THE MOUNT ALBERT COMPLAINT.

(To tbfi Vdilor oC-'tlic Star.) ! c., t _Tll re ft: ■■i.-iu;o :<> <!"C L'JiUJ'iHinfc ti&Rinsl. th""--viosmt A:!./ii-, Koa:<l, jn rcuv.'incr to •!.;•.« H..!.imi in the (>: ;.;--v (■'■-.:k wjnipliunt. * '--sg , !(.'«vc t'~ «ny that jcaluve baon entirely wrontf inrovr ea >»''K\ ;.p..ios-d ih.-m . . £oiv<e time ?]»^, "■■the above Board vraspetitioi^oyi;;.f- s''h .;, ' is of BtSwS Pouting the ivSter of OiTiTl«4y Creek. The Board Busgested t.O Mr Woo«v'yo. 'he <T l im>i>dt!>v.u. tlj.-tt ,ie should rociuo--:'-;-.h- LliUo;; i.> ;.ou::u.!ju>o fl*^,, Oakl y C ci-k ■■■'-A there in his vro c-nee, fl a bottle of vv; t i;,v aiKi ■avo it ai.y.->.-od. 01 n ■company, p'aC'' i!J n thehi:nds or a;i cniuybt. or it! Mr <-ii. U)s iiiiik-.i-oi- !»;• ti.-oii io ■„>,;.!>;.,, cj. r «. .-o wns to bi'iiiK fome other person or nciL.-hooi,r, A*thenoxr, met-.tiiv-.-of thoßoavo. vvooi. ivafd anrt i-dwavas aUun-leil with a boiue Oi most filthy wntiv, wliicli M»'oit si.ron;;.y of co■.v }\uiv, witt\ a l-3V-oi' or icpovt stating Diet he (iJr Aickin) had analysed a liottle of water brought him by Mr Mark v\'oodward. with yem-report of its impnvit.K-.«. but made no mention whatever of havinr? ~A>iU:d ( li.kley Creek. Thci Honrd ihan pur ;?oii!c ;ineif.ions to air Woodward, to aseeruiin if ::;^ wild' produced vvra O.iklcy C!-c^!c ■."■•at:M-, v,hen it. trar.aisii-j-d tbac Mr Woodward never requested Gittcs to accompany him to the Onjek, J'.ml in fftct kit.-\v nothtej; whatever or the Innisacion. _ L'he next Boam raeotiiiS was on the 3th uv: t._ :o:»e c.a,ys previous-to ihar- .^ato, I mot Mr, V.'oodwnri. on the road, v"h - i{-.fo:;:ni'd mo that, Mr G ttf^ would attend oar !soard-mcf.-ting on tbeOu. i requested him am, some of tboso who SR'iw-e, petition to attend also. In order \«® l™ ini^Lt h.iar bolh sides,!ace lolaeo, _;;nua 11. c »j; you must notfr;- a i^oinetit think Imt I ->st <nj reflactiona on Dr. Aickin in WiJ^v c '; " „ ■ 3 t:t, for a wore, lionourable, upviKht, crc.t,^ ... n does not .'X.si,; r.ov <io_ I f-ay tn.-u ;.:•■; >;i•'. ■■" Oakley C.e;k is not foul ay.d oficn.nvt /o I knawthal it ia-ho'h abore the, tw-nery as vyoll as below it. This wa,rr-r conn-s ~i;oin U\u _^v;it swamp at the Three Kings, ami i» <"«'• f »,« 5' reasons.when ii oonsas tn run, the. pooln .tj.oans under the heut or t',u'. sen b^cnic s ■^"^'t a»d Dutrid, and ali that "Or. AicknsV -e-.iorr;«ys. Instance, tho Monnt Eden Pond; bnt this is siot n fair oompaviaor.. for it « v.o: siviiin" w.:,<r, > ; nd, there- ijijv\ not" !■■ jw'icd %vil hihe •r. ■;;;;; ■;;7',).';;1,, of vet-etable ■i,t:-:,::iCJ .-.;i)d vih:.-.!c-.\ : v" c;i.->>. of the Stak neci! have no fear for ']»• jo uu Boar*'. b;;f th«- l-.i^rtl ijoavd must have clear proof, withoui fiv alwlow of .•:_ ■(:)■:.-;', b^oro they interfere ivitii ai.r !»cnl "i'l'.l"! -'" Vt" - » Star would do well to take a. hint i- the saino direction -I :„!:.; .'>•-. -JvUK VcV'I.W.W ■;. •[lti-evirlCiit. that oar corre^.poiiJ^.v n-uc v s niidflv mistfiive:: views of the duric; and -ho iiV-d i«id«r th ? PuWic of shcir ros:-.owsih:uty by.throwins up.>n i-iv, i..0 PCi-sons the work of ovieence necesaary to al>;>U; n::iH-)Ticcs jnul ]!•■;.■ uvvQ t.ie public health. When it. puuiciei.it cofnviaint. wis brousht befurc them, it was iho dntr of thfi Board to inv:ietigß.te it, insteiv. oi: rr.:i.:i, in;.' it in tho oavalier manner wlura aopears to have b'.:r is t^loptod. If, upo;;. cxai'.r.na tion it was fovnd that; the complaint l;iclv(:d substantial foundation, well and s"ood. _ jyir TVicKlw.-iin prctfos.-e?! to have Ltrest vt-sijicc^ lor Dr Ai<-kin. bni.his i;o !c-.-: ihivn tie action of the Bomi-u in de.LUns: witV:.that .~er,Ue man's report, avo eve<HHiint;;y riisrufii.^uui. The mediC'il repoi-r. publinhed in our columns purported to b<; the result of a ;.-ersono.!_ e»:> indttou of th'"; C:-'j ; 'k, and if Dr Aiclcin if. riyht • in Jiis opinior;, it; is auite cevt'iin tbat cur eorrfts pondent mus.'by utterly wronv;. So far us tao action of the Board is concerned, toe question of local industry di*3 not D.t.tsr into eo> 5::e; - tion. One man's business must not DC; coxnea on to the detriment of anolhet- mar. I n;s may not ba :-o, in the case uncev u<< lie. out the onus '-r-steti on the Board, i.-iU';iHi.i.r, oy a duly authorised ofiioer, to make a J'aif exan:ir.a. tion, and satisfy itself that the *;oinp»»ina.nts and Di- Aickfii were, !iii:.;takcn ; or, :f rheir com plaints were well founded, that all reasonable meflsures shouid ho enforced to i;edu.:e the nuisance, if it could not b* wholly abated. ' Until-it does that the Hoard perfects duties which it may be legally compelled to periorm.— Kd K.S.I

THE LATE NAVAL BOAT RACE.

(To the Editor.)

Sir —Would you allow me to trespass for a few momeuts upon both your time and sp»w, to say a few words In rvfeiesicsto theabove-inctitiofiecl subiecr. And Itia this: that "when Greek.meets Greek, then comes the tug of war ;" but in this cas Q instead of tbo mur, being y-recks Ujioul'.h they may ;i'.i bs of cittSsicH.l (ii'oc&iv), they-re Englishmen, aiidwiiw acuonu, trauitiui. t.el.s us. have always been honourably; and 1 am ot opinion that! if a Greek met a Greek, and they had ii tuff citlu-r of -ovo ov war. neither of them would rcsQi-t lo foui p:ay to gain the advar.t<i;.:e over the .other, i* t some will say " Ail s fun; sn love ardwar ;*but, unfortunately, tn:s,s neither ova or the otho-?. nmi it should certain^ have been orm of mtndslnp, true tma honourable, not, Uunt..d with the foul spirit of enmity, which setinad lo be tlu pi-eviniiuic element in one boat, so much so shut the c p swainof tliis boat (W) uuerly <liiregarded the rules or: the ;-oai!, coiis'-qiie.ntly the i.'ont (>,) n:u.. not the loiat chuiK c oi! iiei.Uin; ;i-;w,-d ; for if two persons oi'o walking dov/ti the dtrccS, i;;.d the one behind wishes to pass the one in f i p-.', it is impossible for !:iui to co so it me ouo in irount wiii persist in t-'eHiiig in the way, o:-. a.s yi this ease, crossing liit-u 'vfS- Th 9 "i-tu'^l upshot i-s. that the one behind Rets a little riled, so m this cas<\ though tho ci-evr of the boat, (N) are not riled exactly. Yet they feel like the Iloumamaus with Russia— they Lave not been fairly uc;i:t with fortlie race did r;ofc give satiafa-tion, and they would hav-j pulled it over a«am. there and then: biit it seems us U the boat, (W) aud its crew had enough, in fact had recoived their ciuietus, and were inclined i.o cry pucciivi. But, ot cf.urae, they received tin- stakes, and were otf, I f'utcy, a little smarter thii,n IMa.-k 'iwaiu s eeiebr.i.r-a jumping frog. Bui; the stakes thpulu ea have been paid by this youn^ &nd inexperiencid officer (I allude to boat racing matters), aftur a protest had been made; tliat tho>;^ had bepu foul play, and I have Hi?, statement of one or. the Nymphe's crew thi-.t a protcc y/ut! maoc b^.it disregarded. How this point will be settled I can not say, though 1 believe it pave cause lo some i-fttber bitter expressions; and now, though defeated in. one way, the;-, were determined to die game. They cairn*, on board, got another coxswain, and went to the victorious bo«ts crew and offered to pull thtm a^ain, but they would not accept it, tusre aarding the appropriate motto on their life buoys (Dum vivo froe.ro), thus shewiP.tr that if there had been fair pi ay, which is a. jewel, instead of being: victors they would have been the vanquished; in fact, it would have been a 'repetition of the cutter race. However, what cannot be cured must be endured; and although the W.'s have the laurel, its beauty is tarnished with foul play; while the men of. the N. have the satisfaction of knowing that they have done their work honourably, and may this always be their motto " Semper Fidelis" I hope you will find room in your valuable paper for this rather lengthy epistle, for the sake o£ the public. And in condition,' Pa'mam qni merwit fcrat.—l am, &c, F-ask Play iKymphe).

CITY ACCOUNTS.

[To the Suitor of the " Herald," per favour ycf the Eveking Star.]

. . gji> I.Jaave been much amused by the : perusal of your leading article on the City ; Accounts in this morning's " Herald." I ■ suppose I nacst take " ihe formal account ants'ofEci&l eye" as au -allusion to one of .. my own • visual organs; I cannot suppose .you would be-so cowardly as to attack the 'Treasurer,, as Jsy order of City Council he .cannot reply- jYouc complaints range under ■two heads ; : n:\-st :•-" The series of cross entries which, jvs respects accounting to the public eye, have nothing to do in an abstract of receipts and expenditure, properly so called, the plain purpose, and intention of which is to shew the real revenue or income, and the disbursements,'" ,&c., and you wind up your article by .suggesting' "that .a simpler, clearer, and; ;briefer mode of summarising the amounts, ; and a mote accurate nomenclature in the {headings of the vaiiws abstracts,he adopted an the future." N.&av before yna wrote Sike that, do you not think it would .have been as v/eli.il you had referred ■to the " Municipal ■Corporation's Act, 1876■?" Had you doiie so you would have •found in clause 127 : "H the balance in any .of -the said accounts, other than the General Account, is at any time issuf :ciont to mcct1 the lawful charges thereon, the Council may transfer such sums as may l>a necessary from the general account to -incut the same, and may at any time repay .any such ad vance out of atiy excess in the receipts over the liabilities of any such account, but it shall not be lawful to make any transfer from any one to any other of the accounts above mentioned, except as in this Act pro vided," and in Section 1 of Clause 126, the general account " shall be pre pared in s.aoh form and classified under such heads as the Governor from time to time directs." You might then Siave surmised that the Governor had been .directing, and if you bad taken the .trouMe to enquire at the Council office, you would have learned that the accounts are mude up in strict accordance with the printed pattern u'lucJ' the Governor sent up. The fault you see i-.iv.fit be in the Act. What a pity that yo/ iv .:re not in the House ia .1876 ! Your wßOlid complaint occupies seven inches by the rule, of leading article, in .to day's Herald, uind is about, " Perhaps a printer's error may have arise)].'' You quote, ''liatos of year ended May 31, 1877, £1,704 !)s', ditto, 1878, £3,152 3s ifld ; total, ,ii3j322.8s 7d," Goodness me! If-t]ie"mu(ii e»t dev^ in.,tli& "Ileiald",office could not discover t'lmf, ftic first mnpiiy fi^arhs should-

be £170 -is Oil, lie slmuiU be dismissed as \ hopeless. But tferioueiy, sir, you may write a« one haviii^aiiihovi-ty on..the Maori diffi culty, oT on the War in the East, or even on suck a, small matter as Great Britain's policy towards the great European Powers, but, my ■dear sit, take my advice, and do not touch figures—they are beyond your powers.—l am, Sec, J.Waymouth, Public Accountant.

T) -c new Pope is described in a London paper as follows :—" Pope Leo XIII., as he must now be called, is tall in stature, with a clear resonant voice, a dignified bearing, and commanding presence. Nor do these outward and visible signs of his quality in any sense belie the spirit, mind, and heart within him. His accession to the chair of St. Peter may, indeed, be regarded as the fitting crown of a blameless career, chii racterised by many acts of self-devtion to the faith and priesthood to which his life has been earnestly"and conscientiously dedicated. Though a'steadfast upholder of his Church, the new Pope has the reputa tion of being moderate hi his views with regard to the enforcement or even the assertion of sacerdotal claims as against the secular power."

Printed ami published by the «°piiew , Hknky Brett,, o* Parnell, at his Genersi Steam Printing Office, Wyndliam-street, in , ■ t h" ! Pr ov in cc of Ay ckland, ew Zealana. •. f ,. ,> ■ Tuesday,1 May 11 1573 . -v..

THE EVE.XIN^ STAR, TUESDAY MAY 14.



FRIDAY, MAY 17. U ALE BY AUCTION, HAYMARKKT, 17th MA Y. AT TWELVE o'or.OCK NOOJT. VALUABLE IMPROVED FARM AT PUKEKO ME EAST, Three miles from Railway Station, late in occu pation of Mr. Matther Smith, whose Lea?o has expired, and 250 ACRES RICH CHOCOLATE SOIL. Laid flown in Gi-asw, fenced, Well-watered, Clomps of Bush, LARGE IRON DVVRLLIXG-HOUSE, 13 llooms, STABLE COWSHED ORCHARD, &c, &c. &c. Terms: Ono-thiro Cash, remainder at G per cent. interest, foi term of years. ALFRED BUCKLAND, Auctioneer. "THE HAYMAEKET. DALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and 13 " MIDE3 EVERY FRIDAY, AT 1 o'clock. FOR SALE— W OOL PACKS ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, JUNE 14. THE II AYMARKE T. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY. FOR- SALE, at the Hay market, on Friday, June li, at 12 o'clock noon. The Property known aa " "WOODSTOCK," containing IQIO suires (moro or less). sa fate on" the VTaikato Railway, 20 miles from Aucklmid. uith a Station on the property; nbcve !) 0 acres are in good pasMirß, and subdivided into paddocks, through which runs ;: never-failing spring of -water: on the i;enui;uiiie por : tiou there is tin e;:c llent, lin^U or Lvaun and Puriri, as we;l aa a good Cattle Hun, A substantial Horn extend, of IS rooms, with numerous Oul.VmildinKS, :■■ i»! a goo ■ Garden, are within five minutes' walk the fetation. For viewing and further particulars pp'.y to Mr. Jas. Hay, on the promises; Mr. \v illiam Aitken ; or the Auctioneer. ALFRED BUCKLAND THURSDAY, MAY 16. TH X IS EMU ER A YARD S. FOR SALE, jd Thursday next, at 1 o'clock. 60 head Fat Cattle, from Awitu iO Fat Cattle, from Otahuhu Dairy Cows, Stqrc Cattle ■100 ''"'at Sheep and Lambs Fat and Btore I'i^s. ALFRED AUCKLAND. .WEDNESDAY," MAY 15. I M P O R '* ANT SALE OF QUEEN-STREET FREEHOLD. GEO. W. .BINNEY HAS received instructions iroin the 'J'rustee in the .Estate of Mr. Williu.ni Wilson, to offer for sale by public auction, at his Mart, Wueon-atreet, ou Wednesday, May 10, at 12 o'clock, That VALUABLE «'RKKHOLD PROPERTY in QXJBKN-STRBET, being the Exten sive and Handsome Draper's Shop, now in the occupation of Messrs. Linabury The property has a frontage of 27 feet Scinches to Queen-street, with a depth of 163 feet Binches, extending right through from Queen-street to Lome-street. The frontal to Lome-street is Z8 feet 2i inches. On it*e Lome-street frontage is erected a commodious and handsome Dwelling house, substantially built, and complete with every convenience. The Building erected on the Queen-street frontage is acknowledged by all to be one of the most handsome and substantial erections in this City. It is built in the most thorough manner, and with overy requisite. ' The property will be sold subject toa'tnevt crase of £4,00, to a second mortgage of £l,o(X), and to a Lease of 10 Years, from the 13th Sep tember, 1876, at the yearly rental of £516. It ia seldom that a property of so valuable a character, splaced in the market, and the chance now offered for investment is one which will not occur again tor a long time. Terms and conditions ©f sale may be ascer tained at the auction mart; or from Messrs. Kussell and IJevore, Solicitors for the Trustees, Shortland-street, Auckland. G. W. .BINNEY \ uctioneer. ~ THURSDAY, MAY 16. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT. HOUSE AND FREEHOLD (PROPER TIES, COROMAN DEL. nnHE subscribers have received -instruc- JL tions from the Registrar of the Supreme Court to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, ou Thursday, 16th instcoit, at 12 o'clock, All tho:=e Pieces ■of Land, containing respectively 6 acres .25 perches, and 8 acres 15 perches, more or lt.ss. being parts of a piece containing 63 acres, situate f.L Kapnnga, in the District of Coromandftl, and known by the name of "Whakanbkenekk. This property fronts the. Whangarahi River, and adioinsthc Kapanga Township. ALSO, All that Parcel of Land, situate in the Upper Township, Coromaniel. and being part of Allotment 11, Parish of Kapanga, Queen's County, about 250 links to Mill Road, by 10 links to Peach-street, with the Newly-Erected Dwelling-House thereon, aa lately occupied by Mr Richard Coupland. SAMUEL COCHRANE 8s SON. Auctioneers ~" WEdN¥sT)AY, MAY 15. "G. W. BINNEY ■^rtTJLL sell hy auction at tke Central YT Sale Room's, on Wednesday, ,15th inst., si 11 o'clock, '7 bales Tasmanian Hops SO Champagne 52 casks Vinegar 2C .boves Raisins ' 100.cases Jams, Peak's H. and T 9 sacks Pea Kuts 15 tiiis Vermicelli. ;GEO. W. BINNEY Auctioneer. " ' THURSDAY, MAY 16% EX FONTENAYE, © LONDON. 70 half-chests Superior New SeasoE. Hing Cixovf Congou :£9 half-chests ditto ditto, stra&g flavouring Congou 16 qr.-chests Gunpowder 50 boxes jSrandon's randies 60 fcoxo.s ''Sultana" Raisins 100 eases Kerosiaje, "Peerless," patent taps Also, 30 haK-chests Very Choice New Snglish T<sa. THE su&Siiribers have been instructed to sell, at the Mart, Fort-street, ou Thursday, 6th instant, a£ 11 o'clock, as above. Samples on application. Terms at Sale. - j SAMUEL COCHKANB & SON, , Auciioneors. J



I .THURSDAY, MAY 16. T R A BE SAL, E. „;.". ' WINES, SPIRITS, TOBACCO, CIGARS, TEA, ETC., ETC, £ B,boxes "Venus" Tobacco, 8 boxe3 "Barrett's I Crown" Tobacco, lease "Waterlily" Tobacco, small boxes, 1 case "Sunny Sout h" Tobacco' - lease "Clack Diamond Twist," small boxes. 1 case "La Sevillana "-Cigars, 1 case "JSsyecia ' : Cipcars, 1 caso "La Julietta" Cigars, 1 case • "Franganeia". Cigars, 15 boxes Tea "William. Manson," 1-1* chestrf Tea " Legislator," 13 cases "Beehive" Flask Brandy, 39 cases Duraegil Quart Brandy, 20 cases Quart Schnapps, 10 cases Pint Bchnapps,.2 J-easks P.ulk Geneva, Si-casks Sherry. 7 i-canlcs Ginger Wine, 47 cases Ginger Wine, 30 eases Old Tom, 1 hhd. Ginger Wine, 11 J-casks lort, 20 cases Exshaw Brandy, 50 cases Champagne, &c, &c, &c. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE boon instructed to sell by auction at thoii Stores, Foi t-atrcet, on Thursday next, May 16, at 11 o clock, ."10 packages of the above. NCKRESERVE. TO-MORROW. C I/TV MART. RETAIL DRAPERY STOCK. Foil Us reserved Sale. GRANT & MORTON "Of AYE received instructions to sell ILU- by auction on Wednesday next, at Cry Mart, at 11 o'clock, A Retail Draper's Stock, removed to the Mart J.'or cniveDienca of saie. Ooinprisini.;1— ■ Silks, Wive to. Poplins Men's Alpacas, DresH Materials Hosiery, Gloves, Underclothing Straw iind Folt Hats, Millinery Luces, Trimmings, Ribbons Umbrellas, Shawls, Mantles Men's Clothing, Plats, Caps _ , c-ZC. &C. &C." T-j be sold unreservedly. Terms—Cash. D~ TN II&■ J S FAi VI C E ROTEI OCRXKK Off QUBfcN & WKI-iLESLiCY-STHKKTS. JOHN HANCOCK, Propkietoe. Importer a*1 Foreign V.^ini^s axd Spirits. ACCKIiAND, N-_Z. . T)ttl3CJb: AKTHUII "HOTEL, .JtT Corner of HOBSON AND WELLKSLEY STUBKTS, AUCKI-AXLI. p The Propkikiob bens to call attention o fßhifc Customers and the Public co the LIQUORS he has now On .Sales, consisting of Brandy. Whi.iky Rum, Sec, of I ho very best bramlß, :-?uaranteed. Also, Kutjlish and Colonial Ales. H. ORAM, Proprietor. "XT E V A D A H Of EL, _LN QUEEN & DURHAM-STRBKTS. 11. C. RICHMOND, PIIOPRIKTOE. Free Lcnciieon Bar. Duriiam-street, Dai'y. Biluakd Table, under Cumpotont Manage ment, Upstairs. Commercial and Pcur.ic Rooms, Larp;e, Comfortable, and Well-ventiluted. Liquors- All of the Best Uranus. Charactkki-TICS: Civility, CleanlineJi3. and Attention. _J AcOIOBNTAIi. OCCIDKNTAT Occidepnta l .Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed—viz.. Six ''"irsl-Hasa Bfidrooms and Parh/uts ; i.hfi Finest. Bi.liard Room and Bar in the Colony. Jn retn'-nh g thinks to the public for past favours, thf; Pr< prler.or wishes them to know thai («■ i» now in a position to oit'er the best of ac •ornrrio'Uttion. j^DU'iJ. PERKINS. Proprietor. N.B.—Car.Oßitieß of all kinds wanted. Be*t of Prices triven. Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club ProKramnie. for 18V7, in printed phamphlets, w> bo seen. _ _ TH E CRITE R1 ON HO TE L, CAMBRIDGE. FIKST-jCTJaBS ACCOMMOIIATIUN K<)R FAMILIES. 3AIII-I.K ROOMS FOR COMMKKCIAIj GENTLEMKN. BKST BRANDS WINKS AND SPIRITS On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at .Moderate Ciiargeß. EI)WAKD HEWITT, 1 'mivni>in». "tWT A rTu~N A L O O T tv L . C AMB XX U GK, VV AIK ATO. Mr W. VV"ALKRR. late mine host of the Comm ercial Hotel, .Hamilton, bcKS to inform his friends and the public «enorally that he hag assumed the propi-ietor.-hip of this well-known and favourite House, which he intends shall retain iis position as a leading Hotel in the Waikat;o. The itooms are large, lofty, well-ventilated, and liberally furnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are first-clasf. The Show Rooms for Commercial Travellers, AlljCOck's Billiauo Table, and the Stabling Accommodation, are unequalled iL thie pro vince : the latter hoinsc under the superinten dence of First-class (irooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HOESES OX HIRE. The extension of the Railway to Hamilton makes Cambridge less than one day's pleasure journey from Auckland. W. . W AL X E X, PROPRIETOR. POINT li USSE LL' i± OTii v. MWROKR. DANIEL ARKELL begs to inform the travelling public that he ha'» made great im provernentß to the above vreli-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added a Railway Refreshment Room at the 'Station, for the special conveu ience of traveUern by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's parklins Ale. T H I S T L E H O TEL, QUKKN-STRKET. SPLENDID BARS AND SITTING-EOOMS. THE UP-STAIUS BAR SI.LLIAIt D - R O O M UJS T3QUALLED IN THE COLONIES. HENRY KEANE, PROPRIETOR. CL AE X E BR OTRE ES, (tote Crombies), Royal Fink Art Pkotoguaphio Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, ' ' .Auckland. Firpt-olass Pos-traitr. trom C.D.V. to Life Size it .mode ■.•ate prices, Children's Portraits takes istent



i\T ARN OCX BROTH ERS, Vf SOAP & CANDLE MANUFAG ■;■ ' TURBRS. . .... . Cox's Cheek, Richmond. SS_ Office—Durham-street, Auckland, Cash Purchasers—Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins nd Bones. On Sale—Bonedust: our own manufacture, uaranteed free from alduiteration. OIANOS, HARJMONIUMS, AND J L MELODY ORGANS. J. Howjbew, Shortland-street, Importer of a p uperior class of instruments, has now in stock, of Aucher Freres Celebrated Instruments ; l!so, 2 Allison's Melody Organs and severa ilai-inoniunis at prices to suit the times. A splendid second-hand Piano, cost 8< guineas, for £10. Flutes, Violins, Musical Boxes and Musical Albums, &o. I "IOIANOFORTES & HARMONIUMS, ~ JL from £8 upwards, on terms to siut pur chasers. N.B.—Some splendid Debams Pianos. . al3o Bord's, at greatly Reduced Prices. WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, ' Wei.lesley-street. lANOS, ORGANS, AND HAK MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREET. . Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortea, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, Call and see their prices before purchasing. Sole Agents forjVtagcm and Hamlin s Organs^ 7^ H O~ L L A H ' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines can now be. regularly pro cured in Auckland of all Chemists, and at Kussell, Bay of Islands, o£ Mr Ernest Ford, the ciuly appointed Agent for that district. Irade l'urchas6 rS trc [W iberaUy. & Auckland, WholosalejVjfente for the Proprietor-^ T/tTHEWOOJ/! FIREWOOD ! FIRE- Jf' WOOD !—Hobson-street Coal and, Fire wood Yard. Wo respectfully draw attention to onr Low Price for First-olasa Fircwoodr-Lump Wood, 12a; Cut in Blocks, 13a; Cut and Split, 11s; (Ctiala on delivery). Also tho best New Zealand and Newcastle Coal at current rates. h. & pTgibbons, OROCKRS, and PKODUCK MERCHANTS. 5?,. Wellesleystreet. 0T 1 0 jS" 0 V REMOVAL. " The Undei-signed has REMOVED bis Office and Timber 'Yard to ibo Reclaimed Land, opposite tho Gasworks. QA _ HARRIS> _!!^»^Ti M OBJ^Sai e^__ E W MAGAZINE Sl| NEW MAGAZINES IN VAKIOUS BINDINGS, OFFERED AT REDUCED RATES! Edward Wayte, 100, QUEEN-STKERT, fyaa to intiinato that he hus receiviid hisiFULL BUPPLIE3 o£ 'LvjisißK Houk for 1877 Sunday at Home for 1877 Quivkk for 1877 Day of Rewt for 1877 Good Words for 1877 Band of Hope for 1877 British Workman for 1377 Bow Bells for 1877 Ohattf.kbox for 1877 Little Folks for 1877 Family Herald London Journal, &c, Sec. LARGE SUPPLIES OP SANKEY'S HYMNS with or without Music I£\iins, Ancient and Modern Wkslv.yan Hjms Book PIIESBYIEKIAN PSALMS AND HYMNS Congregational Hymn Book Psalms and Hymns kor kse ob- Baptist Denominations. 150 ILLUSTRATED FAMILY BIBLES, from 21s. SCHOOL BOOKS, as recommended by Board of Education School Copy Books School Slates, round cornei s School Exeucisk Books Sciiool Pjsnb Unrivalled Atlas I would,draw special attention to my ACCOUNT BOOKS, all sizes, and every style of ruling and binding Envelopes', from 53. per 1000 Wkiti.ng and Copying Inks (boat makes) »>;. Copying Presses Commercial Letter and Note Paper s Cheap Brown WrappUng Paper Sec, from 3d. por lb. PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS. Very Great Variety Writing Desks Inkstands Office Furniture. L AKGE AND MOST CAREFULLY-SELECTED STOCKS of Every Description of . MERCANTILE STATIONERY are now on view, And Offered at Greatly Keduckd Rates, by EDWARD WAYTE, importer of books and stationery, 100, Queen - street, Auckland. N.B.—lndents executed for the Trade on he most favourable terms, and with the utmost despatch. r Shirts, Mats. (Scarves. CAK GO & McKAIQ Have Just Opened the Following Good - -;' ft % %' V THIC BROAD SHIELD SCARF, The Newest Styles in LINEN COLLAR . Leicester Lamb's Wool Sock.3 Nelson Knit ~ Mosgiel* „ „ BLACK & BROWN FELT HATS. 45 Dozen FLAX SHIRTS (30 excellent Patterns in.this Lot). 35 Dozen FRENCH CAMBBIC (35 really New Patterns 'to choose from). C L ° H' l N G BOYS' & YOUTHS' SUITS. HEN'S Do. BOYS.& YOUTHS' ULSTERS, MEN'S Do. , UMBRELLAS, RUGS, TR-AVELLINGfBAGS, PORTMANTEAUX. &C &C. &C. pAB G O &. -j^J °K_" Al G ' QU-JKEN-STEHET, Next E. Watkrs. Confectioner.



IJH E 6 1 HEAP ES T XI OU SE IN NEW ZKALAND >R REALLY GOOD FUKMIuKIS, CONSISTING OK . DBAWING-UOOXi, DINING-ROOM, BED-ROOM, AND EVEKST DBSORIFTIOS OF NGLISH, AMERICAN, A.NL> COLO '- i A L -MADS FUU.M'I U &•'■'■ EiE CHKAI'iWT HOUSE IN AUCKLAND FOB CAiii'ETo! aUSSRTATAP>fST«Y.I-:TV»pKRWINSTBR DUTCH & i<'K.bT CA.KPi'."iS. IE LABOKST ASSOKTItKNT ™ CHOOSK FROM. airfa-it -sr,.>3k')f P.t.i i iai Fancy ' FLOORCLOTHS * Ever KJxhibitoA in Auckland. A tha Newest, Patteant * LINOLEUM! (TiuZiK&w Carpet), lANILLA, COIK, FLAX, and CHIN/ M A T TING S (PLAIU AND FANCY). Silk and Worsted Damask, .Hops, Braohes, and Cottalines, Plain and Fancy Dimities, Ghiutzcx, Cretonnes. 3LANSIETB and COUNTERPANE; A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF GILT ' CHIMNEY GLASSES. 3RASS CORNICJCH AND WINDOW POLE! T H E Blind of the Period This Blind ia manufactured .from Metal of tho thickness of note paper; it is light, dur abl«i and «lcsani.: it will >iot blister or warp with tho fiiin. and is leas in price than the Wood Venetian. WINDOW CURTAINS, In ijace, >ro; c. Muslin, and Leno. WINDOW HOLLANDS, in White, Buff, ar Green. All Sort*) at Upliolsierei's Trimmings. WX2STKS & HALL, WHOLKS^LK />XD RKTAIL. CABINE' MAKERS. UPHOLHTH'RIfIRS. & CARPET WA.lt KHOUSK.MKN, S EIORTLA ND-8T UEET, AUCKLAN J Sole Ak'cnta r tho _„_„ GROVKR & BAKER SEWING MAOHINI TMPEJtiIAL SUUIKDAM SCHNAPP Dr. Hassall's Report. Tho Analytical ana Sanitary Institution, ilolboru Viaduct, K.C., London, 9th May, 1877 Report on a Sample of Imperial Schiedam S< napps, recoived from Mr. H. J. Hart. We have subjected a sample of the abo1 named article to a very careful chemical analy and examination. The results of the aimlyMs, which are set foi in a separate report, show that this spirit is cjoorl strength, practically free from acidity, a xhat it coutaiiiS but traces of solid matter solution. It possesses a delieute andatireeal aroma, ana a pure and mild taste. Hai Schiedam Schnapps i 3 a very superior arti of its class, ia well purified, and quite jcenuine (Signed) Arthur H. BLassall, M.D., Author oC "Food find its Adulteratic Oito HiiH.VKH, F.C.S., P lie Analyst. BIBIIS IB zsF^^js<ssifc ijiiilii Wm. Johnson's Report. Government Analytical Laboratory. Melbourne, 23rd July, 1877. Henri J. Hart, Esq. Sir,—l have tlie honour to report for your in formation that tho s .mple of Imperial Schiedau Schnapps forwarded by yoji to me has been sub mitted to a searching chemical analysis ant critical examination, the reauliof which enable: me to fttatc tlmt it is the Finest Sample o Schnapps that has as-yet come under my notice It has a pure i'r«KrH!it odour, and is absolutely froo from any I race of fusil or other iniurioui impurity, and has evidently been dietiiied fi-on superior rye gi'ain, always ns<:d instead of ui«.l in the production oi: tlie choicest, qualities o Schnapps. It is very smooth to the palate, an< in this respect coinpirß" favourably with othe: samples offered i'or sale. It may be advised a equally suitable ior medical or economic pin poses. I have tho honour to be, &c, (Signoil) Wm. Johnsox, Analytical Chemist to the Governm^n of Victoria. This Pure Medical Spirit, Superior to any i: the Market, and? Lower in Price, is offered to th Public under the full conviction that it- wi supersede all others now in-use. A TRIAL 18 EARNESTLY SOLICITED. OWEN & GKAHAM, MERCHANTS. AGENT FOR AUCKLAND. . Jgf, DE V I T '. « GUNMAKEK, 24 4, *Q U E E N- S T E E E T, Opposite the Marlcst. ON" SALE, IN STOCK— Single and Double Breech-loading and Mnzz loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals— Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Kiev's Double Waterproof Caps, Car ! ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Cor centrators Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loacur Shob Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements ot every desc tion Patent Ohilied Shot Breeohileading1 Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Svf.o.ida . Fishing Tackle li'iroworks.



mAUPIM COAL MINING COM X PANY (LIMITED!. __ A T The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Kail way Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in tmlk:— i i Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) .. .. .. 40s. Slaofc 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to iw tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line aTe requested to be sent direct to the Mines, addressed to the ]\iine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huutly, accompanied by remittance, ana the Coal will be supplied without delay. ' i If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, raii freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. 6d^,per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehuncra received at the Company' 3 Office, Fort-street, where fur ther information may be obtained. The- following1 arc the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons : — Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura .. 38/* Mercer .. .. 18/1 Papatoitoi .. 4ya Tr.tik.Mii .. .. iU Otahuhu .. X; } Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunfea. .. Mji Drury .. .- 35/10 Auckland .. out Mr R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company s CorJ at Auckland and Suburbs. Secretary. Fort-street, A nakJand, Sept. 6. 1577. Ujl Jj mW//^ If^fi $ [ lg*S THE GREATEST WONDER OB MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famouj remedies to be most effectual in curing eithos the dangerous maladies or the slig-bter com plaints which are more particularly incidents to the life of a miner, or those living in the Occasional doses of these Pills will guard th< system against those evils which so often bese the human race, vi —Coughs, colda, and 013 orders of the liverand stomach—the frequen oreranners of fey dysentery, diarrhoea, ar.c holera" HOLLO WAY'S OINTMENT '■ la the most effectual remedy tor scalar or. wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all ski: diseases ; in fiict, when used according to th< printed directions, it never fails to cure alike deep and superficial ailments. These Medicines may be obtained from a! m respectable Druggists andStorekeeperfithroTigh out the civilised world, with- directions forjaa in almost every language. -•- "iC- &.-i«i; They are prepared only by die Proprieio THJMAS HOLLO WAY, 5 OxSord-atree liOudoa. *»* Beware of Counterfeits that rmiy emanati i-om tlic United States. PiJRE, WHOLESOME, & DELICIOUS. KANUPACTURED BY BEETHAM & OO» AUCKLAND, >. AMD SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND THE TRADE. Gr-dsrs adxfcre3sed by v post to tha Manufacturers wil 1. . > receive immediate attention. IT~E UJN'DERSIG-WEI HAVE ON SALE— *■ DUNEDIN-MADE WOOD WARES, s Conßi3ttnp; of Nests of Tubs ,f Buckets (painted and varnished) (1 Fancy Buckets, Churns n Cheese Vats, Butter-Firkins s Knifti Boan".8, VTashing Boards., &c. c Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatollei-': 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7, S, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish. Colza Oil . , Patent Driers. Gruth nic & Larnach'e NX <V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLEB, Ma nag eh, On'khuxg. Branch jpr~TT~o k g~"e" h v l m c. \JT BUTCHKR, &c. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. PRIME CORNED BEEF, EXPRESELY FOB KXPOHT, IN KEGS OK TUURCBS, AND WARRANTED SOUND. FAMILIES WAITED, ON DAILY, ANE ORDERS PROMPTLY DELrVERED. BEST QUALITY OF MEAT OF ALI DESCRIPTIONS. POULTRY, SUCKING PIG 3, HAMS AND BACON (Smoked anc Spioed BEEF. QTEAM QAUSAGE TjIACTORY, OPPOSITE -CITY MARKET, WC. DEN N E S • IMPORTER, Q|U EEN-STEEET. ' iTAND AivJL) TEEADLE. ! HAND M AC H I N X S. £i 10s 1 The Most Superb Machines in the World. Challenges comparison with any, and givus 30s, worth more extras, free of charge. Time Payments. One Month's Free Thial, Also, rAlways on Hand, The Princess of Walks (Arm and Platform), Wheeler & Wilson, Singer, Howe, . and other good makes. ROYAL WASHING AND WRINGING MACHINES, Magic LaStisrns. Mangles, &c, &c &c. • , Great achine Depot, QuEEN-STREET. ,-*. \ UCKLAND "LOAN feajsfesS. /-% OFFICE, o=^=^ IGS, "QUEEN-STREET 3|L OPPOSITE SAVINGS BANK. MONEY LENT to any amount on CLOTHING JKWELLERY. WATCHES, PLATED W>!;fC, and every description of -ilf.ichandise, at the Lowkst Rate oi' Interest. T<he stricfreet seeresy may be relied on in ever transaction. Parties waited on at their own residences. Fire-proof Safes on the premises for lac security * ■ of Valuables. ' iESTABT.ISMKI> 1865.] L. R. KEUMEGKN, LICJpNSKDi PAWNBROKER. ?SL Private Eiiti-ai:co do.^'n riffbt of way. Uss



E WI N G MACHINE* AVI.OR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH- : RKWINi.3 MACHINES are Superior to ali others lor domestic use. Si-koial Notice to Ladies who already )S£(-s3 ;i Treadle Machine.- It is frequently jsir,-.b!e ;o have a Hand Machine for light ork: and for uso on the table. Taylor's Patent [acli lie Co. hare supplied this want byintro-'. ticij a;■ i.coiallv ?ocd. and cheap Twisted Loop tic-is Miu-liirie, v.hk:h, with Friction Gear and Ixrvas, only cofctsTuo Guineas. As an aecom ininVsni to Hie Treadle Machine, or for those •ho di-Mi-c: ellicioi-n-y and cheapness combined, b;- Litiir- Much.no is ttnrivalled. ■jr-: Imm.cxivn of ail the Taylor's Machines, ivited. Sole A.UTH.OKI3ED Agent ■ .' V kAOO CX, OPTICIAN, . SUOETLAND-STREET. ' JT> A P E R HANG I. N G &, § WiHTK LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &c., Ex LAT3B ARRIVALS. 374, m- packages 574, PAPJERHANGINGS, ftom Conm-ion to the most, -Choice Designs in GOLD. Sckim and Hessian, ■.•■;. i GILT MOULDINGS, ~■.,,■■ - LASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linseed and colza) paiate Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &C, &C, &C. ■.„,■: .;■ Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, ■ _ , Patent Silicate Paint, Oxidk of Iron a.y.t> Trade Sundries, Artists' Coj/hjrs. Canvas. Paper, Beushes, , and bequi3iteb. * PiiATB Axn Sekkt Glass o£ every description Wholesale and Retail. VY PHILLIPPS & SON. - on, o loua and glass merchants, ' . 85 & 07, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, Ja.nuaryj23,lß7B. . > tee LA N D BE OTHERS,. X WOOL MERCHANTS, T VNHBRS AND LEATHEK MANUFACTURERS,, " importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' . ~ Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Raddle!-y\ Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery/Kose, &c. Warolicusea: Viilcan Lane and High-street Works: Panniure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Cololoniea. . rT\O BUTCHEKS, SETTLERS, FARM- [ J_ JSKS, AND OTHERS. Tho Undersigned are Cash Purchasers o£ Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &c, &c. at highest market rates, in any Quantity ; Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at gatisfac- ■ IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufaoturebs, Auckland. ¥ O fi N ■ Q O P P JS T" . HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CU L T IYATED FARMS,, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and suburbs. All of which can be deait with 0 ost reaso able terms. NO 8- QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also A.cert. for Mr W. K. Caetee's Waikat " Pakci:ls Delivery,- and Booking of Pas senders. HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOYfKST RATES. Have also on hand a very large Jind superior stock of First and Second Class jJuilding Timber of Aix kinds, at lowes Wo^TiTnTiN'iNS IN ALL ITSBiRANCHKg.—Chai ' Lsg-E b.:\o Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a " very low rates. Price Lists on application. TH5i UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SA-fl AJSiD DOOR COMPANY (Limited), HSCJi,ANIC! f BAY. K.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In m-iincp- Buildings. ImAILO R I N G. ■ We would respectfully invite Custom ers who find a difficulty in getting a good fitting Garment, to give usa trial. We have engaged a FIRST-CLASS CUTTER, whose long experience war rants us in assuring those' who may favour us with their orders, that they can rely on getting something superior in style and fit. ; /TWIRGO AND ]yf"CJ£AIG, ' j QUEEN-STREET, ' Next E. Waters', Confectioner. /ar All Tweeds thoroughly ehrm*» and order 3 executed on the shortest notice. 1 • , ~-J M. McLACHLAN, el « 218, QUEEN-STREET, ... Invites Inspection of the following Good, im ported from the Manufacturers, per Iron Queen and Lorraine— IBON QUEEKT: M in diamond, 1— i case Black Alpaccas and Cords M in diamond, 2— 1 bale Flannels . • ;,n M in dia^nd 6 3 e - m m^ , M in diamond, 4— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.E.M. over ML in diamond, over A §47— 1 case Gloves, Soarfs, Umbrellas, &c, LOREAINK J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A— . j< ■..; ■. 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs,&c. J.R.M. under §48 over ML in diamond, over 48A 1 case Coats. Cotton, Buttons; &c J.B.M. over ML in diamond, over i 9 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. . Mr. McLachlan paring Cash for his^oods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. s-jtr Comparison Invited. j MRS. O'CONNELL begs feo inform the. public that she has Removed from Cook su-fcuc to Mount-street, where she. will still con tmuethe limerick Lace Business. All orders promptly attended to. Shawls, Scarves, Bridal Dre>s<-s and Veils. Latest style in Collars, and cufis. Note theigaddress :■ ■ Mrs. O'CoNNELt,. MomU-street X/"E NET IA N BLIND FACTORY WIRK GAUZE BLINDS, AND PERFORATB , ZINC BLINDS, MAY BB HAD AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY, COIIKJSE OF COOK AND ORES-STREETS Qt. aiiy dimensions, in any number from One to a Hundred, within a given time, of the best, quality, and reasonable prices .' and sent to all parts of New /ea iajid. Terms cash. Estimates returned,by Post. . ' . ' -' a: &~aTbusby (Late M. Ho'rten BbsßY) ■ ■ VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AND WIK WORKERS. - ' Corner of Cook and Giiey-stheets. ■ . ■■