THE EASTER RACES.

Now that the Easter Races are so near it may not he amiss to refer briefly to the present con dition and chances of the principal animals engaged in the leading events. With the excep tion "of Resolution, who, I understand, might even yet turn up, all tho most notable com petitors are in the neighbourhood, and can be seen at exercise by early birds with a sharp eye to the main chance. Tbe acceptances,it may be remaru-ed. are unusually numerous, and if the fields are large in proportion the handicappej-s will have every right to crow over their work. Putting Resolution on one side, Pungawerewere heads the Eastm Handicap. Considering that this ware won the Dunedin Cup as a three-year . id with 6st. lolbs., and that the company she ■.•ill now meet is scarcely of the same class she lvii been accustomed to, I cannot say that I think her chance with 83t. 71bs. at all despicable. Rumour, saith that Mr Perkins fancies the mare ; if this is so, one certainly might do worse than follow his colours. Hippocampus has been, as usual, well backed in doubles hy tho public; but I have good authority for- saying that he is not within 71bs of his Christmas lonn. Quite "off," in fact, ihe Worm is a good outsider, and his performance at Napier, where he made Buch a near thing ot it with Luna, ought not to he forgotten. Elsa is in excellent condition ; in fact, she has never been better, and the stable are very confident indeed. Izaak Walton is as good a lavourite as anything, but it seems hard to get over the fact that he lias never managed to set two miles yet The light weight may, of course, help him ; hut the good judges, almost to a man are esainst his chance. The partiea.nspf, _he Don and Magician believe they are wed mi it, and that the* are sure to be there or thereabouts at tbe finish. Xantippe is a short distance filly and scarcely likely to be started against Pungawerewere. Of courso I may have reason to change my opinion, should Resolution arrive, but my present fancies for the Easter Handicap are Elsa and Pungawere >vere,andllikethembest in the order written/! he steeplechase is rather a hard nut to crack. I er fume is said to be in good fettle, and may add another to her many triumphs ; but on the other hand, Don Juan is pounds better than he was last year, and tolerably well in to hoot. Butcher Boy I do not fancy, but persons who. think Whitefoot will be able to negotiate the jumps, he might do worse than invest a pound or two on his chance. Loafer, Sportsman, and Fanny are comparatively unknown to fame, sol scarcely like to say much about them. Both Loafer and Sportsman are considered to have Food outside chances. My vote, however, shall be for Don Juan. The acceptances for the Tradesmen's Handicap and Hurdle Race are not out \et, so it is difficult to deal with them. Izaak Walton, Xantippe, and the VVorni seem, however, the pick of the former; and Whitefoot and Gazelle appear best in the latter. 1 shall refer to these events again on Saturday. The following quotations may be considered fairly reliable. The straight oat betting is feeble, but doubles are brisk. Easter Handicap. 3 to 1 against Izaac Walton 3tol against Hippocampus 1 to 1 against The Don 9 to 2 against Magician 9 to 2 against Elsa 5 to 1 against Xantippe Steeplechase. 2 to I against Perfume 3 to 1 against Don Juan 3 to 1 against Butcher Boy 7 to 2 against Loafer 5 to 1 against Sportsman Doubles.—Easter Steeplechase. 100 to 12 Izaac Walton and Perfume (t) 100 to 10 Elsa and Perfume 100 to 10 The Don and Perfume 100 to 8 Magician and Butcher Boy 100 to 6 Xantippe and Butcher Boy 100 to 6 Elsa and Don Juan. _^ugur

AN OFFICIAL GRIEVANCE.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star). Sir,—ln every probability there will be an interesting and important a debate during the ensuing session as has been heard in the House. The cause is a very simple and seemingly insig nificent one, viz., that of a Government official not having received tho full amount of salary voted by the House for the office he held. Were the matter a more personal or party affair it might prove interesting enough as thing 3 go, but such are as mere trifles compared.to the im portant principles concerned, 'ihe unfortunate official might, perhaps, have had to content him self by sneaking of his complaint to his personal friends; but fortunately the circumstance came to the knowledge of a certain Atickland member, whoshallbe nameless, and whodevoutly thanked nrovidence for the information that had reached him. His abilities and tenacity of purpose are too well known to admit a doubt about the sterling way in which the matter will be brought before the House. Although pretty well ac quainted with the particulars of the case, I prefer not burdening my present letter with them. The circumstance is the leading topic ot conversation among a certain circle and no doubt will shortly become the talk of the town, but rather than that a cock ana bull tale should, be astir instead of the facts of the case r should such happen-I will, by your leave, give your readers the benefit of the facts of the case. Our representatives may vote money foolishly. We have them to look to. But it is a horse of a very different colour when a vote of money docs not flow in its entirety in its legitimate channel. It is a point of the highest importance, and one in which a self-governing and intelligent people ore particularly interested.—Yours, &c, litus.

WIDE STREETS VERSUS FEVERS.

(To the Editor ot the STAR). Sir,—On the eve ot leaving Auckland, I observe "Resident's" letter in reply to mine. If, as he says, your citizens believe in the saying that absence or loss of their property make their hearts grow fonder towards it,and consequently, they won't part, even for humanity's sake, then is there not such a persuader as an Act of Parliament ? How have people been forced to build certain kinds of houses, chimnies, sign boards, etc., etc. ? As regards the failure to widen High-street years ago, it simply remains a standing disgrace to the narrow mindedness of all owning property there. But years ago the world was supposed to be flat, (like many people), steam-engines avere ridiculed, and Auckland was considered New Zealand, if not the world. That is changed ; and Ihavenodoubtalsowill the non possnnms idea that Chancery Lane is the veritable Rotten Row of the Pacific —Yours, &c, Traveller

MESSRS. LUSK AND HAMLIN'S ADDRESS TO THE ELECTORS OF FRANKLYN.

RESIGNATION OF MR. H. 11. LUSK.

Last NIGHT Messrs. Hamlin and Lusk met the electors of Franklyn in the Public Hall of Otahuhu. Mr Luke, Chairman of the District Board, was voted to the chair. Mr Luke expressed his gratification at the courtesy of their representatives in voluntarily submitting their views previous to the next session of Parliament. He called upon Mr Hamliu to address the electors. Mr Hamlin first of all gaye a satisfactory explanation of his absence at the last meeting, called by himself and colleague. With reference to what transpired at the House of Assembly, electors had no doubt already been tired of the weary fight ; so also were members. He and his colleagues would often willingly have thrown up the sponge, but for the sympathy and support accorded by the people whom they repre sented, and the feeling that the good of their country required their continued effort. The speaker referred in high terms of praise to the able services rendered by Mr Sheehan when on the Native Committee, and the determined efforts made by the Ministry to exclude him from such ; who allowed that Mr Sheehan knew a great deal about native matters, though they professed not to think him thoroughly trustworthy. The Auckland members! accepted this as a challenge. Thinking that Mr Shnehan above all men should be on such com mittees, a parliamentary fight took place, and it was finally settled he should be elected on committee. After this matter was settled, came in a Bill largely affecting the welfare and -well-being of the Colony, especially of the Northern part. He referred to the Native Lands Bil!. Copies of the Act were distributed through the house about six weeks prior to the Assembly meeting. Himself and colleagues felt that passing of such a bill might lead to a native outbreak,'and prove disastrous to the interests of settlers in Northern districts. The Government cautiously withdrew this bill, but very incautiously introduced another bill, which had to vanish into outer darkness before a few pithy speeches. Mr Woolcock had next advocated his incidence of taxation, but previously to the bill being introduced he changed his mind, and actually voted against his own motion. Shortly after this came the formation of the Middle Party, which proved the instrument of putting the present Government in power. Without the formation of this party the Atkinson Government would still have governed New Zealand. With reference to : the "Waka Maori," Mr Hamlin described the :\ctior< of the House, Avho ordered the paper to be stopped ; considering it unnecessary

The obstinate publication of this journal, • and the ensuing libel case which followed, costing the colony some £6,000 or £7,000, received the speaker's severe censure. A reference to Mr R. Wood's motion to make the land fund Colonial Revenue, brought out the names of Northern members who voted against it, viz. :—Messrs Cox, Rowe, Whitaker, Morris, Sir R. Douglas, and Tawhiti. After an unsuccessful non-confi dence motion, there followed the struggle which ended in the present Ministry taking office.—Mr Hamlin gave a clear and able criticism of the numerous bills which had been brought before the Assembly, which the former Ministry had attempted to boil down ml o Colonial legislation; but he would defy any man to adapt them to the require ments of the country. He entirely agreed with the action of Sir George Grey respecting the Canterbury runs, and regretted the Governor had not complied with the Premier's request to vote the Act extending the leases. Atkinson and party shewed they were not skilled in diplomacy, and by a series of blunders lost all chance of resuming power. Mr Hamlin and his colleague had worked hard to obtain a vote of £25,000 for works in the North,but through illness of the Minister of Public Works eventually obtained only £5,000. He could not follow the Premier in his views on manhood suffrage. Judging from the experience of Victoria, he thought that such a measure was unsuited to the colony of New Zealand. Mr Hamlin expressed his views on this subject at some length—considering the present system very liberal and embracing all worthy or entitled to a vote ; and stated distinctly he would not support manhood suffrage" Another question on which he joined issue with Sir George Grey was the compulsory operation of the Counties Act. As a member of Manukau County lie assured the electors it would be most un wise to bring such an Act into operation, with the Tamaki and Mangere Bridges and Great South Road to keep in order. The County stretched from the East to the West Coasts, and was the key of the whole Island ; and to keep up the County they would have to tax themselves very heavily. Mr Hamlin said in conclusion that the electoral district of Franklyn had not been hung over a clothes line during Parliament, but the two votes of members had always been recorded together on behalf of the interest of Auckland. (Loud applause.) The Chairman complimented the speaker on his able exposition of affairs, and invited questions to be put to Mr Hamlin. Mr Foley : Are you in favour of the present system of nominating members of tho Waste Land Board ?

Mr Hamlin was totally oppsed to the system, and thought the present Board did not properly represent districts interested. Mr Gordon :Do I understand you believe in the elective principle ? INIr Hamliu most decidedly approved of such; and at the suggestion of Mr Luke, expressed his sentiments on educational matters, and his approval of the present system. Mr Hamlin informed the electors of the steps taken to improve the Great South Road. Mr Lusk, on rising, was received with cheers. He thought it would be wearisome to follow in the same line as the previous speaker, and would speak Avith reference to questions shortly to be discussed in the House respecting the financial position. The revenue derived from the laud fund would in future be colonial revenue. The public estate had been thrown open, so that all parts of New Zealand would have an equal share in it. This was one benefit which had followed the destruction of Provincial Governments. The change in the Government had of necessity caused a change in the iinancial administra tion of the colony, and one ofwhich the people had every reason to be glad. The Educa tion Act,' passed last session, had his great sympathy and support. Many trifling de fects would be corrected after experience had pointed out the alteration required. Alluding to the educational measures part, Mr Lusk had always felt and taken a special interest in the administration of educational affairs in the colony. He had worked too long and suffered too long not to look with interest at anything bearing on so important a subject. In the present Education Bill there were certainly defects, but in its main features it was good, and would prove beneficial. These two measures would prove the last session of parliament to be less barren of results than any previous parliament. Mr Lusk spoke earnestly against the pro posal to make compulsory the Counties Act. Instead of self-government, it was proposed to thrust the Counties Act in its entirety down men's throats. He thought no greater mistake could be made by pre sent or any Government than to adopt a cast iron rule, and force people to adopt an Act, suitable to some parts probably, but far from suitable to all. Another matter to be settled was the impossibility of the colony being governed from the one centre of Wellington. It might be very well while governed under Sir George Grey's Premiership, and with such good advisers as he had—anxious to benefit this part of the colony, where most of their personal interest lay. With such a probability as a change of Ministry, this por tion of thecolony wasfaccd with the insuper able difficulty of being governed from Well ington. There were three important meas ures to be discussed: —Ist, Questionof change of representation ;2ud, Change in the man ner of electing representatives ; 3rd, Change of taxation. The first takes the form of man hood suffrage, giving every man over 21 years, not a criminal, the right to vote. The difference between the present and proposed system was this : —At present if a man has almost anything beside a carpet bag he has a vote. Manhood suffrage means that any man with only a carpet bag shall have a . vote. (Laughter.) Mr Lusk drew a vivid picture of the drunkenness, bribery, and corruption likely to take place at elections, if the proposed measure were carried, and contended that present voting qualifications were liberal enough. Res pecting Representatives, many people thought a change of representation would give the provincial district of Auckland an increase of members ; such was a mistake. Southern districts, with more people, would be given increased representation. He did not coincide with the proposals to change the electoral laws now in force in the colony. The important subject of Taxation was one upon great discussion took place last year. Some favoured taxing large landed properties, others dutiable goods. He was favourable to the removal of part of the taxation from dutiable goods, and putting it on income. It was fair a man should pay in proportion to his means. It was not fair he should pay for every acre of land, which did not represent his income ; and, not as at present, for every mouth a man had to feed. If we are colonising people a man should rather have a bonus for every child he brings into the County. (Cheers). He was in favour of taxing incomes of people rather than land. If land yielded an income, then tax it ; but not with out. This led him to a question on which he differed from Sir George Grey. The Premier, feeling injury had been done by laud kings buying up large blocks, had led him to pass sentence, and to promote a measure which, if borne out, would prove disastrous to the Government. Sir George Grey says he would tax such land, and make them cultivate or dispose of it, for they are now keeping out the bone and sinew, and preventing bona fide settlers occupying such land. The speaker did not see that because men had bought land un justly from the natives, vengeance should be wreaked upon them. If they have done wrong, it was not fight to tax their land for so doing. He hoped the House would throw out such a measure. It would be no long time before men saw these proposals were mistakes. However popalartne Government now is, if the Premier carried this measure, it would sap the foundation of his popularity. A friendfjof Sir George Grey's party had re marked to Mr Lusk that the Government now in office shewed signs of becoming more central than the Government lately turned .

a ... out. Mr Lusk urged increasing vigilance; it was not because Sir George was Premier they should lay down their arms. If they did so, the time would soon come when he would be out of power. If Sir George Grey did not propose real measures for the Gov ernment of the country his accession to power would be productive of this evil ; that the struggle for local self-government would never again be successful. Mr Lusk at this stage made a pause, and it was evident something fresh was coming. He said that after much consideration, he had decided he could no longer continue as their repre sentative. He was sacrificing his business to politics, and it was incumbent on him to study his own and his family's personal in terests. He trusted they would elect in his stead a man of intelligence, energy, of clear and definite views, and in all respects wor thy of so important an office. He won Id not like to sever his connection with anything like a cloud over his conduct. It was his duty to clear up certain reflections which struck at his credit as their representative. By the newspapers they were informed of Mr Macfarlane's hostility and attacks. He had written a polite note to Mr J. S. Macfarlaue desiring his attendance at Otahuhu that evening, in order that in the presence of the electors both sides could be heard. Although Mr M. had thought fit to keep away he should all the same proceed with his remarks. Mr Lusk went into a, minute explanation and extenuation of his actions re "privilege question," pointing out that any error made Avas in ignorance ; and moreover, the drafting out of bills li the manner he had done it, was done by ..early every lawyer in the House, both before and since. The explanation received the very favourable hearing of ihe electors present at the meeting, who appeared quite satisfied with it. Some very severe and hot remarks were directed at Mr Macfarlaue. Mr Lusk hoped they would not elect a member in his place characterised by feelings such as those of Mr Macfarlane. Such a man ! Such a man could be no advantage representing any district. Mr Macfarlane had threatened the present Government to vote against them if they did not act with him re the £50 vote. He (Mr Lusk) would sooner vote for a carpet-bag-man, than a man so vindicative as Mr Macfarlane had shewn himself to be. Mr Lusk concluded amidst loud applause. Mr Foley moved a vote of confidence in the service of Messrs Hamlin and Lusk, hoping that when the latter had a little more capital he would again represent them. Carried. A mutual exchange of compliments and vote of thanks to Mr Luke concluded tho proceedings.

Printed and published Vby jf^T^^ Henry Brett, of: Parnell, Jt* J^ltS 11 Steam Printing Office, :™^_S th* Province of Ar.ckland New Zeaian* '»<__. . Tuesday, April 16 1870.

THE EYENIKG STAR, WEDNESDAY APRIL 17.



Auctions. TO-MORROW, NOON. : IN CONSEQUENCE OF FRIDAY BEING A HOLIDAY, R. ARTHUR Will hold his MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE to-morrow (thursday). Makket-Day Sale at Arthur's Mart To-morrow. POULTRY— Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Rabbits, &c. PRODUCE—Potatoes, Onions, Pumpkins. Pie Melons, Cheese, Bacon, Butter, Sharps, Hour, Apples, Pears, &c. GROCERIES.—Tea, Sugar, Candles, Soap"l Cornflour, Mustard, Rice, Washing Soda, Treacle, Blue, &c. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. AT ONE O'CLOCK P.M, Household Furniture and Effects—3 Pianos, a large Harmonium, Musical Box, largo Maho gany Dining Table, Rimu Wardrobe, Horse hair Chairs, Green Suite, Spring Couch, Loo Tables, Chest Drawers, Washstands, Bed steads, Wood, Cane, and Stuffed Chaira, Kitchen Tables, Pictures, &c. A lot of Fancy Goods, Straw Hats, Caps, Felt Hats, &c. AT TWO O'CLOCK P.M. Crockery and Glassware—Toilet Sets, Jugs and Basins, Meat Dishe?, Tumblors (cut and moulded), Cut Decanters, Sugars, Butters, Holloware, &c. TO-MORROW. GEO. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions from a gentleman leaving Auckland to sell, at the Central Sale Rooms. Queen-street, To morrow (Thursday), at 11 o'clock. Dark Walnut Trichord Piano, by John Broadwood and Son. Cost 100 guineas. GEO. W. BINNEY Auctioneer1' WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24. THE REMUERA 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. THURSDAY, APRIL 18. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, <m Thursday next, at 1 o'clock, 2 Choice Dairy Cows, at their profit 70 head Fat Cattle, from Waikato 50 head from Waiuku Sand Hills 450 Fat Sheep and Lambs Fat and Store Pigs ALFRED BUCKLAND. --» Boots i Boots \ i Boots i 1 1 CHEAPER THANp^I CHEAPER THAN EVER ! * wbL EVER ! C. BROOKES, HaviDg made up his mind to relinquish the Boot Trade, will SELL THE WHOLE OP HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC, AT COST PRICES, FOR Three Months Only. After which the Remainder of the Stock will be SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, If not previously disposed of. Also, the Goodwill, Plant, Machinery, and Fixtures. N.B.—All outstanding accounts must be Settled on or before the 30th day of June next. All contra accounts to be presented on or before that date. m~ Note the Address— C. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. No connection with any other house in town or suburbs. f CAPTAIN PHILLIP JONES, General Vy Marine Surveyor. Surveyor to Messrs. Shaw. Savill, and Co., to the Californian Board of Underwriters ; Ship Valuator for sale or purchase; Inspector of New or Old Vessels, Building, or Repairing; have served two years in a Shipbuilding Yard in Great Britaih ; Marine Arbitrator. The office in the North Shore Ferry T Wharf. Auckland, March 2, 1878. ""VT O T I C E. All persons are strictly prohibited to land at or to enter the crater at WHITE ISLAND. Owners and Captains of Steamships and Sailing Vessels are warned not to incur risk of loss to tkemseives by fire to the sulphur beds, should they, permit boats to land at the place above mentioned. . . WILSON, er and Occupier. ■ ivr ;o tice of rem ov a H. MRS. WOOD, Midwife, wishes to inform her frends that she has returned to her old neigh bourhood, Mount-street, top of Wakefleld-street, and hopes to receive former patronage.



msawaaasisamußsasmmmaaßsaass j Shirts. Hats. Scarves. CARGO & McKAIG Have Just Opened the Following Goods— f j* ' f § % % THE BROAD SHIELD SCARF, The Newest Styles in LINEN COLLAR . Leicester Lamb's Wool Socks 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). fi L O T H I N Q. BOYS' & YOUTHS' SUITS,! MEN'S^Do. BOYS' & YOUTHS' ULSTERS, MEN'SEDo. UMBRELLAS, RUGS, TRAVELLING,»BAGS, PORTMANTEAUX, &r. &c. &o. QARGO & J^J CJ£A IG, QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters, Confectioner. _N"ew Autumn Gtoods NOW TO HAND. o O W | it. < ft o |Zi w < 2 H W ft h3 3 Immense Assortment IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. T3RIME OALT OTERRINGS. PRIME SALT HEREINGS. THIRTY HALF-BARRELS NOW LANDED IN FINE ORDER. Also, twenty half-barrels PRI M E SALT SALMON. THE BEST DUTCH CHEESE. SHEEP'S TONGUES. SMOKE-DRIED HAMS AND BACON AND GOOD BUTTER, AT TT ~jHT EWIN & "DROTHEE FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION FACTORS, m THE JL POT, QUEEN -STREET, AND AT THE THAMES. QPECIAL NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. ARNOLD, HIN ES, & CO., 11, QUEEN-STREET, Have On Sale : ftAAA CASES OF THEIR CELEBRATED J/VVU "STAR" BRAND KEROSENE OIL. 500 CASES HEY WOOD & CO.'S CHAIRS, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS, AT PRICES TO MEET THE TIMES. CL AR X E BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fine Art Photographic {Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. i First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously.



ii i ... a__a—E ■ ——*—] I'm A I L O KING. 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 us in assuring those who may favour us with their orders, that they can rely on getting something superior I in style and fit. I riAEGO AND ]V[ C] 3_ AlG'' QUEEN-STREET, Next.E. Waters', Confectioner. sat AU Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, and orders executed on the shortest notice. rvrgvj V" E V A D A HOT E L, _i_N QUEEN & DURHAM-STREETS. H. C. RICHMOND, Proprietor. Free Luncheon Bar. Durham-street, Daily. Billiakd Table, under Competent Manage ment, Upstairs. ___ Commercial and Public Rooms, Large, Comfortable, and Well-ventilated. Liquors—All of the Best Brands. Characteristics: Civility, Cleanliness, and Attention. UNITED SERVICE HOTEL CORNER of QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STKEETS. IfBJJOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. _J IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. AItJOCLASD, N.Z. Q^CIDENTAL. occidentaj^ Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed—viz.. Six K'irst-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. ,_.,..-.• m v Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing OluD Programme for 1877, in printed phamphlets, to be seen. . RINCE ART HUH HOTEL, Corner of HOBSON AND WELLESLEY STREETS, Auckland. Tho Proprietor begs to call attention pf his Customers and the Public to the LIQUORS he has now On Sale, consisting of Brandy, Whisky Rum, &c, of tho very best brands, guaranteed. Also, English and Colonial Ales. H. ORAM, Proprietor. RATIONAL jrXOTEL. 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 Wfl.ikfl.to The Rooms are large, lofty, well-ventilated, and liberally furnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are firs t-c] B.SB* The Snow Rooms for Commercial Travellers, Allcock's Billiard Table, and the Stabling Accommodation, aro unequalled ii the pro vince ; the latter being under the superinten dence of First-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HIRE. The extension of the Railway to Hamilton makes Cambridge less than one day's pleasure journey from Auckland. W. WALKER, PROPRIETOR. OINT RUSSELL HOTEL. MERCER. DANIEL ARKELL begs to inform the travelling public that he has made great im provements to the above well-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added a Railway Refreshment Room at the Station, for the special conven ience of travellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's parkling Ale. THE CRITERION HOTEL. CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation for Families. sample rooms for commercial gentlemen. BEST BRANDS WINES AND SPIRITS On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Charges. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. ARN OCX BROTHER S, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFAC TURERS. Cox's Creek, Richmond. H__ Office—Durham-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers—Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins and Bones. „ . On Sale—Bonedust: our own manufacture, guaranteed free from alduiteration. HEAP TIMBER! 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 Wood Turning in all its Bkanchrs.—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 (Limited), MECHANIC-" BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 3G, In urance Buildings. ~SF 0 T I C E, The undersigned having a Large 7 STOCK oi the Best and Fastest Dyes that can be procured in the English and French Markets, as well as a plentiful supply of pure water, is enabled to Produce Colours not to be surpassed. Having had the Patronage of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland in his management of the business of a Dyer and Cleaner during the last fifteen years, he trusts that by a continuance of strict attention, and by personal control of the opera tions, to continue to give the satisfaction he has hitherto afforded. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel (of any description) Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any shade or colour. Velvets, Silks, Satins, Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves, Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on short notice. it_f* Orders left at the City Establishmen Wellesley-street East, will receive prorap attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their Orders personally or by letter. W. EDGAR. WAIKATO 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 under 50 tons ....16s G_ „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s „ Slack 12s6d - „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, , Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland.



TMPERIAL SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS. J DX. HASSALL'S REPOKT. The Analytical and Sanitary Institution, 54, Holborn Viaduct, E.C., London, 9th May, 1877. Report on a Sample of Imperial Schiedam Sch napps, received from Mr. H. J. Hart. Wo have subjected a sample of the above named article to a very careful chemical analysis and examination. The results of tho analysis, which are set forth in a separate report, show that this spirit is of good strength, practically free from acidity, and that it contains but traces of solid matter in solution. It possesses a delicate and agreeable aroma, and a pure and mild taste. Mr. Hart's Schiedam Schnapps is' a very superior article of its class, is well purified, and quite genuine. (Signed) Arthur H. Hassall, M.D., Author of " Food and its Adulteration.' Otto Hkhnwr, F.C.S., Public Analyst. ISBIK H Wm. Johnson's Report. Government Analytical Laboratory, Melbourne, 23rd July, 1877. Henri J. Hart, Esq. Sir,—l have tho honour to report for your in formation that the sample of Imperial Schiedam Schnapps forwarded by you to me has been sub mitted to a searching chemical analysis and critical examination, the result of which enables mo to state that it is the Finest Sample of Schnapps that has as yet come under my notice. It has a pure fragrant odour, and is absolutely free from any trace of fusil or other injurious impurity, and has evidently been distilled from superior rye grain, always used instead of malt in the production of the choicest qualities of Schnapps. It is very smooth to the palate, and in this respect comparer* favourably with other samples offered for sale. It may be advised as equally suitablo for medical or economic pur poses. I have the honour to be, &c, (Signed) Wm. Johnson, Analytical Chemist lo the Government of Victoria. This Pure Medical Spirit, Superior to any in the Market, and Lower in Price, is offered to the Public under the full conviction that it will supersede all others now in use. A TRIAL IS EARNESTLY SOLICITED. OWEN & GRAHAM, MERCHANTS, AGENT FOR AUCKLAND. AC A R T E R, FAMILY BUTCHER, WELLESLEY-STBEET WEST. Families waited on for orders daily, and sup plied with the very best oulity at a reasonable charge. Payment as agreed oa. Shipping and Country orders punctually attended to. 1 T qWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAMSTREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price |J__r of all common work (SIT Country Orders punctually attended to. PURE, .WHOLESOME, & DELICIOUS. MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAM & CO.. AUCKLAND, AND SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND THE TRADE. Orders addressed fey post to the Manufacturers y«D receive inu—ediate attention. APERHANGINGS. WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &c, Ex Late Arrivals. 57_j kw packages is. 574 PAPERHANGIN GS, From Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (Unseed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &C, &c, &c. Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide op Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, and Requisites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, January 23.1878. Important Notice; BOOTS 1 BOOTS! BOOTS! mW9 BOOTS! TO THE PUBLIC OF AUCKLAND AND THE COUNTRY DISTRICTS- Having Scld my Interest in the Shop I now occupy to Mr Aicken, Chemist, and having agreed to give up possession on the 22nd April next, I have determined to CLEAR OUT MY STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES, AT AND UNDER COST PRICES, to save the trouble of Removing to my New Premises, now building almost opposite the Thistle Hotel, Queen-street. Now is your Chance until the 22nd April next. _v3s-= Just Arrived and in Stock, a Fine Line *X© of CHILDREN & MEM'S BOOTS AND SHOES, from America, of my own Importing. Note the Address— W BROWN HIL L, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, 70, Queen-street, Opposite Messrs Fi3her and Co.'s, Butchers. rpHERE is no necessity to go to India _i_ for a cure for Rheumatism. Sciatica, Lumbago, Neuralgia, Sec, Sec, as the Proprietor of the Auckland Turkish Baths is prepared to undertake cases of those diseases.__No Cure, No Pay: ; TT P. GIBBONS & CO GROCERS, AND - '• PRODUCE MERCHANTS. 58, WEL LESLEY -ST RrEEI, Auckland.



l ocaljli/^~^ y I PULVERMACHER'S 1 PATENT GALVANIC CHAIN.jW I BELTS, AND BATTERIp^S, | (RECENTLY IMPROVED). l} Vital energy, it is well known, detiA-A I the normal functions of the nervo-eSri _Wn 1 governing the whole economy; anyS™^ I tnereof m the system manifests ftself mirHll?. I to the locality, by a variety of troub.-SS-*1- I ments, such as u "'es°me_jf, I Indigestion Liver Complaints [■ Neuralgia Sciatica W > Deafness _ Writer's Cram. Loss of Voice Asthma P *■ Bronchitis Paralysis «■ Epilepsy Rheumatism I 9 i r.»vn* Constipation I Local Debility General DebUitv Female Complaints Mental and few i Functional Disorders Weakness Sec, Sec, &p This is no coniecture. but an «*_„«„_ scientific fact, and it must be admitt_?i PULVERMACHER'S GALVANIC it. ft1* BANDS, by supplying this electrical deflri^' constitutes nature's most congenial ciiS n^> 1 the ailments referred to, embodvine- <T i,T?"i i remedies in one. c a noat ot I Thirty years' successful exneri ence has i--„ , S the marvellous remedial powers of th-aiT I ances, even-in cases Sdefyiag ordinare ? ppli- If ment. * "*& I I The^ following isl spontaneous andl. ema _ k r- ''4 u9 kland, November 26 iito "Dear Sir,-I have been a great in#„ from Lumbago-in fact, for the _a*tf2SS have not been free from it for one minuti. * to make things worse, about two years anrfi?* months since Neuralgia oe the Bladder «7? c which has been dreadfully painfnl andtn'mti" some. I saw a short time since your advert' ments in referencje to Pulvermacher's QoSSS 3- Bands, and the cures affected bytheni „ . being averse to taking medicine forthesftn* plaints, I determined to try one. Theresnltv, i een something wonderful, theNeuralsiain?? 8 Bladder left me in a week (mostly in the nwS? ing, I could scarcely crawl out of bed for in 3: the Lumbago is very nearly gone (it hag b«_?s such long standing that I never expected tnr»! any bettor) and instead of my life been ml?, miserable by these pains, I feel almost to another man. You are perfectly at libei-rvS publish this if you think fit, and perhaps it m_2 be the means of some other unfortunate snfw gaining relief. "eret "1 am, yours truly, "James Si__Tni> "G. 1!0KIN, Esq., Chemist, ; »^tob. " .ueen-street, Auckland." Sole Agen_: A I C ___. I N, THE PHARMACY Queen-street, Auckland. ' A MEXICAN SEWING MACHINES THE LARGEST SALE IN AUSTRALIA Reduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM Simple, Compact, Efficient, Dubabuj and Complete. ' ' 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 pracHc. Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE xm& straight needle, makes the " Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting 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, Trek, Enffles. 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. Linen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessity for us to enaeavotir to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWIN& 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—Hemmer 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 „ £. (te, I With Table and Treadle .. .... .. £6 ss, ! With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key Alii In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them fob btv_ YEARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUT-__ MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pnr* chasers on receipt of remittance or referen(ie.JH! L. D. NATHAN & CO'>m____ SOLE AGENTS. iiim EjjWe have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genni_i6 Home Shuttle Machines are proc_rable(l.y tina payments. Illustrations, Specimens, andTniiion free of charge •-.._...,■ J. V. BREDA, 21Z Shortland-street WC. D E N N E S • IMPORTER, QUEEN-STREET.; THE WERtS. Hand and Treadle. HAND MACHINES, .64 108. The Most Superb Machines in the World. Challenges comparison with any, and gives-Os. worth more extras, free of charge. Time Payments. One Month's Free TrU- Also, Always on Hand, The Princess of Wales (Arm and Platform). Wheeler & Wilson, Singer, Ho-ffß, and other good makes. ROYAL WASHING AND WRINGING MACHINES, Magic Lanterns, Mangles, Sec, Sec, &c. Great Machine Depot, j QUEEN-STREET. Ii DE VI T • GUNMAKER, : . r 24 4, QUEEN-STBEE T, Opposite the Market. ON SALE, IN STOCK- \ Single an d Double Breech-loading and W» loading Fowling Pieces. , ! Just Received, ex Late Arrivals—:: Best Brands in Gunpowder ~ flnr ? Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Caps, «* ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot*" ~. centrators _ . --__ta Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-ictv»- Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. , _„__ Aef . Breech-loading Implements ot every oes» tion Patent Chilled Shot a-_. TV ..- T i_l'io»-- Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammuni" Infantry Swo_ds Fishing Tackle Fireworks. -jrfa — * UCKLANDI^ _s%^> ____ OFFICE, @_JL_a 165, QUEEN- STRW _*!_ opposite (^ SAVINGS BANK. ' MONEY LENT to any amount on DLOTm JEWELLERY, WATCHES, PMW { WARE, and every description ot Merchandise,, at the Lowest Rate of Int-sbest; . j The strictest secresy may be rehed on m«' ; transaction. -j-_w* Parties waited on at their own rewlev^j f Fire-proof Safes on the premises for tne set of Valuables. _ | rESTABL-SHKD 1865.1 \ L. H. NEUMEGEN, LICENSED PAWNBROKER- f» *3L Private Entrance finwn right ot •**_>, ?