Printed and published by the Proprietor. Henry Brett, of Parnell, at his Genera . Steam Printing Cffice, Wyncham-stre.-,• th Cirj of Arckland, Nev. Zealand. .—__ ... ..Thursday, February 14, IS7B

THE EVEMKG STAR, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14.



ALFRED BUCKLAND' WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20. THE DRURY CATTLE SALE. THE Drury Cattle Sale will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 20. There will be yarded above 200 head Store, Fat, and Dairy Cattle 50 Two and Four tooth Longwooled Ewes 25 Longwooled Ewe Lambs. And, A Shorthorn Bull, by Baron Wetherby, out oi Polyanthus, roan, rising three years, bred by Messrs. R. and E. Maclean. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW. ' THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock. 1 Triple-furrow Plough 1 Horse Rake. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW. T II E II A V M A R X E T. "17- O R SALE, To-morrow (Friday), 2 Unbroken Fillies, medium draught 1 Black Mare, 6 years old; first-class hack. A Fh_t-3l_ss Buggy Mare ALFRED~B UCKLAND. . TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. GRAFTON ROAD. 1-T.HE Subscribers have received instruc- JL tions from Mr R. W, Dyson, to sell at his residence, Grafton Read, on Tuesday, 19th inst,, at 11 o'clock. The Whole of His Household Furniture &c, &c. Full particulars in to-morrow's issue. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. FRIDAY!"' FEBRUARY 22V PRELIMINARY NOTICE. IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE WILLIAM NICOL. GEO. W. BINNEY IU* AS been instructed by the Trustees in ___ the Estate of the late William Nicol, to sell by auction, at the Exchange Sale Rooms, Queen-street, on Friday, 22nd February, at 12 o'clock noon, in order to realise upon the balance of Unsold Property, FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT and HOUSE, foot Grey-street. Let to Weekly tenant "Waiuku East-133 acres, bounded on three sides by water. Mongoxui—6 Allotments Coromaxdel—3 Allotments Howick— Lot 34, Section 2, Parish of Pakau ran ga Miiner's Iron Holdfas - Safe, 22 x 22 x 28 in. 25 Shares in the Inverness Gold Mining Com pany. Further particulars in future advertisement. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15. OPEN B O~A T NYMPH. nnHE Subscribers will offer at the _I_ Rooms, Fort-street, on Friday, 15th inst., at 12 o'clock, Tic Oncn BoatX --mph, 18ft. 6in. long. sft. oin. ' beam, with sails and all fittings complete ; she is just built aud took 2nd prize in the Regatta. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANOFORTE, CHLORODYNE, DOOR MATS. TtHE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday. 15th instant, at 11 ' A General Assortment of Useful Household Furniture for Parlour, Bedroom, and Kitchen, &c. Rosewood Pianofortes by Collard and Col lard, and Metzler and Co. 1 case Freeman's Chlorodyne Lot of new Door Matp. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18. SALE OF UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. R. ARTH U R WILL sell at his Mart, on Monday, 18th February, at 11 o'clock, the following Unredeemed Pledges :-233. D.C.S. Watch, silver Chain and Keeper, Bth August 1877; 142, O.F.S. Watch, 2nd August; 815, D. C. S. Watch. 9th July: 219, O.F.S. Watch, 2nd June: 03p,D.C3. Watch, 23rd Jnne ; 228, O.F.S. Watch, RhJune; 448, D.C.S. Watch, 18th June: 407,D.C.5. Watch, 12th March; 503, Locket, 22nd June; 57, Two Lockets, 27th July; 289, Brooch and Earrings, Bth June ; 488, Two Rings, 20th June; 376, Wed ding and Keeper Rings, 21st April; 643, Curtains, 15th October; 659, bund'e Clotns. six articles, 16th October; 451, Robe and Square, 2qth Aug.; 431, Suit Clothe?, 23rd August; 981 19 pieces and Rostem, sth November: 870, pair Blankets, 30th October; 321, Clock, 16th August; 322, Globe, with map towns, 17th August; 683, 2 Pictures, 3rd July; 32. bundle Clothes. 5 pieces, 10th Nov.; 45 Suit Clothes, 10th Nov.; 52, 2 Sheets, Quilt, and Iron, 12th November; Operatic Dressing Case, Pictures. Carpenter's Tools, Albnms, 24 Books with N.Z. ferns, together with a miscel laneous quantity of other Goods. vi . James Rae, Pawnbroker. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28. THEWAITOA STATION, UPPER THAMES, FREEHOLD. THE undersigned has been favoured with instructions to sell by public auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, on Thursday, the 28th fay of February next, at noon, the Estate situate at the Upper Thames, known as THE WAITOA STATION, consisting of Waihekau No. 1 and part of No. 2, con taining 3,604 acres. This property is universally acknowledged to be tbe best piece of land in the whole district. The whole Block is substantially fenced. Six hundred and fifty (€SO) acres are laid down in grass, which is not surpassed by any in the Pro vincial District of Auckland. The mam line of road from Hamilton, Waikato, to Grahamstown, Thames, passes through the property; also, the proposed line of l ail way from Waikato to the Tins property is situated within four miles of the head of the navigation of the Thames or Waihou River, and adioms the celebrated Broomhall Settlement Block known a3Te Aroha. Steamers now run regularly between the Thames, Ohincmur i. and Te Aroha. 1 here is a good dray-road from Wairoa to the landing place at Te Aroha, Stock can be driven to the Ohinemuri Goldfield, distant twenty miles, and to the Thames Goldfield, a distance of fifty There is a substantial well-built dwelling house, and the nec.ssa.ry Stables, Sheds. Sec, on the Block. Terms—Cash. E. A RT H U R, .uctioneer. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19. HOTEL, ONEHUNGA. HOTEL, ONEHUNGA. By Odder of the Mortgagee. wm M. JONES & CO. 1 HAS received instructions to sell by auction at the Central Sale Rooms oh Tuesday next, 19th February, at 12 noon, Southern portion of Allotment No. 1, Section 35, Village of Ooehunga, cou titining 3 roods, surrounded by Road', with large hotel and other buildings _ thereon _. id known as the Couimercfiil Hota' now in tljg 0-cnps.t-lon Ot Mr. __ Job: Buerly. _ __ Terms at Sale. C



THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES EVERY FRIDAY, AT 1 O'CLOCK. FOR SALE WOOLP A C X S ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1878, " AT 2 O'CLOCK. SALE OF VALUABLE HOTEL PROPERTY, GREYMOUTH. GIRD WOOD, LAH MAN & CO. Vi^AVOURED with instructions from _P Messrs. P*. &J. Hamilton, who are relin quishing business, will submit to public com petition, on Tuesday, s'h March, at 2 o'clock (unless previously disposed of by private con tract), ..- - That Magnificent Pi operty, corner of Mawbera Quay and Werita-street, THE MELBOURNE HOTEL. Containing 6 large Parlors, 18 Bedrooms (four double), Large Dining-room, Storeroom. Pantry, and commodious Kitchen, fitted with first-class Range, &c, &c. The House, situated in the most central part of the town, has recently been renovated throughout. The Parlois and Budrocms are lofty, well ventilated, and superior to any other establishment on the West Coast. It is doing a large and profitable business, having for many years enjoyed the support ol commercial men and the travelling public generally. The Stock and Furniture to De taken ai valuation. Terms Liberal- GIRDWOOD, LAHMAN & CO., Auctioneers. a M P O R T A N T T~O CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, WHOLESALE MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY. m Just Landed ex S. R. Lyman, from New York. S cases MEXICAN MUSTANG LINI MENT, small, medium, and large sizes. 5 cases Lyon's KATHAIRON, for the HAIR 10 cases Lyon's INSECT POWDER, portending oeath to Fleas, Mosquitoes, Bugs, and Colorado Beetles. 2 ca.es Lyon's EXTRACT OF JAMAICA GINGER 1 case Wynkoop's PECTORAL OF ICE LAND MOSS, for Chest Complaints, Cougns, Influenza, etc. 10 cases Drake's World - Renowned PLANTATION BITTERS 1 case SEA MOSS FARINE, the most nutritious Food for Invalids, Children, Sec, Sec. Makes Jellies of a rich and delicate flavour, and cheapek than Corn Flour. _A_» Lour ie, HOBSO'iN'S BUILDINGS, SHORTLAND-STREET. T A R G E QjHIP MEN T S OF SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS Now to Hand :— Paris Millinery j r^T Fancy Dress . Goo_3 Feathers 5 3 _"_ ■ Black & Cold Flowers jj Silks 8 __■. Prints Ribbon 3 r* Muslins Kerchiefs F*l Mourning _Ma I terials Fichus ________ . w*+. ___ n Paletots *4 Q I Costumed Man.chester "*' Goods Parachutes _ Qy" of every dos duvvh £> cription. O bra Gloves r—i ■ __ 3 - Hosiery -^ ffl % Tweeds Corsetg 9 Shirts fz-i ? Ties Underclothing |-H Collars Baby Linen \^ Handkerchiefs Hosiery Frocks ■ Ml Straw Hats Tunics — (:)— HH The above in Pelisses both _ri loa f__j Boys' & Men's. MILLINERY. DRESS. & MANTLEMAKING .in all their Branches, conducted on. . the [Premises ~T\ A H L I A S ! * ~T\ A H L I A Si 50 CHOICESTIVARIETIES. . Pi-ir-T. _Purchasers choice, 10s, per dozen. j. i-i___ Selection i eft to me> Cs> pei . dozen. PLANTS! P PLANTS Tomato L Cauliflower Melon A Cabbage Cucumber N Broccoli Veg. Marrow T Lettu.e S. Veitche's Autumn Giant Califlower, 3s. per hundred. R. BAIRD, "Victoria-street. Nursery: Mechanic's Bay. __yO__te____*^M__^M^_^t^_j__—H_^^_F_gjjfh^B L. D. jNP THAN * c°- Agents, Auckland. OOUYER, GDILLET & CO COGNAC. -T-ADE MARK. ESTABLISHED IN I_oo], IESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, _ lave secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated fc IRANDY, .0 justly considered the finest made. They have always on hand Hddj.., Quarter i-ks. Canes, and Imperial flaok-. {



V - pLOT H I N p MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 355. _c_L Our arrangements are such that wear 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 HAVE Boys' Suit., from 10s. Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. Cd. Mrm's TweedGGarl r a Coats, from 15s 6d. Tweed, Cloth, Die ial. and Diced Pagets, from 17s. ( CARGO & McKAIG, QUEEK-STRKET. - *_r SHIR TS, -wi Perfect Fit &Superior Value Guaranteed CARGO & McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depart ment, to which they devote special attention. WHITE SHIRTS Serviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c, 3s. lid. Is. 6d., os. od., 6s. 6d., and 7s. 6d. . COLD SHIRTS Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid Best French Cambric, special patterns, Is. 6d. and ss. 6d. FLAX SHIRTS Choice assoi tment, ex Sam Mendel. Q A It GO AIG ' • QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters. Confectioner. T7 I C T O R I A -STREET V (Under the Theatre). CHEAP SADDLE RY. Tho Undersigned is SELLING OFF HIS STOCK OF SADDLEHY AT GREATLY KKD: CED PRICES, FOR CASH. !>i:ing unable to obtain my Old Premi-es, in Queen-sireet, at a fair rental, I have decided to give up ihe Town Kusine-s, and now offer Good Serviceable Saddles from 57a. Cd. A Great Variety of Riding and Driving Whips at Very Low Prices. Good Br ss Mounted Spring Cart Harness from £7; Plated ditto, £9 ; Buggy <-iUo, £9 10s. Sponges, Brush ware. &c, &c, &c. CHEAP SADDLERY. R. F. WEBSTER, VICTORIA-STREET (under the Theatre). P.S.—The Goodwill, Stock, and Lcaso of the Premises for Sale.—Apply to „„„ mm „ RUT. WEBSTER. QUIP CHANDLERY &SAILMAKING. ._. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of tho lease of those centrally-situated Premises, corner ol Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler. Sail maker, &c, would intimate his intention of CONTINUING THIS BUSINESS IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, and trusts to sc-cUre a fair share of support. A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking the Shipping Community and General Public for the liberal patronage accorded him during thf last ton years, and from his personal knowledge oi the Bu.sinc.s3, hopes to secure a continuation of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.8.-A Large Assortment of TENTS and TARPAULINS.aIways kept in stock. mAYLOR'S PATEN T LOCK-STITCH JL SEWING MACHINES. Are superior to all others for domestic use, possessing the following advantages—being simple to learn, easy to work, quiet in action, not Uable to out of order, and having the largest and simplest shuttle, with onjy one hole to thread. To those in perplexity as to which Machine to purchase, the undersigned, from practical knowledge ot Sewing Mechanism, can confidently recommend the above. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. . _______ jjjjjf O °~ E> The undersign d having a Large STOCK of ihe Best and Fastest Dyes that can be procured in the KnKlish 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 tho 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 a short notice. SS" Orders left at the City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will receive prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their Orders personally or by letter. ,W. EDGAR. mHE /CHEAPEST FT OUSE in NEW ZEALAND FOR REALLY GOOD FURNITLRE, CONSISTING OF DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BED-ROOM, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND COLONIAL-MADE FURNITURE. The Cheapest House in Auckland for j CARPETS! BRUSSELS. TAPESTRY, KIDDERMINSTER, DUTCH & FELT CARPETS. THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT TO CHOOSE FROM. The Laigest Stock of Plain and Fancy FLOORCLOTHS 4*_Ever Exhibited in Auckland. All the Newest Patterns o LINOLEUM! (The New 0. MANILLA, COIR, FLAX, and CHINA MATTINGS (PLAIN AND FANCY). Silk and Worsted Damask, Reps, Broches, and Cottalines, Plain and Fancy Dimities, Chintzes, Cretonnes. BLANKETS and COUNTERPANES A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF GILT CHIMNEY GLASSES. Brass Cornices and Window Poles, the Blind of the Period! This Blind is manufactured from Metal of the thickness of note paper; it is light, dur able, and elegant: it will not blister or warp with the sun. and is less in price than the Wood Venetian. WINDOW CURTAINS, In Lace, Nett, Muslin, and Leno. WINDOW HOLLANDS, in- White, Buff, and Green. All Sorts of Upholsterer's Trimmings. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINET MAKERS. UPHOLSTERERS, & CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, i HORTL AND-ST REET. AUCKLAND. Sole Agents r the .ROVER & BAKER SEWING -MACHINES



——i——■————- -i mAILORING. We would lespectfully invite Custom ers who find a difficulty iv getting a good fitting Garment, to give us a'trial. We have 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. riAEGO AND -v-r CJTA IG, QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters', Confectioner. S3" All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, 1 and orders executed on the shortest I notice. | ~JVT~E~ V~_r"D~A H O T EL, JL7. QUEEN & DURHAM-STREET 3. H. C. RICHMOND, Proprietor. I Free Luncheon Bar, Durham-street, Daily. Billiaud Table, under Competent Manage ment, Upstairs. Commercial and Pcbt.ic Rooms, Large, Comfortable,_ind Well-ventilated. Liquors-- All of the Best Brands. Ciiaracteri.-TICS: Civility, Cleanliness, and Attention. U~ N ILJ SERVICE HOTEL CORNER OF QUE- & WELLESLEY-STREETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF FOKKIGN WINES __ND SPIRITS. A U C E L A ND. N. Z. /accidental. occidentat Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to thi3 Hotel are now completed—viz.. Six '"irst-class Bedrooms and Parlours ; the Finest Billiard Room and Bar in tho Colony. In returning thank 3to the public for past favours, the Proprietor wishes them to know that he is now in a position to offer the best of acconnn oclation. EDWD. PERKINS, Proprietor. N.B.— CuriO-iti-8 of all kinds wanted. Be. t of Prices given. Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1877, in printed phamphlets, to be seen. THE CRITERION HOTEL CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation for Families. SAMPLE ROOMS FOR COMMERCIAL GENTLEMEN. BEST BRANDS WINKS AND SPIRITS On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Charges. EDWARD HEWITT, PROPRI-.TOn. 13 O1 N T RUSSELL HOT EL. MERCER. D. ARI-ILL be;. 9to 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 Rkfhkshment Room, for the special convenience of travellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's parkling Ale. TO" X"T lONAL TTOTEL, CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Mr W. Walker, late mine host of the Com mercial Hotel, Hamilton, begs to inform his friends and the public generally that be has assumed the proprietor-hip of this well-known and favourite House, which he intends shall retain its position as a leading Hotel in the Waikato. Tho Kooms are large, lofty, well-ventilated, and liberally furnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families arc flrst-clasfl. The Snow Rooms for Commercial Travellers, Allcock's Billiakd Table, and the Stabling Accommodation, arc unequalled in the pro vince ; the latter being under the superinten dence of First-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HIRE. Tho extension of the Railway to Hamilton makes Cambridge loss than one day's pleasure journey from Auckland. W. W A L X E R, PROPRIETOR. T. DE IF"\T INE XT OTEL EDEN TERRACE. List of Prices: — Martell and Hennessey's Brandy, i/6 Wbott'e Greeuless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky 4/ and 4/6 (proof) %? bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/19 bottle Rum, 3/; Old Jamaica (proof), 1/ ; small, 2/ ¥ bottle Cousen's sherry (best), 4/ ; small, 2/ ty bottle Sandiman'a (best) Port, 1/; small", 2/ i. bottle Amontillado Sherry, 5/; small, 276 I- bottle Old Tawny Port. 5/ ; small, 2/6 .) bottle English Ginger Wine, 3/ per bottle. In Cask (Genuine Brands) : Hennessey's and Martell _ Brand, 5/6 %- bottle Bisquit's Dubouches Brandy, 5/ $ bottle Case Brandy, J-piut bottle, 2/ Schiedam Schnapps. 4/6; snia.ll. 2/618 bottle Geneva, JDKZ, large, 1/; small, 2/9 _3 bottle Old Tom, 4/ _- bottle Di nville's Whisky, 4/ _3 bottle Townsend's Sarsparilla, 5/ .8 bottle English.Ale and Porter (best brands), 1/3 _3 bottle All Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof)Jsame as from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of tbe above made up for Families and Picnic Parties. Terms strictly Cash (no exceptions). SAMUEL EVINSON. Proprietor. Auckland, 12th November. 1877. PIANOS, ORGANS, AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREttT. Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, Call and see. their prices before purchasing. Sole Agents for Mason aud Hamlin's Organs. I- A N D I N G, Ex 'Lorraine': 20 TONS WESTON & WESTALL'S FINE SALT Also, COARSE SALT. i c W. S. LAUR IE. - The Bees-wing Scarf' ] Tho Wasp's Wing The Grenadier The Double Wasp Satin Scarf _ The Bumblebeeswing Scarf (a new thing). SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., m CITY CLOTHING MART ' ? .92, QUEEN-STREET, i- AUCKI.AND. . ~ S 1



rrr C. D E N N E S, VY • IMPORTER, QUEEN-STREET. il/vli Iff II ''I Am mM iw| ' % THE^WERTHEII- Hand and Treadle. HAND MACHINES, £1 10-3. The Most Superb Machines in the World ! Challenges comparison with any, and gives 30s. worth more extras, free of charge. Time Payments. One Month's Free Trial. Also, Always.on Hand, The Princkss OP Wales (Arm and Platform), Wheeler Se Wilson, Singer, Howe, and other good makes. ROYAL WASHIN~G~A-D WRINGING MACHINES, Magic Lanterns, Mangles, &0., Sec, Sec. Great Machine Depot, QUEEN-STREET. SE W ING MACHINES OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY AT LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewinwr Machines at a great reduction oft English cost. I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. wTIIESLOP, ENGINEER, "THE FITTING SHOP." Victoria-street, a few d 00.3 above Quick's Stables. IT. |3 ORTE R& p <A, FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, . Queen-street, Auckland. E. P. and Co. have Just Landed, ax Oxfor- Thutiland Castle, Loch Urr, and Emily Chaplin,— LAR G E SHIP MEN T S OK 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, and the goods now oll'ercd arc theiiKST value ever offered in this market. BEDSTEADS. French and Half-tester Iron and Brass Bed steads, -vith improved foot-rail; Child's Cots and Bedsteads. FEN DERS. ron_ed and Berlin Black Dining and J rawing Room Fenders, with real bronze mountings ; Nursery, Bedroom, and Kitchen Fenders. FIRE IKONS. Steel Ormolu Head and Kitchen Fire Irons, I-kcrcttcs, Coal Vase Tongs, &c, Sec. LAMPS. Bronzed. Real Bronze, and China Vase Lamps, with Hink3', Duplex, Queen, Eclipse, Anu capnic, and American Burners, German Reading Lumps, Sec. Sec, GAS FITTINGS. An ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of,CHANDE LIEIiS ond BPACKETS, of ENGLISH and FRENCH DESIGNS. Gas Heating Stoves, for Flat and Tailors' Irons, &c, _cc. STOVES. AMERTCAN "PASSPORT" COOKING STOVES, with or without hot water attach ment. SMITH & WELLSTOOD'B COOKING STOVES of all y'ty.ea. LEAMINGTON RANGES, from 3 feet to 5 feet 6 iuches, with or without covings and plate racks. REGISTER GRATES, Berlin Black and Fine Cast, best iiuished, with tiles aud bright beads. CUTLERY. J. J.'ogers and Sons, Lockwoods', and P. Wal ton's Ivory Table Knives, White Bone, Stag, and Uiack Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, Scissors. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. Tea and Coffee Services, Cruet and Pickle Frames, Bre-kfast Cruet-, Sardine aud Bis cuit Boxes, Fish Carvers, Fruit Knives, Candlesticks, Knife Rests, Butter Knives, Salvers, Egg Frames, Kettle Stands, Tart Servers, Orange Saws, Crumb Scoops, Sec, &_., plated on Nickel Snver. BRUSHWARE. DAWSON'S BEST Hair Brooms, Scrub and Bannister Brushers, Paint Brushes, Turk's Heads, Flue Brushes, Horse, Dandy, and Spoke Brushes, Sec, Sec MATS. Prison-made Cocoa Fibre, Brush, and Open Door Mats, Wool-bor'lered Mats and Slips. BATHS. Hip, Sponge. Shower, Foot. Child's, and Plunge Baths; ENAMKt.i.E- Cast Iron Plunge Baths, Sec Sec JAPANNED WARE. Japanned Iron and Best Paper Tea Trays, Waiters, Toilet Sets, Boiler Fillers, Cash Boxes, Lanterns, &c. Britannia Me.al Tea and Coffee Pots, Mustard Pots. Candlesticks. Sec. Sec 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 Houses, &c. &c. Wood Bread Platters, Butter Coolers Tea pot Stands, Bread Knives, &c. Kenrich and Sons' Tiuned and Enamelled Hol loware with patent covers NOBLE'S DYNAMITE, KREB'S LITHO ERACTEUR, Blasting andSportlngPowder Caps, Single aud Double-barrel Guns, Load ' ng, Copping, and other Sporting requisites MANTLEPIECES. Wbite Marble and Enamelled Mantlepieces for Dininic, Drawing, and Bedrooms, in great variety. MERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, hy WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door'l to -vkning Star office W ynd h am-_tr«e_. RF. WEBSTER, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 118 _irEi_N-STR_:__r Ai.ci_i__.nt> <N«Trt fchp TJni »ifcL UCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93. Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayinentsexteud- »„„ w , Total amount ing over ier vveeK- Repayable. s. d. £ a. d. i years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2- 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 IS 3 DEPOSITS received repayable at seven days aotice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per sent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Beorot-iy. JNO. C. CLOUGH MASEFIELD'S BLILDINGS, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher op the' Violin, Viola, and Oboe, DRAMATIC LEADER, ETC. Brass and String Bands taughr, mid Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. )oncerts, Balls, and Quadrille' Parties attended PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, AND 'MELODYuORGANS. J. Howde", Shortland-stieet, Importer of a uperior clasß of instruments, has now in ttock, of Aucher Frcres Celebrated Instruments ; Iso, 2 Allison's Melody- (Tgans and several laimon iums at prices to _uit the times. A splendid scccnd-ln.nd Piano, cost SO rineas, for £_0. Flutes. Vio .-_.___, i Musical 3oxes and Muncal Albun.s, & .



IT DERSOJSf'S MILL TURF CLUB ANNUAL RACES. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1878. President: T. Henderson, Es_. Messrs. . Smyth, R. J. Vercoe, J. Dignan, T. Henderson, jun., and W. J. Suiter. . Judge: Mr. A. Dilworth. Starter: Mr. J. Archibald. Clerk of the Scales: Clerk of the Course: Mr. H. H. Hayr. Mr. J. Fortcr. Handioapper: Mr. G. Lendrum. Maiden Pla ie, of 15 soys. entrance, 1 soy.; distance, 1 _ miles. Weight for age.—* or all horses which have never wen an adver * tised prize exceeding 10 soys. County Cup, of 20 soys.; entrance, 2 soys.; distance, 1. miles.—For horses the bona fide property of settlers resident in the County of Waitemata for three months prior to day of entry. Weight for age. Maidens at starting allowed: 3 r year-old 71b.; i years, 101b.; 5 years, 141b.; 6 years and aged, 211b. Winners of any race value 20 soy;-!., 71b. extra; 50 soys., 141b5.; 100 soys., 211ts. . .. ACK Pace, o>- 10 soys.; entrance, 1 soy.; dis tance, one mile ; catch weights. W inner to be sold by auction for 20 toys. imme diately after the race, and the surplus (if any) to go to th_ funds. Post ent-y. Hendukso.n's Mill Cup (Handicap), of 50 soys.; se-ond horse to receive 10 soys. out of the stakes. Nomination, 2 soys. ; acceptance, 3 soys.; distance, two miles. Nominations, with 2 soys. enclosed, to be made to the Secretary, at his office, Durham-street, by 4 p.m. on Friday, Ist February; accept ances on night of general entry. Maori Race, of 5 soys.; second horse 2 soys.; entrance, 10s; three times round the course ; catch weights. For horses the bona fide property of Maoris resident in the County of Waitemata. t Ladies PURSE, of 20 soys.; entrance, "2 soys.; welter weight for age. Gentlemen riders. Distance, 1_- miles. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 25 soys.; second horse to receive 5 soys. out of the stakes ; nomination. 1 soys.; acceptance, 2 soys. Nomination, with 1 soy. enclosed, to be made to the Secretary, at his office, Durham-street, by 4 p.m. on Friday, Ist February. Acceptances on nightof general entry. Distance, 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurd.es 3ft. Cm. high. _o_.so_._iion Handicap, of 10 soys.. entrance, 1 soys.; distance, once round the course. —' TT T F S Auckland Racing Club Rules strictly adhered General entries on Friday, 15th February. Qualification Fee £1, except for Maori and Hack Race. Decision of Stewards in all cases to be final. WM. PERCIVAL. Secretary H. M. T .0. GEO. "O O V D, Desires to inform his Customers and the Public that in order to facilitate business, he HAS OPENED A SALE AND S A MPLE YARD ' IN FORT-STREET, Adioining his Residence and immediately opposite Captain Daldy's new buildings, where he will keep a supply of his well-known Goods for immediate wants; also samples of all Gooos now produced at his MANUFACTORY, NEWTON, Including every description of Drain Pip. s. Sanitary Appliances, Flower Pots, Fire Bricks. Fire Clay, B kicks, Lime, and his new Preparation of Puzzolana and Hydraulic Lime Compound. The mixture can be supplied in casks or bags ready for use ; or the Prepared Puzzolana (Ground Scoria Ash) can be supplied Without admixture. B_)An Inspection Invited. Customers will be shewn every attention, aud their orders have prompt despatch. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN PRICES. ' List on application or by post.; -T-AUPII-I COAL IVIINING COM _!_ PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk :— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) 10s. Slack 20s. " Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 toi-.s, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines. Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for tilling bags, ls. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office. Fort-street, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons:— Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12.6 Papakura .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. 18,4 Papatoitoi .. 44/2 Tnakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drnry .. _ 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of tho Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept, C. 1877. I^OALS! Z^IOALS! WANGAREI KAMO COAL MINES. Any quantity can be had at the Old Whau Wharf Coal Yards. Fort Britomart. The best household Coal in the province at £1 per ton. A. BARR, Agent SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. . CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description, and Contents, Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port for London. Vessels, Freight. Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from Londou. the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Islands, &c. Lowest Current Rates. Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, _Manager ESSERT AND CHRIST MAS FRUITS. F. HEWIN & BROTHER Respectfully invite an Inspection of their Stock OF IyEW XfRUITS & TpANCY \ RTICLES Suitable for the Season ! A nice assortment of Oystalised French Fruit n Fancy Boxes, Imperial Plums, French Friiit, in Brandy, Muscatel Raisins, New Fii_s, Pre served Ginger and Chow Chow, Now Walnuts, Barcelona Nuts, Jordon Almonds, &c. JELLIES. EgPine Apple Jelly, Orange Jelly, Guava Jellys Apple, Red and Black Currant Jellies (in jars and tins), Calves Feet Jelly; al_o, Crosse and Blackwell's Black Currant and Raspberry Vinegars. FANCY BISCUITS. Huntley and Palmer's best kinds: Dessert, Mixed, Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Waters, &c, &c. Also, Mckenzie & Mckenzie's CELEBRATED ALBERT BISCUITS as supplied to HerMaiesty the Queen weekly. CHRISTMAS HAMS. A Splendid Stock just landed, and now opened out. DUTCH CHEESE. 25 cases, ex Otaki, very prime. CHRISTMAS PUDDING. Plum Pudding iv tins, and Mince Meat. CHRISTMAS CANDLES. And other Fancy Artiles, suitable for Picnic Dinner, and Evening Parties. FRENCH PRESERVES. Pate de Foie Gras, Pates of Hare, Lark Thrush, Woodcock, Snipe, &c. _F TJ EWIN & TJR OTHER. FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION FACTORS. THE rp POT, QUEEN-STREET, the opposite ' X Corner to the United Service Hotel. And at Grahamstown and Shortland. AIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS _- .-. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURI, First and , Second Class; also : WHITE PINE, specially prepared for CeiUng and Flooring, at Low Rates, Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c, _.c. sec.



-^7^ R. HAYWARD, J. FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, UPHOLSTERER, A",: . MATTRESS MAKER, . W V N D H AM -STREET. _j_ti-__E_U'""""' r ** tar DE V I T 0 GUNMAKER, 24 4, Queen-street, Opposite the Market. ON SALE, IN STOCK— Single and Double Breech-loading and Muzz • loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals- Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Caps, Car ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Con > centrators Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loadin Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements ot every desc tion Patent, Chilled Shot Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Sw ..ids • Fishing Tackle Fireworks. . ~" A UCKLAND LOAN. £___a__g- Fk. OFFICE, o=#-^ 165, QUEEN-STREET,. JjL OPPOSITE {gP SAVINGS BANK. MONEY LENT to any amount on CLOTHING JEWELLERY, WATCHES, PLATED WARE, and every description of Merchandise, at the Lowest Rate of Interest. The strictest tecresy may be relied on in every transaction. Parties -waited on at their own residences. Fire-proof Safes on the premises for the security - of Valuables. [Established ISGS.] L. H. NEUMEGEN, LICENSED PAWNBROKER. Igj___.'Private Entrance- down right of way, fSfc TTENETIAN BLIND FACTORY ga- .mio; ________ _________ W IRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFORATE ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GEE"_ -STREETS: Of any dimensions, in any number from One to a Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality, and reasonable pri .es and sent, to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. A. & A. BUSBY (Late M. Hop/ten Busby). VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AND WiR WORKERS, Corner of Cook and Grey-streets. OONES ! BONES 1 BONES . Bought iv any quantities for Case at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. TMP'ORTANT TO TOURISTS.. NOW READY, THE SOUTHERN GUIDE TO THE HOT LAKE DISTRICT OF THE NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND, by J. Chantrey Harris. Und-r the auspices of the Union Steamship- Ccanpany of New Zealand (Limited). Auckland—Edward Wa.te. Queen-street ;. .Wellin_ton--Lyon and Blair, Lambton Quay;: Christchurch—W hit combe and Temperton ; Dunedin, H. Wise and Co. Sold by all the principal Booksellers of the Colonies. Price, Is.. J. b kown & S °K- SHORTLAND STREET, Have Just Opened a large addition to their STOCK, comprising a Shipment from J. and J. Hopkinson (for whom they are agent). Broad wood Pianettes ; also, two maenificient Pianos by a German maker, the first imported into Auckland, and the -taker of 10 Exhibition Medals. Banjos, Tambourines,- Flutes, Cornets^ Clarionettes, Musical Boxes, A cordions, Violins, Violin Cases, Strings, Rest Pins for Music. Nigger Bones, Sconces, Triangles, Music Stools, &c. MUSIC—Moody and Sankey's Hymns,. Hymns Ancient and Modern, Presbyterian do,' a number of New Operettas, Boosy's Glee Book, New Songs, Dance and Pianoforte MusjCi Calvary and Stabat Mater. On View at the MUSIC WAREHOUSE, SHORTLAND JM. Mc LACHLA N,\ • 218, QUEEN-STREET, Invites Inspection of the following Good, im ported from the Manufacturers, per Iron Queen and Lorraine— Iron Queen: M in diamond, 1— 1 case Black Alpaccas and Cords M in diamond, 2— 1 bale Flannels M in diamond, 3 - 1 case Cream and Navy Blue Lustres M in diamond, 4— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §47— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c. Lorraine J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c_ J.R.M. under §18 over ML in diamond, over 49A 1 case Coats, Cotton, Buttons, Sec. J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his Goods is* able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than anF other house in the trade. tsr Comparison Invited. At -*\ . y F T T • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPEIC Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strekt. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock o£ 1 Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins;: also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other- Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advanc on cost for cash. "■ \TITE have Just Opened a Beautiful Lino-. TV in Fancy Tweeds, for Boys' and Gentle men's wear. We make Gentlemen's Trousers to measure for 21s. and 255. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. City C'othing Mart, . 92, Queen-street. •■■ WE ARE OFFERING all our STRAW" HATS at 50 per cent, under cost. H__ A Large Line in Boys' and Men's at 9d_ S AMU EL COOMBES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, . 92. Queen-street. Auckland. A~ UCKLAND AND NEWCASJTLIJP RAILWAY. The GOODS TRAIN leaving Hamilton at 8.5 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays,. •IS SUSPENDED until further notice, and wiß cave as follows :— Hamilton, dep., 3.30 p.m. Newcastle, 1.23 p.m. Ohinewai, 5.53 p.m. Mercer, 7.10 p.m. Pukekohe, 8.14 p.m. Auckland, arr., 10.57 p.m. A. V. MACDONALD. General Manager. _ AN SALE, AT COST PRICES Galvanized Iron Wire Netting, Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, Brass Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes, 8-light Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lights for Vessels, &c, __c. N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IKON WORKS, Victoria-stpeet. R- M _5 OS A Bi • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROC ER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. *s~ Shipping Supplie p. ]g»