SEEN THROUGH RUSSIAN SPEC TACLES.

THisisa translation of a letter that appeared in the St. Petersburg naval newspaper, the •'Yacht," from its own con espoudent at Vludivostock, the Russian naval depot from which it is supposed any expedition for the Australian colonies would start: — At Nagaski, it seems, rumors had got about that Vla.livostock was beingarmed with mon ster guns aud submarine torpedoes. This reached the ears of Admiral Ryder and in duced him with his suite, to pay us a visit. The English oflhers, with'great pertinacity and no small amount of impudence, tried to inspect our batteries, but in this they weie ' checked by our authorities, additional sen tries having been- stationed everywhere about Yiadivostook. Finding themselves baffled in one spot, they sought another " —on the hills overlooking the town, where, with glass in hand, the Admiral and his staff could be seen intently inspecting the forts. At the same time another party of officers descended towards the beach, under the pretext of walking and fishing. At first they were not chocked in this, and, flaneur fashion, they gradually drew near the batteries, where they broke into two parties, the one cunningly drawing the sentries into conversation, while the others stole away in the direction of the forts. Circumvented in this they took to boats, but were again out manoeuvred, the authorities having set a large mi ruber of crews to watch the waters. They then put themselves in communication with a Frenchman named Husel. Husel had lived in the country two years, but could not speak a word of Russ. Some say he had been a gardener, others a waiter. At any rate he had married a Yladivostock washerwomrn, and had had gone inland in the deepest poverty,' to live at the Nicoisky village. Directly the English came, Husel re-appeared ; directly the English Went Husel wa3arrested ; why, I cannot inform you, as there was no official trial; but the well-founded impression is that he gave information to the English about the magazines, &c , and he has since been expelled from Russian territory. At the time of the arrival of the English the defensive measures in connection with the batteries had been suspended. Immediately after their departure the works were recom menced with unprecedented vigor. The troops were called' out, the sailors of the Pacific fleet landed, and SOOlabourers enga ged, and now we are working as though the hostile armament of England were off our very shores. When it does come we shall givej the officers a warmer reception than the lot just gone.

RUSSIA IN THE PACIFIC.

It is sufficiently remarkable (observes the "Pall Mall Gazette") that whenever any serious misunderstanding arises with Russia, we hear that all preparations have been made to prey upon our commerce in the Pacific, that arrangements have been entered into for the equipment ot privateers in American ports, aud so forth. So per sistent are these announcements that we incline to look upon them as a part of the systematic game of political --'poker' which Russia has so successfully played for two years past at our expense. _ But for that very reason Aye ought neither to be deluded nor allow ourselves to be injured wheu we aro thus fore warned. There can be no doubt, that if war does occur we could be considerably damaged in the Pacific Ocean by Russiau cruisers, if their commanders chose to run such risks as no English captain would shrink from when he saw a good chance of injuring the enemy. At prcsaut we are not .strong enough iv the Pacific for the interests we have to protect. Nor must it be forgotten that there exist between Russia and Japan certain stringent engagements which at the commencement of a struggle would very possibly tell against us. These are points altogether trifling as regards our main policy, but they should not be overlooked in a general survey of the situation. The heavy expenditure incurred at Petropauiovsk, and the obvious wish to stand well with China and Japan, ought to convince us that, so far as adequate; preparations for contingencies can secure her interests, Russia at any rate does not intend to be taken at a disadvan tage. The threat of fitting out privateers in America is interesting, as showing the amount of importance which Russian journalists and diplomatists attach to the Declaration of Paris. Indeed, as the Rus sians now contend that the Treaty of Paris is torn up, it is difficult to see what remains from their point of view of the Declaration itself, which is merely'an informal document attached to the Treaty. They are well aware, however, that that two can play at the game of privateering, and that the first " privateer" which issued Irom an American port, would be the signal for such reprisals as would daunt the courage of any European Power whose alliance Russia maybe bargaining for at the present time.

HEARTRENDING SCENES IN CHINA.

the ravages of the famine. Mr. Timothy Richards, writing from Taiyuen Fu, in the heart of Shansi, on January 1, remarks: " It is some time since I saw any account of the Indian famine. In comparison Avith it, I believe the suffer ing here is far more terrible. The names of eight or nine millions aro down for relief, namely : Honan, two ; Shensi and Chihli, about one ; and Shansi, five or six millions. That people sell their lands, pull down their houses, sell their wives and daughters, eat roota and carrion, clay, and refuse is nothing strange, but a constant occur rence.. And if this were not enough to move one's pity, the sight of men and women aud little children lying helpless on ■ the roadside, or it dead, torn by hungry dogs . and magpies,gshould do so. The news has reached us within the last few days, from more than one source, that children are .being boiled and eaten. If there is pity ,iv the human heart, aud the possibility of assistance at hand, this is the time to call it !forth. The terrible tales of sieges even sink to nothing before it, for it is only •single cities which thus suffer ; but here it •is a thousand cities—a whole European idngdom ! Many thousands of lives were actually saved, and no less than 70,000 relieved last year, by the generosity of foreigners and their Chinese friends at the ports. Now we have one of the' greatest .famines this dynasty has had to contend with. Any help given will be most conscientiously given to .the real sufferers. Want will be the only .condition of relief. If friends at ■the potts or elsewhere do not consider Shansi,too far away, every tael they con tribute will relieve so many sufferers ; and ia multitudes of cases life depends on there being such a help at command. I feel much difficulty iv.calling for aid this year again. It seems Like laying too much on willing hearts; but w&eu each day brings news of greater and greater suffering. I cannot but put the matter before those friends who .showed such readiness before, and :let .them do what .they can. To-day ray landlord told me that two carts laden with corpses went out at the east gate of this city, which were to be buried to gether in a common pit. He did not know the niimbci- that were carried out singly. I have no words to express the anguish and despair of these poor people.

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THE ETENIBTG STAR, THURSDAY MAY 2.



TO-MORROW. ■ GEO. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions from the Town Clerk to sell by auction, on Friday, at 11 o'clock, 300 FEET LEATHER FIRH. HOSE. G. W. BINNEY ".uctiongei'. THE HAYMARKET. ~ SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES EVERY FRIDAY, AT 1 O'CLOCK. FOR SALE— VV O O L P A - C X S Al7\77i : I. U UKLA hIJ.



Auctions. FRIDAY, MAYf 17. QtAL'E BY AUCTION, AT HAYMARKET, 17TH MAY, VALUABLE IMPROVED FARM AT PUKEKOHE EAST, Three miles from Railway Station, late in occu pation of Mr. Matther Smith, whose Lease has expired, and 250 ACRES RICH CHOCOLATE SOIL. 1 Laid down in Grass, Fenced, Well-watered, Clumps of Bush, LARGE IRON DWELLING-HOUSE, 13 Rooms, STABLE COWSHED ORCHARD, &c„ &c. &c Terms : One-thire Cash, remainder at 6 per cent, interest, for term of years. ALFRED BUCKLAND, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, MAY 17. THE H A V M A R X E T. 1T7.0R SALE, at the Hay_narket, on I Jj Friday, May 17. at 12 o'clock noon, The Owner's Interest in a Farm of 268 acres, at West Pukekohe, next the Buckland Station, A Right of Purchase at £1000 having about 1 jears to run. The property is fenced, and has a Cottage upon it. ALFRED RUCK LAND. THURSDAY, MAYI. TH E REMU ER A YAR DS. BTiOR SALE, on Thursday next, at 1 E? o'clock, Dairy Cows 50 Yearling Steers 75 head Fat Cattle from Waikato 20 Fat Steers, from Waipipi 150 Fat Napier Wethers 2 '0 Fat Sheep, from Waikato 150 Fat Ewes, from Waipipi Fat and Siore Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MUDi^,~MXYIi7~ T H E II A^Tm A R X E T. FT.OH SALE, at the Haymarket, on JD Friday next, old instant, A Hansom Cab Also, Horse and Harness. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, MAY 6. VALUABLE IMPROVED FREEHOLD FARM AND BUILDINGS, RAZOR BACK, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to offer for Positive Sale by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Mon day, 6th May, at 12 o'clock. That Freehold Farm situate at Ra*-orback, adjoining Messrs. Hugh Mackie and Hancock's properties, being Lots 31 and 32 of the Parish of Maungatawhiri, con taining 155 acres 1 rood ; 50 acres of which are cleared, fenced, and under cultiva tion, and have a comfortable cottago, &c, erected thereon. The remainder is mixed bush, and can bo easily cleared. Terms easy SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY 7 MAY G. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, VILLAGE OF ONEHUNGA. In the Estate of tin: late Matthew Fleming. THE subscribers have received instruct ions to .-ell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, .od Monday, 6th May, at 12 o'clock, in the above estate, The following EVcchoid Properties in Onehunga, viz.: QUEEN-STREET.—Allotment 31, Section 17, Village of Onehunga, 125 links frontage to Queen-street, by 200 links deep, situate almost opposite the Railway Station, and two allotments from tho Post and Tele graph Offices. TRAFALGAR-STREET.—Part of allotment C, Section 36, Onehunga, 112 link} frontage to Trafalgar-street by 225 links deep, situate opposite lisb.-r'a store. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Anctipm.pva. TUESDAY, MA V 14. VALUABLE BUSINESS SITES IN WEST II AM I i TON, Formerly occupied by Messrs. Owen and Graham. nnilF- subscribers have been favoured with JL instructions from Mrs. Isabella Hough, to sell by auction, at their Mart, Hamilton, on the above date, at 2 o'clock, TWO SKOTIONS, of Allotment No. 80, each 30 feet frontage to Victoria-street by 120 feet deep. The Auctioneers beg to call the special atten tion of Investors, Commcicial Men, and others, to the really splendid position of these lots, situated in the centre of the town, ad to the fact of their being the only available sites now open for business purposes. Terms, and other information, on application. J. D. & K. HILL, Auctioneers. B. TONKS ] IR. C. CARR MONDAY, MAY 6. EXTENSIVE SALE OF JAPANESE CURIOS, VASES, TEA SETS, TEA PQiB, CIGAR BOXES, GLOVE JWXES, TEA CADDIES, WRITING DESKS, WORK BOXES. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE received instructions from the Importers, Messrs. Cruickshank and Co., to offer, on Monday. May 6, at 11 o'clock, An Invoice of Valuablo, Rare, and Elegant Curios, the _n t extensive ever landed in Aucklf" GOODS ON VIEW. Catalogues ready. SATURDAY, MAY 4, NOON. MOUNT ALBERT. R. C. GREENWOOD -■:**--*: HAVE received instructions from S. F. Bastard, Esq., to sell at his late residence, Mount Albert, on Saturday next, at noon, A Portion of his Household Furniture, Stock, and Effects, comprising—Pianofore, by Broad wood ; Brussells Carpet (new), Large Pier Glass, Tables, Chairs, Pictures, Poles and [Curtains, Bedsteads, Sewing Machine, Kitchen Utensils, Electro-plated Ware, Cutlery, &c, &c. Chaff Cutter. Large Copper Boiler, Lawn -Mower, Wheelbarrow, &c. Several Choice Dairy Cows, 3 Berkshire Sows. 1 Barrow Pig, Poultry, &c. Luncheon Provided. 'Bus leaves Union Bank for Mount Albert at 11 a,m. Terms Cash. E_ ,C GREEN WOO D, Auctioneer j. RID AY, MAY 3. ' II OUSE II ,0 LIT~FXJ RNI T U RE, &c, &c*., &c. milE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, -&. Fort-street, on Friday, 3rd instant, at 11 o'clock, A. General Assortment of Useful Household Furniture, &c.j Sea. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers.' FRIDAY. MAY 3. 1 CASE SADDLERY, ex MENDOZA. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. THE subscribers have been instructed to sell, at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 3rd instant, at 12 o'clock, 1 case SADDLERY, containing 6 Saddles, Snaftle and other BriJles, Ladies' Whips, Hunting, Jockey, aud Driving Whips, Croups, Bits, &c, &c„ &CV Also, 28J- doz. Hand Brooms 27 „ Hand Whisk?. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, j A uctioneers.



MONDAY, MAY 13. l - CI&&CE FRPEHOLD BUSINESS f" PREMISES. MANUKAU ROAD, PARNELL. THE Subscriber have received instruc tions to sell by public auction at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 13th May, at 12 o'clock, The Freehold of that Valuable Business Site situate on the Main Road, Parnell, ! lately occupied by Mr O. SmallfLeld, ? being Lots 32 and 38, of Matson's Park, having frontages of 51 feet to the Manukau Road and 59 feet to Park Terrace by the thorough depth of 231 > feet, and on which is erected a large shop and dwelling-house of live rooms, kitchen, and scullery. The allotment is securely fenced.planted with fruit and other trees, and has on it a splendid Avell of water, never dry. Terms Liberal. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. fridXfTTvi/vY 37" NOON. THE HAYMARKET. ALFRED BUCKLAND ITTAS received instructions from Mr. S. "1, F. liastard (who is leaving Auckland), to sell by pi'.blic auction, at tho Haymarket Yards, Auckland, May 3, at noon, the following HORSES, PONIES, BUGGY, DOG CART, and WAGGONETTE. Lot I—Fine upstanding, active, Chesnut Gel ding, quiet, good, and lit for anything Lot 2—Brown Gelding; upstanding, powerful, fast, aud quiet Lot3—Black Timor Gelding Pony, quiet; a gem Lot I—Black Flemish Pony; wonderfully powerful iind qui. t Lot s—Black Pony ; excellent jumper, lit and able to carry n light wcigiit overtho Auck land Steeplechase Course Lot 6-Double-seated Buggy and Harness, al most new, in excellent condition ; made by Cousins and Atkin Lot 7—An Old Scotch Dogcart and Harness ; a perfect wonder Lot S—Commercial Traveller's Waggonette, with Double Set of Harness ; the only ono in thd province ; used by Messrs. Sargood, Son, and 1 .won for their Waikato journeys ; all in magnificent order. ALSO, 2 Hack Saddles and Pony Pad. i -<!_f^_\x^i_&/_ii^__y TUESDAY, MAY 14. nnilE undersigned has received instruct- JL ions from the Auckland Harbour Board to sell by auction, at tho Cilice:, of the Board, Fort-stroct, on Tuesday, the 11th May instant, at 11 o'clock a.m., Allotment No. 3, Parish of Waiworawera, containing 30 acres, more or less. Allotment No. 11, Parish of Waiwerawcra, containing 168 acres, more or less. Tho above has extensivo water frontage to the Waiwerawcra River. Allotment No. 107, Parish of Waiwerawera, containing S8 acre;--, more or less. EjLeases for 10 years, from Ist January, 1878, of Allotments Nos. 31, 35, 31. and 37, with frontage to Custoni-houac-strcct West. Lease for SI years, from Ist February, 1373, of Allotment _so. 28, Section 2, City of Auckland, with frontago to Custom house-street. Largo Woodmi Water Tank, Custom-houso t.trcet. Largo Iron Shed, Queen-street Wharf, now occupied by Messrs. Walker & Co. To be removed immediately a'ter sale. A Quantity of old Totnra Piles, fee. Conditions of Salo and Draft Leases t. be seen at tho Office of the Board. ' GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. ~ TiMPERIAL SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS. Dr. Hassall's Report. Tho Analytical and Sanitary Institution, 51, llolhorn Viaduct, 1..C, London, oth May. 1377. Report on a Sample of Imperial Schiedam Sch napps, received from Mr. H. J. Hart. We have subjected a samplo of the above named article to a very careful chemical analysis and examination. The results of the analysis, which arc set forth in a separato report, show that this spirit is of good strength, practically free from acidity, and that it contains but traces of solid matter in solution. It possesses a delicate and agreeable aroma, and a pure and mild taste. Mr. Hart's Schiedam Schnapps is' a very superior article of its class, is weli purified, and quite genuine. (Signed) Arthur H. Hassall, M.D., Author of "Food and its Adulteration. Otto Hvchnkr, F.C.S.. P lie Analyst. 'Afp_?_^^fe_3wi. MM i^^^^s ||Hm lIISHISS Wm. Johnson's Report. Government Analytical Laboratory, Melbourne, 23rd July, 1877. Henri J. Hart, Esq. Sir,—l have the honour to report for your in formation that the sample of Imperial Schiedam Schnapps forwarded by you to me has been sub mitted to a searching chemical analysis and r critical examination, the rehultof which enables \ me to state that it is the Finest Sample of * Schnapps that has as yet come under my notice. It has a pure fragrant odour, and is absolutely free from any trace of fusil or other iniurious impurity, aud has evidently been distilled from superior rye grain, always used instead of malt in the production of tho choicest qualities of n Schnapps. It is very smooth to the palate, and J in this respect compares favourably with other samples offered for sale. It may be advised as equally suitable for medical or economic pur poses, ~ I have the honour to be, &c, J (Signed) Wm. Johnson. Analytical GhemiGt to the Government of Victoria. This Pure Medical Spirit, Superior to any ia the Market, and Lower in Price, is offered to the Public under the full conviction that it will supersede all others now in use. * A TRIAL IS EARNESTLY SOLICITED. " OWEN & GRAHAM, MERCHANTS. AGENT FOR AUCKLAND.



T>RIME OALT ITERRINGS. PRIME SALT HERRINGS. THIRTY HALF-BARRELS NOW LANDED " IN FINE ORDk-R. 1 Also, TWENTY HAL if-BARRELS PRIME SALT' SALMON. THE BEST DUTCH CHEESE, i SHEEP'S TONGUES. SMOKE-DUIED x „ HAMS AND BACON AND GOOD BUTTER, AT "El TIE WIN & 'DROTHEE FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION FACTORS. THE JL POT, ,_, _ QUEEN-ST R E E 1, AND AT THE T II A M E S. New Autumn Goods NOW TO HAND. o o < < ft I o te * _____ 2 a m W ? (■H I ! ! Immense Assortment IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. [Established 1855.] O E W I N G -JYf" ACHINES. The undersigned beg respecttuny to announce that, having opened a depot in Auciaand for the Sale o£ their Celebrated " SHAKESPEAR " Machine, they invite the inspection of dll intending purchasers. Price, with complete set of tools, a written warranty, and full in struction _ £i _ 0 In offering the abovo Machine at English prices, wo not only challenge competition on tho ground of its having the Largest Salo of any Sewing Mactiinesold in England, but on account of its beauty of construction, perfect mechanism, and tho interchangeability of every part, it will do everything that a Home Sewing Machine can accomplish, and will sew with ease from one thickness of Muslin to twenty thicknesses of Calico. | Wo will also tako orders to supply ANY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET AT ENGLISH PRICES, as for example: Singer's "Family"Machine, with usual tools, at £G 0 0 Singer's "Hand" Machine, with lock-up cover, at 5 5 0 "Princess of Wales" Machine, with usual tools, at .. ..110 And any German-made Machine at a discount of 10 per cent, from the English prices. Wo also supply NEEDLES, FITTINGS, &C. , at English prices—thus : Singer's Needles, Is Od per dozen. Grover & Baker, Wheeler & Wilson, Weir, and all others, at 2s. per dozen. Singer's Shuttles, 3s each. REPAIRS of all the better class of Machines it about' One-half the Prices Usually Charged. And as proof that we understand our business, we will allow any oerson to try the Machine and be satisfied that it works properly, or no charge will be made. rHE "SHAKESPEAR" MACHINE May be obtained Wholesale, in Cases of Six Machines. rerins, &c., on application, accompanied by a reference. W. H. SHAKESPEAR & CO. (Local Managebs), iOYAL SEWING MACHINE CO. ( LIMITED), 216, QUEEN-STREET, 1 AUCKLAND. [Established 1835.J



A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES. THE LARGEST SALE IN AUSTRALIA. Reduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. ITIE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. [t sews with feim least possible amount of lapour, and a GiffiM Twelve Years can run it •.- ■ • vvithw(_S fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. 'THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a -straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch (alike on both sides), has a self-ad'listing tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing tor any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest. and will even* sew leather ; it will Hem, Fell. Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Trek, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will SOW on and gather at the same time, and will worK equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, anil Cotton Goods, vvitii Silk. ■ hion. or Cotton Thread. It is not neces___.y for as to endeavour tone tract from the merit-, of any other machines. We claim to sell THE KEaT FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN Till: MAiIKET, without regard to Prick, and we tVul ooniident that whenever persons wishing ... i>,ij s.-wing Machines give he "HOME" SHL'TTI.K SEWING MACHINE afair trial, in c< mp..i..i...i. with other Machines we will have tin- pieii:iv.noe. ■ With Ihc Fiy-i.-w is furnished—Hemmer Brad': -- __-: iU- i.obhiiio, Oil Can, Oil, Screw dri\: • !■':■.- Needles. Gunge, Tattle ('lamp, and a.*»<_i.iu:io Mv- use. _i.l!si_our..ly packed in strong Las-.: v\ ith hinges. P it 1 C It : - Co.:i?lete in jox »5I Oa. With T;.hie and TreafLo £6 ss. With Tuhlo aud Treadle. Hai_-t_u.bhu.t, with Cover, Lock and ICey £1 la In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, wo gh.ai.ai.ti.ic xhkm kou five V Where iiiC genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACRLN'iv-', stamped with oar name, are not prociuui.le, we. will send thorn direct to pur chaser:; on receipt of remittance or reference. ... 1). NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. Wo lia.t appointed tin. mi-ioi signed Sole Itc'.it'i Agt:iii for Auckland, whi.i-e the Genuine 11.j.a,' r'iiliit'u. Aliichiucs arc proem-able by time payment... IllimtrationH, Spoi.linens, and'tuition free of i i... '_'_ J. V. UIUODA, jMi.-.-th.T.d-atreet. "|7~ TlTji E~lt AND C 0. 3" vVn. i ehale. Shipping Se I'amily BUTCHER. Qi_.._.i_-.'_n.<••■„ next Dank of New Zealand, Auckland. Pen!;i'.- o:' ah kinds dressed to order Prime Smoke.l'Tc_.gueß, Homo-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Salo in large quantities. N.jj.- ix.i.lor.iin Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt o Order, ifiuniiien waitedon in towrnor Rubnrbe. UNI I'liU SEX VI CE HOTEL CORNKK Ol' QUEEN & WELLESLEY-3TUH.KTS. JOHN HANCOCK, PROPRIETOR. Importer oi* Foreign Wines and Spirits. AVCB_L AN D, N. Z. RINCE ARTHUR HOTE L, Corner of HOBSON AND WELLESLEY STREETS, Auckland. The Proprietor bc_;3 to call attention of hia Customers and tho Public to the LIQUORS he ha 3 now On Sale, consisting of Brandy, Whisky Rum, &c, of the \ cry best brands, guaranteed. Also, English and Colonial Ales. H. ORAM, Proprietor. Accidental. occidentat Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel aro now completed—viz;.. Six '"irst-class Bedrooms and Parlours ; the ifinest 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. Centaurs Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme lor 1577, in printed phainphlets, to bo seen. rp HE CRITE RI O N HOTEL". .JL 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 Cnarges. EDWARD HE WITT, Pkoprietou. POINT RUSSELL HOTEL. MERCER. DANIEL ARICELL begs to inform the travelling public that he has made great im provements to the above well-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added a Railway Refreshment Room at the Station, for the special conven ience of travellers by every train. The Beat of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's parkling Ale. RATIONAL OT OTE L . CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Mr W. Walker, late mine host of the Com mercial Hotel, Hamilton, begs to inform his friends and the public generally that he has assumed the proprietorship of this well-known and favourite House, which he intends shall rotain its position as a leading Hotel in the Waikato. The Rooms aro largo, lofty, well-ventilated, and liberally furnished. Tho Suites of Apartments for Families are first-class. The Snow Rooms for Commercial Travellers, Allcock's Billiard Table, and the Stabling Accommodation, are 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 tho Railway to Hamilton makes Cambridge less than one day's pleasure journey from Auckland. W. W A L X E R, PROPRIETOR. Thistle U o t c l, QUEEN-STREET. SPLENDID BARS AND SITTING-ROOMS. THE UP-STAIRS BAR AND BILLIARD- ROOM UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES. HENRY KEANE, PROPRIETOR. m~H~B UNDERS IGN ED HAVE ON SALE— DUNEDIN-MADE WOOD WARES, Consisting of Nests of Tubs Buckets (painted and varnished) Fancy Buckets, Churns Cheese Vats, Butter Firkins Knife Boards, Washing Boards,, &c. Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatoller': 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7; 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. L^UTHRIE & IjARNACH'S NE V ZEALAND ITMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALL Jl.i:.'G!!E ! o.:.__n._.G I



T OCAL TESTIMONY PULVERMACHER'S PATENT GALVANIC CHAIN-BANDS, BELTS, AND BATTERIES (RECENTLY improved). Vital energy, it is well known, depends upqn the normal functions of the nervo-tlcotric fluid governing the whole economy; any deficiency thereof in the system manifests itself, according to the locality, by a variety of troublesome ad men s, such as Indigestion Liver Complaints Neuralgia Sciatica Deafness Writer's Cramp Loss of Voice Asthma Bronchitis Paralysis Epilepsy Rheumatism Gout Constipation Local Debility General Debility Femnle Complaints Mental and Physical Functional Disorders Weakness &c. Sec, &c- 1 .,. , . This is no conjecture, but an established scientific fact, and it must be admitted that PULVERMACHER'S GALVANIC CHAIN BANDS, by supplying this electrical deficiency, constitutes nature's most congenial curative in the ailments referred to, embodying a host ot remedies in one. Thirty years'successful exDcnence has provea the marvellous remedial powers of these appli ances, even „in cases ordinary treat ment. gsThe following is 3 spontaneous and remark " Auckland, November 2G, 1877. "Dear Sir-I have been a great sufferer from Lumbago—in fact, for the last 6_ years I have not been free from it for one minute: and to make things worse, about two years and nine months since Neuralgia ot the Bladder set in which has been dreadfully painful and trouble some. I saw a short time since your advertise ments in reference to Pulvermachcr's Galvanic Bands, and the cures affected by them, and being averse to taking medicine for these com plaints, I determined to try one. The result has been something wonderful, the Neuralgia in the Bladder left me in a week (mostly in the morn ing, I could scarcely crawl out of bed for it), and the Lumbago is very nearly gone (it has been of such long standing that I never expected to get any bettor), and instead of my lifo been made miserable by these pains, I feel almost like another man. ¥ou are perfectly at liberty to publish this if you think fit, and perhaps it may be the means of some other unfortunate sufferer gaining relief. "1 am, yours truly, "James Slator.-.. "G. AIOKIN, Esq., Chemist, '• Queen-street, Auckland." Sole Agent : AICiIN, T H E P II A R M A C V, QUEi--'-I.T-.1.1_T, AUCKLAM>. >' . t -74-7 iP-il PURE, WHOLESOME, & DELICIOUS. IiANUFAOTUSED BY SEETHAM & CO.. AUCKLAND, ;•.,!. SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND THE TRADE. ;..• :_s itfidressed by_ post to the Manufacturers wi3 receiva immediate attentiofu .jar DE V 1 T © GUNMAKER, 24 4, Queen-street, Opposite the "Market. ON SALE, IN STOCK- Single and Double Breech-loading and Muzz loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals- Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Caps, Car ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Con centrators , , .. Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loadm Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bag 3, &c. Breech-loading Implements or every oesc tion Patent Chilled Shot Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Swoads Fishing Tack.c Fireworks. lANOS7 ORG.'. NS, AND HAR MOMUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, Q.UKEN STREItT, Have Uio laiVTesc and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, nnd Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, Call and sec their prices before purchasing. Sole A u.ent3 for Mason aud Hamlin's Organs. ~Z L U V E T T, ±?La TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Well eslev-strk mt. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock oi Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk bci'oro making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advanc on coat for cask. WOTOMAHANA AND] THE HOT Jl\i La.KES.S A SERIES OF THIRTY PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS, The Finest ever Taken in these Charming Districts. Including—The White and Pink Terraces, Boil ing Geyser, Lakes, Water-fall at Wairoa, Tarawera, Ohinemutu, Groups of Natives, and Lake and Mountain Scenery. A Large Collection of Original Maori Portraits and Auckland Views. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Shortlai-D-stbeet. Auckland. rp O ARRIVE, Ex -Gael,' @ Dunedin and Oamaru: OATS OATMEAL BRAN BARLEY DUST POLLARD PEARL BARLKY FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO. "pX -KENILWORTH' & 'TAUPO': 20 cases BACON, in cloth 29 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 191 sacas WHEAT. T. H. HALL & C '.)., HIGII-STREET AND VULUAN LANE. TO THE WORKING MEN OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUEL COOMBS & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. Q E WI N G MAC H I N~E~S^ CO —By I mfi __*■& 4 5 --" !p^^Ptv*ff^^ -*• 1•§ Jr^ T 1 7 <"_ I■? -<?£,- -: -. ■ J s « _ -. - - a TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES are Superior to all others for domestic use. Special Notice to Ladies who already possess a Treadle Machine.- It is frequently desirable to have a Hand Machine for light work, and for use on the table. Taylor's Patent Machine Co. have supplied this want by intro ducing a specially good ar.d cheap Twisted Loop Stitch Machine, which, with Friction Gear and Extras, only costs Two Guineas. As an accom paniment to tho Treadle Machine, or for those who desire efficiency and cheapness combined, this Little Machine is unrivalled. H5&, Inspection of all the Taylor's Machines nvited. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTIC 1A N, .SJIOTLAND-STREET. ' j



/J! A I LJ) R*l N G We would respectfully invitn .<!.<_... ' H-M ers who find adAcuity fn gltting^d fitting Garment, to give us a trial. ' v 7 We have engaged a FIRST.rw son CUTTER, whose long experience^B M ■ rants us in assuring thoj-e who may favour U3 with their orders that So '•_'•■' C AEGO AND MCKAIG QUEEN-STREET, Next B. VVaters', Confectioner. IjlrST All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk M' and orders executed on the shortest notice. WC. D E N~N E~s «. IMPORTER, B.". ii U E EN-STREET. THE WERTHEM Hand aisi^Treadle. H A MI) M A C TI I NE S, fet ifla I The Most Superb Machines in the World. ' Challenges comparison with any, and gives 30a. ".' wnrtli mnrfl extras, free of charge. ''■'■'. Time ; ■.. r::_,-..:5. ONK MONTH'S FREE TriA]_,'■'-/■ Ai..o. A 1 w ays on Han d, 7 The Pu;nci-;_v. of Wales (Arm and Platform), .: Wbkklek & Wilson, Singer, Howe, '. . and other good makes. ROY A'. W A SII ING AND WRINGING MACHINES. :. Magic Lantkrns. Mangles, &<_.., Sec, Sec. Great IVI achine Depot ■• QU KEN-STREET. ' /j ■ ■ ■ = / 1 '' I npHOS J. HARBUTT, /i I m Wholesale Isrc;sh Manufacturer, .... Victoria-street east, ■ ;'[ Auckland. •'.. TSj H*-: O L L A H * S 7 GREAT INDIAN CURES.' NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.-These in \ \ valuable ?>lediei__es e»n now be regularly pro cured in Auckland of all Chemists, and at . I Russell. Bay of Islands, of Mr Ernest Ford, the duly appointed Agent for that district. Trade ■-~ » purchasers treated liberally. BROWN, BARRETT, & CO., Auckland, ■' F Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. \F ■' H, rr.HE GREATEST WONDER OF -1 JL MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these faniour . remedies to be most effectual in curing eithes fit the dangerous maladies or the slighter com- r; 1 plaints wiiicii are more particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or those living in the jjg bush. .".-'" Occasional doses of these PUls will guard the system against those evils which so often beset. m the human race, vi —Coughs, colds, and dis- m orders of the liverand stomach—the frequent .; orerunners of fey dysentery, diarrhoea, and holera. HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT Fl Is the most effectual remedy ror scalds 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 superficial ailments. 7 These Medicines may be obtained from all respectable Druggists and Storekeepers through-. . out the civilised world, with directions for U39 in almost every language. They are prepared only by the Proprietor : THJMAS HOLLOWAY, 5 Oxford-street London. *** Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate rom the United States. f A N D J. S~O P P Js* T, | tf © Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, AndJs To. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland ___; JOHN <^OPPET ; HOUSE, LAND, AND „,-,V.m '''■' GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, i. Has always on Sale or Lease, ■, ; Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, •* PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, ■ And a great number of choice BUILDIN -■; SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. „ '■ ■•,;.-C All of which can bo dea.t with o ost reaso able terms. - NO 8 ; QUEEN-STREET, ~_. Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat.-'j Parcels Delivery, and Booking or pas-,;. sengers. —- I^IHEAP TIMBER 1 CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selhng SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the vEtti LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Seeona Clas3 Building Timber of all kinds, at lotves Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Chai | Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. §& Price Lists on application. . . THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited). M E CIIA NIC •*' BAY. N.8.-Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In ) urance Buildings. ____—— ; ; A UCKLAND LOAN ■W £k_ OFFICE, @==f#j=£| 165, QUEEN-STREET .; : zt OPPOSITE i. '-' (y| SAVINGS BANK. * MONEY LENT to any amount on CLOTHINP ••■■ JEWELLERY, WATCHES, PLATED ... WARE, and every description oi Merchandise, at the Lowest ; . : , Bate of Interest. .. ._-. _ ~,: - The strictest tecresy may be relied on in eye* .. transaction. . J „„ / ,_, a Parties waited on at their own resiaenccH.; . Fire-proof Safes on the premises for the securn* . of Valuables. ' [Established 1865.1 L. H. NEUMEGEN, LICENSED PAWNBROKER- L^j $a Private Entrance down right of way. ~ <