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Trsagfe^ T> EGU LA R MONTHLY STEAM COMMUNICATION *HB2Bpbetween AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. ;,a. ■'■>■::. :SIT The fast and favourite s.s"' ; , ,-..,,,, y, . '.HERO,' ~ ,-,,:..;;;.. I Captain Logan, may be expected; here again about the Bth of October. bhe will leave Auckland for Sydney and Mel bourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to ■ CRUICKSHANK 8c CO. (.'; Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, , .' September 13. 1878. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY ,;; of^inew: zealand (limited). ' Time Table—-September, 1878. ffOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON," LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, FROM Queen- BTREET WhARIT. " Bteiainship. Date of Sailing.r Latest ■.•!...■■■:■■;• i ■'-■■'■■■ Train. Hawea 9Wednesday, 25th, 4 p.m. — FOR TAR ANAKI, NELSON, WELLINGTON, i LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, :TBANSHiPPING AT PIOTON FOR WEST pOAST ••■■'' :i fPOBTS (FROM MAWUKAU); "Taranaki On arrival English Mail — ffQR SYDNEY (From Wellington). Wakatipu Friday, 27th, 2 p.m. — gOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. — Steamer every Monday, — at 4 p.m. ««r Cargo.must be alongside one hour before >Urn? ° HENDERSON 8c MACFARLANE, ,v -A y Agenta. . Cornerof Queen and West Queen-streets. . GISBORNE DIRECT. Auckland Steamship Co. (Limited). The Company's s.s. - ; PRETTY JANE Will leave Queen-street Wharf for the above port at 12 noon on SATURDAY, the 21st inst. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland Steamship Co. ""rfT^T" -jmOR LONDON DIRECT. *_^^^^|_|_S, The 'New Zealand Shipping _______£______r coiiipany's fine ir°n saip [ ~,'"'.'.'!;"/'; : . PAREORA, '.' 879 tonn register, Robert Power. Commander. To sail on or about 15th OOTOBEK. For freight or passage, apply to The New Zealand Shipping Company , LIMITED), Agents. '"'jC^A.' QHIP 'LADY JOCELYN,' KJ G. JENKINS, Commander, ■j^^^^rFßOM LONDON. ■ jßOaßOtui __ji claims against the above Ship must be rendered on or before SATUR DAY, September 21, at noon, otherwise they will not be recognised. _, ■ OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. _S£Vgfe^ QTEAM TO THE THAMES AND OHINKMURL ENTERPRISE AND TE AROHA. ,- T I M E T ABIE: • - From Auckland— Friday, Enterprise, 5.30 p.m. From Thames— , Saturday, Enterprise, 12 midnight GoodS received daily for shipment to Ohine •aiuri, per p.s. Te Aroha. No charge for, storage orw fage. .-■< H w HEATH. Manager. «_a____^ tPOB. RUSSELL, WANGA- g1 ROA, a>td MANGONUI. The s.s.,iONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked «nd small mrcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received af ' t).m. strictly adhered to. '. . :. • ■■ ■ FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAxAL The b.s. ARGYLK will leave for the above place every,iTueada.y, at 5 p.m. ', FOR COROMANDEL. J: Thefl.B. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's. Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND :': :"; .; .;'; , TAURANGA. ,;' , ..: o connect with the b.s. 'Staffa; for all Bay of ■■:'■ <■''■■■ Plentt Ports. :■''"-- " ' The B.s. ROWENA will lefcve as follows i— r.i Monday, 23rd September Friday, 27th September Wednesday, 2nd October ! Monday, 7th October •' ' . •'•■", ' ji'-i-r ■ Atso'clockpim; ■■. ' ■'■ ;■ Calling at Tairua to land passengers (weather permitt&g) fp d M o Gßß gor] Manager] jrw^^ CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- LAND and thk THAMES. S.s. R O TOM A V HA NA. ■"'■■■ ;TJI.M!E3|T A?LBr v y • '■''■ •'-■ ' From .Auckland—r. Friday, 6.30 afternoon From Thameß— ■ , , w Saturday, 12.30 afternoon: ■ '• > ' ■ ' ' ACOROMANDEL. From Auckland: . From Coromandel: , Thursday, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 11,30 a.m. ' Wednesday, 5 p,.in.. . «l7rm ' FRAdER & TINNiC, Agents. _s**J3t T> EG ULA R TRADER BP^Ss. JA) BETWEEN AUCKLAND. ■j^^^^^AND LYTTELTON. : wJHBH-ffl™1 -.The'Brigaiitine'-,' '.'.' ' " ,;..« »n9*»i "-LINDA WEBER, V- ' :.:■. > v. * John McKenzie, Master. • . yorfresght^pas!sSSzra &:ross. ,; ;■! ; rl' ■■■■■■','■ *-i ■ ,^ustom-hbuse-Btreet. i ' imOßi THE;;H(!)T 'SPRINGS' -\jßgßSe_tjL? MAHURANGi; MATAKANA '*"«'i^£AVaU! and LITTLE QMAHA; I i ANNJB? MILbANK,. Captain |:aspeb, '"WUlsaTl aB" undor,:—'"•■. __,»■',-',..,. ■~,,,,,,f !j ,-,;j '• : i:'it!'::;IAu6L!AiND'AND Hot Springs;!1 i-VV' j From Auckla id every Tuesday, Thurada'yj and Saturday,; at 11a.m.; From.Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday; and Friday, at micUday. . a-...Mi;.0..... MXHuRANGi. ;' ■•„;:-. , For Mahurahgi every Thursday and Saturday *t 11 o'clock; i From Mahurangi- erery Monday and Friday at 10 a.niy when tides will allow, v, ' Matakana;Tßawau, and Omaha. / ForMatakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. . Weather'and other circumstances permitting., Not responsible fpr Parcels put ion board with,. ■out a shipping hptS. 7 " ' ,-, , I F o rfrei«htorpas ß ageap|ly^ BY . &;S - : ; TZ^AIPARA 'STEAMSHIP ,31||||_|_;Jl\_ company (limited). The b.3; KINA will leave Helensville as under:^- ' '- '' '" '..*"'*/ '" For Ottematea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka; ,-. and Mangatoroto. Rivers,: Pahi andMatai kohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. 'For Port Albert'direct; every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday; and calling . atßatley (Maaefleld's Point) when signalled "for. ' ' --■'■■ . , • . ~ j Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OF:CORK; at 3< p.m. on MondaySi and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 3.-, ; : •-:-[ \ Caa^rp for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert'on Monday _". '■'. '' N.B—Passengers' will >Please take -their Tickets at the Company's Office before going on board. Freight on alli.Gootis and, Parcels for iplaces betweengAuckland and Helensville must be prepaid. ' B."_. ''■" ! ■'. ■ :m..■-.': i ■'A. BURCHBRj Manager. ,: •Skfe^ TZ^AIPARA STEAMSHIP JffilFflpP^-lv. COMPANY (LIMITED). - "''".''■ siEAM TO RIYERHEAD. v ~■ Steamers will leave as under :—'.;„ . Carrymk Passengers and Mails only. From Auckland:, FromTUverhead: j ■City of Cork, 3p.m. City of Cork, 9 a.m. ..)»h> i :/.!;-.<• A>-h Cargoonly. : • ' ■' ''.'. ; ■ :8.8. Gemini, from Auckland, daily. ! [Cargo mceraed from 9 a.m. until 4p.m. ; _ > h N.H.-Passengers .will please _ take v their Tickets at the Company's Office before going on board: Freight on all Goods a» d Parcels for •'plaQesjbjQjvwieQßiAackland; and iHelensvule must ' 6 lirel)aid- ™ E BURCHKR, Manager.



'-^r^.'- TTTAIPARA STEAMSHIP /^^^^Jlk.; COMPANY (LIMITED). j FOR KAIPARA HIiADS, T6KA TOKA, WHAKA; HARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI,r ARATAPU MAUNGA.WHARE, AND DaRQAVILLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, vrtll leave Helensyille evejry Tuesday and Thurs r 'day morning's tide,'leaving .Dargalville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn- Ing's tride. • ■ '-, ! ■ ! :i •■ ■ ' - ■ Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF; CORK on' Mondays and Wednesdays j at S p.m., i and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays.' ' - j N.B;^—Passengers wills please take their Tickets at the Company's Office before going on board. , Freight on. all Goods and Parcels for E lace's'between Auckland and Heleiisville must c crepaid. '' ■■ r ,-.i •..„■ j A. BURCHER, Manager; W -A I U X U. "^^^^ ; The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as nridef:— . : From O'nfehrmga:' From Waiuku: Sept. " '' ' Sept. 21—Saturday, 10 a.m. 21-^-Saturday. 2 p.m.' 23—Monday, 1 p.m. 23—Monday, 5 p.m. i 25—Wed., 4 p.m. 26—Thursday, 9 a.m. 28 Saturday, 6 a.m. 28—Saturday. 10 a.xn. 30—Monday, 8 a.m. 30—Monday, 12 noon Oct. Oct. .... , ..„,, i , 2—Wed., 8 a.m. 2—Wed., 12 noon For Huia, Manukau Heads, and Awitu Saw Mills—TuesUaps, 8 a.m.- Will sail weather and other circumstances permitting. „ • Collecting Carts in Town Daily. Towaae of Vessels as ncr agreement. , Auckland Agency: G. Sibbm, Queen-street, Auckland. " Waiuku Agency: C. W. Flexman. Onehunga :— ■*"• "■• ■ KU-a --jafcvIIfANUKAIJ STEAM service. Th.B S S' :.'„■ {»". LALLA ROOKH Will leave the Onehunga Wharf as under :— Onehunga to Waiuku: Waiuku to Onehunga: Sept. '"..*!.' Sept.: ■ 21—Saturday, 10.30 a.m. 21— Saturday, 3 p.m. 23—Monday. 2 p.m. 23—Monday, 6.30 p.m. 25—Wed., 3.30 p.m. 25—Wednesday, 8 p.m. 28—Saturday, 6.30 a.m. 28—Saturday, 11 a.m. 30—Monday, 8 a.m. 30—Monday, 12 noon • For Manukau HEADS and Whatipu SAW mills—Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods to: be left at ourßtores. For freight or passage apply to • . GUTHKIE & LABNACH (LIMITED), Auckland and Onehunga; Or, to Captain CUNNINGHAM^ TjniREWOOD !! ! FIREWOOD !! ! HOBSON-STREET COAL AND, FIREWOOD YARDS. We are how prepared to deliver our best Firßt-olas3 Long W00d.... .13a. per ton „ Cut in Block.. . 14s. „ Cash on delivery. Also, the best New Zealand and Newcastle Coal at wharf rates. H. P. GIBBONS &.CO., . GBOCEK3 AND .PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, Wellesley-street. Tm D W A R D BART LE V, ARCHITECT, ALB 2 R T ■ STREET, ■. Near Markkt. G^ B. U T L E R 9 BLACKSMITH.' South Helensville. Every description of Smith's Work at reason able rates. /I K. M. C JN ;. A 5^ \JCa Wholesale a'.«d Kktail FAM 1L V GROC ER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. - Ship ping Supplied. "«> J| CJ WIN JS'i£ Jtt TO JX •**■ ■■•■«J«- •••• ■r* . - "^ ■■:. ■ '-.:■ AUCKLAND STEAM : >.rr. WOOD TUxiNING FACTORY, WYNDHAaa-Si'REET (Next Shake& kare Hotel). Having. introduced ■Steam Power, he Is now •Hfi prepared to make a Reduction , •' Twenty! per cent off the price : 5 .",,( of all common work. : > UST Country Orders punctually attended to. MIR A JN D A CO A L. MIRANDA COAL. We, the undersigned, have on Sale a Supply of this really good Household Coal, to be had in any quantities, at ■ ,''■ HOLDER BROS., Coal atto. Fire-wood: Merchants, NEWTOHT. HW A ; I T E, Manufacturing Tinsmith, " FORT-STREKT.! Wishes to inform the public that he is the only one in the Province . who devotes the whole of his time to the above business, and with hiß: facilities for. working and-jjmqdernjjappliances, can defy competition. '' : '■'■':<- ■'■'■'■ IVTEW MUSIC AND STATIONERY IS_ v. "'" WAREHPUSE. Dep6t for. Books, Periodicals, Newspapers, and Magazines, • Shortland-street, Auckland, (opposite the Post Office).—The above Establish ment wilL.be HE-OPENED on TUESDAY. 17th instant, with a Choice and Varied Assortment of the newest and most popular Music, Books, Stationery, and Stationers' Fancy Goods. Arrangements have been made for : Monthly Parcels of Books arid Music,, and every effort will be made to keep the Establishment well supplied with all the Leading Novelties. New Photographs, Photographic Albums, in leather, and velvet. Frames in carved wood, Bilk, velvet', and silver and turquoise enamel.I ' , E^H. HASLETT, PROPRIETOR. AUNDERS AND GILBERD, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURES FREEMAN'S BAY, AucEixAND. ' ; ]■■ i ;'■--■ Cash Buyers of Tallow. 'dss®^li'/t- '• k. ," t ' y.1 .n■ :d a' l l, lo¥^Sa|'.iyX v'''•".' DENTIST'- ;,' ', "",'■.■ (sYearsAssistant!toMr.Plumley), Begs to announce'tb the Publicthat he has com menced; Business at .the Top ; pp Grky-street, Auckland, and hopes by Reasonable Prices to obtain a share of their patronage; ■■'". ,'r, ■- jjisT of Pbices. ■-■■■& s. d Uppers (in vulcanite) from.. , .1; i ..: 3 0 0 .Uppers (in platinum) from ... i. ,_ i.,0 0 Uppers (in gold) from ~.. ,"„''„ "8 '0 0 -Sets, Upper and LpWer (in vulcanite) J 6 0' 0. .„"..„!.'•" '~ (in platinum), U. 8.0 0 „ , „,,; ■■ -.■, „.• 1 (in gold „ v; 15 8. 0 , Teeth from 9,t0, ,12 a;m. _ -0,1; 0 Teeth Stopped to amalgam!. '* '.. i/'.v 0 2 6 Teßth'Stp]?pediH gold' . n?W; •'• '*<■'■ as agreed. ,Old Pieces Re-modelled at trifling; experisei > CH A' R L E S «tt<B L O M F I E L D^ .•;;:..! ■" Wakefield-street;•'•• ■■■■ • ■'■■■ D'Balißß IN OILS,TCOLOURS,' GLASS, &C. ~. A Large- and Variedi Stock of PAPBR HANGINGS, ,in Choice Designs, and Very : Cheap. s ' i:'"i! '■ '•'"■,:■- .: ■ -'■ »i! •■■■■■ | iriScrim, Hessian, Tacks,^iMixed"Paints,: Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, &c always on ha«d at lowest rates. ~ • * Paintings of New Zealand Scenery, including some romantic views taken at Whangaroa,; Bay of Islands,! Waikato, and the Hot Lakes; Oleo-. graphs, ' Chromos, and Engravings, at a great .reduction. '.;.:.'■> >>;.-:■;-:..!>(■ ~: .■] Gilt and Stained Mouldings. ~.;.■„■ . .-, Picture Frames on hand, or made to order. •cNote the address:— ! . ■' , CHARLES BLOMFIELD, SIGN WRITER AND GENERAL HOUSE : DECORATOR, Foot ok Wakepield-street, • , Auckland. , All putstanding Accoufats "due to me must be paid in-fourteen days(l4) days from this date to SlrD. Evitt, 244, Queen-street, or myself; if not; legal proceedings will be taken, without further notice. ' - ■ R. F. WEBSTER, -; , Saddler, Waiuku (lajfe of Auckland). September 13,1878. ~, ;, , ; : tjHIP CHANDLERY & SAILMAKING I** _^___ . ; NOTICE OF REMOVAL. V A. B. RONALD , : Having taken over the: balance of the Jeas of those centrally-situated 'Premise^,.' cbfßer of Queen arid Fort-streets, • ately-dcoupibd by Mr Thomas Williams,';ass a'Ship Chandler, Sail maker, &c.,f,would intimat .hiSi intention of continuing this Business i ■ i a bi anches, and trusts to secure a fair share of support. "_ ; A.B.D. takes this jptortumty of thanking the Shipping Community and General. Public for the liberal patronage accorded him. during the last ten yeai-8. and from his'personal knowledge of the Business; hopes to secure a continuation of theiavours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of Tents' and Tar paulins always kept in stock.



;!,: /I ~~ ~ ~ ~—~"i / FTIHOS J. HARBUTT, j Wholesale Bkush Manttfactuskk, . : victoria-street east\ j , Auckland. , ——: 1 ; —rm —~ : ' " ~■' i : 1869.] • j CL AB X E BR.O T HER S, (Late Crombiea), 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 nstantaneously. ./. " J. C. PELHAM, Laddkr, Step & Jo arrow-maker, ■■■:- CARPENTER, JOINER, &C, 49, Victoria-street. Every description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows, Barrow Wheels, Clothes-Horseß, Clothefc-Bpxes, Travelling Chests, &c, oh hand, or made to N.B.—Ladders, Steps, and Barrows, lent on hire. ___ . i Ah v y jfi . t x, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, i WELLKSLKY-STRBKT. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds; ■ _ ' ■ . A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughlr shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advano on coat for cash:1 ' • [Established 1868.] MR T. TRA EF O R.D, S URGEON DEN TIST, Wakefield Street, (near Queen-street). Artificial Teeth from one to a fall set. Children's Teeth carefully regulated. i^HEAP TIMBER I CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWHST RATES. Have also on hand a very large satd superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinijs, at. lowea Wood Turning in aix its Branches. -^-Cha Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa LeKS, a very low rates. n e UNIONn» UASl OSAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY Limited 5 MECHANIC-..' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can ;be left afcNo.i'. 6, nranco Buildings.-^ _i___ PAPERHAISGINGS. WHITE LEAD, ODL, &c, &c, &c, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 *»" PACKAGES 574 PAPERHANGINGS, From Common to the most Choice Designs in SOLD. Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES^ White Lead Oils (Unneedjand colza Paints Zinc White! Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &0., &0., &0. Carson's Antioorrosion. Paint, Patent Silicate' Paint, Oxide op Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes] AND, REQUiaiTES. 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. fTV ISHE XA N D CO., JO Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, . t Queen-street, next Bank of .New Zeal a, - ■ Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoo . Corned Beef on Sale fn large quantities N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants fer warded to all parfs of the colony upon receipt o order. Families waited on In town or sabtir db -^TICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, V SYMONDS-STREET. PARTINGTON BROTHERS/ Have Always on Hand : - Flour i Oatmeal Sharps wheatmeal Bran Maizenteal, &c Oats, Maize: Barley. &c.. crushed. JA N^D :i J. SOP PET •. . Freeman's Bay. Steam Mills, i *■■■ AndiNo. 101,, Lower Queen^treet Wharf, , .' . "' . Auckland.''.1 ", '* ;', I -JT A ME S MC L E O D, v" • BUTCHBRr ' HELENSVDLLE (SOUTH). H. S X INNER » BUHiDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, V JLCAN LANE. All Branches of the Bullr ng Trade. executed by Experienced Workmen, Shop Fronts, Office - Fittings, &C..&C.' O P E C I A L 8; O:T I C E. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). . G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. TjTAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE B. EDWARDS Begs Winforjri. the public that a Coaoh, carry ing 12 passengers and luggage; meets every train arriving from Auckland.- Charges reason able. Special, Carriages provided to order on instructiofls being sent per post or telegraph to ' b. Edwards, , Livery and Bait Stabues, : "■■ :!':, {li--;-"'' Hamilton. ' ■■'<■■. ■ ■■■};'": QOUTH HELENSyiLLE BAKERY; j *'^?": ! ,:t. G.H; SMITH; -.■■ \q>nr.*i \;| , . BAKER AND GONPECTIONER. ; .■; , ,1 Orders,' per Steamers ,or Coasting Vesselß :i'"\ ' promptly attended to..:' -' ''-','..'." GEE AND POT TEI^ , COACHBUHjDERS, .'-1,, 1 gREY:STRICET, Auckland., . -I . N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Blue Gtim and all" kinds of Hardwood, at lowest market prices. ■ ■■■:■ r: ; ,-.: ■' ■■ , 'I AM E S BUTC HE R, ■U1 CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &0. ' Gtoods Carted and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut-: or nnont) reasonable. ■ ■ " ". ; TG. S A N D E Si • '",' .. SURVEYOR, , ; * " .Hamilton, Waikato. : , Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. < [ 'WTL LI AM WA L KE R, :rf . saw maker, ' ALBERT-STREET, nhar the Market, • j . *■'" ' Auckland. ■•. Circular and all other kinds of Saws Hammered, Sharpened, Re-toothed, and Repaired, with accuracy and dispatch. -.'■■ .""';', WARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFAC TURERS. Cox's Creek, Richmond. HL Ofßce—Durham-street, Auckland, v i Cash Purchasers—Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins andßonea. : " "i ' ; " On Sale—Bonedust: oar own manufacture• guaranteed free from alduiteration. . J E D G;E R AN D CoT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ~i) •■' \ , BUTCHERS, '. Gee y - steeet, Beg to inform their friends and'the public of Auckland that they have taken over the business carried on by Mr. T. Barr, on those premises known as Paul's, and hope by civility and strict attention "to business, combined with the Best Meat procurable, to merit a fair share of support. Families waited on for orders. Country orders nctually|attended to. Sli ipping supplied ZZZ



W.^PHILLIEES^ANX>.-,SOJsfst IOW, • COLOUJEI, & GLASS MKRPHANTS, Importers oflPapißrhangirigs/Scrim, Paints, Oil^ Turpentine, Colours,-Varnishes, French Polish, .Gold Leaf,; Artists' Colours ;an.4 Brushes, Plate, Sheet. Crown,.Ornamental,,and Phptpgraphip ftlass Picture Frame/and' Tapestry Mouldings, Clock' and Compass" Glas_e«; Glazed"! Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass^ cut i to; size** and- oarafully paoked.-j»and 97,-QUEENrSTRBET.,I. ! HAI&S CARRIAGE AND DRAY ; ,:.,'} ..; FACTORY. ; , r . ;; , ].. JAM E S MAC XI E, •■ Proprietor. [ J. M. begs to inform his old friends and the public generally, that he has RB-COMMENCED BUSINESS, at the COBNER. of VICTORIA and HIGH-STREETS, after ah absence of Ten Years at the Thames, 'and hopes by strict atten-' Bion to business, combined jWith good workman thip and moderate charges, to merit a share of Support. d .. :■■'■"''■, '■■■'-' ,'. ; N.B —Country orders punctually attended to. -TT/f R. F. L A S' f{, IVX SURGEON DENTIST, W E L L E S L X V - S T HE E T. Artificial Teetn'made on .the most approved principles, from One to a FuUjSet,. ~, I Teeth Stopped, Scaled, and Extracted; | CX E N Z-I'E & ROS S, ... Have'',6n 'SXle • ■;' ;. •';,.. ■",', .... • Oamaru and Coast vpieat' < Oatß, Oatmeal, 11 ' ,t 100 kegs Canterbury Butter Canterbury Hams and B. aeon (in cloth) i > (In Wholesale Lots Only). McKENZIE &rROSS. , , Xp RE S.H SHI P M E,N TS. 650 CASSIS CEMENT, * Ex City of Auckland,and Famenoth. ■ JAM E S B L A IK lE, VICTORIA-STREET, Four Doors from the Union Bank. ; "OONES 1 BONES I :• WiBONES jfj> .'.:■■■ ■ ' ________'~■;- ' .-'• ■■ ;'-! Bought In any quantities for Cash at tha Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and-'at No. 101, Lower Queen-atreet by , j. , TOppBT . , MM U R C H I E • Begs to inform his; Customers, and the Public of Auckland, that he is bow OPENING OUT the Largest Selection in Auckland of the following Goods, specially selected in the Home Markets:— ■ '; '-'■•' '■'"■ >'• , • - tweeds: ■.•,.,;.;:■;-■: Cheviots, Bannockburn-, and West of ,r, ENGLAND,-.- *ju,b.VA(u h I Of every description, and in the fTewest. Styles. FANCY, COATINGS (LATEST DESIGNS),' \ In the Most Fashionable Shades. ; • i gS^t JVfONT DE.PIET-E, ' —_'''* •'___'•, '. " ' OOBNBB'b-* '.■■■.■[ _X - DARBY-STREET,- HAS OPENED! AND WILL LEND'MONEY. IN LARGB'OR SMALL SUMS, ' ; J ' ' ,' '' ;";; os:-''\ '' ;: ' . . CLOTHING, JEWELLERY, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OFjGOODS, at the Lowest Rate'or isiEREST. Note thP Address :-: CORNER OF DARBY-STREET. 738 SAC X S WAIKATO POTATOES ! Grown on Light Dby .Soil -'fhom Hobabt Town Seed. ' — PRIME .QUALITY 1 Superior to Canterbury GOOD FOR THE TABLE I. . . . , ( I GOODi FOR SEKDI ~ .-, , . ~.'..... ...A150,,.....'. "'..':'. ",'"■ Z\\<. FINE SASiPLE OF EARLY P_NKEYES FOR.SEED. • ON SALE BY ADAM LA V BOURN, FORT-STREET. /GREATEST DISCOVERY KNOWN <br ■ No iIORE Bronchitis, Coughs, or Dipthhbia. . : . NEVER B WITHOUT WELBORNK'S SOL-FA. TONIC JUJUBES. "We' can highly recommend these Jujubes. No Public Speaker should be without them."— Rev. J. Lobb. ■ „.'. ■ Invaluable to. all who suffer from Influenza Chronic Asthma, Hay' Fever, or Bronchial attacks.''.'.'■• '< ; Sole: Agent-: J. P. KING, Chemist, . Next National Bank, Queen-street. Anckland. BOOTS ! BOOTS ! SELLING OFF ! Selling Off!—C. WESTPffAHL begs to inform his friends and the public that he is now Selling his Stock of BOOTS and: SHOES at Greatly Reduced Prices! Having bought lately a Large Bankrupt Stock ( at less than, English • Cost, ne is abje to give hiß customers Great Bar i gains.—C. .Westpfahl, opposite Somerfleld and 3_%ck, Qneen-Btreet. ; GEM EN Tl OJ£ ME N.Tj 600 casks ' Cement^ 100 oasks Plaster (Amerioaai), Slates, Fire Bricks (Sturbridge), Fire Clay,>lii_ae, Sand, &C,n,[ ■ ] - s ; Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire Experienced workmen in all branches sent . to alTparts of town or country. , KEANja; & JENKINSON, ! . . Builders, Vlotorla-street., AIKATOr COAL COMPANY , (LIMITED) are,now delivering, BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines atßua ' ward, Huntly Station', as follows :r- '« n .; l ;'_'; \ 6 tons, and under 25 tons.:.. 17b 6dper ton. -. ~* 25 tons, and under 50 tons 1 „ .-.163,6 d „ ''* 60 tons, and upwards,.-,., ....155.; ...•„' , 51ack,....................::..1286a „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway, Statlonß. :,,! n> .:,.:;■ ton di.; - :-■-..: ,n< ■■ ; Steamers and Manufactories Bubject to special arrangement.'.' .' ...-,', ; ' \"" , ' .' { Orders maybe sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Hrintly, Waikato; or to •.;! \ ■.;?;;, ~,,,--..,..v:,, ..• ■■ ~i,W. S, LAURIE, .. 'v. '■• " .-. '."-.•'; :i Agent. 7, Wyhdham-street, " ' . ' ;": .■ •■■ Anokland,'-'':'-'-■* ''''-i^'-' -■ :- ■; -; -:' . ' COALS j, COALS!! COALSIII ~~ | ', v/Wher_: Do'.-YOigr;''BtJY't.IYpX7R' Co kli£i 1 The undersigned is prepared £6 supply,' Coai in atay!quantities fr6m!-this 'splendid. Mineii-Itis the Finest Household Coal ever introduced into this Market, and needs, but one trial to make it a universal favourite. " ' . Samples may be obtained on applying to the ■undersigned.": <> •. ,■:::-■ >■ .1 ; ,-;..-■ ':,ri iPricesat Yard^i Breakwater:— ,; j '■SingleTonr-i ,»v £ n '*•■■ "■■••■; "■ -.•-;.-:- -m|2oß»i?t ! From sto 15 tons ~.,.,.. ; .. ... 17s. > From" 15to25tons ; '.. ' !.. ;'...'.. 16s. 6d : 25 tons and upwards, as per'agreement, "';'; ■ Orders' left at Messrai 'Stone Bros., W.H. Fenton, Queen-Btreet; or;!'. >■:,. ■-'■ ,■ •>.->■■. bdi ! . , CHAS. HARDING, Sole Agent, 1 j ■ '■'. , ' f ■''- ." "r " ' . \_ Breakwater Yard,: Will receive prompt despatch. ' P~ lANOS, , ORGANS, AND HAR ''-" ;'' ' '~- MONIUMS."..-. HO;FFMAN!NV;&:;SONS/. 7 ■ „ i : ■-■"': QUEEN5 :STItEBT, •! r- ;fi:- Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, j and Bell cheaper than any house in New[Zealand, ~,,*;, : CaJ-'ahd see their prices before purchasing, , : Sole Agents for Mason and Hamliri's Organs.; mHE GLOBE1 MARINE INSURANCE X J COMPANY!(LIMITED), , S ■ ;■ v \ LONDONi -■'.'-: -i-:-'i'i Capital... _... *500,000.. ,;; '; All Marine Risks taken at lowest corrent rates. Policies granted in triplicate, payable in case of loss in London, or at "any of the1 Agencies. ■ ■'■ Full particulars upon application to the under toned. ' s -■■ >-, -."- *>■ ■■■- • ••■■ •-■ ■■-■'-!■, v- • J HENRX GILFjCLLAii ; ■ -i '" :-: ; !' ! Auckland Ag-nt. • 7, Queen-stre t..; ]• <v-:-.-:>'.:t^ ; J ;■•,,.! SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE y\H: .: : COMPANY : "; V '...,).['V,-. OAPITAiix^CK)6,Om i I Buiidings Of every description,, and Contents^ Inaured. ■ ; <■■ -' ■■ ."■*•-;'■ ' Wool.from Sheep's Back or. Shipping Port London." '' ■' : :>!'-''- <■ ■ ' '-:; - ■■- -'' •. ; Veß_elp, Freight, Gold,- Grain, Gum, and Cargoes enerally Insured to and from London; the Colonies,, America, China, Mauritius, the Islands, &c;', !'' . ' * . '' ■ , ' "Lowest Cuhrent Rates, ' Head Office, Anckland.B ■■;:, • ~i?ti A. BOARDMAN, __I_Z , Manager



MONEY TO LEND;;:iH:large'%r small Bums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solloltor, High-street. * I MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. r . - • ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual ratesof interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. - ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agen, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. itvtfONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE ; 'iIX of Firat-class Freehoid Seouritieß. ■"i.1.--- WM.COLEIIAN, SoUcitor, Vulcan Lane., It/TONEY to LEND on.first-class free _L!»-I^' hoia Becurity, at. low rates of interest— Rl O. DYER, Shprt-and^-treet. MONEY TO LEND in large of small M sninß at a moderate ratel of Slnterest.- Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. JELLING OFF J [CELLING OFF! IMPORTANT NOTICE. G. vm F O ;; S,,. r T, r E R Havine resolved to 'relinquish the Retail Boot and Shoe Business, and to confine himself entirely to the Wholesale manufacture of those Goads, hBS determined to Clear Out hisßetail Stock of above at COST, and UNDER COST PRICE. The Sale to" be continued for four weeks only. Intending purchasers should avail themselves of "this opportunity, as the Sale is a. bona . fide one, and no reasonable dfter will.be refused. ; ' : This will be a rare opportunity for dealers and coasters, all'the present stock being of G.F.'sown manufacture. ' ■ ' .'■'•■ G.F. ■ does wot deem it necessary to quote prices, but solicits a call from Dealers, Fathers, and Mothers of families, and others, and feels Bvrethe prices submitted will ensure fa speedy clearance. . LOSE NO ,TIME, BUT CALL AT G. FOSTER'S, QUEEN-STREET (corner of the Market). n,. ... ...-. s,, . .a;, i> c Xx Lapwing : 40 AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES , KEROSINE FAIRBANKS 1 UNION SCALES CHOICE ENGLISH TEA (.-chests SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. f\ N S A. L E, Ex Late Arrivals : ley tons FLOUR, 200*8 ' 20 „ „ 100's \.,30v.> '"■":■„ 50"s ~.;'"' ."■■'::-.. 290 sacks WHEAT 200 „ OATS 450 „ BARLEY 130 ~ -OATMEAL 25 „ PEARL BARLEY 41 cases HAMS and BACON (in Cloth and v /'.Bare "V--. 3} tons'itto, Farmers' Cure % cases ROLL BACON , . € 2 „ BATH CHOPS 5 „ VLARD 25 „ CHBESE .kegs HONKY 15 bales NELSON HOPS 50 cases GLUCOSE 10 „ MACCARONI and VERMACELLI FINE QUALITSTTEAS ' .' ,:: T, H. HALL & CO., High-street and Vulcan Lane. rp O A R R I V E, Ex Famenoth:'.; 10 cases GALVANIZED CORRUGATED IRON. : ..." T. H. HALL & CO.. /^iOLDS ! COLDS.!;! ; COLDS I!;! Are you suffering from a Cold t and anxiouato pet rid of it? Thengo totheTURKISH BATHS and try the new thermo-oxygen Bath, which nas never failed to cure. ", .This Bath (iudiciously ap plied) with', the wet-sheet Pack, is the greatest remedial agent for the prevention and cure 01 Colds. Try it; no cure no pay. Cost of Bath, ss. ! Two gentlemen came to me within a few days. I with a most distressing and unbearable attack lof Influenza. Both entirely Cured in one Visit! I This Bath gives the constitution,.the wonderful ioapacity 6f wrestling with and'enduring the r! constant changes of temperature. ./ < Testimonial.— " Mr. K. D. Sykes.—Dear Sir, It affords me much-pleasure in bearing testi mony to1 the efficacy of your treatment m the Turkish Baths,.of a severe attack of lumbago in one week: The third bath acted upon mo like magic, and I have not felt the slightest symptoms since.;: You are :at/liberty toimake nse of this testimonial for the benefit of others who may suffer from.the same: complaint.—Yours very truly, Richard Gamblk.:.;■; ■■- .-■ 1 1 • ,4 UCKL^ND: STEAM CONFECTION d_. FACTORY AXBERT-SIREET. .. :.ihu-A .:'E.i^V_VTERS;T ir "r --; : - G O NiF;E:C T.•■■''3-NER Begs to inform the-public the following goods, manufactured at his -y are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no:in gredient or blouring. matter deleterious to nealth: — ■> - „ < . • : : Dry Goods. DrySGoods—Continued Co versation Lozenges Plain Pipe , | Co iversations RirigD Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good.Words;. .. 1 ■ Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfltß Fruit Lozenges '? Chocolate Creams Farley Lozenges'' London Mixtures i ;Scotch Mixtures- - Iceing Sugar >- ; Sugar AlmondB"! Persian Snerbert : BSAlmondß ' . Boiled Goods. I Birda^Eggs o - ■ • .MixediLolliesv! ; Carraway Comfltsf Sticks (assorted) •■ Carraway do. (small) f. t i Barley Sugar ~ | ; Ginger Ldzenges ( Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions <■. "I *< • rointß.' -■'- ,' - '■: '■'■ '■''■ AcidDrops> ■ ,' '•■. '■ • ; Super; Extra Strong • Best Acid Drops ' _%ppermihts Rose Acid Drops 'v; Rose Lozenges Blackßalls ' , Aniseedßallsit' Indian Corn '■ ' ; Cayenne Lozenge Black Almond Toffy } MuskJ>ozengesi. Sweet Kisses .'- | Paregori Cough Lo- RedCocoanut-Ice :■-,- 1 zengea hi . :■ Red land White.Cocoa i ißathpipe *; :■ •, . v-- ;■■■'' 1■• / ■ hut Ice il O v.i 1 : y.v i ! Coalsfoot Rock . Honey Toffy . Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Totty" ■ [ Juiubes •-..-■•■■■. ■-.■' •'- '■' ■ Everton Tottv -■%%£* Liquorice ; Star ana Love Rock!^; Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries 5 ir Candy v' :: .-■:■ ! ' Imitation Almondß <•'$ 1 Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries ' ■Horehound Candy( Cough Drop, s ' ; NonparieliComntß I TomThumba • ! Regent Pipe .;;Mo<.n> :,;:.■■!-,■•'.■;'.•:.'-. >j _ • Medicated Lossenges ol every description always ;;'. :-v:.- '-L.'.-n'-: -•:■•: on hand. ■:.-•.-: .• ::*•:■ j .: > i Waters' Chocolate, 20s. perdozen; lo ; One Shilling will be allowed for every tin re! .„.........,._- turned in good order.-~« —►__» i WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS. BONBON Sj .: ; SoMBBobVs1 Luggage,'&c.; ■ ?p .. ■.■.^■••■:"■-■-."-'-Testimonial.- I'^1 '^ ' '-■ . • '-.". ■ ; Provincial Laboratory, Ancklaridj October 26/ 187;5;^MI_i E. WATERS: Sir.^l have much 7 pleasure in;; informing ■ ypiii ■ that after .liavin^ -made a very careful analysis of.-.various samples of Bweetmeats manufactured'by ypu, I find that they are freeC from all adtdteration, and that the colouring matters are quite, innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English' or French prepara tions ; and,' being entirely free from husk, it wilt form an article of .diet for inyalicis.i especially those. suffering, from:■'■ an impa'iredi' digestion.—l have the hoßpur to be. sir, your obedient servt., Jambs M. Tunny, Provincial »Analyst



JtUducational. /CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR Vy SCHOOL, PARNKLL. [Established 1855.] Affiliated to the New Zealand University. Head Master: Jas. Adams, 8.A., Member of Convocation of the London University. I Classical Master: Rev. Jos. Bates. ' English Master: Mr. J. P. Gradwell, Lon don University. Botanical Master: T. F. Chkebeman, F.L.S. Drawing Master: Mr. Kenneth Watkins. This School is under the superintendence of a Board of Governors, of which His Lordship tue Bishop of Auckland is Chairman. The course of instruction prepares Pupils for the University, the Law and Civil Service Exa minations, special attention being given to ! English, Mathematics, and Science. i A few Boarders are received by the Head. Master. (Terms, for Boys under thirteen, £60 per annum inclusive.) „.„,,] Quarter Days: January 2a, April 12, July 5, September-27. 1 M^^~E. F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM.. Address:—Care of B. H. Haslett, Music and Stationery Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Kvening instruction to Gentlemen. "ftTAVlGATlON.—Candidates for Certifi -131 cates of Competency as Master or Mate, are prepared for Examination by the Local Marine Board by Thos. Pennal, Master Mariner, at 49, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street.— Hours, from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Evening Classes will be formed at private residence. Navigation taught by John s.. Xl Dames, London Board of Trade Certifi cate, No. 501. Having successfully tutored over fifty Masters and Mates in Auckland, is a guarantee of bis ability to teach. School at No. 16. Abercrombie-Btreet. Terms on application. ~J M. LENNOX °J » Estate Agent and Valuator, * Queen-street, Auckland , Opposite the New Zealand Insurance Buildings). ■ This List appears on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays only. fITIA AAA TO £20 TO LEND on good. 3Ci JL\J, \J\J\J securities.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Kstate agent, Auckland. WANTED, in the City, a Comfortable Four-: roomed Cottage.—J. M. Lennox. Q.(\C\f\ ACRK FARM for Sale, 50 miles from O\J\J\J Auckland. Some of the finest land in the country .—J. M.. Lennox, Estate agent. A(\l)C\ ACRE FARM, first-class land, good 'ivUy Family Residence, and improvements.' —J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. oo7(! ACRES Mixed Bush and Fern, soa OZiIV frontage, a little rough grass; a bar gain. Price, 7s per acre.—J. M. Lennox. . ' 9O__ ACRE Farm in the Waikato, a few miles **V•*■ from a Railway Station, mostly improved; also. House. Price, £6 10s. per acre.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. ■ " r?QE-A Bargain. —82 acres at Ruarangi. 3JOO price, £35; £15 cash, balance can remain on the property.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. VS[7"AIKATO.—One of the Finest Farms in the W Waikato. There are 400 acres of choice land, all subdivided, and mostly in good grasses: a first-class Family Residence. The farm is near .to a proposed, railway Btation.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. QYMONDSSTREET.—For Sale, two attached C 5 Houses,'with freehold allotment, in a good position. Price, £260. Terms very easy.—J; M. Lennox, Estate agent. , T3oNSoNßY.—Residence containing 5 rooms, X with larere allotment laid out in. strawberry gardens, orchard, ornamental, trees, together with paddock opposite. Price for the whole, £350.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. . ; PONSONBY.— A Beautiful 6-roomed Veran-" dah Residence, situate at Campbellville, Ponsonby, with large freehold allotment. The residence commands & magnificent View of the har-bour. Is in excellent repair, and ,quite new. Price, £420,— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. TO Investors and Others.—Two substantially built Residences in Vincent-street, with large freehold allotment. The houses are let for 3is per week, and are in excellent condition.—J. M. Lennox. Estate Agent. HOBSON - STREET. — A First-class Brick Family Residence' in 'this rising street, with freehold allotment. Price, £800.-J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland; "OOKSlSiO.—Farm and Homestead about 1} JL miles from the Railway station. The farm is all in grass. There is a comfortable 5-roomed Dwelling-house built upon the property. Price, £360.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. FARM and HOMESTEAD.—A Good Farm of 30 acres, all fenced and in grass. There is a 5-roomed Residence, together with dairy, cowsheds, &c. This fine little farm is only half an-hour*s walk from the Mannrewa Railway, Station.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. T>ARNELL. — Two Allotments fronting the X main road, in a first-class position. The lots have a frontage of 34 and 35 feet respectively. Price, £3 5s per foot:—Apply to J. ;M. Lennox Estate agent, Auckland. > , YJLLA RESIDENCE^-a bargain—a seven roomed Residence in the City, well and substantially built, with large freehold allot-' ment having 60 feet frontage. Price, £320 cash. —J. M. Lennox. Estate agent, Auckland. A LLOTMENT in the City, with 60 feet front- A. age. Price, £90. Beautiful situation. £20 cash; balance can remain on the property.—J. MVLennox, Estete agent,-Auckland; „ : WAIKATO FARM—For. sale, a fine Farm, one mile from Cambridge. There are 100 ---acres, 14 acres of which are in wheat, 9 acres in oats, and 34 acres in good grasses. There is a desirable 5-roomed Residence in first-class order, also stables, &c. The Coach passes the door. Price. £900.^-Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. " ' ..,. ; * J. M. LENNOX, / Estate Agent, Auckland. o { rpHE NEV^ ZEALAND TANNING I AND LEATHER MANUFACTURING COMPANY (Limited). , , „: ■ To be incorporated under "The Joint Stock Companies Act, I860.": ■ < Capital—£2o,ooo in 2000 Shares of £10 Each, With Power to Increase to £50,000. , Payments—lo3 per, Share on application ; 10s per Share on allotment; and four calls of 20s per Share, payable on the second, third, fourth, ■ and fifth month after allotment. No further call: respecting the balance to exceed 10s per share, or be made at shorter intervals t than\two; months from the date of the one preceding. It is only proposed to call up half the capital, in order that practical operations; can be com-' menced in January, 1879.-0 ■■■:'■■ -l ■■■■:■'- Provisional Directors:' .i - ir< J. Guilford, Bsq. R. J.Duncan, Esg;; Ed. Jackson, Ebq. R. Port, Esq. J. K. Evans, Esq. j ... '~ 'Bankers:. . I,; '~ ■ Bank of Australasia. .'■'.'■\- ■>■ - Solicitors: ,:.-'..Hi'- '• ";-,' ; f ' v .. Messrs. Buller and Lewis. i,. ? • , Temporary Offices : ; Featherston-street, Wellington. j ~ . Skcretary pro. tern. : J.W;Ffrost. SHARE LIST NOW,OPEN at the Bank of Australasia; or^.^ . Local Agent. RODNEY ANNUAL RACES. FRIDAY, January 17, 1879. h': \ , '~'.,... JUD&E : R. Wynyard, Esq. Committee: -L. Rye, Esq. " — McMurdo, Esq. , Casey Palmer "Wilkie Keogh i Scott F. Dibble Hulme Munn I Angove McLeod Brebner Sealey V J. Schollera Adam Clark ~ , , W. Greenwood. L Starter : M.W. Munro. Clerk of Scales : —Hulme. Clerk of Course :W. AngoveJ ' Handicapper : — Linnell, Esq. MADDEN PLATE, of — soys. Weight.for age. HURDLE RACE, of — soys. Handicap. CUP, of —soys. Handicap. SETTLER'S RACB, of— soys. Weightforage. The winner of the Northern Cup to carry 71bs. extra. '■' '_(> '? » :, , PON V RA CE, of — soys. ' Weight for inches. • CONSOLATION RACE, of —r soys. Handicap. • RULES. Auckland Racing Club Rulea strictly adhered to. ■ .':■"■■■■' '-- -"':; :-i :'i! -:;-;:: : Decision of Committee in all cases to be final. For full particulars see future advertisement. M. W. Munro, pro R. OA SEY, . Seqrerary.



rgv a v a *■ i« *< *~ v, » ~;«.-, —. I Le55ee......... Mr. ?.T. Heerarty. Business Manager...Mr. W. C, Orowley. TO~-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! ! TO-NIGHT! POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT Of the Popular and Attractive Drama, STRUCK OIL. . . STRUCK OIL. STRUCK OIL. LAST NIGHT OF BAK ER AND FABE-ON! In their popular and attractive play, STRUCK OIL; Or, thePbnksylvania Dutchman! :\./"-: BkSureYouSke.it! ;. m" Nothing like it will be seen for Years! "^» i THIS IS THE LAST NIGHT ! TO-MORROW: LI S A EC CLE S ! • With ths Miniaturk Volunteers. . ■ ■ txIXJ Prices:—Dre»s Circle, 4/; Stalls, 2/6 1/.; Box Plan at Upton fe Co.'b. S_£2L_ /CHORAL |T ALL > \^-GES£^P-- POSITIVELY THREE' CQNpERTS ONLY | NEW ZEALA^D^CONCERT TOUR' ■ "'.:■■' of ,v. .'■■" ' MADEMOISELLE ALICE CHARBONNET Eleve of tbe Conservatoire de Musique, • ; .. ~.- . Paris). , : . ~. ;. , : ■ . THE FIRST PIANOFORTE. RECITAL- AISfD . GRAND CONCERT OP •MADEMOISELLE ALICE ■ ", CHA;;ii;B.ON:N::ET! i' The Distinguished Pianist of the Conserva toire of Music, Paris, will take place on ~ , % MONDA V EVEN ' NG, 23rd'SEPT.1, 1878, ' Admission:—Reserved Seats, 4s; Unreeerved Seats, 2s 6d. ' • "■'"• *■" T V The Conservatoire CERTIFICATKS and MEDALS of Mademoiselle Charbonnet, from the Paris Conservatoire, are at the saloon of Messrs. Upton and Co., Queen-street, where seats may be secured. Tickets may also be obtained at the Saloons, of Messrs. Hoflinann,. Champtaloup, Turrell, and Wafte. '" Purchasers of Reserved' Seat Tickets may ex change them for Numbered Seats on application toUpton&Co. ■ ' - OR ONE WEEK LONGER. .—■ ■ • —_-S" - • .■; ••.xvV! i ; ■ " Arrangements have Deen made with the proprietor of the Blacksmith's Bream, for part of the proceeds to be jaeen to- St. Thomass School Fund,: commencing on 1 Monday'next. Half-day Performance on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, commencing at THREE o'clock. Friday afternoon, specially for our country friends,: at one o'clock; and every Evening at seven o'clock. Tickets available, from Monday to Saturday, 6d each; ,School Children, half-price. OUNG~ MEN'S C URISTJ-AN ASSOCIATION. .' WELLESLEY-STREET, WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES,, 1878. September2o.—"Self-love and Self-sacrifice,"-?-. F. G; EwiNSTON, October U.-^(gubject to be advertised.)—Rkv, ,- CM.Nelson:, m,a. . ■■ s1; . in Tickets for"the wiio'e cdtifSe, to admit Bearef and Lady, 55.; to admit Bearer only, 3s. 6d.; , Single Lecture, Is. Commence at 7.30. Seats reserved for Ticket holders until 7.20. [ " T ONG IT IS LOVE, SINCE WE JU . PARTED," ■ A New Song, sung with great success by Miss Lizzie Morgan. Words by J. Hemus. Music byl). CoPic. To be obtained at this office, and of all Music-sellers and Stationers in Auokland,, , Price: One Shilling. .; - r For Sale.- TXEAVY-DRAUGHT 'ST A L LlO N; .i~l. ■:;:: A . ' ~ —- •'■' '- r' ■ £'1' ■ FOR SALE, a Handsome Stallion of immen -bone and substance.—^.pply to •'■'. R. & R. DUDER/ ' ~ ~-,' North Shore. FO R- ,'■ .S. A. .-L ~''E : EX 'HERO:' . 20 BALES 3-BUSHEL SACKS. ' EX 'HALCIONE:' • 150 KEGS FRENCH VWIRE NAILS. 'W. S: LAURIE,1 .. 7, WYaEHAM Street. ,':' piE A P FOWL FEED. ' "470 sacks MAIZE, 4k 3d 4s' 6d - ' ■ , ; 260-sacks WHEAT • '/.'.•;;.■;. ">' j "'■ f , '. -''.-■•' AT -. '. . -:■.-- --.'•-' i ■i ■ COUPLAND' & CO-'S,■;;;; ■■]; :'- '.-•,■■■'-'': ■■"■,: 4UEEN, STREET."^-. ,' ::':-Vf ' TO WORKING MEN;^-I have some . cheap Cottages for saie. and can make very:easy terms with decent people. c Come early.— F. G. Ewington. . "., '<;,.- r ...-, -,; '~ OR & ALE. -^-Greyhound Puppies,, thi-ee "! months old. Out of "Venus" (imported), by "Regent" (imported).—Apply-to j; Abbot, Hobson-stre&t. , --: "■'\"-^".\ ,).;'.:.!■:.'' \.: r :'.:.: ~ .■ : _O1 i\ to £1000 LENT, on Building Society ::.«si>Xv' principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.—C. -Wilh'amson, Estate agent; V;nl can Lane. - Mortgages and Loans pegotiated.> . P^rf^ ACRE\FAKM;iri-Wairpa Sbuth,:all 9%\£ rich land^ fenced, sub-divided, and in good grass, with a splendid,bush,run, House.of 4 rooms, dairy, stable, sheds; Bco.. Price, fit —S; Vaile,; House and Land: Agent, Shortland •^Btre.efc •''.'. ■:.''..'.' - i -;\;;.,...-,... ."■;-'■'> ,^'y---;.y> r.-.'-v X*O 10s PER .ACRB.—BO acres first-clasa 3&/ V "Land, IJ miles from' Opotiki township; , S. Vaile; Land agent, Shortland-street. ■>"-aii;i ; T^ILLAGE OF OTAHUHU '■ For^ Sale,1 a; Business Premises; .in the centre; of 'the'village.'''.' ,-- ■■■ ■ ■■,-.. m{ ■ -v-io' •-. ■'' f-H p. ---! SAMUEL COCHRANE& SON* '. I. ;r i: ; •■•'•- ;',Land agents, Fort-street.« :£f--A &LPL T-ExcellentFarm of 88 acres of First j. d&.tLOv • : class LandJ all fahcedand ingrase, half-apre orchard,! plenty of ornamental, trees, -. House of 3 rooms, large dairy, stock-yard, 1 &c. Terms easy.—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate . Agent, Shortlarid-street. ..'.".'- ',:••-' ~t\W4\i\'< —MOUNT EDEM; 3 acres of Vol- „ d&rfcl/v?. fcanic Land, all fenced and in grass, garden, and orchard, 'with-'House of 5 rooms, cow-shed, 2400 gallon cistern, &C.—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent; • Shortland-street.: ' PTQA —FARMof 10 acres of Rich Level *It)Vi Land, all fenced in, 3Paddocks, all in grass, 5-roomed Cottage, cow-shed, pigsty, &c, 28 miles South of, Auckland.—S. Vaile- ■ Land Agent, Shortland-Btreet. ; , , £ORA —WBLL-BUILT HOUSE of four AAvui rooms and wash-house, &c, with freehold allotment 50 x 100, at Mount Kden.-S Vaile. House and Land Agent, ahortland-street* IKELA N D BR O T H E it S, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND: LEATHER MANUFACTUBERS Importers of Saddlers' and bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting. Suction , and Delivery Hose, &c. ' „ V Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street Works: Panmure,'Auckland. • ; Country orders promptly executed, '»: Goods shipped to all the Cololonies. '" ,i " O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ;< ERS, AND OTHERS. ; The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, WooL Tallow.Beeswax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satiefac toryrates. ...... ...■■- ,■■■,:■■-%.'■■ ■■' v -•: ' ■ IRELAND BROS., Tankers and JjeAiser MANtTFAOTnBKBS. ' Arickland. '■'■"-'-■ - ,'. • m A UP 1 R I COAL. . Dii-ect from the Mine, and at current rates, from--v. r ~; - '/:.. :--■ ■ ■ ■■-■■ v, > '.. .^ .: ANDERSON & COY, Meohanics' Bay,