KURUNUI HILL GOLD-MINING COMPANY.

The second annual meeting of the shareholders of the Kuranui Hill Gold mining Company was held mMr lotbuis office, Shortland-street, at noon to-day. About a dosen shareholders were present; Mr T. Peacock m the chair. The balance-sheet and report was about to be read, when Mr Cawkwell said that as the printed balance-sheet had just been put into the hands of the shareholders, they liad not time to go over them properly. Dr Lee considered that the adoption of the report and balance-sheet should be deferred to an adjourned meeting. Eventually it was agreed to read the reports, &c.. and then take the subject of their adoption into consideration afterwards. The report was then read, as follows :

DIRECTORS' REPORT. The directors hare now to submit to the shareholders the statement of accounts, balance sheet, and mine manager's report for the p^sl year. The company's operations at the mine have been conducted as in the previous ye ax.by letting the greater part of the upper.and o.der working; on tribute, and reserving tnc work or prospecting at the lower levels to be done by the conipeny. The total amount of quaitz cruahedfro-i all sources in the mine has been 3523 tooa whish yielded 5903 ozs or goid.or^n frevioi year. The revenue from the battery for^c ycru3hiD § 3 shews a decided increase, tSr £'Sto^riretthat f ctwith,tandm^he steady work carried on in the lower levels, they have not as c found gold, hut considering the experience on this tieid in the pa=t, and that some of the richest runs of gold have been found in reefs which a few feet distance there from were barren, they hope that the work now being prosecuted at. these level* *sj*f™: shareholderswill reoogntothe "ffffgrtSe Is p-rUf <? of develoninc; the reefs at the lowei levcm whfle ih'fe pump is at work. In accordance with the rules of the Company Mesm U J. S'one "V" C. Daldv, and Dr Camnbcil retire bj for the year.— Tkos. Peacock, Chairman, Auckland, 29th. March, 1878. v , • The statement or accounts from Ist aaarcn, 1877? to 28th February, 1873, shewed: Receipt* from gnld, £523 12s; tributers. £3,050 3o M , crxi'hin? £2,376 17s lid; fixed deposit, £000 ; allotment money of 1/ on 4.211. shares £212.15; shares sold £2,580; overdraft, £026 103 va, makfn? I total of £10.35 13s lid. The battery expenditure was £2,135 16s lid; mine expen diture. £7,910 5s 2d, with other items, leaving a balance in the hands of the manager oi. £:6. The value of fixed deposit, battery, plant buildings, coal. Sec, was £21,398.123 Id with share 3 belonging to old compauies. £956; un allotted shares. 650 at £1, £6.50; and balance of £16 in hand, a total of £31,850 6s lOd. A report on the mine was a'so attached by Air J. vv. Walker.

Dr. Lee said that the 97th by-law had not been carried out, as a copy of the balance sheet and reports had not been served upon the members previous to the meeting. The chairman explained that the pre paration or the report had been delayed ; and it was necessary that the meeting should be held in the month of March ; hence it was found impossible to furnish printed copies. Mr Peacock moved, and Mr Howard seconded, " The adoption of the report." Mr Cawkwell moved as an amendment, " That ten minutes be allowed the share holders to ' digest; the report." This was seconded by Dr. Lee. On being put to the meeting, the amend ment was carried by a majority of oue. An intermission of ten minutes then took place. On resuming, the adoption of the report was carried. The election of directors was tnen pro ceeded with, the candidates being Mr W. J CawkweU, and the three retireing direc tors -.—Messrs C. J. Stone, W. C Daldy, and Dr. Campbell. Some discussion took place as to whether Mr Stone intended to be absent from the colony six or eight months. Mr*F. A. White moved, and Mr Morpeth seconded, " That the retiring directors be re-elected." Mr Vickers moved, and Dr Lee seconded : " That Mr Cawkwell be one of the directors of the Company." Mr Cawkwell desired to make few remarks. He wished to know whether there were to be seven directors or five. If it was to be five, ■why not make it so at once ? He held more than 400 shares, and that was as many a3 was held by five of the directors. The num ber of directors had been reduced to keep him out, although he did not wish to spoil a "happy family." He did not cave if they brought forward the Thames votes and swamped him. A show of hands was taken, with ihe following result: Mr Stone, 7; Mr Daldy, 7; Dr Campbell, 7; Mr Cawkv ell, 5. Mr Cawkwell demanded a poll, which was then taken. Messrs Leighton, Howard, Morpeth, and Dr Lee were appointed scrutineers. The result of the poll was declared as follows : Captain Daldy, 3,923 ; Mr Stone, 3,923 ; Mr Campbell, 3,556 ; Cawkwel), 2,837. The first three were elected. Mr Cawkwell protested, on the ground that his opponents had not paid their calls. Mr Waymouth was re-elected auditor, and the meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

TOOKEY TRIBUTE GOLDMINING COMPANY.

.An extraordinary meeting of the Tookey Tribute Goldmining Company was held this afternoon, six gentlemen being present. Mr W. H. Kissling occupied the chair. The chairman stated that the Company had • been formed to work a Tribute on the Tookey ' Company's ground. The Company desired to extend its operations to the Imperial Crown ftoldmining Company, a portion of the ground , of which had been leased for three years. By the Memorandum of Association this Company has not power to work outside the boundary of the Tookey mine. It is proposed formally to dissolve the present Tookey Tribute Company and. form another under the same name, with the same amount cf capital, the same number of shares of the same value; the only difference being that power shall be taken • under the Memorandum of Association to permit the Company to take over and work tha lease granted by the Imperial Crown Company or similar leases. It was moved by the chairman, seconded, by Mr White, and carried. " That the Company be . ■wound up voluntarily." Carried unanimous'y,

Mr John E. Srodart was appointed liquidator. The meeting then terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

Printed and published by the IW&^tf ■ Hknky Brbtt, of Parnell, at tokJS? 1» Steam Printing Office, Wyndham-sttee'* the Province of Auckland, NewZeaJaJW* I I Friday, March 29,1878.

THE EVENING. STAR, FRIDAY, MARCH 29.



SPECIAL NOTICE. *inftE£ALE of TOLLS is POSTPONED •i for ; £ few days, by instructions from $he Government. 3. TONICS & CO. [Jl. C. GEEENWOOD.] MARKET HOUSE. SATCJRDAY, 12 Noosr. POULTRY— Turkeys, Geese., Fowls, Ducks, &c, PKODUOJS, &c—Potatoes, Onions, Beef. Sec. Stage Scenery and Effects (on account of whom it may concern). R.. C. GREENWOOD. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDBB EVERY FRIDAY, AT 1 O'CLOCK, _ * FOR SALE FOOLPACKS ALFRED BUCKLAND.



THURSDAY, APEIL 4. I'HE EEMUEBA YARDS. FOR SALE, jn Thursday next, at 1 o'clock. Dairy Cows, Store Cattle At Two o'clock, 120 head Well-fatted Cattle, from Waitara, Ohi?ra, and Waikato. At Three o'clock. 600 Fat Sheep and Lambs, from Waikato, Waitara, and Napier. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24. THE EEMTJEEA YARDS. mHE AUTUMN CATTLE FAIR will be held at Remuera on Wednesday, April 21. Entries are requested to be sent to the Hay market, previous to WEDNESDAY, April 17. ALFRED BUCKLAND. .—. — TUESDAY, APRIL 2. BY ORDER OF THE LIQUIDATOR. RED QUEEN G.M. CO.'S MINE, THAMES. rfIHE subscribers have received instruc- JL tions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart. Fort-street, on Tuesday, 2nd April, at 12 o'clock, The Lease of the Red Qneen Gold Mining Company's Ground, '1 hamc-a Goldfield. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, APRIL 2. HOUSE, COTTAGE, AND FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, NAPIER- STREET, Near Frahklin Road. For Unreserved Sale. THE subscribers have received instruct ions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Tuesday, 2nd April, at 12 o'clock, That Freehold Property situate In Napier street (one allotment from Franklin Load). being Lot 4 of the Subdivision of Allotments 28 and 29, Section 44, City of Auckland, 30 feet to Napier-street. o2 ft. 6 in. at the back, and an average depth of 142 feet, with the Comfortable feix roomed House and Three-roomed Cot tage thereon. Water is supplied by means of a good well and water-casks. The House is fitted with oven, register grat<\ cupboards, &c, commands a good view seaward. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. CX"L A N D~R A I L W A V i! The Line will open for Traffic between Hamil ton and Ohaupo on and after MONDAY, Ist April. By order. MACDONALD, cieneral Manager. AUCKLAND RAILWAYS. - Offers will be received at the Office of the undersigned nntil noon of SATLRDAx, bin April for Purchase of Scrap Purin Timber. Specifications to be seen after noon on SATURDAY, 30th March. The highest or any tender not necessanliy accepted. ± MACDONALD. General Manager^ TAMES B~U T CHER t) CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C Goods Cleared and Delivered from shipis side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands CoaL Also, Firewood (cut or nncnt). at reasonable rates. tj AMIL TO N, WAIKATO. it. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGIST 3, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &a, in endless variety. jgT Agent: Auckland Evenin 3 Star. IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR*- BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs. Hugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultivation, with Cottaee. &c thereon. For further particulars, apply to JOHN BUCHANAN. Shortland-street; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOuL-j Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 26th April, lGth July, and 4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. ■ —1 Messrs. Close Bros., Qrocers\and Tea Dealers, Queen-street, AucMand. "XPEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM JLI MISSION AGENCY, Norgeove 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 vection with the New Zealand Shipping Trade de&ires to inform his friends and the public, 1 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 expedience 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 atten tion. London. Nevember a lfi. 187fi. SAUNDERS, BURGESS & CO, SOAP, CANDI/E AND LAUNDRY BLUE MANUFACTURES, FREEMAN'S BAY, AUCKLAND. Cash Buyers at Tallow. (Late G. Akers). T> OROU GH. OF (JJN jSB UNGA. Notice is hereby given that tao Borough Council of Onehunga determined, at a Special Meeting, to adopt By-law No. 5. " For tne Regulation of the i Onehucga Borough Abattoirs." Such By-law to be confirmed, at a Special Meeting of Council, to be held at 7 p.m. on , WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of April, 1878. JOHN GKO. HUTCHISON, Town Clerk 13th March, 1878.



DTJBOUCHE, & CO \ [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC Iflljljlllp /^So^Et!.ll^& In nnijs., QK.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASKS SoleAgnfo^ATHAN & CO. BY S~FECIAL APPOINTMENT a | /«/c.DEL'EAuYf;\ OR) o fe( AUCKLAND. )g! | g y M'P'O RTA NT NOTI CE E. WAT ER S Fas Very great pleasure to announce that since tomers. LQWER SALO ON ia th<j most spacious and comfortable, a3 well as the beat ventilated Dining .Room m the Pro vince; and Up-stuirshe has rurmshed an extra room of comfortable size, to prevent over crowdingkcl2£re aje Mg fqr also un-staira. to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven ences. His Table he feels conndent needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage ot the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the 3ity which he has received for a period of over ei'ht years is a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is "such as will please the most fastidiOTS. EVERY DELLCACY OF THi^ SEASON ia always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustrated and Comic Journals, together with the leading London Newspapers, are laid on th. ; tables immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He there fore, hopes with some conli lenc<3 that the will, in his New Premise?, continr.^ to receive the large share of patronage which has been ac corded to him in the past. E W. wishes also to draw tho attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his 'C'Cally manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English makers, lie has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he hna fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. £. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner a v c k l a n d. . T>RIME GALT ITEIIRINGS. PRIME SALT HERRINGS. THIRTY HALF-BARRELS NOW LANDED IN FINE ORDER. Also, T WENT V HAL F-B A RRE LS PRIME SALT SALMON. THE BEST DUTCH CHEESE. SHEEP'S TONGUES. SMOKE-DRIED HAMS AND BACON AJTD GOOD BUTTER, AT TCI TXEWIN & "jgROTHER FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION jB\A.C/ j. Otto* THE M. POT, m QUEEN■S T R E E T, AXD AT THE THAMES. K. FAULDER, 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 Inspector of Nuisances, City Council i Office Qneen-streot QHIP CHANDLERY & SAILMAKING. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance ot the lease of those centrally-situated Premises, corner ol 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 trust 3to 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. AND J. S O P P -E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, I Vuckland" VTIXEY'S BLACK LEAD. "Cleanliness." W. G. Nixcy's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and all kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished Steel, without waste or dust. In Id., 2d.. and 4d. Blocks, and la. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House :f 12, Soho Square. London. Ty O T I C E. DR. YOUNG has Removed to SYMONDS STREET, next house to the New Caledonia Hotel. / npHOS J. HARBUTT, ' Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. JJ-OVELTIES. The Bees-wing Scarf The Wasp's Wing The Grenadier The Double Wasp Satin Scarf The Bumblebeeswinpr Scarf (a new thing). SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 192 queen-street, Auckland. E ARE OFFERING all our STRAW HATS at 50 per cent, dnder cost. «3L A Large Line m Boys' and Men's at od. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., City Clothing Mart, W. QnoAti.ct.rAAl-.. Anr»klnnrf.



HITCHEN' CELEBRATED BLOOD . RES! OR X A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY. For all Skin Deseases, ttheumatisni in all its forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentry, and is a valuable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. No bottles are genuine unless beariug the Pro prietor's Signature. HAMILTON BROTHERS, Queen-street, "WHOLESALE AGENTS. Sold by Mr J. Edsox, Chemist, Quesn-street; Mr A. G. Hughes, corner of Shortland ana Princes-street; Mr Roßrxsox, Chemist, Par r.ell: Messrs Hill & Hudsok, Victoria-street: Mr. $ all well, Otalmhu; Mr. Fallwell, and T. R.Gillhax, Onehunga. T '■ e-timonials can .be seen on application to the Proprietor, at hi 3 residence, top of Wake field-street. The strongest recommendation for this medi cine is its own intrinsic worth, as shewn by the marvellous cures effected on well-known and much respected members of our community. The boat proof of this is to be found ia thd large number of testimonials received by the maker thankfully acknowledging the restoration 01 hialth experienced by using this panacea. At the request of those already cured, the proprietor now brings the "Blood Restorer more prominently before the Public, in the sure and certain hope that this utilising of the gifts of a merciful Providence will prove a great blessing to suffering humanity, by curing long seated diseases and averting threatening sick ness. The want of a reliable remedy for Rheuma tism, &c, has long been felt as one of the greatest calamities of the age. vv hile other ■ means and medicine have been proving them selves vain and delusive this remedy has been silently and steadily unloosing the cruel fingers of disease, and freeing captive man from tuat deadly embrace. The people are no w requested to give the Blood Restorer a fair aEd impartia trial. And \i>3 Praprietor would have it dis tinctly under Jtood that the cures of Rheumatism, &c . are due entirely to the medicine's wonder ful ettect upon the blood, by its cleansing, puri fying, and invigorating system. Impurity and inactivity of the Mood is the cause of most sickne3S and pains. After a course of this medicine, blood vessels—which have become, as it were, choked up with unnealthy matter—become exhilirant with pure scanet ife-blood, flowing naturally along, and impart ing in its course vigour and strength to the en- XlN.B,— "country Settlers will find in Hitchens Blood Restorer an almost complete substitute for the Doctor. It arrests Colds, allays BVverjj, and builds up the system. Children take it with yvouderful results. No household should be MIRACULOUS CURE. The following is striking evidence of the won derful effects of the Blood Restorer, after all other means have failed to cure :— Rokeby-Btreet, Auckland, Ist December, 1577. Mr.HITCHENS,— . , Dear Sir,—l have to thank you very much for the benefit I have received through using your valuable Blood Restorer, and as a warning and guidance to others, would make known the particulars of my illness and cure. Some months a<'o I was taken ill with pains in the back, sup posed to be lumbago. So far from being bene fitted by the attendance of medical men, I grew rapidly worse, and the pain became agomsipg. One day my husband had in hi 3 hand a portion of an old Auckland EVENING Star, containing your professional announcement of the medicine and its cures. The paper was of a back date, and the advertised agent's address, a Chemist in \V"llesley-street. My husband applied to him for Hitchens' Blood Restorer, but the Chemist used such illnatured remarks to dissuade ua from testing the virtue of the medicine, that we felt there was some spite at work, and deter mined more than ever to give it a trial, lhe pleasing result of the trial was, that after taking it a week, I felt wonderful relief; before many bottles were t*ken, I was not only liberated from a sick room, but felt in perfect health; appetite was restored, strength re gained, and I have to thank God that you were at hand to provide the means of my rapid cure, and enable me once more to attend to my household duties. Yours every gratefully. MK3. VV*alter Knox. To Mr. Hitchens, Upper Wakefield-straet . X^ X> ORT E R & /1O FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, QU KEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. K. 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White Marble and Enamelled Mantlepieces for Dininsr, Drawing, and Bedrooms, i n great variety. L O V E T T. a TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-stretct. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a; very smail adv anc on cost for cash. GALVANISED IRON W O RKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OP GALVANIZKI) IRON RTDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, dt the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfltting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. B S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all, 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 Aucela Waterworks, WELLKSLEY-STRifIKT, Auckland.



np A I L O B I N G. We would respectfully invite Custom ers who find a difficulty in getting a good fitting Garment, to give us a trial. We have engaged a FIRST-CLASS CUTTER, whose long experience war rants U3 in assuring those who may favour us with their orders, that they can rely on getting something superior in style and fit. riAEGO AND I\.j" C|^A IG, QUEEN-STREET, NextfE. Waters', Confectioner. S&" All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, and orders executed on the shortest notice. -VT E V A D A HOTEL, _13i QUEEN & DURHAM-STREETS. IT. C. RICHMOND, Proprietor. Free Luncheon Bar, Durham-street, Dai'y. Bilt.iakd Table, under Competent Manage ment, Upstairs. Commercial ar.d Pcbt.ic Rooms, Large, Comfortable, and Well-ventilated. Liquors- All of the Best Brands. C'HARACTERitTics: Civility, Cleanliness, and Attention ij . N TED SERVICE HOTEL CO3NEK Of QUEK & WELLESLEY-STREETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. Auorrl ax p. N. Z. ACCIDENTAL. ~ OCCIDENTAJ^ Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed—viz.. Six Rrst-class Bedrooms and Parlours ; the Finest Billiard Room and Bar in the Colony. In returning thanks to the public for past favours, the Proprietor wishes them to know that he 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. . Centaur's Index, and "Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1577, in printed phamphlets, to be SGCQ rTUHE CRITERION HOTEL" JL CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation* for Families. sample rooms for commercial gentlemen. BEST BRANDS WINES AND SPIRITS Ox Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horse 3 for Hire at Moderate Cnarges. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. OINT RUSSELL HOTEL. MERCER. DANIEL ARK ELL 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 Be3t of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's parkling Ale. PRINCE ARTHUR HOTEL, Corner of HOBSON AND WELLESLEY STREETS, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to call attention of his Customers and the Public to the LIQUORS he ha 3 now On Sale, consisting of Brandy. Whisky Rum, &c, of the very best brands, guaranteed. Also, English and Colonial Ales. H. ORAM, Proprietor. mo LOVERS OF THE CUE. T. K. EVANS wishes to draw their attention to liis New Billiard Room at the Criterion II"tel, Hobaon-street, where they will find All cock'3 latcs'. with attention, civility, and accommodation. RATIONAL TTOTEL. CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Mr W. Walker, late mine host of the Com mercial Hotel, Hamilton, begs to inform his friends and the public 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 first-class. The Snow Rooms for Commercial Travellers, Allcock's Billiakd Table, and the Stabling Accommodation*, are unequalled h the pro vince ; the latter being under the superinten dence of First-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HIKE. The extension of the Railway to Hamilton niakes Cambridge less tuan one day's pleasure journey from Auckland. W. W A L X E R, PROPRIETOR. PA U L & S C H E N X, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, ZINC & IRON WORKERS, &c, CORNER OF~g£S§M o«-uT~} -„,« Victoria and albekt-strkets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Pluiubers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on application. GEORGE H U L M E, BUTCHER, &c. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. PRIME CORNED BEEF, EXPRESELY FOR EXPORT, IN KEGS OR TIERCES, AND WARRANTED SOUND. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY, AND ORDERS PROMPTLY DELIVERED. BEST QUALITY OF MEAT OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. POULTRY, SUCKING PIG 3, HAMS AND BACON (Smoked and Spiced BEEF. OTEAM OAUSAGE TjTACTORY, OPPOSITE CITY MARKET, QUEEN-STREET. TfiNCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. MONUMENTAL. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, NORTH SIDE VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Having secured the sole agency for the sale of a proviricio 1 Limestone, is now prepared to execute orders in polished red and white Maibles. or for the sale of Raw Materials, in any size or either colour. Samples on view at the yards. Iron Enclosures, choice designs and cheap, and every description of Monumental and Builders' work executed with dispatch. Designs and Estimates forwarded free on pplication.



PAPEEHANGING , WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &c, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 *& PACKAGES "SI 574 PAPERH AN GIN GS, From Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hessian. GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES,w White Lead Oils (linseed and colza) Paints Zinc White I Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &c, &c, &c Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, and b.equi3ites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. i Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. ' 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, January 23.1878. rfIAYLOK'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH JL SEWING MACHINES. Are superior to all ethers for domestic use, possessing the following advantages—being simple to learn, easy to work, quiet in action, not liable to get out of order, and having the largest and simplest shuttle, with only one hole to thread. To those in perplexity as to which Machine to purchase, the undersigned, from practical knowledge ot Sewing Mechanism, can confidently recommend the above. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHOR TLAND-STREET. WC. D E N N E IS, c IMPORTER, QUEEN-STREET. thFwertheim. Hand and Teeadle. HAND MACHINES, £4 10s. The Mo3t Superb Machines in the Werld! Challenges comparison with any, and gives 30s. worth more extras, free of charge. Time Payments. One Month's Free Trial. 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, Sec, &c, &c. Great IMTachine Depot, QU KEN-STREET. nnHERE is no necessity to go to India 5 for a cure for Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Neuralgia, &c.,&c, as the Proprietor of the Auckland Turkish Baths is prepared to undertake cases of those diseases. No Cure, No Pay. O OUYEK, GUILLET & CO COGNAC. TRADE MARK. ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. They have always on hand Hdds.. Quarter asks. Oases, and Tmporial flasks. ~X~MERICAN SEWING MACHINES the largest sale in australia. Reduced Pkice List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, . and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it ei?«23^LWitb.out fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. ' THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes.the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-ad'usting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest: AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER ; \t Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Scam, 'JVck, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, T,inen. or Cotton Thread. {§|It is not necessary for us to enaeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to seU THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give he "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with, other Machines we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hmmeer Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box „ .. .. £4 0s With Table and Treadle £6 ss. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s" In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five" YEARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO s SOLE AGENTS. ■We have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuino Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free oficharge J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street BILLIARDS! BILLIARDS! BILLIARDS! STAR HOTEL. The undersigned has much pleasure in announcing to the public generally, that he has taken the Billiard Room at the above Hotel. The Table having been thoroughly renncvated, players will find it equal to any in the city. The Room will be both quiet and select. Hoping by civility and attention to receive a snare of patronage, I am, &c, . J. JOHNSON. lIS it anything like common sense to go and spend your Money in Slop Clothing: when you can go to the City Clothing Mart 93 Queen-street, and Buy a Whole Suit of well made Clothes for 275., consisting of a good Black Coat,fand splendid Tweed Trousers and Vest '<■ SAMUEL COOMBES & CO..



- # B. HAYWAKD, FLNERAL UNDERTAKER, ; UPHOLSTERER, ! MATTRESS MAKER, WYNDHAM-STREET O COMPANY. ujr^-«tB ' ■ CAPITAL, £1,000,000. In BmWings of every description, and Confer LoSf"™ 1 SheCP'S BaCk °r Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum arti , Cargoes generally Insured to and from LoiuSr the Colonies, America,. China, MauriUuafl?; Islands, &c. *"• Lowest Curkeut Rates. Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAJT, Manager. TTAMILTON RAILWAY -NOTICE B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach m*™. ing 12 passengers and luggage, meets'eSS, train arriving from Auckland. Charges reawnf able. Special Carriages provided to o^dpT ™ instructions beig& ed^^Rl?! 1 ortele^ito Livery and Bait Stables :Hamilton. ' _ 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, fc /■ O sl TTOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL W il DECORATIVE PAINTER. H Estimates furnfehed, and experienced &S rA Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. y... J.H. requests attention of Builders and te 55 others to his New Glazing Tariff. iaZmS y I J. HENDERSON. ai J O ' 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. ]^" O T I C £ The linden gnf d having a Large' STOCKoI the Best and . a test Dyes that can he procnrai i in the English, and French Markets, aswettae * 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 busbies 3 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 Wearir-g Apparel (of any description) Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, ia 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 j short notice. m~ Orders left at the City Establishmen" Wellesley-street East, will receive jiromp : attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited npon ■> by leaving their Orders personally or by letter, W. KDGAE.■■■■'■" PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, AND MELODY ORGANS. 1 J. Howdes, Shortland-street, Importer of a superior class of instruments, has nowinttoek, •'. 2 of Aucher Freres Celebrated Instmnsenta; also, 2 Allison's Melody Organs and Eevera f Harmoniums at prices to suit the times. A splendid second-hand Piano, cost SO guineas, for £40. Flutes, Violins, Mraical Boxes and'Mu&ical Albums, &c. G A! R" T E^ E", FAMILY BUTCHER, Welleslet-stkeet West. Families waited on for orders daily, and snp- 1 plie d with the very best qulity at a reasonable charge. Payment as agreed oa. Sbippingaiid Country orders punctually attended to. " _vj WB I * R |C H * • Wishes to thank his friends for past I favours, arid to inform them that tie has Ba^fiS commenced Business in WeUesley-rtreet, nerfs to Mr B. Parker's Galvanised Iron Works, a few doors from Queen-street, where he hopes \sj strict attention to the wants of h,is customer to receive a share of their patronage, ladies Hand-sewn Boots, and all other kinds of Scots and Shoes made to order on the premises Boots repaired on^the shortest notice. DE V * I T • GUNMAKER, 24 4, Q U EEN-S T E EET, Opposite the Market. ON SALE, IN STOCK— Single and Double Breech-loading and Mon loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals— | Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Caps, Car ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Coo centrators , mSSs Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loaoin Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. ", ' B Breech-loading Implements of every deso, s tion Patent Chilled Shot ~ '^ -^ Breech-loading Revolvers and AnufflfflilMm Infantry Swoads Fishing Tackle Fireworks. 1 . ■• WAIKAWAU TIMBER YABDS CUSTOM-HO USE-STBEET iSD BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrivei : A Good Assortment of KAURI. First and. . Second Class; also . '■■ .„ WHITE PINK, specially prepared for Cuihng and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House : Uloce> &c, &c. s—_—— --'■?? WAR NOCK BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFAO r TURERS, Cox's Cheek, Richmond.- . *S. Office—Durham-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers-TaDow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. #„-♦««* On Sale—Bonedust: our own manufacran;, guaranteed free from aldu.teratioD^^_____ _^ * TJCKLAND LOAN gS%^> J\_ OFFICE o=4^=o 165, QUEEN-STREET OPPOSITE SAVINGS BANK. MONEY LENT to any amount on CLOTHIN 6 JEWELLERY, WATCHES, PLATJp WARE, and every description oi Merchandise, at the LotfS6T Bate of Interest. ._ nvfir? ' The strictest secresy may be relied on .in c*" transaction. -^ nl u>a Parties waited on at their own residence.- Fire-proof Safes on the premises for the seem"/ of Valuables. [Established 1865.3 L. H. NEUMEGEN, LICENSED PAWNBROKER. «,: SS, Private Entrance down right of V^__Z yENETIAN BLIND FACTORY - ' WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, AND PBEFORA' 118 ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AUCKLAND VEI^ETIAN BLINP MANUFACTORY, cn _ irBTS CORNER OF COOK AND GREX-SS« Of any dimensions, in any number from v«» to a Hundred, within a giventiinMa" 18 best quality, and reasonable P"'* 1* and sent to all parts of New-*6*" land. Terms cash. Estimateß returned by Post. A. & A. BUSBY (Late M. Hokten Bvsm wnl VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS ANU "**. . WORKERS, __—-, COBNEK OF COOK "AND GltE'Sr-STB**^^, :