SIR,—As a virtuous feeling of commercial morality (combined with the revival move ment doubtless) pervades many of out- high toned folks, it is as well we should ask our selves the question if a greater portion ol the roguery in bankruptcy estates does not owe its origin to the great facilities for credit given to all and everyone, ana the establishment of dunmy businesses to men without character or mean? by them, deter mined to find a outlet for the sale of ex cessive importations, or who desire to monopolise both the wholesale and retail trade—with what results the Bankruptcy Court for both honest and reckless men too often tells us. There is no doubt many ot the wholesale houses and banks could re duce the excessive and unwholesome com petition if they chose ; but it pays to risk, it would appear; and while we are so ready to rejoice over the punishment of one or two detected, let us not forget the causes, by which men of little or no character obtain credit with such facility, and bank accommodation—the risky business being known-while the honest struggling trades man has to encounter an unfair competition (when goods are sold under cost), resulting too often in the rain of the former and the enrichment of the latter at his creditors ex pense, after he passes the whitewashing process—and where lies the cause ?—Yours, &«., Light.

THE NEW BOARD OF EDUCATION

(To the Editor.) Sir } There are several cogent reasons why the members of the existing Board of Education should, not be re-elected. One reason is that three or four of these worthies are members of the House of Repre sentatives, and for four or five months of the year they are absent trom the meetings of the Board. During such absence the administration of the educational affairs of the province is left to three or four city gentlemen, who are believed to be, more or less guided in their deliberations by the officers of the Board; and who, besides, do not appear from their general decisions to possess that knowledge of scholastic matters that ouo-ht to characterise a body occupy ing the position they do. The Board should consist of thoroughly eligible persons from various parts of the province—from outlying districts as well as from Auckland and*its|suburbs, to obviate centralisation— and as the Education Act authorises the payment of reasonable travelling expenses to members residing at a distance, there could be no difficulty in carrying out this salutary arrangement. Another reason is, that the members should be men of more than ordinary intelligence and practical experience, and not simply a few select ones, chosen principallyj on account of their being M. P's., J. P's., or monied men. Above all, the member should be made to give something like a guarantee to their con stituents for their regular attendance at the Board meetings, and for the efficient discharge of their functions without fear, favour, or affection. Voters in all parts of the province ought to see to thi? important matter in good time, and not suffer the forthcoming election to eventuate in a farce from the exercise of sinister influences, which are so frequently resorted to in these degenerate days of dodgery, trimming, ime-serving,log-rolling, and sycophancy.— I am, etc., An Elector.

DR. SOMERVILLE.

The first thought which occurred to me .on entering the Theatre Royal the other night to attend one of Dr. Somerville's services was that the Evangelistic Committee might ■well have provided a more suitable and artistic background for the preacher than a hideous pea green interior, painfully suggestive of dreary farces and -wearisome melodramas. The house was packed by a large audience, which listened very attentively, and throughout the service only one person moved. This hapless individual seemed evidently unwell, yet directly he|stirred, the preacher, who was in toe midst of a peroration, stopped abruptly and- waited until he had left the room before resuming his discourse, thereby drawing down upon the unhappy man general attention and subdued hisses. As the person in question was making no noise I could not help feeling that it was a vain and scarcely Christian act to make him so uncomfortably conspicuous. Most preachers, however, have their peculiarities, and it is scarcely fair to expect Dr. Somerville to be an exception to the rule. He is very earnest and eloquent, and, it was easy to see, made a great impression on many of the people. The expressions on certain faces were so varied and interesting that I found it difficult at times to prevent straying inte speculations as to the thoughts and feelings of their owners. Dr Somerville is clearly a more cultivated man than Mr Moody, but I scarcely think he carries so much influence with him. The ruggedness of Moody is one of his chief charms to many. I shall never forget heai* ing him. At first his half-Yankee twang and obvious want of culture disgusted me, bu^as the discourse continued I forgot to think of such things. He carried me away in spite of myself. Finally, when the whole gigantic audience rose to sing, " Hold the Fort," an electric thrill ran through one and all present, such as I have never felt before or since. To attract the attention of his hearers, Dr. Somerville adopts expedients which I scarcely consider altogether justifi able. On the occasion of my visit, for "Instance, he commenced his discoarse in an easy conversational tone by telling us at some length how he had visited a vine con servatory that afternoon, and through, the kindness of the proprietor had become possessed of some bunches of grapes, which he proposed, before going any further, to distribute among the audience. This was said in a most matter-of-fact tone, aa you may suppose, for some misguided persons commenced to applaud with feet and hands his generosity. Intimate as lam with the *ways of revival preaohing, I must confess I was somewhat surprised when he checked the applause by stating that he had been speaking a parable, and had neither grapes nor basket. Now, the Suestion which occurred to me was this— 3 it justifiable to diverge from the truth, even in a parable ? May a preacher say he has done what he has not done, and been where he has not been, simply for the pur pose of pointing a moral ? I have no doubt that someone will say in answer, " Our Lord himself did so," but did he ? I should like to see the chapter and verse. To say "there was a man who did so and so," and to say " I did so and so," does not appear to me to be the same thing at all. I may seem to be cavilling at a good man without reason, but such is not my intention, I merely wish to point out that it is a mis take, through over-zeal and over-anxiety to attract attention, to run the risk of being misinterpreted. Max.

THE EVEMjSG STAR, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 18*.8.

Printed and published by the ToJ^l%- Henry Brett, of Parnell, at his k^J"V Steam Printing Office, Wyndham-etrepi. th City of Ar.ckland, New Zealand. • Wednesday, January 23, 1878.



ALFRED BUCKLAND .. THURSDAY, JANUARY 24. THE REMUERA YARD S. UNDER AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN A BILL OF SALE. FOR Unreserved Sale, on Thursday, January 24, at 1 o'clock sharp, 137 head Cattle and a Hereford Bull, by Maclean Bros. The above Stock are mostly Well-bred Heifers, from 2.t0 3 years old, in good condition. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, JANUARY 25. THE HAYMABKET. J7IOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on ? Friday next, 2 Staunch and Good Farm Horses. ALFRED BUCKLAND.



THURSDAY, JANUARY 24. < THE REMU ER A YAR DS, FOR SALE, a Bemuera, on Thursday next, January _4, nt 1 o'clock, 50 Fat Cattle, from Waikato 60 Fat Cattle, from Otahuhu , A Well-bred Short-horn Bull, by Knight Templar 50 Yearling Steers aua Heifers 300 Fat Sheep 200 Fat Lambs Fat and Store Pig*. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17~ TO LAND SPECULATORS AND OTHERS. MAGN IF I C ENT ESTATE IN THE VALLEY OF WHAKATANE, Near Tauranga. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, On February 1. THE undersigned has been instructed to sell by auction, on the day above named, at his rooms. Queen-street, Auckland, at noon, to close a partnership account, The Freehold and Leasehold Estate, known as the ''CANTO COMPANY'S ESTATE/ at Whakatane, comprising about 4,000 acres Free hold Laud on the^ankof the River Whakatane, and about 21,000 acres Leasehold, adjoining. Nearly 1,000 acres freehold land laid down in English grasses, half of which are securely ditched and fenced, and subdivided into eight enclosures. New six-roomed DweUin_;-house, Ploughs, Implements, Harness, Sec., &c. About 1,000 head quiet Cattle, lßcludina: one Bull imported from England, and other Short horn Bulls; about 1,500 young Wwes and Lambs, and Rams from the flocks of Messrs Maclean; about 20 Plough and Saddle-horses. Mares, &c. The s.s. Staffa leaves Tauranga for Waikato twice every week, landing passengers at Mer rit's Hotel, within six miles of the property, where saddle horses from the station are always waiting the steamer's arrival. Intending pur chaserf are requested and invited to inspect this fine property, as no description can convey an 1 pfa'ns 1 of Vthe property can be seen on the station, and the boundaries, *-c, pointed out. Farther particulars at the office, on day of sale. Terms at Sale. alfredlsuckland. Thursday, january 24. the remuera yards. FOR SALE, at Remuera, on Thursday, January 24, 3 Berkshire Pigs (2 Sows and 1 Boar, by an Imported Boar). ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, JANUARY 25. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, Jan. 25, at 11 o'clock. 12 head Hor3e Stock, mostly unbroken, from the country 2 First-class Farm Horses. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 O'CLOCK. FOR SALE wool packs alfred buckland. Thursday, noon. STABLES &~ALLOTMENT. NEAR SHORT-STREET, EDEN CRESCENT. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions to sell by auction, at his Land Sale Rooms, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock, Stables and Allotment, on a right of way, 12 feet wide, off Short-street, near to its i unction with Eden Crescent, being part of allotment No. 6, of section 8, city of , Auckland. . THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, NOON. KYBER PASS. FIRST-CLASS BUILDING SITES. A GOOD DWELLIN G-HOTSE. RISING LOCALITY. THE rfndersigned has been favoured with instructions from Mr. B. McDonald, to sell by auction, at his Estate, Land, and House Saleroom, " Arthur's Mart," on Thursday, 24th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. The Remainder of his KYBER PASS E3TATE, consisting of Thirteen Allotments, well situated for Busi ness and Residences, in a convenient and healthy position, consisting of Lots Nos. 2, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30, 32, 31, 35, 38. 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, and 50, of the Subdivision into Lots of Allotment No. 5, of Section 6, Suburbs of Auckland. Lot Nos. 2 and 38, each S3 feet to Kyber Pass Road . 43 and 72, each 33 feet to Kyber Pass Road, corner Mount Eden Road „ 27 to 30, each 33 feet to Mount Eden Road „ 32, 78* feet to Auburn-street ~ 34 and 35. each 33 feet to Auburn-st. 44, 45 feet to Mount Eden Road „ 45 and 48, each 33 feet to Mount Eden Road] „ 46,67. feet to Mount Eden Road. Also, Cottage of 6 rooms, well built, occupied by Mrs. Hendry, together with Allotments Nos, 21 and 22, fronting Eden Place, 66 feet by a depth of 90 feet; a pleasant and convenient home. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneers. Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, JANUARY 24. NOON. SPLENDID VILLA SITES. DELIGHTFUL SITUATION. HEALTHY """AND CONVENIENT POSITION. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions to sell by auction, at his Estate, Land, and House Sale-room, Arthur's Mart, on Thurs day, the 24th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, 12 Large Allotments fronting Grafton Road, situated between the properties of K. A. Mackechnie, Esq., and the late Captain Beckham, commanding a fine and extensive view of the Harbour, North Sbore, Parnell, &c. Each of these allotments has an extensive frontage and a great depth, running back to a street of good width. No one requiring a site for a home should allow such a rare opportunity for procuring one with so many advantages to pass without doing so. Further particulars and plans at the Office of the Auctioneer, Arthur's Mart. Terms Easy. THURSDAY, JANUARY 24. 200 CASES CAPE RAISINS. EX 'HERO.' THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-stret, on Thursday next, 24th instant, at 11 o'clock. 200 cases Cape Raisins, received per last trip of s.s. Hero. Also, 45 half-chests Tea, " Killarney." No. 4, eaoh 56 lbs. 17 cases Devenish Ale 4 oases Champagne 68 boxes Cigars 9 boxes Black Diamond Tobacco 1 hhd. Blacking. SAMUEL COCHRA.NE & SON, Auctioneers. pARRIER DIGEONS. For Sale, a few pair Choice Young Birds of the abore breed, from job. to £i per pair.—Apply at this office.



THURSDAY, JANUARY 24. THE WELL-KNOWN KETCH SOVE REIGN OF THE SEAS. BY ORDER OF THIi MORTGAGEES. E. ft 11. LSA.V HAVE received iiisT-.-tn-!; -iw i • ■■■• ' hy auction, at tliei1 * •■■'• . -'■ .>n Thursday, January _■_, ai !l ■•''■■■■ The wel;-known ko'cli ' • ' '■ OF TJIK SEAS. _0 ton.s r-.ui •■•!. The sailing «■ paMlit.u-ft >>i i. i •• ■*> rally known ; -he is «-■! i-ji :. . • r"or se:i.. .iii!:s mow ' ■;■' . " c !/ :0 J'!. a i ■-■•.-. AT 12 O'CLOCK. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, Queen-street, on Thurs day, 24th instant, at 12 o'clock, That Very Compact Suburban RESIDENCE, containing: seven rooms, situated in Paget-street, Ponsonby, having a front age of 66 feel;, and at present in the occupation of Mr. L. Coupland. The House is well and faithfully built, and commands a most extensive and uninterrupted view. Grounds tastefully laid out. Is a most desirable investment to those wishing to secure a really comfortable home. Terms Cash. mAILORING. Wo 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 us in assuring those -who niay favour us with their orders, that they can rely on getting something superior in style and fit. riAEGO AND ]Vr C"X" AIG ' QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters', Confectioner. t2T All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, and orders executed on the shortest notice. TMPORTANT TO TOURISTS. NOW KFCADY, THE SOUTHERN GUIDE TO THE HOT LAKE DISTRICT OF THE NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND, BY J. Chantrey Harris. Under the auspices of the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand (Limited). Auckland—Edward • Wayte, Queen-street; Wellington—Lyon and Blair, Lambton Quay ; Christchurch—Whitcombe and Temperton ; Dunedin, H. Wise and Co. Sold by all the principal Booksellers of the Colonies. Price, Is. I^TOTICE O~F REMOVAL J. & D. OXLEY, SHIPCHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS, AND SHIPPING AGENTS, Have REMOVED from the Wharf to the pre mises next Mr. H. B. Morton's, Cubtom-hoube-streit. D'N I iIJ SER VI C E HOTEL CORNKR OF" QUEI I & WELLBSLEY-STHKETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF FOKHIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. AooniASD, /-VCCIDENTAL. OCCIDENTAjr^ Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed—viz.. Six "Hrst-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. BePt of Prices given. Centaurs Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1877, in printed, phamphlets, to be seen. CRITERION FAMILY & COMMERCIAL HOTEL, 0 T A H U H V. ~AMES WILLIS Begs to inform the inhabitants of Otahuhu and surrounding districts that he has leased the above. Having for the past nineteen years been Manager of the above old-eßtablised and popu lar Hotel business, he can with confidence invite all former patrons and friends to continue their support, assuring them no trouble will be spared to give satisfaction. None but Best Brands of Wines and Spirits. Seocombe's Sparkling Ale on Draught, First-classJStabllng. _ JAMES WILLIS. THE CRITERION HOTEL CAMBRIDGE. First-class Aooobcmodatioit for Families. sample rooms for commercial gentlemen. best brands wines and spirits On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Charges. EDWARD HEWITT, PROPRIKTO". POINT RUSSELL HOTEL. MERCKR. D. ARKILL begs to inform the travelling public that he ha<» made great improvements to the above well-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added a _ Railway Refreshment Room, for the special convenience of travellers by every train. . The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock'sparkling Ale. CHRISTMAS I^TEW YEAR'S XJ PRESENTS! -Ll GIFTS! NOW ON VIEW AT EDWAKD WAYTE'S, 100, QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books for Pre sentation Writing Desks Photographic Albums Scrap Albums Leather Tourist Cases Inkstands Purses Card Cases, &c., &c, &0., NOW ON VIEW, AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET ARNO CX BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN UFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. • Cash buyers of all kinds Tallow. Highest Price ■ giTeii.j



Tji BORT E E & (10 FURJNISHING IRONMONGERS, Queen-street, Auckland. ffi. P. and Co. have Just Landed, ex OxFORU Thukland Castle, Loch Urr. ar.d Emily Chapi.jn.— LAIi G X S 111 PMENTS OF FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, The whole of which have been carefully selected In the European and American Markets. Pur chasers will find the Greatest Variety and Largest Stock of Furnishing Ironmongery in Auckland, andtheeoodsnowoffered are theBEST value ever offered In this market. BEDSTEADS. French and Half-tester Iron and Brass Bed steads, with improved foot-rail; Childs Cora and Bedsteads. FENDERS. Bronzed and Berlin Black Dining and Drawing Room Fenders, with real bronze mountings; Nursery, Bedroom, and Kitchen Fenders. FIRE IRONS. Steel Ormolu Head and Kitchen Fire Irons, Pokerettes, Coal Vase Tongs, &c, &c. 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, &c. STOVES. AMERICAN "PASSPORT" COOKING STOVES, with or without hot water attach- SMFra&WELLSTOOD'S COOKING STOVES of all sizes. . . LTEAMINGTON RANGES, from 3 feet to 5 feet 6 iuches, with or without covings and plate racks. 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, Scissors. EJ,ECTRO-PLATED| WARE. Tea and Cottee 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, &c, &c, plated on Nickel Silver. BRUSHWARE. DAW SON'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 Mat 3 and Slips. BATHS. Hip, Sponge, Shower, Foot. Child's, and Plunge Baths; Enamelus- Cast Iron Plunge Baths, __0.. &c. JAPANNED WARE. Japanned Iron and Best Paper Tea Trays, Waiters, Toilet Sets, Boiler Fillers, Cash Boxes, Lanterns, &c. Britannia Metal Tea and Coffee Pots, Mustard Pots. Candlesticks. &c. &c. GARDEN TOOLS. F ower 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 House-, Wood Bread Platters, Butter Coolers Tea pot Stands, Bread Knives, &c. ~,__, Keorich and Sona' Tinned and Enamelled Hoi- NOSES? LITHO FRACTEUR, Blasting and Sporting Powder Caps, Single and Double-barrel Guns, Load ne. Copping, and other Sporting requisites MANTLEPIECES. White Marble and Enamelled Mantlepieces for Dining, Drawing, and Bodrooms, in great variety. "Ojckland steam confection _____ FACTORY ALBERT-yiREET. E. WATERS, CONFKCT ONER Begs to inform the pnbl-_ the followina: goods, manufactured at his c ry, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in srredient or olouring matter deleterious to Dry Goods. DRT'GooDq—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Co.ivereations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comflta Fruit Lozenges Chocolat* Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Icelng Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Marb *lei?i a Boiled Goods. Burnt Almonds Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenge Black Almond Tofry Musk I ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Co coa Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Loeengee Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Tottv Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges oi every description always on hand. „ Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozei-. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, -Co., &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing you, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, air, your obedient servant. James M. Tunny, Provlncia Analyst. TTAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE. B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carry ing 12 passeugers and luggage, meets every train arriving from Auckland. Charges reason able. Special Carriages provided to order on instructions being sent per post or telegraph to B. EDWARDS, Liveby and Bait" Stables, Hamilton. ~KT O T I C E. CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND . CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RICHMOND & WELLESLEY-STREET East. Established a.d. 1864. W. EDGAR, Proprietor, while thanking the public for their patronage during the past 14 years, begs to state that he has on hand a com plete Stock of the very best Dyeß, imported direct from European manufacturer; and that having every convenience, together with a plentiful supply of the purest water, he is enabled to turn out work in an artistic style. W- Edgar solicits the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland to send their Wearing Apparel to be Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed in any colour, and finished, in a workmanlike manner. Orders sent by Post will be attended to, or Ladies and Gentlemen waited on by sending their addresses to Wellesley street East, N.B.— No connection with any other dyer, cleaner, or renovater in Auckland. W. EDGAR. T\AHLIAS! T^AHLIASI! 50 CHOICEST VARIETIES.* ■p _Purchasers choice, 10s, per dozen. _-Ki__i. s e i ec tion left to me, 6a. per dozen. PLANTS! P PLANTS Tomato L Cauliflower Melon A Cabbage Cucumber N Broccoli Veg. Marrow T Lettuce I—• Veitche's Autumn Giant Oaliflower, 3s. pet hundred. R. BAI RD, "VICTOKIA-STKEET. Nursery: Mechanic's Bay. i^HEAP TIMBER I CHEAP TIMBER 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 Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all its Brawohks.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limithd), MECHANICS BAY. N.B.—Town Ordera can !be left at No. 36, In uronoe Buildings.



Samuel Coombes & v/ 0., While returning their sincere thanks to a discriminating and generous puDlicior the support they have received since hey liave been in Business, would bej? to call the attention of their customers to the .Extensive alterations they have just completed in the ,_, m CITY CLOTHINGMAKT, having just added to the already unsur passed conveniences of this Clothing Emporium for the people by the addi tion of a ■ ~ . SPLENDID SPACIOUS HAT-ROOM; also, a convenience much needed in this city, viz., a Lofty. Well-lighted, Spacious FITTING-OX ROOM, where any of our Customers can Try on any Garment before leaving the premises. S. C. & Co., in making the additions and alterations to their concern, have not forgotten the Tailoring Department, having given ample space for Cutting and Working.rooms, making MOST^EXTENSIVE & COMPLETE TAILOR ING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE NORTH ISLAND. The StocK: of Tweeds, Coatings. West of Eng land Cloths, &c. comprise all classes of Goods for any grade of Customers. !JS- To the Working Man we offrr Special facilities, being able to make a Really Good Trousers, well shrunk, from Mosgiei Tweed, for One Guinea. All other Measurements'.equaUy cheap. ■' , ~ All Goods in this Department are thoroughly Shrunk before being made up, and all orders attended to by first-class Cutters and expe perienced Workmen. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. Would invite inspection off their Large and Varied Stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, & WEST OF ENGLAND CLOTHS, by he Tailors of Auckland. Cut Lengths at Wholesale Prices. We annex a List of a few of the leading Lines— The Indian Pith Helmet, a beautiful cool Hat for Summer wear. 7s. 6d. A Large Line of Gentlemen's GardeD Hats, at Is. A Very Superior Line, Is. 6d. 3000 Leghorn Hats, at Is. 6d. to 2s. ud. 2000 Boys' Straw Hats, at Is. 6d. Mens Printed Mole Trousers, from ss. lid. Gentlemen's Summer Tweed Trousers, 10s. bd. Gur Celebrated Nelson Tweed Trousers, 12s. 6d Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vest, thoroughly, shrunk, 30s. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. R~ W. WEBSTER, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER! US .^UKEN-STRKKT AUCKLAND, . <Nex* the Unl nk>. IToHr g c ake rs, Freeman's Bay • SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Caah Buyers of Tallow. 1%/TK. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the J3JL City Council 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 Office Queen-etreot Blu~e~~post dining rooms, LOWER QUEKN STREET, NEXT METROPOLITAN HOTEL. THOMAS POWELL (Late Proprietor of the Original Blue Post Dining Rooms in Victoria-street), Having removed to those more commodious premises, begs to call the attention of Visitors to Auckland to the superior accommodation offered by him. The premises are close to the Wharf and Railway Station, and his visitors will always find COMFORT, CLEANLINESS, CIVILITY. COMBINED WITH ECONOMY. X^NCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. MONUMENTAL. JAMES H BUCHANAN, NORTH SIDE VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Having secured the sole agency for the sale of a provincial Limestone, is now prepared to execute orders in polished red and white Marbles, 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. and Estimates forwarded free on ppli cation. TR. G I L L M A N, • CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, Onehunga, Begs to return his sincere thanks to the inhabit ants of Onehunga, and surrounding districts, for their liberal support and confidence during the past t»m years ; and believing the favours so long conferred will still be continued he has made arrangements for continuation of Lease at a reduced rate, and has also largely increased his STOCK of MEDICINES, enabling him promptly to meet all demands. Direct supplies of the Purest Drugs and Chemicals will in future be received from the first English Whole sale Houses for cash. Business hours, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m..' Satur days 10 p.m,; but in cases of necessity, attend ance will be Riven, as hitherto, at aDy hour during the night, or on Sundays. TMPORTANT NOTICE E. WAT E R S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his /car DINING ROOMS "«* have been renovated at great expense, witb every regard to the convenience of hia cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON Is th»s most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. Thore are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years in a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SKASON ia always to be obtained. British Magazines, Elustre^d and Comic Jour nals, together with the leacLag London News papers, are laid on the tabl6J immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence that he will, in his Net 7 Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his local! / manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has atted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, . auckland. ' T>USINESS NOTICE. Having disposed of my Butchering Business to HENRY JACKSON (late in my employ), I . take this opportunity to return thanks for past favours, and solicit a continuation of support for the said Henry Jackson, who will Supply the same Quality of Meat (i.e.. the Best in the Village), and whoso civility is well known, so that intending customers and old supporters can depend upon Quality, Civility, and Cleanli ness. On and after the 7th January, my connection with the said Butchering Business will cease. F. DeROSK, Otahuhu Bakery. HAVING Purchased the BUTCHERING Business lately carried on in connection with the Otahuhu Bakery and Grocery Estab lishment, I beg leave to inform t.\e inhabitants of Otahuhu and surrounding neighbourhood that nothing shall stand in the way of supplying the Best Meat in Auckland at the Lowest Prices for Cash, or Weekly Payments. As the Trade will be carried on in the usual manner, Customers may be assured they will bs as well supplied as heretofore. H. JACKSON Otahuhu Butchery WAIKAWAU TIMBEtt YARDS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arbive : A Good Assortment of KAURI. First and Second Class; also WHITE PINK, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c. && &c MERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office 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 Book Manufac turer, next door to Kvrnino Stab offloe Wyndhatn-Htre«t. XJTTATER! WATER!! WATER I! ! If you wa lit Water laid on at reasonable prices, call on R. CHALMERS & CO., Plumbers and Gasfittere, Dornwell's Buildings, Darby-street. Licensed Plumbers for the City Water wort:*.



4 MERICAN SEWING MACHINES , the largest sale in australia. Reduced Peice List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, AND COMPLETK. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. ' THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practice Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. jmahot( This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-ad Ousting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER ; it Will Hem, Fell Bind, Cord. Braid, Seam, TVck, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work eaually well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods with Silk, Vnen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessci-y for us 10 endeavour to de g&TaSf Tit aß°is a T nyF°i h Mr^f «| MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price and we feel confident that whenever nersons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines we will have the preference. „.,„,,- Withj the Machine is burnished—Henuner Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp and directions for use. All securely packed in strong casewithhinge B . pßicß: _ Complete in box % 9 s' With Table and Treadle .... ... .. «6 os. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key ~*'^ 78 In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YWhere 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 SOLE AGENTS. KJWe have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of charge j. V . B REDA, Shortland-street. • j ' Messrs. Close Bros., Grocers and Tea Dealers, Queen-street, Auckland. TTisquit; dubouche, & co [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC In wiiua., vift-CASKS, CASES, "&FLASK§ *L Sol.AgenyTl^^ & ■pOUYER, GDILLET & CO COGNAC. TRADE 'S*/* f "^^ MARE. i--""'':*i 'v, -•■■'. lESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, so justly consi.-terod the finest made. They have always on hund Hddfl. f< Quarter Casfen. CattcM. and ImtteriaJ flasks., /-^ L O T H I N £A MEN'S TWEED SUITS,. Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 355. f ta, Our arrangements are such that w& ar enabled to produce such suitable Goods of every class, that we rarely fail in making permanen customers of those who once patronise us. ♦ ________ CARGO & McKAIG, QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT WE HAVJS Boys' Suite, from 10s. Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. 6d. Mf>n's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s 6d. Tweed,. Cloth, Diagonal, and Diced Pageta, from 17s. 6d. CARGO & McKAIG, QUEEN-STREET. t7 SHIRTS, "-« Perfhct Fit &Scpbbior Value Guaranteed CARGO & McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depart igtnent, to which they devote special attention. WHITE SHIRTS Serviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c., 3s. lid. 4s. 6d., ss. Cd., 6s. 6d., and 7s. 6d. COLD SHIRTS Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid Best French Cambric, special patterns, 4s. 6d. a5.d53.6d. FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel. nAKGO & Tt/T CT7A I ; G, QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters, Confectioner. JtyJILLINERY ! JM-i^LINERY Si MRS. BUTTERWORTH, MILLINER, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and her country friends, that she is Now Showing a Large Assortment of New Millinery in great .variety. JJ| TRIMMED HATS, FROM 1/11. LADIES' COSTUMES. FROM 5/11. CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, RIBBONS, FEATHERS. FLOWERS, &C JVlLhs. Butterwokth, LONDON & PARIS PATTERN DEPOT, MILLINERY DRAPERY, AND UNDER CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT. Paper Patterns of Every Description. QUEE N^sTr EET, Auckland. AIKA TO " COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows: — 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and nnder 50 tons 16a (id „ SO tons, and upwards 15s „ Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sentto.Mr James Ronaldsow, II Miagor, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. 8, LAURIE, 7, Wyndham-street, Agent. Auckland.



WR HAY W~AiTdl FbNERAL UNDERTAKER, I UPHOLSTERER, MATTRESS MAKER, W V N T> H AM-STREET. Urn GUNMAKER, 24 4, Queen-street Opposite the Market. ' ON SALE, IN STOCK- Single and Double Breech-loading and Mn»» 1 loading Fowling Pieces. ** i Jnst Received, ex Late Arrivals- Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Caps p» ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot fv centrators VWI m Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-load:. Shot Guns ■ Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers ! Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements ot every desc ' Patent Chilled Shot i Breech-loading Revolvers and -Ammnnitinh Infr. .ry SwoJds ""* Fisl.i ■; Tackle Fireworks. T> O T T E R &~~C~a, DURHAM-STREET. HAVE ON 8 ALE; Ex City of Auckland— 400 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (Belmont and Brandoni 100 cases Colman s Starch ' ' 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickles (C.&B. and Warranted) 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Mortar 25 cases Salad Oil (C. & 8., Morton, 3 Whybrow's) .. T« ■ 56 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's & Colman'sD.S.F,Mnat 100 doz. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Add 40 barrels Currants 40 boxes Eleme Raisins 48 boxes Sultana Raisins 400 boxes Figs 24 doz. Neave's Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils Muntz Metal and Naila White Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors Sugar, Tea Sardines, i and J's (Alberts Herrings, Salmon {Cornflour, Arrowroot .Paper, and Paper Bags' ' Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda. Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powder Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes. &c. &c. —— _ TJT ENETIAN BLIND FACTOET WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, i»u PERFORATE ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GRET-STREETS • Of any dimensions, in any number from One ; to a Hundred, within a given time, of the ' best quality, and reasonable prr.ies. | and sent to all parts of' New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. A. & A. BUSBY (Late M. Horten Busby). VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AND WJB WORKERS, Corner of Cook and GitEY-STRKgra. "OONEIS 1 BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bono Mills, and at No. 101, Low Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. CHANDLERY & SAILMAKMG. . NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the loaseof those centrally-situated Premises,, corner ot < X Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mi'" Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler. B_* maker, &c, would intimate his intention of, V CONTINUING THIS BUSINESS IN ALL; ITS BRANCHES, and trusts to secure a flit ; share of support. , A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking tin Shipping Community and General PubHc ta ... the liberal patronage accorded him; during the last ten years, and from his personal knowledge i of the Business, hopeß to secure a centintratk* .'. >of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him. , N.B.—A Large Assortment of TENTS and ■ TARPAULINS always kept in stock. ; "X TDKOWN & GOH> SHORTLAND STREET, Have Just Opened a large addition- to their.. STOCK, comprfeing a Shipment from J. andJ. Hopkinson (for whom they are agent). Broad wood Pianettes; also, two maenifleieat Pianos . ■ by a German maker, the first imported into Auckland, and the taker of 10' Exhibition ; Banjos, Tambourines, Flutes,, Cornrtr :: , Clarionettes, Musical Boxas, Aooordloia Violins, Violin Case*, Strings, Rest Pins tor Music Nigger Bones, Sconces, TriaEglea, Mns» Stools, &c. MUSIC.—Moody and Sankey^ Hymni Hymns Ancient and Modern, Presbyterian aft ; a number of New Operettas, Boosy's Glee Book New Songs, Dance and Pianoforte Mosft Calvary and Stab&t Mater. Ox View at? the MUSIC WAREHOUSE, SHORTLAND ST. LOV I T % • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER Opposite United Service Hotel. - WELLKSLKY-STREKT. j Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock ot ; , Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and DoeskM. | also, Weßt of England, Mosgiel, and otner ,; A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderator Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making np. The Trade supplied at a very small advane on cost for cash. WC. D E N N E.S • has Just Received, and has to arriv* a Splendid Lot of — Taylor's Patent 1 «„„„,„. Home Shuttle | Genuine Princess of Wales Arm and Platform, Wheeler & Wilson How^T j- Genuine and Improved And other good makers of Sewing Mast*ll6B The Royal Washing and Wringing Machine. For Cash or Weekly Payments. GREAT MACHINE DE?Ol' QUEEN-STREET. N.B.—Repairs cheaply and quickly execntf* and guaranteed. w . To Schools and Others.—Magic La^SS. ■ Slides, &c. for oil or lime-light, on Sale oi »»£• at Lowest Prices. Weekly paymeats-taken, a" full instructions how to use the above. J^— aR. M c N A R , • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCEB, .i| SO, QUEEN-STREET. 8& SHIP P1 N G SUPTLIBR