VOLUNTEER PRIZE FIRING.

(To the Editor.) Sir.—As the Government prizes have been fired for and won for this year, it will not he out of place to suggest something more practical for the time to come. The present system of prize firing is nothing more than proving rifles for the different measured ranges, and cannot be looked upon as indicative of efficiency in the use of the rifle, or in any sense a preparation for possible actual service in the field, where the first requisite would be a knowledge of the distance from the object to be fired at—the acquisition of which knowledge is entirely ignored. Of course,! am alluding to those" volunteers who use the rifle (and not the two-thirds of show cards who never fire ball cartridge at all.) Another absurdity connected with the present system of prize'firingisthat of lying down at the short ranges, as though the enemy would allow you time to take up a position so advantageous. Now that the feasibility of judging distance has been de monstrated, what is there to hinder the Government or prize-givers from combining scores made at the targets, and in so doing, obtain returns of practical rifle firing, shew some real asset for the money gi^en in this direction. At present we are labouring under the delusion that wo possess some practical shots with the rifle. But take them on to an open beach, and shift the targets each shot to unknown distances, and then see what becomes of their boasted skill or efficiency.—l am, etc., Pitatical.

Dunedin Press on the Situation.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(From our owk Corrhspoxdent.)

DUNEDIN, this day. The " Otago Daily Times " says : " the jrablie meeting last "night was nothing but ■what was expected. Nobody doubts the genuine cordial support "which the people of Dunedin give to the present Governrnent.or the thorough confidence- it htis in Sir George Grey's and Mr Macandrew's ad ministration. Nevertheless, there was something moving in such a sight as pre sented itself to the eye. We can perfectly understand how the recipient of such' an ovation as the Premier received when standing before an assemblage, massed together like that in the theatre and swayed by one common feeling, exclaimed " I would rather be Premier than Governor." It may be, when the Assembly meets, a seeming disregard of its enactments may be made the grounds of an attack on him ; but the Premier may rest perfectly assured that the country knows that desperate diseases require desperate remedies ; and if the House gets again upon upon its stilts and talks privilege, he has but to fall back upon the people, and they will thoroughly endorse his action. We venture to think the Opposition will be very chary about raising an issue. This triumphal progress through the colony has brought a good many members to their senses, and many of them who used to wait on the beck and nod of Major Atkinson have got wonder fully enlightened as to the purity of the motives and wisdom of the policy of Sir George Grey. With reference to that Land Bill,and to the provisions conferring special privileges on the insolvent squatters of Canteibury, we earnestly hope and trust that the Liberal party never will rest until they have wrung back those privileges out of the hands of the robbers ; even though it should lead to those indecent runholders doing that which from their own re presentations and from their memorial to the Assembly they ought to do— seeking consolation for their sorrows, not in coffers of State, but in Court bankruptcy."

ANOTHER VIEW.

The "Herald" says : "Manhood suffrage, pure and simple, will not meet with that general approval and applause which greeted the suggestions for a graduated laud, tax and income tax. It shews where the sym pathies lay, when large land bidders and absentees are evidently for it. The Premier does not state much upon the change in the incidence of taxation and "free breakfast table ;" and possibly he is beginning to find the vacuum in the treasury chest bigger than he anticipated, and further taxation, rather than a changeinitsincidence,istheonething needful at present. It is idle to disguise the fact that our finances are seriously embarrassed, and that extra taxation is only staved off by means of loan expendi ture ; and it will require great skill to put the colonial finances on a sound footing. If Sir George Grey's Ministry can only ac complish this task its existence will not have been in vain."

Printed and ' published by the. ]^&| V Henry Bkett, of Para ell,' B* 5r st r*t, *- : Steam Printing Office, JVJF^S^JnfI. 3 the Province^of Auckland, Npw^ 8""*

THE EVEAIKG STAB, TUESDAY, MARCH .12.



ALFRED BTJCKLAND THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 O'CLOCK. FOE, SALE WOOL.PACKS ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, MARCH 14. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, at 1 o'clock, Dairy Cows, Store Cattle At Two o'clock, 50 Fat Cattle, from Sandhills 6 Fat Calves 20 Fat Cattle, from Otalmhu . 50 Fat Cattle, from Waiknto 200 Fat Wethers, from Napier 300 Fat Wethers, from Waikato Fat and Store Pigs 30 Dairy fed Pigs, from 100 lbs. to 150 lbs. each. • ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, MARCH 24. ALFTiED BUCKLANP ■ HAS received instructions to sell, at the residence of Mr. C. 6. Murphy, Flat Bash, All his "Live and Dead Stock, as follows :— <1 Working Horses 3 Unbroken Fillies 9 Dairy Cows 14 Heifers and Calres 1 Shorthorn Ball 60 Lincoln Kwe Hoggetts 130 Lincoln Ewes 3 Hams (two tooth) 60 Lincoln Ewe Lambs . 30 Wethe'S 7 Pigs- Reaping and Mowing Machine (Buck eye), Hayrake. 2 Drays, Spring Cart, Roller, Chaffcutter, Weighing Machine Harness, Ploughs, Harrows, &c, &c. Also, Sheep Tipping Box, Iron Tank, 3 stacks Hay, Turkeys, and Poultry. ■ SATURDAY, MARCH 16. TIMBER! TIMBER! TIMBER! Baird's Wharf, Otahuhu. TCTOR SALE, on Saturday next, about 18,000 FffiF.T. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13. LARGE SALE of FIRST-CLASS STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &c. MR. ALFRED BUCKLAND WILL sell by auction, at Hampton Park, East Tamaki, by order of the Rev. G. Sniales, A Flock of Well-bred Sheep aad Lambs (above 500) Milch Cows, well-bred Heifers-nnd Steers Horses, Phaeton and Harness, Cart, Plough. Harrows, See., &c, &c. Sale to commence at one o'clock.



THUKSDAY, MARCH 14 TO MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, AND OTHERS. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at his Central Sale .Rooms, at 11 o'clock sharp, 1 case Ca. bonas Cigars, D.P. 2 boxes Victory 10's, 1.8. 3 „ Dark Pocket Pieces 1 „ Navy 5 1 „ Navy 6. The Auctioneer's instructions are to sell to the highest bidder. -.THURSDAY, MARCH 14. G. W. BINNEY WTTILL sell by public auction at the TT Central Auction Mart, at 11 o'clock sharp" 16 tanks English Malt 4 packets Fine New Kent Hops 4 ~ Sussex „ 25 sacks Nelson Malt 16 cases Hawkin's Jams 31 „ F Fruit 74 „ Peak's Jams 10 „ Southbridge's Hams and Bacon 3 ,„ Pig Brand Terms at Sale. GEO. W. BINNEY Auctioneer. THURSDAY, MARCH 14. TO MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, BAKERS, AND OTHERS. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at Ills Central Mart, at 11 o'clock, to Close Consignments for the season, and to save the expense of removing from the old mart. 150 sacks Anderaon and Co.'s Flour 320 100 „ ~ 400 50- v The Trade -will do -well to look after this lot. The Auctioneers instructions are to sell. THURSDAY, MARCH 14. NOON. HEPBURN-STREET. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, HARMONIUM,. &c. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured -with instructions to sell by auction, at the residence of the Rev. Westbrooke, Hepburn-street, -who is removing to the South, on Thursday next, 14th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, His Household Furniture and Effects, con sisting of Parlour. Dining-room, Bed room and Kitchen Furniture, Glass and Earthenware, Kitchen Utensils; Also, a Harmonium. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20. COMFORTABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, COTTAGE, &c, MOUNT ST. MARY'S, PONSONBY. fTIHE subscribers have received instruc- I tions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on VV ednesday, the 20th inst., at 12 o'clock, That Valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTY, at Ponsonby, now occupied by the Rev. Mr. Runciman, situated at the corner of St. Mary's Road, and Edinburgh-street, and being lots CO, 61, 62, and 91, of Mount St. Mary, having 103 feet frontage to St. Mary's Road, by 150 feet to Edinburgh street. The improvements consist of a comfortable and substantially built Two story Residence, containing 11 rooms, of which the drawing and dining-rooms, study, kitchen, scullery, and pantry are on the ground floor, four bed-rooms and bath-room being on the first floor. These rooms are all thoroughly painted, close lined, and papered throughout; there are fire-places in five of them, two flttec with register grates, and one with a colonial oven. Alongside the house is i Jarge cistern in the ground, bricked anc cemented, the water from which is led into the house by a pump : there is also a good well on the property. On two sides is a spacious verandah, and at the ' back a balcony, from which a most ex tensive and uninterrupted view of the harbour, Hauraki Gulf, arrd the Thames Ranges is obtained. Gas is laid on through the house. The ground is well fenced, thoroughly drained, planted with ornamental trees, and a portion laid down as a croquet lawn. Also, Allotment adjoining above, and fronting St. Francis of Sales-street, with Cottage, Shed, &c, thereon. Terms Easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MARCH 14. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Couch and.Easy Chair. 6 Walnut Chairs. Brussell's Carpet, Hearthrug, Fender and Irons, Coal Scuttle, Lustres and Orna ments, Curtain Poles and Rings, Muslin Curtains, Damask Curtains, Chest Drawers, Handsome Half-tester Bed stead, Hair Mattra93, Wardrobe, Toilet Glass, W. and G. Toilet Ware. Wash standa.lron Cot.Bedding, Book Case and ChefFonnier, Rocking Chair, Set Trays, Lamp, Clock, Microscope, Plated Toast Rack, Teapot, Tea and Coffee Service, Crnet Stand, Cutlery. Table Cloths, Bed steads, Perambulator, Oilcloth, Wool Mats, Meat Safe, Preserving Pan, Crockery, Kitchen Utensils, &C..&C, &C. I Also, 30 Works of Art, in Water Colors, by J. C. Hoyte and others, chiefly. New Zea land Scenery. MESSRS. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON will sell at the residence of Mr Clarke, Brown-street (three doors from Ponsonby Road), the Whole of His Household Furniture as abov<\ on Thursday, 14th instant, at 11 o'clock, FRIDAY, MARCH 15. THE H A V M A R X E T. FROM WAIUKU. " "CIOR SALE, on Friday next, March 15, 1 Four-year-old Medium Draught Colt 2 Three-year-old Medium Draught Colt 3 2 Three-year-old Draught Colts, by " Auck land" 1 Heavy Draught Mare, 5-year-old. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW, NOON. IHOUSEHO.LD FjURNITURE AND EFFECTS, PIANO, &c. The Pjjopekty of a Gentleman Leaving Auckland. REMOVED TO ARTHUR'S MART, (FURNITURE DEPARTMENT), FOR CONVENIENCE OF SALE. A VERY SUPERIOR PIANO, in walnut case, but little used (with pack ing case). Drawing Suite, 6 Walnut Chairs, Handsome Walnut Oval Loo Table, Walnut Canterbury and Stand. Sewing Machine' Dining Table, Chairs, Tables, Carpet, Pictures, , Cane Telescope Couch, Couches, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Mattrasses, Washatands, Ware, Toilet Tables.Cnests of Drawers, Cheffon niers, Stove, Ovens, Kitchen Utensils, &c. E. A R T H U ft Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. CHOICE BUILDING SITES, CORNER OF KYBER PASS AND GRAFTON ROADS. f|!HE subscribers have received instruct- JL ions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, 20th instant at 12 o'clock, That VALUABLE BLOCK of-LAND, situate at the corner of Kyber Pass and Grafton Roads (opposite the residence of C. J. Stone, Esq., and ad} Dining the property of Dr. Phii son), subdivided into allotments—viz.: 16 Allotments fronting the Grafton Road, having frontages of from 33 feetto 48 feet each. 1 Allotment., 40 feet to Kyber Pass Road, by 100 feet to Grafton Road. 2 Allotments, each 40 feet frontage to Kyber Pass Road. This property is so well-known, that the Auctioneers feel it almost unnecessary to call attention to the desirability of these allotments as sites for Villa Residences. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers,



THURSDAY, MARCH 14. THE REMUEEA YARDS. TjlOR SALE, on Thursday, March 14, 1 Shorthorn Bull, roan, a prize winner, out of a Shorthorn Cow (also a prize winner), bred by Mr. Cruickshank, and got, by his Imported Bull "Wizard." 1 Shorthorn Cow,' strawberry, out of an Im ported Cow. 1 Shorthorn Cow, roan, by " Young Have lock," both in calf to above Buil. ALFRED BUCKLANP. THURSDAY, MARCH 14. THE EEMUEEA YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, at 3 o'clock, A Flock of 150 LONGWOOLLED EWES, of a good class, 2, 4, and 6-tooth. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, MARCH 15. THE HAYMABKET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Friday next. March 15, The Well-known CLYDESDALE ENTIRE HORSE, "YOUNG LOCHRYANN," By " Old Lochryann," out of an Imported Mare, Grandsire, " Old Lord Clyde." " Young Lochryann" is rising eight years, and is a sure foal-getter; and has never been beaten when shewn. Can be seen at Sommerville'a Stables. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORIiOW. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13. CITY MART. 15 PACKAGES NEW "AND SEASON ABLE DRAPERY. Now Landing, ex Seatoller. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, To-morrow (Wednesday), at 11 o'clock. 15 PACKAGES, comprising— Imitation Welsh Flannel Saxony do. Electoral do. Anti-Rheumatic do. Scarlet and Coloured do. French Merinos, new shades Black do. Do. Alpacas and Lustres Dress Serges Angola and Crisp Winceys Rus-sell Cords, Tweeds Balmoral Crape, Twills Blue Serges, Huck Towels Book Muslins, Linings, Curtains sB and 7'B Cambric Handkerchiefs' J,4 Linen Diaper and Linens 80-inch Linen Sheeting Women's Winter Hosiery Men's do. do. Do. Crimean and Flax Shirts &c., &c, &c. Terras at Sole. MONDAY, MARCH 18 CHOICE BUILDING SITES, CITY. M. JONES & CO. IIAVOURED by instructions from the City Council, will sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on Monday next, the 18th instant, at 12 noon, The Lease for a period of C 3 years to run, of FOUR VERY CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, situated between the Residences of Mr. Thos. Mocky and Inspector Thompson, A.C.. each allot ment having a frontage of 110 feet to Hepburn-street with a depth of 150 feet abutting on the City Park. These allotments are unsurpassed in this or any other city for position, healthiness of site and view. They command a most magnificent prospect, and only require to be seen in order to be appreciatep. Hepburn-street is within a few minutes' walk of Hobson and other leading streets, and has lately been formed, metalled, and planted both sides with trees. The opportuuity of securing eligible sites for residences such as these are daily getting less, and the Austioneers would only ask intending purchasers to view them. The ground will be marked out with flags. Terms and conditions can bo seen at the Office of the Town Clerk, and from the Auctioneers. " WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14. NEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), VICTORIA-STEET East, A UCKLAND.' M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions from the Directors to sell by auction, on the pre mises, on Wednesday, 13th inst., at 11 o'clock, Lease of Building and Allotments, about 19 years to run, with Plant and Machinery, consisting of Steam Engine and Boiler. Lead Pipe Press with Hydraulic Pumps, and Spouting, Curving, and other Ma chines and Tools, &c. And, The whole of the Stock-in-Trade, consisting of Galvanised Iron, Brass ware. Spouting, &c, Lead and Composite Pipes, Lead Washers, Galvanised Nails, Machine Rivets, Pipes and Fittings, Zinc Nails, &C., &C, &C. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. CHOICE BUILDING SITES, CORNER OF KYBER PASS AND GRAFTON ROADS. THE subscribers have received instruct ions to soil by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, 20th instant, at 12 o'clock, That Valuable Block of Land; situate at the corner oj Kyber Pass and Graf ton Roads (opposite the residence o£ C. J. Stone, Esq., and adjoining the property of Dr. Philson), subdivided into allotments. Further particulars will be given in a few days SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. mAYLOR'S PATENT 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 liable to get out of order, and having the largest and simplest shuttle, with onyy one hole to thcead. To those in perplexity as to which Machine to purchase, the undersigned, from practical knowledge of Sewing Mechanism, can confidently recommend the above. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. .



■4 mHE CHEAPEST T3 OUSE _a V/ XX. iisr NEW ZEALAND FOR REALLY GOOD FURNITURE, CONSISTING OF DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BED-ROOM, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND COLONIAL4UDE FURNITURE. The Cheapest House in Auckland for CARPETS! BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, KIDDERMINSTER DUTCH & FELT CARPETS. THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT TO CHOOSE FROM. The Lai gest Stock of Plain and Fancy FLOORCLOTHS V* Ever Exhibited in Auckland. All the Newest Patterns o LINOLEUM ! (The.New Carpet), MANILLA, COIR, FLAX, and CFTINA MATTINGS (PLAIN AND FANCY). Silk and Worsted Damask. Reps, Broches, and Cotta lines. Plain and Fancy Dimities. Chintzes, Cretonnes. BLANKETS and COUNTERPANES ' a spltcndin assortment ok gilt chimney glasses. Brass Cornices and Window Poles. T ADDING, Ex 'Lorraine': 20 TONS WESTON & WESTALL'S FINE SALT Also, COARSE SALT. W. S. LAURIE. THE Blind of the .Periodi This Blind 19 manufactured from Metal of the-thickness of note paper; it ia light, dur able, and elegant; it will not blister orwarp with the sun, and is less in price than the Wood "Venetian. WINDOW CURTAINS, In Lace, Nett, Muslin, and L«no. WINDOW HOLLANDS, in White, Buff, and Green. All Sorts of Upholsterer's Trimmings. WINES~&~HALL, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHOIITLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. Sole Agents r the GROVER & BAKER SEWING MACHINES THE GREATEST WON)"!-!; OF MODERN TIMES. Lon>< experience has proved these !*■••:nous remedies to be most effectual in curing rther the_ dangerous maladies or the Blighter com plaints which are more particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or those living in the bush. Occasional doaes of theso Pills will guard the system against those evils which so often beset the human race, vi —Coughs, colds, and dis orders of the liverand stomach—the frequent ororunners of fey dysentery, diarrhcea. and nolera. HOLLO WAY'S OINTMENT Is tho most effectual remedy tor scalci ■* or wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases ; in fact, when used according to the printed directions, it never fails to cure alike deep and sifperflcial ailments. These Medicines may be obtained from all respectable Druggists audStorekeepersthrough out the civilised world, with directions for use in almost every language. They are prepared only by the Proprietor THJMAS HOLLO WAY, 533, Oxford-street London. %* Beware of Counterfeits that may eminate r m the United States. -3ISQUIT, DUBOUCHE, & CO [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC IN Tmua., Q8..-CASKS, .CASES, & FLASKS ta. Bole Agents for Auckland— L. D. NATHAN & CO. "O OUY ER, GUILI ET & CO COGNAC. TRADE MARK. ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. They have always on hand Hdds.. Quarter CHflkn. Ohhob. and TmporinJ flaska. ERCHA NT S, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Stab, office Wyndham-street.



np A I L 0 H ING. We would lespectfully invite Custom- ■ era who find a difficulty in getting a good fitting Garment, to give us a trial. We have engaged a FIRST-CLASS CUTTER, whose long experience war rants us in assuring those who may favour us with their orders, thnt they can rely on getting something superior in style and fit. riARGO ANJLi "i\f CIT AIG' QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters', Confectioner. £2T All Tweens thoroughly shrunk, and orders executed on the shortest notice. XT E V A D A HOTEL, J3I QUEEN & DURHAM-STREW.'!1?. H. C. RICHMOND, Proprietor. Free Luncheon Bar, Durham-street, Daily. Billiard Table, under Competent Manage ment, Upstairs. Commercial and Public Rooms, Large, Comfortable,.and Well-ventilated. Liquors- All of the Best Brands. Characteristics : Civility, Cleanliness, and Attention. N TEU SERVICE HOTEL CORNER OF QUBK & WELLTCSLEY-STRKETS. JOHN|HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. Atrccl ay p. N. Z. f\CCIDENTAL. OCCIDENTAJ^ Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed—viz.. Six Pirst-class Bedrooms and Parlours ; the Finest Billiard Room and Bar in the Colony. In returning thanks to the public for past favours, the Proprietor wishes them to know that he is now in a position to offer the best of accommodation. EDWD. PERKINS, Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Best of Prices given. „ . «• ». Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1877, in printed phamphlets. to be seen. T?H E CRITERION HOTEL* CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation for Families. SAMPLE ROOMS FOR COMMERCIAL GENTLEMEN. BEST BRANDS WINES AND SPIRITS Ox Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Charges. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. _ POINT RUSSELL HOTE L. MERCER. D. ARKILL begs to inform the travelling public that he hai made great improvements to the above well-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added a Railway Refreshment Room, for the special convenience of travellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's parkling Ale. TWT ATIO NA L XX OTE L . CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Mr W. Walker, late mine host of the Com mercial Hotel, Hamilton, be;rs to inform hia friends and the public generally that he has assumed the proprietors-hip of this well-known and favourite House, which he intends_ shall retain its position as a leading Hotel in the Waikato. The Ifoom3 are large, lofty, well-ventilated, and liberally furnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are flr3t-clasß. The Snow Rooms for Commercial Travellers, Allcock's BiLLiAiiD Table, and the Stabling Accommodation*, are unequalled in tho pro vince ; the latter being under the superinten dence of First-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HOUSES ON HIRE. The extension of the Railway to Hamilton niakes Cambridge less than one day's pleasure journey from Auckland. W. W A L X E R, PROPRIETOR. L. D. ]\r ATHAN .• o°" Agents, Auckland. t — » —I Messrs. Close Bros., Grocers Tea Dealers, Queen-street, Auckland. T> V SP E CIA L APPOIN TMENT £ _. - __ Q "^ /t%?> SH'"T 7\ is W I /s/c.DEL'EAIK^ ■ § | ■ 5 g v3-\ AUCKLAND, igl W g MADE ONLY TO ORDER, AND OF MEASUREMENT UINCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY^ MONUMENTAL. . , , " ; JAMES H" BUCHANAN, a N ORTH SIDE VTOTORIA -STREET EAST, Having secured the sole agency for the sale of a provinciit 1 Limestone, is now prepared to execute orders in polished red and white Marbles, or far tho sale of Raw Materials, in any size or either' colour. Samples on view at the yards. I Iron Enclosures, choice designs and cheap, and \ every description of Monumental and Builders' work executed with dispatch. I Designs and Estimates forwarded free on application.



Fredk. He win. Henry Hewin. pRIME fZTERRINGS. PRIME SALT HERRINGS. thirty half-barrels now. landed in fine order. Also, TWENTY HALF-BARRELS PRIME SALT SALMON. THE BEST DUTCH CHEESE. SHEEP'S TONGUES. j SMOKE-DRIED HAMS AND BACON AND GOOD BUTTER, AT TCI TTEWIN & "DROTHER FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION FACTORS, THE JL POT, QUEEN-STKEET, AND AT THE THAMES. TMPORTANT NOTICE. E. WAT E R S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, hia tar DINING ROOMS "®a have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is th«s most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. There are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also tip-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years is a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON ia always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustrated and Comic Journals, together with the leading London Newspapers, are laid on the tables immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, there fore, hopes with some confidence that the will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been ac corded to him in the past. E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his locally manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner' auckland. O HIP CHANDLERY & SAILMAKING. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the lease of those centrally-situated Premises, corner ot 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 secure 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 the last ten years, and from his personal knowledge Of the Business, hopes to secure a continuation of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.- A Large Assortment of TENTS and TARPAULINS always kept in stock. T TJKOW N & OON, MUSIC WAREHOUSE, ■ SnORTLAND-STRBET. NEW OPERETTAS! NEW OPERETTAS ! Reclaimed on Both Sides (Lecocq.) .. .. 1/6 My New Maid „ .. .. 3/6 Grass Widows (Gabriel) „ 1/6 A Fit of the Blues (Robillard) 1/6 The Jackdaw of Rheims (Fox) .. .. .. 3/ The Sleeping Queen (Farnie) 3/6 The Magic Alelouy (Oftenbach) 3/ The Rose of Auvei-gne „ 1/6 The Blind Beggars „ 1/6 Breaking the Spell „ 1/6 The Barber of Bath „ 1/6 Also, To Hand by the Mail, Matriof s Beautiful ISong, V THY FACE." WRAPPING PAPERS. Brown Tea, Cartridge, and Grey White Blue Coffee Tinfoil Tea Paper Cap or Hand PAPER BAGS. Brown, Purple, Tea, Fruit (Manilla), Millinery, Flour, Biscuit, Confectionery. 131, Printing done if required. R. BAIRD, "Victoria-street. C~ DEN is E~S~. • IMPORTER, QUEEN-STREET. Hand and Treadle. HAND M A' CHI N E S, £4 10s. 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 Fkee Trial. Also, Always on Hand, The Prtncess of Wales (Arm and Platform), Wheeler & Wilson, Singer, Howe, and other good makes. ROYAL WASHING AND WRINGING MACHINES, Magic Lanterns, Mangles, &c, &c, && Great Depot, QUEEN-STREET. AL O V E T T • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER! Opposite United Service Hotel, WBIiIJBBI.KY-BTRBIIT. " Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blu© Superfine Cloths and Doeskins • T c d^ eßt EagJancl, MosgieL, and other A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. " Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. ou Tc ho C/ford^T lied St & *"?.!?* ad^



FUNERAL UNDERTAKE^ ' | UPHOLSTERER. I MATTRESS MAKEp \ wynt)ham. STp ; eet< I J(f O T I C E "^f^fff^ I th?R\K^ffifeT 7 ?^l|»H I (above Mr. Gilfillan's), w&re a RSTfiS ■ tions in reference to the Earees *t Jf^pSnfct 1 • Lake St. Clair" are to beadSLiS* 6 I . Orders executed as formerly for 5i,,,,, 1 ing, and all descriptions of Jjons TinX Pr]p*«&i I w . JNO. feMYTB X ■ : ™sk££W;i u I SOUTH BRITISH INSTTftI^ I company. Xi>^u-KAKCE ■ CAPITAL~£i } 000,000, | Infufef 188 °f 6Very de3Cri^-'^dCo a w I vSES?™ ShCeP' S Back Or S^PPin K Po rt £l Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain m I! Cargoes generally Insured to audfWiL, 81* I isi e a n Cdt&c. Sl AmenCa ' China * «SS^jl Head OfflLc°e WS?a Un Rd REXT RATES -A-BOARDJIAN, JJAMILTON KAILWAY~|^ 1 B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach ™ ing 12 passengers and luggage, mteta^H tram arriving from Auckland. Charles^! able. Sperial Carnages provided to n^^ll instructions ortele^B; Livery and Bait Stables [Hamilton. '- 3 8, WYNDHAM-STEEET * _ . J__j, O to TTOUSE, SHIP, & GENEKAT S XX DECORATIVE PAINTER! -g Estimates furnished, and experienced b W Workmen sent to all parts of the £ Province. jj J.H. requests attention of Builders and h £ others to his New Glazing R Tariff. ; M _. J. HENDERSON. a|| 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. J^" O T_ I ~c The nndersigned having a Large^STOCKrf H the Best and Fastest Dyes that can beprocnnd H in the English and French Markets, as wellS » a plentiful supply of pure water, is enabledtoH Produce Colours not to be surpassed. Havm'fl had the Patronage of the Ladies and Gentien3i! of Auckland in his management of the bnsjnea M of a Dyer and Cleaner during the last fifteehifl' years, he trusts that by a continuance of strict tB attention, and by personal control of the open- ■ tions. to continue to give the satisfaction he has ■ hitherto aflbrded. jj; Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing AppardW H any description) Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewediii H any shade or colour. Velvets, Silks, Salmi ■ Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves. Cleaned, Dyeiot ■ Renewed, in any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing It Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed.oat B short notice. £3" Orders left at the City EatabKahmai^ Wellesley-street Easi, wiil receive! prompt attention. I>adies and Gentlemen vraitednpoa by leaving their Orders personally orbylettet \W. EDGAR PIANOS, HARMONIUMS. AND MELODY ORGANS. J. Howde», Shortland-street, Importer of i superior class of instruments, has nowinttod,; 2 of Aucher Freres Celebrated Instruments; also, 2 Allison's Melody Organs and Emni Harmoniums at prices to suit the times. ::r A splendid second-hand Piano, cost 80 guineas, for £40. Flutes, Violins, MbbM Boxes and Musical Albums, &c. C A II T E~~E, . --. FAMILY BUTCHER, Wellesley- street West. II Families waited on for orders daily, and m 11 plie d with the very best qulity at a reasonable f| charge. Payment as agreed oa. Shippingand || Country orders puuctualiy attended to.l - DE V.IT • GUNMAKEK, . 24 4, QUEEX-S TEE ET, Opposite the Market. • "■[ ON SALE, IN-STOCK- | Single and Double Breech-iciidjng.anaJHnn c loading Fowling Pieces. H ■ Just Received, ex Late Arrivals- , .. Best Brands in Gunpowder H Shot, Eley's Double "Waterproof CaM, W ■ ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot.w | centrators , , ; c Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breecn-ioaow f Shot Guns % Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers |> Game Bags, &c. . " t Breech-loading Implements ot eYeryoeso m tion Patent Chilled Shot ~._ I Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammnin"" 11 i Infantry Swoads Fishing Tackle ' i Fireworks. IS it anything like common sense to| and spend your Money in Slpp CIoW •when you can go to the City Clothing JMfWS Queen-street, and Buy a Whole Smfc of_«* made Clothes for 275., consisting of a gowS? Coat, and splendid Tweed Trousers and Yew.i SAMUEL COOMBES& CO., 92. Qneen-stggt ~ZT 4 UCKLANT^OB Ka^fciA jf\_ OFFICE, Q ;^ Q 165, QUEEN-STREET *~E OPPOSITE : ' SAVINGS BANK. MONEY LENT to any amount on CLOTHE JEWELLERY, WATCHES,, PLATp WARE, and every description ol I Merchandise, at the Lowkst Rate of Ixtbkest. . _„_ The strictest secresy may be relied on in c™ transaction. ~ ■. o0 Parties waited on at their own residencea.. Fire-proof Safes on the premises for tho seenni of Valuables. [ESTABLISHKD IS6OJ L. H. NEUMEGEN,' :? I LICENSED PAWNBROKER . | Private Entrance downrightonwv^ : TTENETIAN BLIND FACTORY |, ' ■ i lifa! IIS; r©| " pp«; {,'■•; ;: ;.,..- . -■ ■ fe'.-^.'i;^':;-:-? r.-l-v.-i-: ■:.-•■. » ■ --;- WIRE GAUZE BLINDS. AND PERFp^*** ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAIJ AT THE Tfjp AUCKLAND VENETIAN B^' MANUFACTORY, o _ nPET s I CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STK^ Of any dimensions, in any number irow' to a Hundred, within a given tune, ot if best quality, and reasonable W~°A and sent to all parts of New /*»•.■:. land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post A. & A. BUSBY. (Late M. Horten BusbW. i-jh- VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AM> WORKERS, c _= Corner of Cook and GKmr-sxß??||| A UCKLAND AND NEWCASTS J\_ RAILWAY. •———- ■■-■ * ♦s5 '=h| The GOODS TRATN leaving Hf I!^^^ i a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, an(J.Jr^diW |j IS SUSPENDED until further notice,w< :, cave as follows:— '« Hamilton, dep.,3.30p.m. ;-?,: ■ Newcastle, 4.23 p.m. . Ohinewai, 5.53 p.m. Mercer, 7.10 p.m. ■ • m Pukekohe, 8.14 p.m. 1