THE EVEAXKG STAR, THU R SDAY. JANUARY 31

Printed and published by the Proprietor Henky Hhktt, of Parnell, at his Genera Su-am Printing Office, Wyndham-streft, th City of Avckland, NewZealand.itijva "'Jh rsday, January 31, 1678



ALP'I LED RUCK'LAN!*- . T : — 1 FBIDAY,4FEBIIUA li V 1. : i ] TO LAND SPECULATORS AND OTHERS. P3 MAGNIFICENT EST A T I". IN THE VALLEY OF WHAKATANE, Neak Taukanga. hl TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, On Febeuaey 1. THE undersigned has been instructed to sell by auftion, on the day above named, •at his rooms. Queen-street. Aiickland, at noon, to close a partnership account. The Freehold ard Leasehold Estate, known j as the -"CANTO COMPANY'S ESTATE," at. J Whaiiatane, comprising about 4.000 acres Free hold Land on the bank of the River Whakatane, and about 21,000 acres Leasehold, adjoining. Nearly 1.000 acres freehold land laid down in English -grasses, half of which are Keourely ditched and fenced, and subdivided into eiuht enclosures. New six-roomed Dwe'Hri^-house, Ploushs, Implements, Harness, &c, &c. About 1,009 head quiet Cattle, iwcludms one 1 Bull imported from England, and other Short horn Bulls ; about 1,500 young Vwes and Lambs. ;and Rams from the flocks of Messrs Maclean ; about 20 Plough and Saddle-horses. Mares, too. The s.s. Staffa leaves Tauranga. for W aikato tiviee every week, landing passengers ai Mer rit's Hotel, within six miles oE the property, where saddle hoises from the station are always waiting'the steamer's arrival. Intending pur chasers are requested and invited to inspect this fine property, as no description can convey an idea of its value, , '. Plans of the property can be seen on the station, and the boundaries, *>c, pointed on'-. Farther particalars at the om'ce ( on day of sale. Terms! at Sale. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 o'Clock. FOR SALE— W OOL PACKS ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1. TH E H A~Y~M A R X E T. THE undersigned has received instruct ions from James Watt. Esq., to sell at the Haymarket (unless previously uwposed of pri vately), on Friday, February 1, at 12 o clock, HIS VALUABLE PROPERTY AT KOHIMARAMA, containing 117 acres.'in--a high state of cultiva tion3lmprovement,- surrounded by belts of trees carefully protected: bounded by a sandy beach on the waterside affording good bathing and within a few miles of the City, it can ISfrcely he surpassed as a site for a country residence. There is a comfortable Cottage with good orchard and garden around it; Houses for Workmen. Loose-boxes for Training Stables, with Groom's Room attached; Stables, Barn, Cart and Boat House, together representing a large outlay to the advantage of the present purchaser. Also, Interest in 234 acres leasehold adjoining having 16 years to run, at a rental of £120 per anrurn. For further particulars, apply to Mr. Wm Aitken, or ALFRED BUCKLAND. FR A EBRUARY I.1 THE HAYMAR X' ET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, Feb. 1, at 11 o'clock. 2 Gelding 3, quiet and good in harness 2 Weil-bred Mares, from Waitara. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Friday next, at 11 o'c'ock, In the Estate of G. Watkins, 3 Heavy Draught Horses 5 Drays and Harness Also, 2 Aged Draught Horses. ALFRED BUCKLAND MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4. By Obder of the Mortgagee. FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, CHAPEL STREET. TWO COTTAGES AND ALLOTMENT, WILLIAM-STREET. THE Subscribers have received instruct tions to sell by public auction, at their Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 4th Feb., at 12 o'clock. City of Auckland.—Western portion of Lot 7, section 22, 57 feet frontageto Chapel-street by 162 l>nks deep, adioimng Bricklayers Arms Hotels. Also. William-stre«t.-Two Houses erected on Lot _-_28. of subdivision of allotments 12 and 13 """"" section 46, City of Auckland, 30 feet front age to Willinm-street. The houses are occupied by Messrs Downey and lodd. at a rent of »ix shillings a week each, and are situate opposite Mr Winstone s. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. H TONKS 1 lR- c« CABR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1. CRICKET MATCH. AUJ3TRALIA~vTaUCKLAND. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Fri day, at 12 noon, . , No. I—PubUcan's Booth, with right to license vendors of Fruit No 2—Publican's Booth for the Match, the Committee reserving right to alter days if neces-ary. ~ Right to sell Scoring Cards, supplied by the <3 jmmittee^ ___^ _— MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11. BY ORDER OF~THE EXECUTOR IN THE- ESTATE OF THE LATE WM. DYER. FREEHOLD PKOPKRTY AND LARGE DWELLING HOUSE. AT SELWYN TERRACE, PARNELL. mHE Subscribers will sell at the Land 8 ?tfart, Fort-sr,reet, under instructions from the Executor of the Estate of the late Wm. Dyer, on Monday, 11th February, at 12 o'clock, Lots 37 and 38, of the Subdivision of Allot ment 63, and part <->f allotment 62, Section 1, Parnell, Suburbs of Auckland, 115 ft. 7in. frontage to Patrick-street and 99 feet to another -i.reet, with the large and comfortable Dwelling-house containing ten rooms, and outbuildings, etc., thereon. This property is situate in Selwyn Terrace near Dr. Wright's Residence; commands a. nioet extensive view of the harbour, *tc, and is now in the occupation of It. C. Dyer, Esq. Cards to view can be obtained at the offices °f SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. -VT O V E L T I E S. The Bees-wing Scarf The Wasp's Wjnjj ( The Grenadier The Double Wasp Satin Scarf The Bumblebeeswing Scarf (a new thintf). c SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKI./VNIJ.



-v A [ILIAS! TT\ A II L I A S 1 ' Oil CHOICEST VAi;IET[ES. , y ~ . _l-*iirchtn*eiv.i oiioici-. 10*. per dozen. LIULU. selection left to me, (is. per doßon. tiANTSI P~ PLANTS Tomato L Cauliflower Melon A Cab laure Cucumber X Broci-oli Veg. Marrow T Leitiue Veitche's Aatamn Giant Oaliflower, 3s. pei undred. It. BAIED, VICTOBIA-STREET. Nuraery : Mechanicsjjay. CXENDERSON'S MILL TURF CLUB '' a~ ANNUAL RACES. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 187 S. President: T. Henderson, Esq. wards: Vlessrs. J. Smyth. R. J. Vercop, J. Dignan, T. Henderson, j un., and W. J. Suiter. Judge: Mr. A. Dilworth. Starter: Mr. J. Archibald. Clerk of the Scales: Clet k of the Course: Mr. H. H. Hayr. Mr. J. U'orter. Hand! capper: Mr. G. Lendrum. Maiden Pla !e, of 15 soys. entrance, 1 soy. ;■ distance, U miles. Weight for age.—For all horses which have never won an adver tised prize exceeding 10 soys. County cup, of 20 soys.: entrance, 2 soys.; distance, U miles.—For horses the bosia fide property oE settlers resident in the County of Waitemata for three months prior to day of entry. Weight for age. Maidens at starting allowed: 3-year-old 71b.; 4 years, 101b.; 5 years, 141b.; 6 yi-ara and aged, 211b. Winners of any race value 20 soys., 71b. extra; 50 soys., 14ibs.; 100 povs., 211ts. Hack Race, o" 10 soys.; entrance, 1 soy.; cus ranco, one mile ; cati'h weights. Winner to be sold by auction for 20 i-ovs. imme diately after the race, and the surplus (if any) to go to th» l'nnd«. Post entry. Hendickson's Miix Cup (liandic&r), of 50 soys.; second horse to receive 10 soys. out ot the stakes. Nomination, 2 soys. : acceptance, 3 soys.; distance, two miles. Nominations, with 2 soys. enclosed, to be made to the Secretary, at his onice, Durham-street, by 4 p.m. on Friday, Ist February; accept ances on nighi. of general entry- Maori Rack, of 5 soys.; second horse 2 soys.; entrance, 10s; three times round the course ; catch weights. For horses the bona fide property of Maoris resident in the County of Waitemata. Ladies Purse, of 20 soys.; entrance, 2 soys.; welter weight for age. Gentlemen riders. Distance, li miles. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 2o soys.; second horse to receive 5 soys. out ot the stakes ; nomination, 1 soys.; acceptance, 2 &ovs. Nomination, with 1 soy. enclosed, to be made to the Secretary, at his omce, Durham-street, by 4 p.m. on Friday, l-t February- Acceptances on night of general entry. Distance, 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurdes 3ft, 6in. high. Consolation Handicap, of 10 soys.; entrance, 1 soys.; distance, once round the course. RULES. Auckland Racing Club Rules strictly adhered General entries on Friday, loth February. Qualification Fee PA, except for Maori and H&^lc Kiicg. Decision of Stewards in all cases to be .'Jnal.J WM. PKRCIVAL. Secretary H. M^T .0. X> A P E R H A~"N G I N G S, JL WHITE LEAD, OIL, &C, &c, &c, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 £3" PACKAGES "®Ji 574 PAPERHANGINGS, Fiom Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hesbian. GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linseed and colza) Paints • Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &c, &c, &c. Carson's Anti corrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Hanvas. Paper, Brushes, AND REQUIoII'KS. Plate an© Sheet Glass of every description. Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 .& 97, QUEEN STIiEET. Auckland, .January 23.1878.' MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-ntreet. ONEY TO LEND, ou Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetu—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.- R, C. DYER, Shortland-atreet. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. MONEY TO iLEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Short!and-street. next the Post-ofßce. UNEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. _ A UCKLAND LOAN Ofesa J\_ OFFICE, ,o^^o 165, QUEEN-STREET, *X^ OPPOSITE SAVINGS BANK. MONEY LENT to any amount on CLOTHING JEWELLERY, WATCHES, PLATED WARE, and every description of Merchandise, at the Lowust Rate of Interest. The strictest secresy nmy be relied on in every transaction. Parties waited on at lheir own residences. Fire-proof Safes on the premises for the security of Valuables. [ESTABLISHhD 1865.] L. H. NEUMEGEN, LICENSED PAWNBROKER. tS, Private Entrance down right of way. TS3S MERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, hy WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Aoconrt Book Manufac turer, next door to 'h'vkni.vg Mtak office WyndTiam-Bt.rP^f H X IST MAS MEW YEAR'S PRESENTS! -Ll GIFTS! NOW ON VIEW AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, 100, QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN- AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books for Pre sentation Writing Desks Photographic Albums Scrap Albums Leather Tourist Cases Inkstands Purses Card Cases, &c, &c, &c, NOW ON VIEW, EDWARD* WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET T> C LA R X, Shipping and Commission Agent, Wharf. Onehunga. N~~O O. 0 L O U G E* MASEFIELD'S BLILDINGS, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, dramatic leader, etc. Brass and Siring Hands taught, nnd Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation, or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. R~G AEGANS MASON AND HAMLIN. 3ome of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN~~& SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, qukkx-stkekt, {Next to Bank of New Zealand ■,



TAILORING. Wo would respectfully invite Custom era who find a difficulty in getting a fitting Garment, to give us a trial. | We have engaged a FIRST-CLASS CUTTKR. whose long cxpeiience war rants us in assuring those who m»y j favour us with their orders, that they can rely on Retting something superior in style and fit. /IAR6O AND M e Tr AIG > QUEEN-STKEET, Next E. Waters', Confectioner. 32T All Tweed 3 thoroughly shrunk, find orders executed on the shortest notice. I TMPURTANT TO TOUBIS TS. NOW KWADY, THE SOUTHERN GUIDE TO THE HOT LAKE DISTRICT OF THE NORTH ISLAND OF NHJW ZEALAND, by J. Chantrey Harris. Under the auspices of (he Union Steamship Company of New Zealand (Limited). AuckJand—Edward Wayte. Queen-street; Wellington--Lyon and Blair, Lambton Quay; Ohristehurch—Whifcombe and Temperton : D'niedin, H. Wise and Co. Sold by all the. principal Booksellers of the Colonies. Price. Is. IS [ 1 JE. J cSEKVIOE UaPFeT COMTEK OF QUEK & WELLESLEY-STRKKTB. JOHN HANCOCK. pßjriiiETOß. IMPORTER OF 'd'Olaf.lGN WINES AND SPIRITS. AOCCLAND, N.Z. Accidental. occidentaj^ CCIDENTAL JQLOTEL. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed—viz.. Six ""irst-class Bedrooms and Pin-louts ; 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 i« now in a position to offer the beat of accommodation. , EDVVD. PERKINS, Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Beot of Prices given. . Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Glut) Programme for 1877, in printed phamphlets, to bo seen. /T~R I T E R I O N FAMILY & COMMERCIAL HOTEL, O T A II U H V. ,• AMES WILLIS Begs to inform the inhabitants of Otahuhn and surrounding districts that he has leased the above. Having for the past nineteen years been Manager of the above old-establised and popu lar H -tel business, he can with confidence invite all former patrons and friends to continue their support, assuring them no trouble will be spared to give satisfaction. . None but Best Brands of \V ines and Spirits. Seceombe's Sparkling Ale on Draught, First-class. S tabling* JAM ES WILLIS. mH E "CX If E R lON HOT E L 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 Charges. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. OINT R USSELL H OTEL. MERCER. D. ARKILL begs to inform the travelling public that he ha« made great improvements to the above well-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added a _ Railway Refreshment Room, for the special convenience of travellers by every train. . The Best, of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's parkling Ate. ,0. I T V CLUB HOTEL, 11. N. ABBOT Informs the Public of Auckland that he has mude extensive Alterations and Additions to the Upper Bar and Billiard Room of the above Hotel, and has j ust landed, ex May Queen, one of THURSTON & CO.'S MAGNIFICKNT PRIZE MEDAL TABLES, Selected by himself from their immense Stock in London and will now be in a position to offer to the lovers of the Game the Best Room and Table IN AUCKLAND. rtS, The Opening Play will take place on Saturday Evening, January 2G. XjiDEN yiNE JJOTEL eden terrace. List of Prices:— Martell and Hennessey's Brandy. 4/G $ bott'o Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky i/ and 4/6 (proof) $ bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ $ bottle Rum, 3/; Old Jamaica (proof), 4/; small, 2/ $ bottle Cousen's sherry (best), 4/ ; small, 2/ $ bottle Sandirnan's (best) Port, 4/; small, 2/ W bottle Amontillado Sherry, 5/; small, 2/6 $ bottlo Old Tawny Port. 5/ : small, 2/0 W bottle English Ginger Wine, 3/ per bottle. In Case: (Genuine Brands): Hennessey's and Marten's Brand, .V 6*& bottle Bisqnit's Dubouches Brandy, 5/ # bottle Case Brandy, i-piut bottle, 2/ Schiedam Schnapps. 4/0: small. 2/6 P nottle Geneva. JDKZ. Urge, 4/; small, 2/9 |1 bottle Old Tom, 4/ -l;i bottle DinV'Ue's Whisky, 1/ $ bottle Townsena's Sarsparilla, 5/ 'W bottle English, Ale and Porter (beat brands), 1/3 ¥ bottle All Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof) same as from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of the above made up for Families and Picnic Parties. Terms strictly Cash (no exceptions). SAMUEL EVINSON. Proprietor. Auckland, 12th November, 1877. T M. M C L A C H L A F, t) o .. 218, QUEEN-STREET, Invites Inspection of the following Good, im ported from the Manufacturers, per Iron Queen and Lorraine— Ikon Queen: Mm diamond, 1 — 1 case Black Alpaccis and Cords M in diamond, 2— 1 bale Flannels M in diamond, 3 - 1 case Cream and Navy Blue Lustres M in diamond, 4— 1 case A snorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §17— 1 case Gloves. Srarfs, Umbrellas, &c. LORRAINE J.R.M. 07er ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J R M under §18 over ML in diamond, over 49A 1 case Coats, Cotton, Buttons, &c. J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his «oods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. jfctr Comparison Invitfd. lANOS, HARMONIUMS, AND MELODY ORGANS. J. nowDi^\ Shortiand-stteet, Importer of a superior .lase of instruments. Iwis now in clock 2 or Author Frercs Uttlebratcrt Insirainents ; also, 2 Allison's Mt-lorly < rgaus hjml several Harmoniums at prices to suit tho times. A splendid secona-hmui I'iano, cost hO e-ineas. for £40. Kiut"*. Vi-i i- s. Musical Boxes and Musical Albnn.K, & .



WARNOCK BROTHERS, ] SOAP AND CANDLE J MAN UFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Dash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price K'iven. I -^ O"" T _1 C ' E. t CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND J CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, \ RICHMOND & WELLE-LEY-STKEET East. 3 Established a.d. 1864. i W. EDGAR, Proprietor, while thanking the public for their patronage during the past 14 yars, begs to state that he has on hand c, com plete Stock of the very best Dyes, imported direct from European manufacturer; and that having every convenience, together with a plentiful supply of the purest water, he is > enabled to turn out work in an artistio style. W. Edgar solicits the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland to send their Wearing Apparel to be Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed in any colour, and finished in a workmanlike manner. Orders sent by Post will be attended to, or Ladies and Gentlemen waited on by sending thsir addresses to Wellesley-street East, N.B.—No connection with any other dyer, cleaner, or renovater in Auckland. W. KDGAR^ ! THE GREATEST WONDER OF MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famous remedies to be most effectual in curing either the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints which are moire particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or those Living in the bush. Occasional doses of theao Pills Trill guard the system against those erils which so often beset the human race, vi —Coughs, colds, and dis orders of the lirer and stomach—the frequent orerunners of fey dysentery, diarrhoea, and holera. HOLLO WAY'S OINTMENT 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. These Medicines may be: obtained from all respectable Druggists and Storekeepers through out the civilised world, with directions for use in almost every language. *y They are prepared only by the Proprietor, THJMAS HOLLOWAY, 633, Oxford-street London. V Beware of Counterfeits that may eminate orm Hi« TTnitorJ Kfcatan. "CTAMILTON~RAITWA"^^ tO~TTCE. jljl b. Edwards Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carry ing 12 passeugers and luggage, meets every train arriving from Auckland. Charges reason able. Special Carriages provided to order on instructions being sent per post or telegraph to b. Edwards, Livery and Bait Stables, 'Hamilton. LA R G E CJHIPMEN T S OF SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS Now to Hand :— Paris Millinery r-T Fane 7 Dress Goo;l3 Feathers r^~\ Black Sc Cold Flowers Silks X— l Prints Ribbons r^ Muslins Kerchiefs Mourning Ma terials Fichu 9 . , Paletots < Costumes y Manchester Goods Parachutes c /om . k °' every dos- Bows £> cription. O Gloves t*-< „ ■ «* s i Hosiery "<J ot f-j Tweeds Corsets w Shirts r-i 9 Ties Underclothing hH Collars Baby Linen Handkerchiefs Hosiery Frocks . *1 Straw Hats Tunics I -r(:)— HH The u'bovo in Pelisses both loa f^\ Boys' & Men's. MILLTNKRY. DRESS. & MANTLEMAKING .in all their Branches, conducted on the Premises' T>USINESS N O T I O E. Having disposed of mj- Butchering Business to HENRY JACKSON (late in my employ), I take this opportunit.- to return thanks for past favours, and solicit a continuation of support for the said Henry Jackson, who will Supply the same Quality of Meat (i.e.. the Best in the Village), and whose civility ia well known, so that intending customers and old supporters can de^nd upon Quality, Civility, ana Cleanli ness. On and atier the 7th January, my connection with the Baid Butchering Business will ceaso. F. DeHOSK, Qtahu.hu Bakery. HAVING Purchased the BUTCHERING Business lately carried on in connection with the Otahuhu Bakery and Grocery Estab lishment, I beg leave to inform t-ie inhabitants of Otahuhu and surrounding neighbourhood that nothing shall stand in the way of supplying the Best Meat in Auckland at the Lowest Prices for Cash, or Weekly Payments. As the Trade will be carried on in the usual manner, Customers may bo assured they will be as well supplied a3 heretofore. H. JACKSON Otahuhu Butchery A BERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE ±\_ MONUMENTS, In Red and Bluic. fkom £5, Btco on board ship to any part of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. a and Prices frkk from JOHN LKGGE HfjulDtor. AborrlPAti. Sruit.lanrl A USTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVI- A. DENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LmC ASSURANCE. &c. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Hkad Office, Wellington. It is found in the course of business that mistakes frequently occur, in consequence of the similarity of title assumed by some of the new Life Offices recenily established in the Australian Colonies. The public are requested to note that the Australian Mutual Provident Society is the correct designation of the oldest Mutual Life Office in Australia. Present Annual Revene exceeds .. .. .. £170,000. Accumulated Funds exceed £2,000,000. The New business for the year 1876 was 4559 proposals accepted and completed, assuring £1,(552,575, and producing a new annual revenue Of £56,300. Persons assuring with thi« office share the whole profits, and a bonus is declared every fifth year. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland: ALEXANiJEK SAUNUERS



RF. WEBSTEB, i I* WHOLESALE AND RETAIL jSAODL.BR AND HARNESS MAKER; i>« .^U KEN-STREET AUCKLAND. ■ Kn-rt th« Uni ikl. ME. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth "Jlosets. Privy Hoxcs, Cosapits, fee, is prepared ,o attend punctually to all requests regarding ,lio above. Persons desiring to have the saia nlaeos attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or _ >tnerwige, can have the same done by leaving a aotice, either .verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances. City Council Office ijneen-atreot ] BLUE POST DINING ROOMS, LOWER QUEKN STREET, NEXT METROPOLITAN HOTEL. THOMAS POWELL (Late Proprietor of the Original Blue PostDini^g Rooms in Victoria-street). I Havins removed to those more commodious premises, begs to call the attention of Visitors to AncMand to the superior accommodation , offered by him. The premises ;< re close to tho I Wharf and Railway Station, and his visitors will always find COMFORT. CLBANLINKSS, CIVILITY, COMBINED WITH E O O N O M Y. TjINOOUBAGE LOCAL INDUSTKY. JJJ MONUMENTAL, JAMES H BUCHANAN, NORTH SLOW VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Having gecured the sole agency for the sale of a provincial Limet»ton«, is now prepared to execute orders in polished red and white Marbles, or for the sale of Raw Materials, in any size or either colour. Samples on view at the yards. Iron Enclosures, choice designs and cheap, ana every description of Monumental and Builders work executed with dispatch. Designs and Estimates forwarded free on pp li cation. . / nniios J. hakbutt, / Jl Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. PAUL & S C H E N X, PLUMB BUS, G ASFITTEItS, ZLN C & IKON WORKERS, &c, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Pluubers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on application. V S PECIAL APPOINTMENT. _________ 5 g /®* $&\ S 5 g g /g/c.DEL.IEAU\SI o X) o ISU AUCKLAND. Jgl g g MA^B^OIfLY^TO ORDER, AND OF MEASUREMENT. CfOUT II "BK IT IS H~ INSURANCE O COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1.000,000. Buildings oE every description, and Contents, "wool from Sheep's Back or Shipplnf? Port for London. , Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, ihe Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Isiands, Sec. _ Lowest Ccrrext Rate*. IleadOmce, Auckland. BQARm^ Manager. |~M POETAN T N O 'J1 IC E. E. WAT E R S Has very Krcat pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his tar DINING IIOOMS "®a have beon renovated at great expense, witl: every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is the most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince; and Up-stftirshe has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent ovor crowding. Th«re are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES aloo up-stairs, to which are attached side ofllcea provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table lie fftefs confident noeds no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for n period of .over eight years i« a guarantee that the Kill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SHIASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustro*'i(l and Comic Jour nals, together with the loud. Jg London News papers, are laid or, the tablfcj immediately on the arrival of eacli mail steamer. lie, therefore, hopes with some confldnnen that he will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large sliare of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. E. W. wishes alno to draw tho attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his local!/ ---maiiHfacturcd Confections, which rival those of Keillor and the bost Knglish makers. He haa removed his Factory to Imrham-strcet West, where he has tit ted up all tho most modern machinery of tho trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, AUCKLAND. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES the largest sale in australia. Kkduced Piuce List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION uF MKCHANISM? Simple, Compact, Efficient, Dukaklk, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. •THE HOME" SHUTTLE is tho only-practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. V-This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the '* Lock-stitch" (alike on both sirles), has a self-ad Misting tension, ami is adapted to every variety of-sewine for am wear, from the lightest muslins to tho heaviest: AND WILL EVEN BKW LKATHEB ; it will Hem, Fell, Hind, Cord. Braid, Seam. Trek, RulHes, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. T<*non, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessci,*y tor us to cuaoavour torle tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines we will have the preference. With tho Machine is furnished—llemmer Bi-ader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong caso with hinges. P R I C E :- Complete in box £1 (is. With Table and Treadle £15 ss. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover. Look and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, wo guarantee them for. five VKARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE' MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not. procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NA~THAN & CO' SOLE AGENTS. ''We have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by titu6 payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition tree of uharvce J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street. CHEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER _____ The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at ihe VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very liirg« and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of alj. kinds, at lowes rates. WoOT>TnBMINI) llf .VT.T. ITS Rrt ANOFTWR—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOH COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC ' BAY. N.B.—Town Ordeiß can be left ut No. 3C, In uxaiiCe Buildings.



yn^E ARE NOW OFFERING 250 TROUSERS & VESTS, at ISs. Cd., Worth 355. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MAR»\ U2, QUKEN-STREET, Auckland. YTSTAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS V V CUS T O M-H OUSE-STREBT /KD BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has ox Hand and to Arrivft A. Good Assortment of KAURI. First and Second Class: also WHITE PINK, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low RATES. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks Sec.. Sco. &c. rpliE CHEAPEST TT-OUSE IX NEW ZEALAND FOR REALLY GOOD FURNITURE, CONSISTING OF DRAWING-ROOM, DIN ITSTG-ROO M, 'BED-ROOM, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND COLONIAL-MADE FURNITURE. The Cheapest House in Auckland foe CARPETS ! BRUSSELS, TA PKSTR3T, KIDDERMINSTER, DUTCH & FKLT CARPETS. THE LAItGKST ASSOKU'MKNT TO CHOOSIB FROM. Tie Laigest Stock of Plain and Fancy FLOORCLOTHS VSEver Exhibited in Auckland. All the Newest Patterns o LINOLEUM! (The New Cork Caupet MANILLA, COIR, FLAX, AND CHINA MATTINGS (PLAIN AXD FANCY). Silk and Worsted Damask. Reps, Broches, and Cottalines, Plain and Fancy Dimities, Chintzes, Cretonnes. BLANKETS and COUNTERPANES A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF GILT CHIMNEY GLASSES. Brass Cornices and Window Poles. T H E Blind of the jl eriodi This Blind ifl manufactured from Metal of the thickness of note, paper; it is light, dur able, and eloftant: it will not blister or warp with thn sun. a.sid is less in price than the Wood Venetian. WINDOW CURTAINS, In l.ace, N^tt, Muslin, and Leno. WINDOW HOLLANDS, in White, Buff, and Green. All Sorts of Upholsterer's Trimmings. WmK&& HALL, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINET MAKERS. UPHOLSTERERS, & CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. Sole Agents r the GROVKR & BAKER SEWING MACHINE g "A UCKLAND STbAM CONFECTION ±\. FACTORY ALBKRT-JIRBET. E. WATERS, CONFECT JN E R Begs to inform the pufeLo the followina: eooos. manufactured at his :y, are guaran teed of giunrior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter deleterious to noalth:— Dry Goods. Bky'Guods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Itingn liupex-ial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comflta Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures loeing Suc;ar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbcrt Marbles Boiled Goods. Burnt Almonds Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenpes Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops • Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenpes Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenge Black Almond TofFy Musk i ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregori Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa Bp.thpipe nut Ico Coalsfoot Rock Honey TofFy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Tolrv Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges oi every deacription alway on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS, BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sm.—l have much pleasure in informing you, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the beat Englibh or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent articlo of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant. Jamkb M. Tunny, Provincia AnnlvPt. IMPORTANT TO CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, WHOLESALE MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY. m" Just Landed ex S. R. Lyman, from New York. S cases MEXICAN MUSTANG LINI MENT, small, medium, and large sizes. •5 cases Lyon's KATHAIRON, for the HAIR 10 cases Lyon's INSECT POWDER, portending death to Fleas. Mosquitoes, Bugs, and Colorado Beetles. 2 ca.es Lyon's EXTRACT OF JAMAICA GINGER 1 case WYNKOOP'S PECTORAL OF ICE LAND MOSS, for Chest Complaints, Cousrus, Influenza, etc. 10 cases Drake's World - Renowned PLANTATION BITTERS 1 case SEA MOSS MARINE, the most nutritious Food for Invalids, Children, &j\, frc. Makes Jellies of a rich and delicate flavour, and cubapeh than Corn Flour. A.» LoURIE, HOBSON'S BUILDINGS, SHORTL AN 1 )-STRKKT. W HANGAPOUA StEAM Saw MILLS. CUTTING 14:0,000 WEEKLY. - Orders Cut avith Dispatch.: . C. A. II Alt -E IS. 23id November, 1877.



■y^T 9 R HAYWARD, FLNERAL UNDERTAKER, \ UPHOLSTERER, MATTRESS MAKER, W V N T> H A M - STREET. DE V I T c GUNMAKER, 24 4, Q U EEN-ST EEE T, Opposite the Market. ON SALE. IN 3TOCK— Single and Double ISreech-loacling and Muzz loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals— | Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Eley s Double Waterproof Caps, Car ridjre Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Cc»j centrators Cylinaer Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loadin. Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Ba.-*s, &c. Breech-loading Implements ot every desc tion Patent. Chilled Shot Jlreech-lor.ding Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Swoads f Fishii.g Tackle Fireworks. "OOTTER & C 0.,. DURHAM-STREET. HAVE ON SALE; Xx City of Auckland— 400 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (J'elmont and Brandon) 100 cases Colmans Starch 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickles (C.&-B. and Warranted) 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (C. & 8., Morton, antf Whybrow's) 56 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's Sc Colman'sD.S.F. Must 100 doz. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid 40 barrels Currants 40 boxes Eleme Raisins 48 boxes Sultana Raisins 400 boxes Figs 24 doz. Neave's Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils Muntz Metal and Nails White Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors Sugar, Tea Sardines, §and J's (Alberts Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bags Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda. Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powder Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes. &c. &c. VENETIAN BLIND FACTORY y _____ WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, ANl> PERFORATED. ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GRET-STREETS Of any dimensions,; in any number from Ono to a Hundred, within a given Mmc, of the best qualify, and reasonable pri :ea a^d sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. A. & A. BUSBY (Late M. Horten Busby), VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS A*JD WIK WOB.KEB.S. Corneb of Cook and Gissc-strtsets. ONES i BONES 1 J3CNE'S~f. Bought in any qtumtitiea for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOFPET. CJHIP CHANDLERY & SAILMAKING.. ]£) NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the lease ofi those centrally-situated Premises, corner of Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr, Thomas Williams, as a Ship CLandler. 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.8.-A Large Assortment of TENTS and- TARPAULINS always kept in stock. J. b rown & S olf*. SHORTLAND STREET, . Have Just Openkd a large addition to their STOCK, comprising a Shipment from J. and J» Hopkinsson (for whom they are agent). Broad wood Pianettes; also, two maenificient Pianos by a German maker, the first imported into* Auckland, and the taker of 10 Exhibition* Modals. Banios, Tambourines, Flutes, Cornets,. Clarionettes, Musical Boxes, Accordionß, Violins, Violin Cases, Strings, Rest Pins for Music, Nigger Bones, Sconces, Triangles. Music= Stools, &c. MUSIC—Moody and Sankey's Hymns,. Hymns Ancient and Modern, Presbyterian do,, a number of New Operettas, Boosy's Glee Book,. New Songs, Dance and Pianoforte Music, Calvary and Stabat Mater. On View at the MUSIC WAREHOUSE. SHORTLAND ST AT ( 1 "V "P* HP T a TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER Opposite United Service Hotel, WELLESIiKY-STREKT. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins i also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advan© on cost for cash. TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH 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 «et out of order, and having the. largest and simplest shuttle, with on]y one hole to thread. To those in perplexity as to whica. Machine to purchase, the undersigned, from practical knowledge ot Sewing Mechanism,, can confidently recommend the above. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN,. SHORTLAND-STREET. *"V N SALE, AT COST PRICES. Galvanized Iron Wire Netting, 'Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, Brass Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes, 8-light Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lights for Vessels, &c, &c. N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORES f VICTOKIA-STHEET. GR. M c N A B, ■ • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUiCEN-STREET. t& Shippimc Sppplied. Jg*