MADAME RACHEL AGAIN.

" I WILL MAKE YOU BEAUTIFUL FOR EVER."

A CABLE message in another column an nounces that Madame Rachel has been sentenced to five years' imprisonment. _he following is a report of the case :•—

"Mrs Rachel Leverson, better known as Mdme. Rachel, waschargedatMarlborough _ treet, on Feb. 14, with obtaining £200 from Mrs Cecilia Maria Pearse by fraudulent pretences. The prosecutrix, the wife of a stockbroker, stated that she applied to Mdme. Rachel iv the belief that she could improve her appearance by washes and powders. She did uot know that Mdme. Rachel had ever been convicted or sen tenced to hard labour. Mdme. Rachel told ber that she had receatly enamelled a coun tess, who had paid her 2,000 guineas. The eomplaiuant, after using some wash on her face* found, an eruptiou on the skin ; and Mdme Rachel offered to make her com plexion again as good as ever for £200. The complaiaaut, however, could uot raise the money, and the defendant offered to com plete the matter for £50, when the com plainant told her that even to get this sum she would have to pledge her jewels Ihe jewellery was thereupon handed to Mdme. Rachel, who pawned it; and the com plainant, who is only twenty-four years old, at length told her husband of what had happened, and these proceedings were in stituted. Mrs Pearse stated that- she had never been enamelled. Slue said she had kuown the defendant since the beginning ot December, 1876, and never heard of her before goiug to her shop. In the course of business acquaintance the defendant told her there had been a conspiracy against her, that she had been locked up for live years; and was trying to clear it up. "Witness had spoken about her private affairs to the defendant, and the defen dant had sometimes advi-.ed her m ■one way or another. In the letters to Mdme. Rachel she sometimes wrote "Dear Mrs Leversou," sometimes "Dear Friend," or " Dearest Friend." Once or twice she might have written " Dear Madame Rachel" Sometimes he spoke to the defendant's daughter about getting up a concert. A concert for the relief of the Turks was dropped, and another one com menced. Witness could not recollect how often she had been to Madame Rachel's. She had no eruption on her chin when she first went to Madame Rachel's, aud had not used any wash or any of Messrs. PU-sse and Lubin's preparations. Madame Bachel suggested enamelling, aud w.aen asked what'that meant said it was simply to clear the skit. The enamelling was su^ested in 1876, but Avitness had never agreed to it. Madame Rachel dictated most of the letters she wrote to her. She had written about thirty letters altogether, and Madame Rachel always told her more or less what to say. The defendant told her when she wanted to haveherface cleared : to write " enamelled." The defendant had never vet "finished" her, had only given her washes. These were but rarely used, for when they were used the rash came out. Witness went to Shropshire for a ball, and remained ten days. She wrote to the defendant, who had asked her to let her know if the powder on her arms aud neck was a success. Witness, took one bath at defendant's house to take away the rash that had broken out. It was taken on the same day that she took the jewels. Witness -was to pay £200 to be "finished." The defendant wanted all the money down on the day witness went there. Witness could not get the mouey, whereupon the defendant told her she was very stupid, as she might be ruined for life in the state in which she was left. Witness wrote to - the defendant after the latter had the jewels, telling her she would pawn them herself if pawned at all. The defendant said she had many jewels from other persons. Witness said nothing about pawning when she took the jewels to her. A day or two after ■receiving the jewels the defendant said a ' particular lady would advance the money, but witness did not-believe her. The defen dant told her afterwards that Mr Sheldrick, a pawnbroker, had the jewels. Witness wrote to him, the letter being dictated by the defendant. After witness had used the washes the defendant said she should like . to have a .medical certificate to prove that she was well. That was before witness took the jewels. "Witness did not see her doctor about the eruptions which came out on her face, arms, and neck—wherever, in -fact, the lotion was applied. The defendant asked her several times to keep the matter "quite dark" from her husband. The eruption lasted four or five days. Witness had several bottles of wash from the defen dant and gave some to her maid and other servants. They used it, and all had a similar' rash come out. Witness did not know why the rash came out. Mrs Turner, the defendant's daughter, frequently spoke of a countess leaving her jewels. That was the first thing that put it in her head to bring her jewels. She never asked defendant in her husband's presence to go on with her process. She .said something about " finishing," but could ' not be sure. Re-examined by Mr Lewis, .witness said the defendant distinctly said - "enamelling"her—cleansing and purifying ithe -skin, and mentioned a countess for ■ whom she had done this. In reference to a .concert, the defendant said she could get the , patronage of the Queen and other people for .' the fund she wished to collect. When wit ness first went to the defendant's shop, it - was only to buy violet powder; the de fendant suggested the rest. She believed .she would be disfigured unless the defendant the cure at the time she parted with her jewels. The defendant said she . would not " finish" he'-unless she had the .remainder of the money. Witness had given the remainder of the stuff in i bottle to hey husband. Mr Godfrey Pearse, of 40, Ebury-street, . said he was thehusband of the witness. His wife made a communication to him last i month. Next day he went to defendant's . place with his wife's maid. He saw the , defendant, and, after telling her who he was, said lie had not come to discuss mat ters, but to demand that every scrap of paper and the £50 should be given up. He knew at the time the jewels were pledged. The defendant said she did not owe the £50, but j Jiis wife owed her £200. He went away, and having made further inquiry, called again on the defendant, told her the whole ,thing was an extortion, and again de manded all the papers. He told her at the first interview that if hi 3 wife owed £200 or £2,000 he would see it paid. At, the second interview he said he should put the matter -into the hands of his lawyer. The de fendant began to violently abuse him, and .said there was nothing She desired more ; thanto meet Mr George Lewis. Some days later he took his wife to fee shop. He afterwards received a letter, which he des •troyed. The defendant tried to get his wife to say that she had been of the greatest service to her. He dou-.anded the (letters and money, adding that ifiie did not receive them he would at once go to Mr Lewis. She said Mr Lewis wanted to hang jher, and that if witness dared to co any thing she would make the whole city ring with it, and subpoena every friend he had in the world. He at once placed the matter in Mr Lewis's hands. The defendant came to his office the next morning and remained there an hour, refusing to leave. He nia6 her coming away in a cab. She beckoned Jlim and said, " What do you want ?" He replied, "Nothing more nor lessthau every thing you have." She said, " What! after all I have done? What does this letter mean?" shewing him a letter she had re ceived from his solicitor. She said, " What about Lady —--?" naming the countess. He told her his lawyer would discuss I matters with her. She said she would give up everything if allowed a fortnight to pay the last half of the money, and would not be prosecuted. She said it was unfair to talk about the countess, as that was all confi dence. The defendant said he could not prosecute her with the letters she had in her hand, as they wore sufficient to criminate JW--* Pearse, and he might not find her -Ka supposed her. He then determined

to go on with the proceedings. Replying to Mr Wontner, he said he had not been to or written to Mr Turner, but had called at his office, though not with the view of com promising the matter. It was only to leave word for him to come to his office at noon. Mr Turner had called the previous day to say they were prepared to give up all letters and money if he would withdraw the sum mons. He told him he would refer it to Mr Lewis. Mi- Sheldrick, assistant to Mr Attenborough, Duke-street, prod need jewels that were identified by the complainant. He never saw defendant before until she 1 came and required £50 on deposit for Mrs Pearse, of 40, Ebury-street. She said she could not write, but would put her mark. He gave her the £50 and received the jewels on deposit. In reply to Mr Wontner, wit ness said it was an ordinary deposit note with interest. Mr Lewis said that after what he had proved—the complainant having been terrified with what had been stateifto her in connection with the rash on her face—he had, he apprehended, estab lished a case against the defendant. He would ask for a remand, and as the defen dant had had to answer a previous charge of a very similar character, he desired it to be without bail. Mr Wontner wished to know what took the case out of the ordinary class of such cases. Mr Newton said that after hearing the evidence and taking into consideration the defendant's previous char acter, he did not think he should be jus tified in taking less bail than two sureties in £750 each.

WIDE-STREETS VERSUS FEVERS.

(To the Editor of the STAR.)

Sir,—What strikes visitors to your picturesque city, and especially^ residing at the Star Hotel, is the narrowness of such an important thoroughfare as West Queen street ; your City Council might easily follow the continental plan, which is as foUows :—Suppose that the Union Ship ping office side is to be removed along the whole Hue to Albert-street, let the Council prepare a list ot the city allotments else where, aud allow the present West Queen street proprietors to select from these endowments in value (to be decided by arbitration) equivalent to their present holdings ; then the opposite owners along the whole street, in consideration of the increased value given to their property, should contribute something each, and last but not least. The persons whose property, on the widened side of the street, emerges from the rear into the front rank and corner allotments, should also subscribe liberally. You will perceive that this plan obviates the paying of hard cash, and suits all parties except, perhaps, the doctors. As a preven tative asainst fires and fevers, there is nothing like wide streets. That disgrace ful rookery called Chancery Lane might be swept away by the same process—namely, excambing or exchanging the laud. —Yours, &c, Traveller.

THE AUTUMN RACES.

The folio wins general entries and acceptances were posted at the Occidental Hotel about half past eight last night. The acceptance for the Faster Handicap was considered fair.y good, although some dissatisfaction was expressed at the absence of Lara, Mufti, and Luna. All havo cried content for the steeplechase, and the gene ral entries are remarkably good. As several bookniHkers and sporting men were present, some mild speculations was indulged in. hor tho Easter Handicap Resolution was in good demand, and Izaak Walton found many friends. Perfume is a steady favourite for tho steeple chase. Doubles on the two events ranged from 10 to luptol2 to 1. , _ ... _ Eoster Handicap.—George's Resolution, syrs. 9st 31bs; Perkin's Pungawerewere, Syrs.. Sst; 71bs.: Walker's Hippocampus. _yrs., Bst 61bs Leonard's Worm, 7st lllbs; McGees Elsa. 7at lOlbs; Walters' Izaak Walton, syrs., 7st 71b3; Thorpe's Magician, aged, 7st 21bs; Edger s Ihe Den, aged, 7st ; Perkin's Xantippe, 3yrs., 6st 51bs. „_.,-_ ,__-.. Autumn Handicap Steeplechase.—McGees Perfume, aged, 12st: Buckland s Bu'cher Boy, aged, lOst 71bs; Thorpe's Whitefoot, aged. lOst 21bs ; Morrin's Don Juan, aged, 10.it; Kirk wood's Loafer, aged, 9st 71bs ; Rutherford s eh g Sportsman, 6 years, 9st -lbs; Paton's Fanny, aged, 9._. _. . , .. Novel Handicap of 50sovs. Distance, 1 mile. Winner to be sold by auction, and the whole of the proceeds of the sale of the horse to go to tho funds.—Hammond's Truthful James, G yrs.; McGee's Fa'con, late Shanneen, 6yr =>.• Monn ns Indian Warrior, agod; Walter's L-dy M«y, aged: Cavanagh,- Belle of the Isle, aged: Murphy ns Staverton. 3 yrs.; Quinlan s Barney, 5 yrs.; Thorpe's Golden Crown; Miller's Mari- Publicaiis' Purse of 50sovs. Weight for age. Distance, i-inile.—McGee's May Moon, 6 yrs.; Perkin's Puugawemwere, syrs. ; Perkins Xantippe, 3yrs.; Walter's Izaak Walton. syrs. ; Buckland's Omega. 2 yrs.; Munn ns Ntmi-od, syrs.; Buckland's Queen Mab, 3yrs.; Kelly s Gainsborough, aged. St. Leger Stakes of lOOaovs. Sweep. lOsovs. Colts, Bst 101b3; Allies and geldings, Bst 71bs. St. Leger course.—Walter's Venus 'Iransit, 3yrs; Buckland's Queen Mab, 3yrs. Flying Stakes of -Osovs.. for two-year-olds and upwards, with a sweepstake of 2sovs each. Weight for age. Distance, 5-mile.—McGees May Moon. 6yrs.; Perkin's Xantippe, 3yrs; Perkin's Pungawerewere, syrs.; Walters Izaak Walton, Syrs. ; Walter's Hippocampus, 4yra; Buckl-nd's Omega, 2yrs ; Munn nsNinirod, syrs; Kelly's Gainsborough, aged. Tradesman's Plate (Handicap) of 50sovs. Distance, 1 mile.—McGee's Maymoon, 6yrs.; George's Resolution, syrs.; Lennard ns The Woim,6yrs.; Perkin's Xantippe, 3yrs.; Perkins Pungawerewere, syrs.: Waller's Izaak Walton, syrs.; Walter's Venus Transit, 3yrs.; Buckland's Queen Mab, Syrs.l? Cavanagh s Bell of the Isle, aged; Munn ns Ninuod, late Chanti bleer, syrs.; Kelly's Gainsborough ; Kirkwood s Tui, aged ; Brindle's Late-in-the-Field. 3yrs. Selling Race, of 30sovs., added to a sweep of 2sovs. each. Weight for age. Distance, 1J miles.—McGee's Falcon, aged, £20; Munn Indian Warrior, aged, £30; B. Edward's The Baron. 3yrs. £100; Perkin's Xantippe, 3yrs., £100; Cavanagh's Belle of the Isle, £20; JKelly's Gainsborough, age_, £100 ; Thorpe's Magician, aged, £100 ; E. Brewer's Gazelle, aged. £100 ; Millar's Marigold, syrs., £20; Brindlo's Late-m ---the-Field, -yrs., £100. Hurdle Race (Handicap) 40sovs. Distance. 2J miles; over 9 flights of hurdles.—McGee's Perfume, aged; Edward's The Baron, 3yrs; Paton's Fanny, aged; Thorpe's Whitefoot, aged; Rutherford's Sportsman, aged; E. Brewer's Gazelle, aged ; Buckland's Firetail, aged ; Kirk wood's Tui, syrs.; Kirkwood's Loafer, aged. Autumn Handicap. 80sov . added. There were 15 entries for this race. Accept ances close on the night of the 22nd.

Printed and published by the, Proprietor g Henry Brett,- of .Parnell, at hisJGenerw» Steam Printing Office. Wyndhsan^street, m^ J the Province of Ar.ckland, New Zealand.-' 1' Satubday, April 13,1878.

THE 'EVE-TIN- STAR, SATURDAY APRIL 13.



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THURSDAY, APRIL IS THE REMU Eii A YARDS. FOR SALE, -m Thursday next, at 1 o'clock, 2 Choice Dairy Cows, at their profit 70 head Fat Cattle, from AVaikato 50 head from Waiuku Sand Hills 450 Fat Sheep and Lambs Fat and Store Pigs ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, APRIL 15. VALUABLE FREEHOLD CITY PRO PERTY, STONE HOUSES, SHOP, &C._ CORNER OF HOBSON AND WELLINGTON STREETS. THE subscribers have received instruct ions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 16th instant, at 12 o'clock, That Centrally-situated FREEHOLD PRO PIORTY, corner of Wellington and Hob son-streets, with the Shop, two Stone Houses, and two Dwellings, thereon erected, all yielding good rentals. The allotment is a double corner, has 90 feet frontage to Wellington-street, H feet to Hobson street, and 64 feet to a Lane, and as a business site cannot be equalled in that part of the City, and is well worthy the attention of capitalists. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. . TUESDAY, APRIL 15. CITY MART. 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Caution.—Tho large and increasing demand for Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne has led to several imitations unrfer similar names • pur chasers of this medicine should therefore be careful to observe that the words " Dr. Ih.ght's Phospjjodyne" are blown in the bottle, and that the directions for use aro printed in all tho languages as above, without which none ran possibly be genuine. Every case bears tho Trade Mark and Signature pf Patentee. %* Important Caution.—Beware of Piracy a»d Spurious Imitations.



Boots i Boots . i Boots .11 CHEAPER THAN fctt3 CHEAPER THAN EVER 1 *1^ EVER ! C. BROOKES, Having made up his mind to relinquish the Boot Trade, will SELL THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC. AT COST PRICES, FOR Three Months Only. After which the Remainder of tbe 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. AU contra accounts to be presented on or before that date. a_r Note the Address— C. BROOKES' " BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. No connection with any other house in town I or suburbs. i J a & J, Dickey, invite the attention of PARTIES FURNISHING TO their —NEW STOCK OP np AB' L E pUTL ER V, ELECTRO-PLATED AND NICKEL SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, Sec, Sec, Sec JOSEPH RODGERS & SON'S IVORY-HANDLED TABLE AND DESSERT KNIVES. JOHN WIGFALL & CO.'S BONE, HORNE, & STAG-HANDLED KNIVES, IN GREAT VARIETY. CHRISTOPHER JOHN-ON'SJTr^ CELEBRATED {"SCISSORS. HEIFFORS & RODGERS' RAZORS! RAZORS!! RAZORS! 1! WILLIAMS & SALT'S BJTCHERS' STEELS AND KNIVES. Britannia Metal Tea Pots Trays, Charco_T Irons, Knife Boards, Boilers Saucepans and Kettles Buckets, Camp Ovens Frying Pans, Milk Pans Tin Basins and Dishes Brooms, Shoe, and Scrubbing Brushes. S2sr Five per cent. Discount allowed to Cash Purchasers on all Goods amounting to 20s. and upwards. ARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFAC TURERS. Cox's Cheek, Richmond. tS, Office—Durham-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers—Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins and Bones. On Sale— Boncdust: our own manufacture, guaranteed free from aldu teration. ~*VT O T i C E, The undersigned having a Large1 STOCK ol the Best and Fastest Dyes that can bo 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, Bibbons, Feathers, Gloves, Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on short notice. _t_r Orders left at the City Establishmen Wellesley-street East, will receive promp attention. Ladieß 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 tmder 25 tdns 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s „ Slack 12s Gd „ 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. EN O R R I S, • PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. «_t, CARTES DE VISITE, Bs. PER DOZEN. Fg-OTYPE Portraits While Waiting..^ CLAEKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fine Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. • First-class portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size 'at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken I instantaneously.



nri A I L o {, R I N G. We would respectfully invite Custom ers who find a difficulty in getting a good fitting Garment, to give us a trial. We have engaged a FIRST-CLASS CUTTER, whose long experience war rants U3 in assuring those who may favour us with their orders, that they can rely on getting something superior in style and fit. /-.ARGO AND 1V£ CI£ AIG' QUEEN-STREET, Ne_t|_. Waters', Confectioner. t_T All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, | and orders executed on tho shortest g notice. I -"■VTEVADA HOTEL, JM QUEEN & DURHAM-STREETS. H. C. RICHMOND, PROPRIETOR. Free Luncheon Bar, Durham-street, Daily. Billiard Table, nnder Competent Manage ment, Upstairs. _ _ Commercial and PruLic Rooms, Large, Comfortable, and Well-ventilated. Liquors- All of the Best Brands. Characteristics : Civility, Cleanliness, ana Attention. r __ , UNITE.L) SERVICE HOTEL CORNER of m _ QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. JOHN HANCOCK, PROPRIETOR. % IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. AUO-tAND, N.Z. r\CCIDENTAL. OCCIDENTAj^ Occ_.entalHote_ "The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed—viz.. Six P_rst-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 oner the best of accommodation. . EDWD. PERKINS, Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Best of Prices given. . Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1877, in printed phamphlets, to be seen. •_ . PRINCE ARTHUR HOTEL, Corner of HOBSON AND WELLESLEY STREETS, Auckland. Tho Proprietor be.es to call attention of his Customers and the Public to the LIQUORS he has now On Sale, consisting of Brandy, Whisky Rum, &c, of the very best brands, guaranteed. Also, English and Colonial Ales. H. ORAM, Proprietor. mO LOVERS OF THE CUE. T. E. EVANS wi-hes to draw their attention to his New Billiard Room at the Criterion Hotel, Hobson-street, where they will find All cock's latest, with attention, civility, and accommodation. T.HE 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 HE WITT, Propbiktor. ATAIIONAL TT" O T E L . CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Mr W. Walker, late mine host of the Com mercial Hotel, Hamilton, begs to inform hi 3 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 tho Waikato. Tho Booms arc large, lofty, well-ventilated, and liberally furnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are The Snow Rooms for Commercial Travellers, Allcock's Billiard Taui.e, 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 itiform the travelling public that he ha* made great im provements to the above well-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added a Railway Refreshment Room at the Station, for the special conven ience of travellers by every traih. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's parkling Ale. ■/A f\ J- HUTCHINSON, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower Queen-street, Auckland.- T*T INTER FASHIONS. MADAME BOTTENELLI Announces to the Inhabitants of Auckland that she has secured the services of a First-el \. s , MILLINER from England, and is pre pared to Snow all the Novelties . for the Coming Season. Millinery, Bonnets Fur end other Trim- Trimmed Hats j_| mings Plain, Straw, and t> Costumes Felt Hats O Fringes Straw Bonnets £* Buttons Flowers Se Feathers .=_ Fancy and Linen Ribbons aud _ ilks Sets Velvets and Plushes Real Laces Dress Caps q Scarves Head Dresses H Corsets Jackets Jjj Hosiery Mantles j^ Underclothing Shawls, &c. \__ Uuibrel'as Dress Materials fc] Skirts, &c. Dressmaking in all jh Ladies own mater its branches. ials made up. Note the Address WELLESLEY-STREET WEST. "I T AUCKLAND STEAM | WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off tho price ■of all common work _t_r Country Orders punctually attended to.



PAPERHANGINGS. WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c., &c, &c, Ex Late Arrivals. 57__ *3" PACKAGES "Xt 574 PAPERHANGINGS, Fi om Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linseed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Turp3 Varnishes Brushes &c, &c, &c. Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, AND REQUI-ITES. 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. niHEI-E is no necessity to go to India JL for a cure for Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Neuralgia, Sec, Sec, as the Proprietor of the Auckland Turkish Baths is Prepared to undertake casos of those diseases. No _UR_, No Pay. " m|HE /'CHEAPEST DOUSE IN NEW ZEALAND FOR REALLY GOOD FURNITURE, CONSISTING OF DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BED-ROOM, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF "• s ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND COLONIAL-MADE FURNITURE. The Cheapest House in Auckland for CARPETS! BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, KIDDERMINSTER DUTCH & FELT CARPETS. THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT TO CHOOSE FROM. The Laigest Stock of Plain and Fancy FLOORCLOTHS V* Ever Exhibited in Auckland. All the Newest Patterns o LINOLEUM! (ThevNew Carpet), MANILLA, COIR, FLAX, AND CHINA MATTINGS (PLAIH 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 Jteriodi 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, an Green. All Sorts of Upholsterer's Trimmings. WINES & HALL, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINET MAKERS. UPHOLSTERERS, Se CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, I SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. Sole Agents r the GBOVER &J3AKER SEWING MACHINES rl. H E UNDERSIGNED — HAVE ON SALE — PORT—Superior Old Red, in wood and bottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands bottled and in butts, hhds., qr,-casks, and octaves MADEIRA—Carni di Lobaß, from the vineyard of Baron de Conceisas BRANDY—Hennessy's and MarteH's, in wood and case. Also, fine old Vintages for privat fai—ilies. Burgaud's, in bulk; Kxshaws, Tricoche, and Rowlatt Freres, in cases W.I. RUM—3O 0.p., in hhds. and qr.-casks WHlSKY—Dunville's, Greenless and Colville's, Sherrift's Islay, John Fraser's Brackla, Long John, and Jameson's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, Dunville's, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk; Booth's, Bur nett's and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—UdoIpho Wolfe and Co.'s and Henke's quarts and pints GENEVA—John de Kuyper and Son's Anchor Brand, in green and red cases; J. H. Henke's Hollands, m stone jars and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGER WINE—In qr.-casks and cases CLARET—Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St. Julien, etc. CORDIALS, &c.—Maraschino Curacoa, orange and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomeranzen CHAMPAGNE—CIiquot's, Perrier Jouet's Moet's, Collin's, De Lossy's and Roederers SPARKLING MOSELLE—Dienhard's q-arts and nints COLONIAL WlNE.—Malbec, Burgundy, Ver . deilho, Reisling Hermitage, and Lindeman's Cawarra Hock and Claret, Ist growth BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Devenish, Tennent's AUsopp's, and Ind Coope's BULK ALE—Marrian's No. 3 and i, in barrels BOTTLED STOUT—Blood's, and Guinness's GROCERlES—Comprising Belmont, Ozokerit, Field P »-d Taylor's Patent Ends Candles, Crust*eo Loaf Sugar, Saltpetre, Sec RECKITT & SON'S FRENCH BLUE TEAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT VlNEGAH—Champion's No. 24, in half-hhds. and cases. CHAMPION'S Champion Mustard CIGARS—No. 2 H. S., in 500 boxes. LaCaoba, Albourne, Aquilla de Oro, Alonzo Careche Sir Robert Peel, Flor de Solor, Erotays, and _r*_L 1* t fl. & _L S TOBACCO—Venus, Lord High Admiral, and son, Raglan, and Le Grand and Derby PAlNTS—Carson's Anticorrosion, red and stone colour: Blundell, Spence & Co.'s Genuine Ground and Nos. l_ and 2 White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green and Yellow Paints, Patent Driers, &c. OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed, in drums and barrels; Colza, in drums; and Downers Kerosene VARNISHES—NobIe's and Hoare's OAK VARNlSH—Blundell, Spence & Co.'s, in cases containing 16 1-gallon tins Hendry Whyto and Strachan's Celebrated FLOOR-CLOTHS, various patterns an. widths RDAGE—Europe, Manila, Bolt Rope, and Galvanized Wire Rope COMPOSITION NAILS-' Muntz Metal CORRUGATED GALVANIS.C IRON—More wood & Rogers', and Gospe Oak, 7, 8, and ft. lengths SHEET ZINC, Nos. 10 fl ll, 12, and U 61bs. SHEET LEAD BUTT BOLTS, grooved points PLANING, SHAPING, and 1 RILLING MA CHINES POWER GEARED SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHES, 15, and 26 ft. beds One three hundred weight STEAM HAMMER _. V. _• Co. have now adopted the method followed by the large London Houses of VATTINQ, their WINES and SPIRITS, this having been found to secure the d« livery of a higher standard of quality than otherwise obtainable. Original packages delivered faom Bond as heretofore when required. INDENTS EXEOUTBDFOB ALL KINDS OF GOODS. BRO Wig, CAMPBELL & CO Q P E C I A L NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manage." '



Holland & Fortzlr (late holland & co 1 &6iO, QUEEN-STREET .W/J3 Beg to announce that the Grocery __Zkm hitherto earned on so successfully w _?«»i? 6 style of "Holand and Co^^m^ 8 future be conducted by them. H. and F. will continue to sell on the ■»«.« ' known principle of this house eD SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETPrw , | the same having proved itself to be __« '*■ l best policy during the preceding thr-V ! years' extensive business done u__l? , Mr. Holland's supervision. '*-s^^^ The new proprietorship respectfully reou P »f - continuance of the liberal support hf tC? accorded. " ""nerta Sample of Prices— Family Teas, 2s. per lb. Splendid Tea, 2s. 6d. per lb. Company's Sugar, 4Jd. and sd. ner lb ! New Season Jams, 7Jd. per lb. Keiller's Marmalade, lOd. Coffees Roasted and Ground Daily. A SPLENDID SHIPMENT OF SALT HERRINGS JUST LANDED^.I.' HAMS AND BAC O_S DIRECT FROM CANTERBURY. ' S-OPMENTS EVERY MONTH. Prices Low. Together with a General Stock of Grocervnn* 1 to be surpassed in Auckland. • ' N.B.—Families waited upon. Orders per nos. or carrier faithfully attended to. Goods deliver^ i to Shipping or Railway Station kbee m* ' | charge. uir TAUPIRI COAL M-INING~~COM ' ' PA NY (LIMITED). * ! The Company are now supplying COAL, at' their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, iavt__i following prices, per truck load of five tons, ia Household (lumpy) .. .. gos. Steam (screened) -&a:.|H Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 nor cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. I Orders for any intermediate btations on'tlie line are requested to be fent direct totheMines, • addresied to tbe Mine Manager, Taupiri Co_ 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;ext__i' charge for 1 HI; ng bags, Is. Cd. per ton. Orders for A uckland and Onehunga received-"- at the Company . Office, Fort-street, where fur ther iufdrmation 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 .. .. IS/i Papatoitoi .. Mfi Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 4§l Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. _\p' Dmry .. _ 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 K_9 ■ Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appofitea-"-; Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company's Coal "ia at Auckland and Suburbs. / IFRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary Fort-street, Auakland.Q! Sept. 6,1877.! . ■■'■:' a^| ARBOUR VIEW HOUSE; Shortland-street, Auckland. _^ Mrs. M. CORNWELL having .furnished the above House with every comfort for Boarder^,;' begs to inform visitors to Auckland that she is: V now ready for the reception of Boarders, who.-w --ill find all the comforts,of home at a moderate.-- ---/" . ALVANISED IRON WORKS i S. PARKER, Z. MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON " RIDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and . . Zinc Work. CORItUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, ! Made to Order, _t the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade, _ Gasfittingof every style done at shortest 1 notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of tb9| Country. S. PARKER has erected iirst-class machinerjeS and having completed ail, nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly ta__ .execute all orders. List of Prices forwardei^ upon application. Orders per coach, t__a_flH carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediatfl. I attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, wellesley-street, ATTQKT.ANn. _ WO. D E N N E~im 9 IMPORTER, QUEEN-STREET. THE WERTHEIM. Hand and Treadle. HANDMACHINKS, M 10s The Most Superb Machines in the World. Challenges comparison with aDy, and gives 30s worth more extras, free of charge. Time Payments. One Month's Free Trial Also, Always on Hand, The Princess of Wales (Arm and Platform) Wheeler & Wilson, Singer, Howe, and other good makes. ROYAL WASHING AND WRINGING - MACHINES, Magic Lanterns. Mangles, &c., &c, &c. Great M"achine Depot, QUEEN-STREET. - _T lj' lii'^a3°Sßßgvl^^l^^: i -p-gET:^-..,...^-.^a _, "- DE V I T 9 GUNMAKER, 24 4, QUE EN-STRE ET, Opposite the Market. ON SALE. IN STOCK- ;; L Single and Double Breech-loading and Mus_ loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals— Best Brands in Gunpowder - Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Caps. Car ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot LOB centrators , , -, Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loadin Shot Guns ' Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. . a i Breech-loading Implements ot every dese tion Patent. Chilled Shot Breech-loading Revolvers and Aimr.umiion Infantry Swoads Fishing Tackle ' Fireworks. : ___. __'. -*_ A UCKLAND LOAN !_£--& _r__ OFFICE, 0 = JL = 0 165, QUEEN-STREET . *X* OPPOSITE Q| SAVINGS BANK MONEY LENT to any amount on CLOTHTNGS JEWELLERY, WATCHES, PLATED }A WARE, and every description of Merchandise, at the Lowest Jgl Rate of Interest. . ~Ar-wlll The strictest Eecresy may be relied on in ever j||| transaction. : ~,,■: Parties waited on at their own residencee.,__» Fire-proof Safes on the premises for the secnriwjg of Valuables. [Establishkd 1865.1 L. H.-NEUMEGEN, / rffl LICENSED PAWNBROKER-. m. Private Entrance down right of way. nw» m