Gilding.—Mirrors, Picture Frames, Clooks, &c, re-gilt equal to new. Picture Frames.—Supplied:on the'shortest notice at a low price. Bring out your favourite Pictures to be framed, and hang them up to delight your household. PICTURES.—Just received a great variety of Oleographs, Chromos, Prints, &c, framed or un framed, to be sold cheap. J. R. DE COURCY. TTT AMIL TO N, WAIKATO. SANDES & CO., | CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, [ Are Just Opening Out a Large Stock of Drugs, Chemicals , Homcepathic Medicines I Surgical Appliances Perfumery I Toilet Requisites Stationery Japanese Ware, Toys Tobacco Cigars, Fancy Goods Brushware Fancy Soaps Sponges, &c, &c, And are prepared to Supply alt. Goods of tho Best Quality, and at Auckland Prices. __" Agent: Auckland Evening Star. MCKENZIE &> ROSS, Have on Sale: • Oamaru and Coast Wheat Oats, Oatmeal 100 kegs Canterbury Butter Canterbury Hams and Bacon (in cloth) (In Wholesale Lots Only). Mckenzie & ross. CAPTAIN PHILLIP JONES, General Marine Surveyor. Surveyor to Messrs. Shaw. Savill, and Co., to the Californian Board of Underwriters; Ship Valuator for sale or purchase; Inspector of New or Old Vessels, Building, or Repairing; have served two years in a Shipbuilding Yard in Great Britaih ; Marine Arbitrator. The office in thel North Shore Ferry T Wharf. Auckland, March 2, 1878. jpHOLL A H ' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTICE TO -THE PUBLIC .—These in valuable Medicines can now be regularly pro oured in Auckland of all Chemists, and at Russell, Bay of Islands, of Mr Ernest Ford, the duly appointed Agent'for that district. Trade purchasers treated liberally. "■'■'■• BROWN, BARRETT, & CO., Auckland, Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor.



Tm pOB'TEBA /Hi FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, Thukland Castle, Loch Übb, and Emily Chaplin,— LARG SHIPMENTS op URNISHING IRONMONGERY, The whole which hay been carefully selected in the European and American Markets. Pur chasers Greatest Variety and Largest ock of Furnishing Ironmongery in Auckland, and the good a iiowollured are tho iiKST value er offered iv this market. BEDSTEADS. French and Half-tester Iron aud Brass Bed steads, witn improved foot-rail: Child's Cots and Bed steads. FENDERS, i-onzed and Berlin Black Dining and Drawing Room Fenders, with real bronze mountings; Nursery, Bedroom, and Kitchen Fenders. FIHE IRONS. Steel Ormol H'.-ad and Kitclu- >Ire Iron Pokerctcea, oal Vase Tongs, Sec, Sec LAMPS. Bronzed, Real Bronze, and China Vase Lamps, with Hinks' Duplex, Queen, Eclipse Anu capnic, and American Burners, German Reading Lamps, &c, &c, GAS FITTINGS. AN ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of CHANDE LIERS and BRACKETS, of ENGLISH and FRENCH DESIGNS. Gas Heating Stoves, for Flat and Tailors' Irons, &c. &o. STOVES. AMERICAN " pASSP OR T" COOKING STOVES, with or without hot water attach ment. SMITH & WELLSTOOD'S COOKING STOVES of all sizes. LEAMINGTON RANGES, from 3 feet to 5 feet 6 iuches, with or without covings and plate rf1.c1.3 REGISTER GRATES, Berlin Black and Fine Cast, best finished, with tiles and bright beads. CUTLERY. J. Rogers and Sons, Lockwoods", and P. Wal ton's Ivory Table Knives, White Bone, Stag, and Black Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, _T SKCTRO.PLATED WARE Tea and Coitee Services, Cruet and Pickle Frames, Breakfast Cruets, Sardine and Bis cuit Boxes, Fish Carvers, Fruit Knives, Candlesticks, Knife Rests, Butter Knives, Salvers, Egg Frames, Kettle Stands, Tart Servers, Orange Saws, Crumb Scoops, Sec, Sec, plated on Nickel Sliver. BRUSHWARE. DAWSON'S BEST Hair Brooms, Scrub and Bannister Brushers, Paint Brushes, Turks Heads, Flue Brushes, Horse, Dandy, and Spoke Brushes, &c, &c. MATS. Prison-made Cocoa Fibre, Brush, and. Open Door Mats, Wool-bordered Mats and Slips. BATHS. Hip, Sponge, Shower, Foot. Child's, and Plunge Baths; Enamelle_ Cast Iron Plunge Baths &°"& JAPANNED WARE. Japanned Iron and Best Paper Tea Trays- Waiters, Toilet Sets, Boiler Fillers, Cash Boxes, Lanterns, Seel Britannia Metal Tea and Coftee Pots. Mustard Pots. Candlesticks. &c.. &c. GARDEN TOOLS. Flower Pot Stands, Brackets, Fern Standsand Boxes, Moss Baskets, Ivy Stands, Plan Sprinklers, Fumigators, American Garden Tools, in sets, and Trowels, Rakes, Hoes, Spades, &c. _ ,__ Galvanized Iron Wire Netting for Fowl Houses, &c. &c. _ WoodBKEAD Platters, Butter Coolers Tea pot Stands, Bread Knives, &c. Kenrich and Sons' Tinned and Enamelled Hol loware with patent covers ______ NOBLE'S DYN_MITE, KREB'S IJTHO FKACTEUR, Blasting and Sporting Powder Cans, Single and Double-barrel Guns, Load Log, Copping, and other Sporting requteitea White Marble and Enamelled Mantlepiooefl for Dining, Drawing, and Bodrooms, In s area variety. [Established 1855.] Q E W I N G TV/I- A C H I N E S. The undersigned beg respecttuuy to announce that, having opened a depot in Auefciand for the Sale of their Celebrated "SHAKESPEAR" Machine, they invite the inspection of all intending purchasers. Price, with complete set of tools, a written warranty, and full in struction _ p .£440 In offering the above Machine at English prices, we not only challenge competition on the ground of its having the Largest Sale of any Sewing Machine sold in England, but on account of its beautFpf construction, perfect mechanism, and the infereliangeability of every part, it will do every thing that a Home Sewing Machine can accomplish, and will sew with ease from one thickness of Muslin to twenty thicknesses of Calico. We will also take orders to supply ANY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET A ENGLISH PRICKS, as for example: Singer's "Family"Machine,with usual tools, at .. .. ..£6 0 0 Singer's " Hand" Machine, with lock-uplcover, at 5 5 0 "Princess of Wales" Machine, with usual tool's, at .- ..440 And any German-made Machine at a discoun of 10 per cent, from the English prices. We also supply NEEDLES, FITTINGS. &c at English prices—thus: Singer's Needles, Is 6d per dozen. Grover & Baker, WVeelc- « Wilson, Weir and all others, at 2_. per d.zen. ginger's Shuttles, 3s each. REPAIRS of al the better class of Machine at about One-half the Prices Usually Charged. And as proof that we understand our business, we will allow any person to try the Machine and he satisfied that it works 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 a reference. W. H. SHAKESPEAR & CO. (Local Managers), ROYAL SEWING MACHINE CO. LIMITED), 246, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. [Established 1855. "XT ° T 1 C ...J 3. The undersigned having a Largel STOCK of the Best and Fastest Dyes that can be procured in the English and French Markets, as well as a plentiful supply of pure water, is enabled to Produce Colours not to be surpassed. Having had the Patronage of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland in his management of the business of a Dyer and Cleaner during the last fifteen years, he trusts that by a continuance of strict attention, and by personal control of the opera tions, to continue to give the satisfaction he has hitherto afforded. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel (of any description) Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in ■ any shade or colour. Velvets, Silks, Satins, Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves. Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on short notice. __T Orders left at the City Establishmen Wellesley-street East, will receive promp attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leavinff their Orders personally or by letter. . W. EDGAR. A RNOLD, HINES, & CO. Have REMOVED their Offlcea to. their Kauri Gum Stores, CORNER CUSTOM-HOUSE AND FORT-STREETS. ON SALE (In lots to suit purchasers, a,t Very Low Prices: 9000 cases Celebrated Star Brand Kerosene 500 cases Heywood and Co.'s Chairs. ■,



__!■»■ ■ i ■ ■—■_»■—| ~.!■ I | I. ' "■■■■"■■ I ■" A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN TON, (Late Hill & Fenton By Special ,_. -S*^^^) Appointment Excellency 'li^^S^_^^''the Govern Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. T7IR E S H SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET. Four Doors from the Union Bank rpHE UNDERSIGNED 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. Guthrie & Larnach's NEV ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Onehung< Branch AUNDERS, BURGESS & CO., SO "SP, CANDLE and LAUNDRY BLUE MANUFACTURES, FREEMAN'S BAY, Auckland. Cash Buyers of Tallow. (Late G. a kerb). JM. Mc LACHLAN • 218, QUEEN-STREET, Invites Inspection of the following Good, im ported from the Manufacturers, per Iron Queen and Lorraine— Iron Queen : M in diamond, 1— 1 case Black Alpaccas and Cords M In diamond. 2— 1 bale Flannels M In diamond, 3 - 1 case Cream and Navy Bine Lustres Mm diamond, 1— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over fti L in diamond, over A §47— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c. Lorraine J.R.M. over ML In diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §18 over ML in diamond, over 49A 1 case Coats, Cotton. Buttons, &c. J.RM. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his Ooods is able to Sell, vrith a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. zar Comparison Invited. |r-p A Tjj_r)Eß, Sole Contractor to the City Conncil for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inajtector of Nuisances. City Council I Office Queen-Ktreot E M c N A B, • Wholesale a'vd Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. ttsr Shipping Supplied. "& J AND J. SOPPET, it Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, _S Auckland JG I L B E R T . wishes to inform his friends and the public that the Millinery and Drapery Business. &c, carried on in Paris House, Parnell, will in future be carried on in the house formerly occupied by Mr Gill, opposite the Roman Catholic Church, Parnell. He considers it un necessary to put in a lengthy advertisement expressing his desire to give first-class value, but simply to state that he buys on cash terms, and is prepared to compete with any house in the trade. On opening our new house will be shewn some of the newest designs in Dress Material, &c., for the season at low prices ; and some Job lines under wholesale prices.—N.B. Paris House Extended, opposite the Catholic Church. Parnell. j fh — ii "#■■■ i—«■—■ ■ ti*»miri.g rf-j-Jrrr^Ji PIANOFORTES & HARMONIUMS, from £3 upwards, on terms to suit pur chasers. N.B.—Some splendid Debain's Pianos, also Bord's, at greatly Reduced Prices. WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, Welleslky-street. TJTT HITTAKER'S AMERICAN HOUSE. O N~i" A~L E. LAMPS (non-explosive, and cheaper than any in the city) LANTERNS COAL OIL (Kerosene) STOVES CLOCK M\TERIAL OIL-CLOTH CLOTHING BuOTS and SHOES AND ALL KINDS OF. USEFUL YANKEE NOTIONS Second Door Below THE "HERALD" OFFICE. DE V I T T • GUNMAKER, 24 4, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Mark_t. ON SALE, _N STOCK— Single and Double Breech-loading and Muz loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals- Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Caps, Car ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Con Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loadin Shot Guns Gnn Cases; Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements ot every desc tion Patent Chilled Shot , Breech-loading Revolvers and Am i Infantry Swo_ds Fishing Tackle Fireworks. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Manes at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and nnder 25 tons.... 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards 153 „ Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93. Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— . Repayments extend-td q _ xv„_b- I'otal amount ingover Per Week. Repayable> s. d. £ s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per. cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. ANEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND. JOHN PLOWMAN Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and Onehunga that his Coach will run as under:—3 ,■■.-,••• Leave Auckland: Leave Onehunga: 10.30 a.m. 8.45 a.m. 3.15 p.m. 1 DJm MERCHANTS, AGENTS,. andj Jj__ others, can have OfS-e Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement,-, Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in an> styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Rook Manufac turer, next doov/to Evening STAR_offl.ee W yndham-atreet.



Winter i W TWm ' M;: :'- 1 _T_ WINTER !.!ryiNTER! NEW -SHIPMENTS ! OP I WINTER OLOTHI N - G 1 <ar Just Opened Out, -©a i Ex Aickshaw. 1 *$ . Le?y Has much pleasure in stating that i, n i-i_ ing the many attempts m_ue bFth_^_S?d to "Shut" him up, by advertising a loto?&tlou such as " Buying Bankrupt Stock at 60 n^ Uln> discount," and such like rubbish thaTv, cent keeps open, and is doing a better Business ti? 111 ever, the public having found that in mrv4x?n CLOTHING in the Large Shoos they J?!1^ "taken in." J. LEVY,although ' ifa =M°fe SHOP, has always a LARGE STOCK _^ from thus giving the public this advaS namely, the Expenses are small compared the big places, and conducting the BuKi _? sonally. he can afford to SELL At MiE \ LOWER FIGURES than those who pay u g l Read the following Lines and Corn-are H_J with those obtainable elsewhere f ™*m. Men' Heavy Woollen Shirts (extra sizes! <>^c —worth 7s 6d " «> BD Boys' and Youths' ditto, 2s 6n—worth 5s Coloured Moleskins (a lar„e shipment ddfw_ pected), 4S 6D-worth 8s 6d ye *' Men's Galatea Jackets (lined with either w or Italian cloth), 15s !lD_worth 25s WOQI Men's Tweed Trousers, _s 11 d—wor th 14 6d t Trousers and Vests (superior Mosgiel twA_,i\ 1 15R l!D-fuIl valne, _7s 6d X lWoed)> I Ah'-r.i.cn Socks, per pair. Is—worth Ls9d I Wn. ■>. ,-,.■.. -..• (Uiijo variety). 3s 6D-worth6s_ Oven:... «in. Ls.i«..)from£| Is to £448 --.^ j Boys' i.n.i -oi.tha' Ulsters (any size), at avenr I low figure cr * 1 Collars, p-r box, from 3d. 1 40s. Doii>!->hreaßted Paget Suits; worth 7_ I "Th«t licks you." ,oß* \ Macintoshes, Waterproof and Oilskin Suite "' B mikets, Kugs, Hats, Scarves, eta, '!\ AT wQUALLY low pricks. ' The i eaw>n J. Levy can sell his Goods so low I is that hu Imports i>ircctly from the Home Manufactures, and has friends there who secure L>.-iiiui the Best Value for Ready Money I The Sto- kinof a Quality rarely to be met with i In AuckianrJ. j Now is the time to Secure Bargains for Ready Money, as J. LEVY is determined to outdo all o- j>o*ir.io«. The Sale will not be for any Limited 'J 5.;., but wip-Continuo till J. Levy secures a c.i"]'firncT w retire upon. The Stock, as hitiic-tto, will u« .--r.^uii-Bu-d by Shipments in all vessels „!vm_» from Loudon. v., IMPORT aMT NOTICE.-All Garment.: altcrea, Freeof Cii^rgo, by J. LEVY himself, • ■ who is a Tailor, having served his apprentice^ v hip in one of the best West of London nouses, i * •MONSTER £JLOTHING ]if__._,'.'■ V. 210, queen-street, Opposite McArthur's New Bpilddtgs 1 v. D _T~N N __ t. ; • IMPORTER, L £ QUEEN-STREET. THE WERTHEii Hand and Treadle. hand machines, £4 108 The Most Superb Machines in the World. - |i. Challenges comparison with any, and gives 30s,' r; '. worth more extras, free of charge. ! Time Payments. One Month's Fees Trial. l Also, Always on Hand, , M The Princess op Wales (Arm and Platform), J„ Wheeler & Wilson, Singer, Howe, I" and other good makes. " "■'''■''■'■'•'''"'■§SM ROYAL WASHING AND WRINGRiG MACHINES, Magic Lanterns, Mangles, &c, &c, &c. Great Machine Depot. ,: QUEEN-STREET. a A M E S BUTCHER O CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &o. j Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on ' Shortest Notice. Ballast Sunplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands CoaL __o. Firewood (cat or i_ocut>. at reasonable rates. s v AC A R T E X, ,ii FAMILY BUTCHER, i Wellesley-street West., ,■■, i- I Families waited on for orders daily, and sup '-; plied with the very best qulity at a reasonable N: ha rge. Payment as agreed oa. Shipping and |? ountr y orders punctually attended to. | •HJRE, tWHdLESOME, & DELICIOtJS. MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAItfi 00- j] AUCKLAND, AND SOLO BY ALL GROCERS AND THE fRADE. Orders addressed by post to the Mano&ctmws wffl m refca^fclmmediate atte-don. T^E NETIAN BLIND FACTORY WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, AND PERFORATA zinc blindsTmay BE HAD AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLINT MANUFACTORY, '_.■-. W CORNER OF COOK AND GRE_-STREETS Of any dimensions, in any number front One to a Hundred, within a given time, of the best quahty, and reasonable pri::es , - and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimate? returned by Post. '•'•'•}) A. & A BUSBY '■'•':' (Lath M. Hoktkn Bi'sMV) . , '. : : VENETIAN BLIND MAKEUP AND Wlr. WORKERS. Corner oy Cqdk and Grky-stbbkts.^ i t. A UCKLAND LOAN 1 ______§ ____ OFFICE, O_JL_O 165, QUEEN-STREET | jL OPPOSITE IP SAVINGS BANK. MONEY LENT to any amount on CLOTBING JEWELLERY, WATCHES, PLATED ' . WARE, and every description of . ~,',» Merchandise, at the Lowest Rate op 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 seeurny •,.» of Valuables. [ESTABLISHKD 1565.] L. H. NEUMEGEN, ' . f LICENSED PAWNBROKER. V& Private Entrance down right ot' way.___»■ | iJtiiiAP TIMBER l CHEAP TIMBEE The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the.VERy .•; LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very , large and superior stock of First and Seconu. Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. ...■ •<•'', J Wood Turning in all its Branches.—onai Legs and Backs, Table;. Bed, and Sofa Lsks. a . very low rates. •■„ ."| Price Lists on application. , ' '- v HE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING . SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. ~:i- ' • i ■>> «, .-,,■,- . . ••'... \t '*■ ■..-•'• ) .' ':'V'^^\ S<i ;N^—ToWn Orders'can be left at Np..S6,ln-,.; ! -snranc-Buildings. _ .