SAMOA.

(From our own Correspondent.)

Apia, Samoa, Sept. 13th, 1878. ACCORDING to my promise, I sit down to write you the news from Samoa But where shall I begin, or what shall I say? The new American Consul, Hon. T. M. Dawsou. arrived hero on the Meg Merrilies, August 14th, 17 days after leaving Auck land. He assumed office the 22nd ult. Capt. Moller, after remaining in port ten days, went on a cruise to the Pine Islands. The Papa came into port on the 9th inst. from Sydney, and brought official dis- Satches from Washington a year old last une. What is the matter with ths Sydney Post Office 1 A NATIVE GALA DAY. Wednesday last was the great May "Festival day with the§ natives, and a very interesting occasion it was. For two or three days before the relatives and friends from distant places began to arrive in Apia. They came on foot and iv canoes, and on the May-day morning Apia harbour was full of well laden crafts. At 9 a.m. the service began. It was conducted by the Rev. Dr. George A. Turuer and his father, aided by native assistants. Perhaps 1 ought to have said this is a religious festival. . Between two and three thousand persons assembled, just at the back of the native church, in an orange grove, while the native houses all around, were filled ■with onlookers and listeners. The assem blage was both grotesque and picturesque. The people came together by villages, each village wearing it 3 own peculiar colours and dress. And this was the first time I have seen the natives dressed, that is with something on the entire body. The females were most conspicuous by their apparel. One village of the ladies all wore men's Panama hats with blue ribbon bands on. Another village all wore loose red gowns. Another village was known by their chappas, in which they were so bundled up as to be almost unable to trudge along. One of the belles had on a chappa trail that dragged after her ten or twelve feet. The chappa is made of cocoa-nut fibre, beaten out iuto material, and used for table spreads «&c, and coloured according to taste. Some of these dresses were most un couth. If the wearers could have known how ridiculous they looked in the eyes of the civilized, even they might have blushed. But what can equal female vanity. (I hope none of my fair sisters will observe this slip of the pen). To add to the grotesqueness of the scene, about ten o'clock a battalion of twelve men came marching on to the ground, passed the assemblage, and halted by a hut containing the Taimua and Faipule, the Samoan Government, in rear of the congre gation. The captain wore an old cast-off high hat and dilapidated , regimentals. The soldiers wore — well, about every kind of tattered garment you can imagine, and carried some old fowling-pieces. The morning service lasted three hours, and was interrupted occasionally by showers. Dr Turner and his father and two native preachers spoke. Dr Turner, junr., located at Apia, is an excellent preacher, and a very worthy young man, highly respected by all. He has a gathering of this kind once a year in each of three districts. At the meeting on Wednesday he announced that the dis trict during the past year had contributed §800 to the cause of missioas, and this not withstanding the drought. After the morn ing service the great Ava, or food-giving ceremony took place. The people all gathered on the grass near the beach, and each one exchanged food with his relatives and friends. They marched up in file to a certain point in the crowd, when someone sung out the names of the recipients of the gifts, and they then, rushed forward as children do to a Christmas Tree when their names are called for a present. This was the merriest part of the performance, bananas, oranges, bread fruit, polesamie, pigeons, &c, &c, were exchanged all round. At 3 p.m. there was a children's meeting in the church, and the little folks sung very like civilized babies, and there seemed no reason why their vocalization will not be just as melodious in the Kingdom of Heaven as their fairer skinned superiors. Many funny speeches were made by the natives, and Dr Turner, sen., presented a series of pictures for the entertainment of the little folks. In the evening the boats all dis appeared on' the flood tide, and the waters were vocal with the voices of the voyagers. I should like to tell you much about Samoa and the Samoans, but am too busy at present. Suffice it to say there is no finer climate, or simpler and more amiable people in the world. The harbour is now full of ships. The moonlight nights are superb, and we playjjcroquet till 11 and 12 o'clock at night at Mrs Dean's aud else where. More anon. Pex.

..General. Steam P^^.^^ANewZ**' M ntieot, in the Province of Aucfclano, i , k^ . laDd; FBHUY. November 1,1878. \

EVENING STAK, FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 1.



MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18. THE HAYMARKET. rjIHE FIRST WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON will be hold on Monday, 18th November, for about OKX| "DALES. &<&\jr JL> All Wool to ba in Store for Catalogue on Thursday, 14th November. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ATTLE S A L E BY PUBLIC AUCTION At WAIUKU—On SATURDAY, November 2, in W. Sedgwick's Yards. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4. NOON. MARKET HOUSE. TO WOOLSTAPLERS, TANNERS, &c. MILL SITE, GROUNDS, &c, PAPAKURA. R. 0. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions to sell by auction at the Market House, on Monday 4th November, at noon, ' The Papakura Mill and Site, containing about live acres of Valuable Land, with creek frontage, and never-failing supply of water, one or two pair Stones, ■■ ron -work, &c, Mill House, and two other Cottages. This property is well worthy of inspection. Its deep water frontage, proximity to the Railway Station, and being surrounded by good roads in a thriving agricultural district, warrants a ready sale. Terms very liberal. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4. NOON. MARKET HOTEL. THE PAPAKURA HOTEL, HALL, PADDOCK, AND GARDEN. R. C. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions to sell by „. §, ucti 01V on the above date. Thin is the oldest established Hotel in the District; requires very little exnenrti*™*, „,? Mned with enterprise and ener^, to m^'it the best patronised and most paying bMtel™ fo? miles round. Terms easy. *"**"■* oxwneßa for Also, On the THURSDAY, following 7th November 11 o'clock, at Papakura Hotel, oulut"r> The whole of the Household Furniture Piann R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, Market HouseT [K. C GREENWOOD.]



MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11. AT SIBB'iN'S MART, LOWE It QUEEN-STREET, Ar TWELVE O'CLOCK. A .FOURTEEN-ROOMED DWELLING HOUSE, "ROSENEATH"' NORTH SHORE (Lately occupied by T. Hill, Esq., Collector of Customs), THS MOST HEALTHY SUBURB OP AUCKLAND WITH Si ACRES OF LAND, DIVIDED INTO LARGE ALLOTMENTS. THE subscriber has received instructions from Mr Henry Niccol, sen., to soil by public auction, at his Land Mart. Queen-street, on Monday, 11th November, at 12 o'clock, THE ABOVffi FAMILY MANSION, containing Fourteen Rooms, one 26 x 22, one 19 xl 6, having every convenience; the grounds are planted j and facing the beach, well adapted for a i Family Residence, Ladies' School, Boarding house, or Temperance Hotel. There is every facility iov bathing; the situation is retired, though Within 200 yards of Victoria Wharf, where steamers leave every hour or half-hour. If not sold in oae lot, the House with Allotment, having a frontage of 155 ft. to the beach and other 453 ft. frontage to a new road, will bo sold separately; and the remaining Lots, averaging 52 x 150 ft., Will be put up sepavately, or in blocks to suit purchasers. All well situated, command ing a fine view of the harbour and city, many having beach frontage, and probably the last good block of sea frontage and freehold for sale at the North Shore. Property for Absolute Sale. Terms — One-fourth Cash. Balancemayremain at 8 per cent. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW. ONEHUNGA AUCTION MART. At 3 o' Clock Afternoon. FOR SALE by auction, To-moncw (Saturday), at 3 o'clock, Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Jams Oatmeal, New Potatoes Candles, Soap, &c. Bedsteads, Chairs. Couches Tables, Sewing Machines Tinware, Cooking utensils Fancy Goods, &c, &c, &c. R. A. ENGLAND, Auctioneer, Queen-street, Onehunga.



I HAVE NO OBJECTION TO DIS CUSS the following subjects with either the St. James's or any other discussion Class :— Did Julius Croaar ever wear a Belltopper, or, if he did, was it anything equal to those I am sel ling at 8s ? Did he wear a Satin Scarf on Sun days, or, if so, was it as good as mino at Is? Did his mother wear a Crinoline, and, if so, could it -possibly be equal to mine at Is 6d, un less she stole it? Did Mrs. Julius Cajsar wear Josephine Kid Gloves, or. admitting that she did, which I think is doubtful, were they equal to mine at la 6d a pair? Did Mary Queen of Scots use a Hand Mirror, or was it as handsome or as large as I seU for 3a i Were Dreea Im provers in fashion in her time? or were they a £as good as mine at 6d each 1 Were there any Babies in the 9th centuiy, or, if bo, did their mothers bay them Puff Boxes with puff like mine at Is 6d? Was Sfcakespeare ever talked of half so much in his time by the ladie3 as W. H. Dampier is? Do the Ladies of Auckland care as much to read the "Twelve Tribes of Israel" as they do to read Dampier's advertisement'? 1 shall, of course, take the negative side on all the above subjects if called upon, excepting "Were there any Babies in the 9th century," which I am not quite prepared to deny entirely, but firmly believe that they were not half so numerous in Auckland at that time as they appear to be now. And now, Ladies, I hat eto talk about subjects a little more serious. "You know the Fashionable Two-button Kid Gloves I bought you. lately ? well, there are only three pairs left oat of 20 dozen, so let that be a warn ing to those ladies "who put off till to-morrow what they should do to-day. I have now a nico lot of Fresh Bargains, including Josephine liid Gloves, but only No. G size_ mind, so that it is necessary to have either children or girls, or to have very small handa youraelf. Those ladies who are always behind will btand a good chance, if they don't mind, of being too late also for my new lovely thickly-fringed Silk Scarves at Is 6d, and which are going well. Before I forget it, I beg to tetder the ladies my sincere thanks tor bringing their husbands with them lately to buy Hats and "Vesta of me, and when I gfit into Parliament, which " may" be next year, I won't, as far as I am concerned, allow any duty to be put on Babies' Cradles, though babies are so plentiful. I may as well 'ell the ladies, how ever, that I have a " down" on infants from one to two years old, as they rob me at every opportunity. They are not particular whether it is a pair of Pretty Blue or Ked Boots, which I sell, " when they let me," at Is 9d, or whether it is a 3 eel of my Machine Thread, foi which they can have no earthly use, arid which are going fast at 3d. 1 have already sold, as near as I can tell, atjout 8 dozen of the Falls from 9d to Is each. I have sold about 25 dozen Boys' Felt Hats at 2s in two days short of five weeks, and the number of Men'a Black and White ditto I have sold these last two weeks ai 2s 6d is wonderfi.l. You can give a few Staj Busks away to the poor now ladies, as I have bought lately 90 dozen, a ban?ai<., and will sel' them at 3d a pair; also Ladies' White Coreets 2s a pair; and 86 dozen ditto, much superior, ai 3s, a little spotted, but none the worse. Tel your lady friends, so that they may not require to use my new lot of 4d Handkerchiefs to crj in when they hear of their being all sold Children's Is .Leggings 6d a pair; 336 good Pin; for 3d; Needles, 24d for 25; Packing Needles 3d a dozen; Crotchet ditto, Id each; Wooder Knitting ditto, 2d a pair; long Steel ditto, 2d Mixed Pins, 2d a packet; pretty Spotted Ne; for falls, one shilling a yard; a fresh lot als( of deep Black Silk Fringe, 6d a fringe White Opera Ties, 3d each, «vorth I should thinl about Is 6d ; White Lace, Id a yard; superioi do, 2d; strong good Hair Pins, 2d an ounce packet.anrt there are 6doz.in some of the packets Barry's Tricopherous for the hair, Is 6d a bottle People do speak highly of it I believe, but I i have no use for it myself as there is a deal o vacant ground on my head, and though I hay( some nice Chignons at 9d each, I don't intend tt take to wearing them. Men's Braces, Is. Lan sorry to say I have only about 2 dozen <i£d Socki left for the good married men out of 20 dozen and don't know when I shall be able to sell sucl good ones again at the price. I have some o Ladies' White Stockings left however at 6d though they are goiDg well. Those who ua< Spectacles had better be quick if they want t< get any good ones at Is a pair; good siz< Knvelopes, Id a dozen; superior Fasbiqnabli Shape do, 25 for 3d; good thick Note Paper, 4c a quire; coloured thin Foreign Paper an< Knvelopes, the same price; Scent, Id a bottle Rimmel's Brown Windsor Soap, 2d, or 7 cake: for Is; Hair Brushes, Is 6d and 2s; my 6< Towels are splendid. I have just bought 4301ba of Morley's Knitting Cotton, No. 6 to 12 Morley's name is on every |-lb. It ir going faa at 2s alb. I have a few lbs of No. 1 and 10 o the other make left at Is 9d alb. Girls' W hiti Hose, id so 6a; Men's 15 and 15£ Prince Arthu Dux Collars, 6d a dozen, superior quality about 77 dozen of Knives, consisting of Shoe maker's Knives and Sheath do, id each Butcher's do, 6d to Is sd; Bread Knives, Is Cheese do, Is. I have a let at dd each tha might do for Plumbers, Glaziers, &c; Piping Cord—a bundle of 18 knots for 6d; thick do., 9c a bundle; Crochet Hanks and Keels, as usual 2£d; Vulcanite Chain, 9d a yard; Black Braid 36yds. for a Is; a few 36-yard pieces of Grey anc Brown, 9d a yard; Black Braid, 36 yards for la a few 36-yard pieces of Grey and Brown do, 9c a piece ; black, white, pink, scarlet, yellow, anc green Fleecy Wool, 6d a skein ; Berlin Woo (fresh colours), 4d a dozen ; Fingering do, id £ sken, or 3s 6d alb, all colours. Don't forget mj lovely Black Patent Leather Shoes, witl rosettes at 7s 6d a pair, which is 2s 6d cneapei than you are likely to get anywhere else Prunella Boots, size 5t07, 5s a pair. If some o; the aristocratic Ladies don't mind they wil 'ail to obtain any of my celebrated SW Prunelle Boots, without toe-caps, at 8s 6d, instead o) 11s 6d, the usual price ; good Back Combs, 3d Tooth Combs, 2d and 3d, lam selling about 1 dozen Folding Looking Glasses a day at lc each, and two a penny. However, I hay« hundreds yet to wire in to, Tell your Boys J want them to make haste and buy all my Jews Harps at 2 a penny, and very large ones at 2d What will the ladiea do on wet days when m\ Music for the Piano at Id to 9d, is all gone. ] s *m. selling Boosey's, Chappell's, and other Is 6c NsSMfrftoj" 9d. When a man has bargains to sel raMß*W_piaiso them up. I shall do so rnysel; '*ISLJbSF' 'When y°u begin" to read thif adWßwplfcinent, don't forget to write down whai you wish to remember. Ha?r Pads, Id and 2c each ; superior do. 6d to Is; white-handled Knives and Forks, 9d a pair;lovely Pen Knives 6d; Back Combs, Is; Tracing Braid, 2d a dozer yards; lovely white Mending Cotton, 9d a dozer skeins. What will you ladie3 do when my wide 4Jd Ribbon, and my 5d Feather Edge do is al gone. A few 20-keyed Concertinas left from 3s 6d to 9s; black Dress Buttons, 2d to 3d a dozen; Black Bracelets, 6d to Is a pair. Th« only School Books I have left are: the 3rd Booh and the Four Seasons, 2d each. An immense quadtity of differer.t coloured Ruche, and the Same of Satin Tubular Trimming, both 2d a yard; a Music Stand, 5 feet high, for 4s Ladies' Superior Kid Boots, 7s 6d a pair, &c — W. H. DAMPIBR, corner of Victoria and Hobson-street. O N g A- L ■ CANTERBURY POTATOES, (PKIME SAMPLE). JAKINS & WILLCOX, Custom House Street.



50,000 YARDS or $ DRESS MATERIALS sarTO BE SOLD. CHEAP. 10,000 fARDS OF PLAIN LUSTRES ffsr TO BE SOLD CHEAP. EL Atkins Invites Inspection of Ma NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS. The Stock this Season is an immense one, of thr greatest variety, and the prices the lowe3t in the City. : . H.A. has alsojußt received ex 'Lebu' to his own order, a Very Largo Stock of BLACK SILKS, same as always kept in btock. These can be specially recommended. They always wear well, and give great' satisfaction. Also, COLOURED SILKS—a splendid assortment in all the new Colors. ALSO, JUST OPENED, A Complete Stock of Long Curtains, Quilts, Table Linen, Sheetings, Blankets. Calicos, and Manchester Goods. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT (A Very Heavy Stock). SPLENDID VALUE of New Suits, Coats, 8 Trowsers and Vests, Trowsers, &c. SPECIAL LINES in Galatea and Paget Coats, in Blue and Black Cloth. Worsted Coatings, Diagonal Tweed, &c, &c, &c. The STOCK of Boy's and Youth's Clothing ia very large this Season, and of good value. THE LARGEST STOCK OF TWEEDS IN THE COLONY. Tailors Supplied at Wholesale Prices. GOOD TWEED for Boy's Wear, from la lid per yard. H. A T X INS. mANKS TANKS !! TANKS!!! S. PARKER Has For Sale SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, t&r From £2 ss. and upwards, "tB» Complete with tap ready for use. Also, A Large Stock of SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE ; &c, &c, &c. Always on Hand, at his GALVANTSED IRON AND LEA! PIPE STEAM WORKS, VICTORIA-STRBKT EAST, Auckland. ' UCKLAND STJKAM CONFECTION /-&. FACTORY" ALBERT-aiRKET. E. WATERS, CONFECT ONER Begs to inform the publia the followim goods, manufactured at his -y are guaran teed of gtrporior quality to any confectioner: imported into Auckland. They contain no in srredient or olourir.g matter deleterious U nealth: — Dky Goods. DrxlGoods—Conttnuex Co vorsation Lozenges Plain Pipe Co ".versations Ringo Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints .', Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds' Persian Sherbert SSStAlmonda Boiled Goods. Birds' Eggs Mhced LoUies Carraway Comfits 3 Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Gingor Lozenges Barley Sugar Balla Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong BostAcid Dropß Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Ro3e Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozonge Black Almond Toffy Musk Lozenges Sweet Kisses Paregori Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut loe zenges Red and White Coca Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Tofry Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubcs Everton TofFy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawbenie Candy Imitation Almonds j _; Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comflta Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges ol every description alwaj on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One Shilling will be allowed for every tin r< turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS, BONBON* Somebody's Luggage, &o. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 2 1875.-MR. E. WATERS: Sik,—l have muc pleasure in informing you, that after haviu made a very careful analysis of various sample of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find thi they are free from all adulteration, and that tl colouring inattors are quite innocuous. Wit regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quii equal to the best English or French prepan tions; and, being entirely free from husk, it wi form an excellent article of diet for invalid especially those Buffering from an impaire digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, yoi obedient eervt., Jambs M. Tunny, Provincii Analyst rf^HEAP TIMBER I CHEAP TIMBE 1_ j ;_ i'he Undersigned are selling SASHE! DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VER LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a vex large and superior stock of First and Secon Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowei rates. Woon Turning in all its Branches.—Cha Legs and Backs, Table, Bod, and Sofa Legs, i very low rates. Price Lists on application. HB UNION STEAM SAW MOULDIN SASH AND DOOR COMPANY LIMITED MECHANIC^' BAY. N.B. —Tov/n Orders can be left at No' 6, Ii ranoe Buildings. TIT" ILLIAM mHOMA, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND STONE MASON, Inscriptions Cut. Accurate and Beautifu Designs of Monument and Tombs, Iron Rails, and Headstones, foi warded on application in Town or Country. All work packed carefully, and put On boar ship if required. Work done by First-class Workmen, and non but Beat Class of Material used, and n Deception. Address: CORNER OF LORNE AND VICTORIA-SI BAST, Auckland. And at Augustus-street Shortland", Thames. , CAUTiU N TO THE PU BLK DR. BRIGHT"? PHOSPHODYNE. Whereas it having become known to the Pre prietors of " Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne" that i Medicine, emanating from an unacrupulou London firm, is exported to India, China, &c. and foisted on purchasers as equal in efficacy t Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne, they feel it due to th public to specially caution them. against thi compound, and request their most carefu attention to the following distinctive character istics of Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne:— Ist. That Dr. Bright's PhOßphodyne IB BOli only in cases. 2nd. The words "Dr. Bright's Phoaphodyne are clearly blown in each bottle. 3rd. The Registered Trade Mark and Slgna tuie of Patentee are printed on the label o every case. 4th. Directions for v in all the followini languages are enclosed each case—English French, German, Italia Dutch, Spanish, Poi tuguese, Russian, Danish, Turkish, Persian Him) oa tat a Madiasse, Bengalee. Chinese, am Japanese without which none can possibly fo Genuine. DR. BRIGHT S PHOSPHODYNE is the onl: reliable remedy for Nervous and Liver Com jiaints and all Functional Derangements. DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNK is patron sed by the aristocracy and the elite, extenslvel; ised in the Army and Navy, and strongly re :ommended by the leading Medical Praoti toners. DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE is »old bj ,11 Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendori hroughout the Globe. N.B.—Ask for DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHO )YNE, and do not be persuaded to take anj seless and Possible Dangerous Substitutes i



_____ „____ _ Spring and Summe;r ; <ar DRAPERY. -s* I Tl/pLNE AND /^HOYCE Have now to hand Large Shipments for th [ncoming Season of all the newest and most fashionables styles and materials. MILLINERY, STRAW GOODS, FANCY ARTICLES, of every kind. DRAPERY, HOSIERY, Era, Etc. BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS Not to be beaten in Auckland, either for cheapness or durability. , PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS MATERIALS Of every description, and of remarkably good value, with Fringe to match. A special line of COLD SUMMER CASH MERES. MILNE AND CHOYCE It is well known keep the Largest Stock in Auckland of every description of Fancj Article that a Lady might require. Real anc Imitation Laces, Cuffs and Collars, Gloves, the Newest Hosiery, &c. Special Attention is paid to he BABTi LINEN and CHILD'S AND LADIES UNDER CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, which is ii charge of a Lady of unrivalled experience ii that particular line. \&3^lß&i!*^QKltoß& ■■;■ Boys' and Men's Straw Hats' Men's Pith Helmets Shirts, Collars, lies, &c, &c. TWEEDS, LINENS, -B3 AND MAN CHESTER GOODS. A LARGE STOCK. Wcddiug and Mourning Orders Promptly Executed. Milne and Choyce, cheapside house AUCKLAND. -| MPORTANT l^T OTI C E EXPIRATION OF LEASE. GREAT CLEARING-OUT SALE!! ivr RS' ~r utterworth > MILLINER, Wishes to inform her Customers, and Countrj Friends, that the LEASE of tho PREMISES now occupied by her, EXPIRES shortly,"""" and aB it is to bo Disposed of by Tender, she has determined to offer the whole of her LARGE AND VARIED STOCK AT PRICES THAT WILL ENSURE PURCHASERS I I 1 on.ui:<^i"'"**** CTIEA p"l IN E SIN" FICHUST SILK JACKETS, AND MANTELETTS! ttri'B* LADIES' COSTUMES, from....'. 55." lid. CHILDREN'S,ditto, from 3su 6d. A LARGE QUANTITY OP UNDERCLOTHING AND BABY LINEN. DRAPERY AND HOSIERY Of Every Description, at Greatly Reduced Prices 11! «_r MILLINERY J BONNETS, from ss. 6d. TRIMMED HATS, from Is. lid FASHIONABLE BEADED TULLE, 18. per yard 3in. RIBBON, did. per yard FLOWERS, from 2d. FEATHERS, from 6d. COLLARS, three for Is. CUFFS, 2d. per pair KID GLOVES, Is. lid. FRINGED TIES, from 6d. AND LLL KINDS OF LACE and FANCY GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY. MRS. BUTTERWORTH'S -ON DON AND PARIS PATTERN DEPOT, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. JTUTHR2IE & JjARNACH'S NEW ZEALAND IMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED) Have on Sale at their Branch Stores, LOWER QUKEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, AND ONEHUNGA. Dcnkdin-Made Woodwares Consisting of— Nesta Tubs, painted and varnished Buckets do Fancy Buckets, Cheeße Vats, Churns Butter Firkins, Knife Boards Washing Boards. Turning Trusses Store Trucks, &o. i JAMES W. WALLER, ! MAKAOEB.



imHISTLE HOIEL, JL QUJfiEN-STRKET SPLENDID BARS AND SITTING-ROOMS. THE UP-STAIRS BAR AND B. IL. LIARD-ROOM Unequalled in thk Colonies. J. LITTLE, PROPRIETOR. THE CRITERION HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE. First-glass Accommodation for Families, sample rooms for commercial GENTLEMEN. BEST RANDS WINKS AND SPIRITS Ok Hand 5 GOOD STABLING. Homes for Hire at Moderate Charges. EDWARD HEWITT, pROPRIKTOW. Tfl-AT lONAL TJ OTEL. CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Mr W. Walkkb, 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 und favourite House, which he intends shall retain its position as a leading Hotel in toe Waikato. , ... . , The Rooms are large, lofty, well-ventilatea, and liberally furnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are first-class. The Show Rooms for Commercial Travellers, Allcook's Billiard Table, and the Stabling Accommodation, are unequalled ii the pro vince ; the latter being under the superinten dence of Firat-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HIKE. The extension of the Railway to Hamilton makes Cambridge less than one day's pleasure 1 ourney from Auckland.!] W. WALKER, PROPRIETOR. OINT RUSSELL HOTEL. MERCKR. DANIEL ARKELL begs to Inform the travelling public that he has made great Im provementa to the above well-known Hotel, anc in addition to other excellent accommodation there is now added a Railway Refreshment Room a\ the Station, for the special oonvei ience of travellers by every train. The Be3t of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's parkling Ale. ICHAEL O'CONNOR informs hii friends, and the public generally, that hi is now the Proprietor- of the PACIFIC HOTEL, QUEEN-STBEET, Formerly known as the old Wheatsheaf. am hopes by strict attention to business, and keer ing only Liquors of the Best Brands, to obtain i fair share of patronage. OA L MINKS HOTEL HUNTLEY. WILLIAM~RICHARDSON Begs to inform Waikato settlers, and the trave! ling public, that he has assumed the proprietoi ship of the above Hotel, and is determined t make it a first-class resort for Tourists, Sporti men, and others visiting the District, an favouring tim with their patronage. k^The best of Ales, Wines, and Spirits kept W. RICHARDSON, Proprietor. TMPEitfAL SCHIEDAJVx SCHNAPPS E . Dr. Hassall's Report. The Analytical and Sanitary Institution 5- Holborn Viaduct, E.G.. Londo", 9th May. 1877. Report on a Sample of Imperial Schienam Scl napps, received from Mr. 1:1. J. Mart. We have subjected a sample of the above named article to a very careful chemicai analyai and examination. The results oi: the analysis, which are set fort: in a separate report, show that th:-.- pint is c good strength, practically free from acidity, an that it contains but tracen of solid matter i: solution. It possesses a delicate and as<reeabl aroma, and a pure and mild tosce. Mr. Hart Schiedam Schnapps is a very superior articl of itp. clans, ia well purified, anc! quite genuine. (Signed) Arthur H. Hass,all, M.D., Author o£ "Food and its AdulteratiO) Otto Hkhner, F.C.S. P lie Analyst. "A. J^ &r» ll'i^si* "' I 'ill fSS^f Hi n °«- «ck "nt"i H" ofth* II KHiili I'll >££> °% £3'B°«& i wsm M 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 Schiedan Schnapps forwarded by you to mo has been sut mitted to a searching- chemical analysis! am critical examination, the result of which enable me to state that it is the Finest Sample o Schnapps that has as yet come under my notice It has a pure fragrant odour, and isabsolutel free from any trace of fusil or other injuriou impurity, and'has evidently been distilled fron superior rye grain, always used instead of mal m. the production of the choicest qualities o fachnapps. It is very smooth to the palate, an( in this respect compares favourably with othe samples offered for sale. It may be advised ai equally suitable for medical or economic pur poses. I have the honour to be, &c, (Signed) Wm. Johnson, Analytical Chemist to the Governmen of Victoria. This Pure Medical Spirit, Superior to any i he Market, and Lower in Price, is offered to th< Public under the full conviction that it wil supersede all others now in use. A TRIAL IS EARNESTLY SOLICITED. OWEN & GRAHAM, MERCHANTS, AGENT JfOR AUCKLAND. JJAMILTON, W A.I KA T O SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS; AND DRUGGISTS, Are Just Opening Out a Largo Stocktof Drugs, Chemicals Homoepathic Medicines Surgical Appliances Perfumery Toilet Requisites Stationery Japanese Ware, Toys Tobacco Cigars, Fancy Goods Brushware Fan^ ao^_ Sponges, &c, &c, And are prepared to Supply all Goods of ithe Best Quality, and at Auckland Prices. &8T Agent: Accklandlwenins Stab "TVTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE 131 COMPANY. FIRK AND MARINE. Capital „ _ ai 000 000 Reinsurance Fund and Reserve _ «135*000 l Insurance against LOSS BY FIRK of overs thiTco Pmpln 0y £. Prt)Perty ""* b° effeoted HuUs Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer ohandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Wool aubieot to special arrangement. tST Losskr Promptly Paid QBORas P. PIERCE, Manager



■vn courage local industry. Samuel Coomhks Would call the attention of the inhabitants of Auckland and the public general*}, to the IMMENSE STOCK of CLOTHING Now being turned out of hia Manufactory, com prising as it does, some of the Choicest Goodd in Men's. Youths', and Boy's Clothing, manufac tured from Mosgiel, Geelong. and Sydney Tweeds, and consisting of some of the Newest Styles and Shapes, and made on the premises by superior Workmen. SAMUEL COOMBES feel* sure from his long experience in the Clothing Trade that he can produce snch value as defy competition, as a few of the annexed Prices will show :— Men's Printed Mole Trousers, 6s lid Boy's Youth's do. from 4s 61 Men's White Moles from 5s lid A Splendid Line in Nelton Tweed Trousers, 12s 6d ; very superior double milled, 15s 6d. This line is worth 21s. 2,000 pairs Men's Superior Tweed Trousers, 10s6d A Splendid Lot of Boy's and Youth'n Sydney Tweed Trousers (our own make), very cheap A Large Line, much below regular value, in Men's BJack Trousera and Trousers and Vests To all Persons wanting Black Goods, SamotL Coombes would earnestly advise them to inspect his Stock before purchasing, as he can save purchasers from 15 to 25 per cent, on those Goods. S.C. would call the attention ot a discerning public to his Varied Stock of Melbourne made Goods, having entered into some large contracts with Melbourne firms for Clothing made from Victorian and Geelong Tweeds, The Trousers and Vests at 27s 6d being unsurpassed for quality and value, and the double milled at 30s being quite equal to anything made to measure at 50a. The Double Milled Nelson Tweed Trousers and Vest at 255. For Working Men and country wear is the best value in New Zealand. This line is superior to anything yet bronght into this market, and surpassing in value London-ma<le Goods by 30 per cent. THE STOCK OF PAGET AND GALATEA COATS Is the largest in New Zealand, comprising Black and Blue Paget and Galatea Coats, Blads and Blue Fancy Worsted and Galatea Coats. These Goods are all my own make, and I wiL guarantee them equal, if not superior to any thing the Tailora of Auckland can turn out, and tha prices 50 per cent. less. THE HAT DEPARTMENT Is the most extensive and varied in the citj including—Boys' Youths', and Men's Straw Leghorn, Panama, and Felt Hats, in all th< newest shapes and style, Is lid, 2s 6d, 3a 6d and4s6d. THE PUBLIC , ARE RESPECTFULLY INVITED To inspect my immense Stock of Helmet Hat (one hundred dozen), the most beautiful Good ever imported into the city, and veculiail? adapted for the approaching season. This lavg Stock of Helmets include the latest and mos fashionable shapes, and are the coolest thins possible to wear on the head. The Indian Pith *nd Canton Helmet {th< Wing Shing), The Ameer of Afghanistan and Cabul (th Toner Sing), and a variety of other Biiapod, *c These Helmets being my own direct im portations from India and China, I am enable< to sell them this season at 7s 6d. Five per cent., or Is in the pound, allowed O] all Cash Purchases of Two Pounds am upwards. SAMUEL~COOMBES, CLOTHIER AND IMPORTER CITY CLOTHING MART, 92 QUEEN-STREET. Qc LATEST /CABLEGRAMS \J ADVICES Rave been received from England by J. LEVTi hat in addition to the LARGE SHIPMENTS of MEN'S, BOYS' & YOUTHS' SUMMEK CLOTHIN G sent by the " Halcione" to his order (and whicl will be unpacked this week), additional ship ments are now on the way out, and may bi expected to arrive in Auckland shortly. The GOODS are of the BEST QUALITY ant MOST FASHIONABLE STYLES, having beei made according to J. LEVY'S OWN DIRECTIONS ! and ho is well known to the Auckland Public a: the Most Fastidious Clothier and Tailor t< be found in the city. dSTThere has always been a scarcity of BOYS and YOUTHS' CLOTHING in Auckland at thi: time of the year especially, but amongst thi shipment will be found an abundant assortmen to choose from of the latest styles. OOYS' AND C^UITS Of any size. KNICKERBROCKER SUITS, for Boys from two to twelve years of age, t< suit both the richest and poorest (a want hitherti much felt). They were made in England to J LEVY S order, and could not be equalled by an; tailor in Auckland, either with regard style o" quality. Passers-by have always remarked tha J. LEVY keeps the best assortment of MEN'S AND JUVENILE CLOTHING in Auckland, and this year he is determined to 'out-do Herod," and so defy competition J. LEVY'S constant study is to have a aifferen style of Clothing for sale than is to be had at ani other shop. This he easily does, as he is con tinually advised of the LATEST WEST ENI OF LONDON STYLES by his correspondents. kok dozen Oxford Shirts F... .. .. a,r 000 (formerly sold at 7s. 6d. each) 1 9,0 0 Bedford Cord Trousers 1.. .. air xa\j\j (formerly sold at 18s. per pair) y/ PCAa dozen White Shirts .. .. 911 UXJ u (formerly sold at 6s. 6d. each) *-> -1- J 300 zen B°ys' and Youths' New Z eanc *->v\j lax gjjirt^ witll collar (o f , sea 1 any price) $S>American Collars (J. Levy's own design), no-vs becoming the rage of Auckland, owing to the great demand for them, in all shapes and sizes. J.LEVY considers it unnecessary to call at tention to the LOW PRICES at which he sells tor, after being in business so long, his customers know this full well, and this year he is bent upor lSh^«fl^a^ ectsf^ Hats, Caps, and Hosiery, in Great Variety, Je JjEVY, ; MONSTER CLOTHING MART, 210, QUEEN-STREBT Opposite MoArthur's New Building. PA P E R H A N GIN G S. PAPKRHANGINGS ■ HOLLAND & BUTLER Are just opening, ex ' Lebu' andf' Famenoth' Two Large Shipmejlts of i PAPBxHANGINGKj! Being the first of the New Sedan's Patterns. Very Great in Variety ! jr Very Chaste in DesJßjii! m, v~. „ Very CheattVin.Price! J hose building and about to renovate should call early, and so secure the firsfhelection. 60,000 feet Gilt and Stained Piftare-frame and ■Koom Moulding, at reduced prio'Lj Large stocks of White Leadf Oils. Colours, Varnishes, Brushware, Scrimf. Plate, Sheet, fancy, and Stained Glass, anT all Painting 1 ww£f™ f *f ,Glass Shades, Ai'tists'and Wax Flower Materials. I HOLLAND & BU«ER,' Oil, Colour, and Glass Mbkoh-ints, Pictokb Frame Makers, sLj., 28 AND 4 30, VICTORIA-STREET. ■ . , i._ - . Pianoforte "SSHtofc^e^-: Tuner to Hia Excellencythos^SSflßßSSsAyr Governor. HUBERLIN )3 R OWN, ~,T T • PIANOFORTE and HARMONIUM TUNER, &0., from Broadwood'st and Allison's, London. ( \ Pianofortes tuned on the equal temperament system, toned, regulated, and repaired. ' Orders to be left at Messrs,' Upton & Oo.'s, Queen-street; also at J. Howden's. Shbrtland ' street " • ~ N.Jti.—Agent for the sale of Pianos, &c i



oentrators ttUlunK. latent ShotcX, Ga^e Ca B Saißl acterPrOOfCo^ 3reeCS a(W ot every aeßo Patent Chilled Shot Fishing Tackle Fireworks _ • albert-street; kop i /5 /c. DE L' B AAA*f lt|l AUCKLAND, Jajt Jjhirts Made to Order by Measure MENT O»LY. . I LADIES, TAKE}'NOTE OF THISC Two important points should notbelrat. sight of in selecting a Sewing Machine FiiSt Be not misled by long and extravagant unffiin the papers about Machines which arefreonenHv made only to sell, and more frequently add hi those who, from their want of mechanical know ledge, can only parrot-like repeatthepuffi 2nd! Beware of purchasing aSewingMacbinebecanM it happens to be a few shillings cheaper u4 I have afterwards to piy dearly for it in wotw I delay, and vexation. The undersigned, fromMa I intimate knowledge of Sewin«? Mechanism <aa i onfldently recommend Taylors PatentSewbu--.. 'E Machine as a really good, genuine, and-welt p tested Machine. In addition to the Lock-Btitch P Machine, the Taylor Co. have introduced a good W Twisted Loop Machine. Price, with extras SB Guineas.—lnspection invited at the Sole Aeantfc fc T. PEACOCK'S.JShortIand-street, opposite uS ! =1 Post-office ° 1 gBOWN, BAREETT <fc CO/S I AUCKLAND § STEAM COFFEE AND SPICE MILLS 1 COFFEES. If IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY KNOWN THAT 1 GOOD COFFEE is the best stimulating y Beverage both for Winter and . I Summer. ; | To obtain what you really want, ask forooi i Best Brands, the EXCELSIOR or STANDAR I which have sustained their good names ove | Ten Years, and have very much increased i |i demand—a sure proof o their being consumed fe and appreciated in all households throflghon m and even out of our province. ft' $®, Wholesale only at our Muis ana Agents. m «%. Retail at all Grocery Establishments In M Town and Country. m 2=*^ > Onrbest ■ §§ _g g"S Excelsior Brand, green label I qualities, [ H Xc=O standard „ red „ VBverypkgs,: m g'2"s Lion „ pink \, with our, m f 3l ® • ' signature, .i/.H 3 o-S :-.. ■ ."■ ■ . ■ ■ em ©c-S ) Our.'lowed':;" I g-2^ Anchor „ puce „ ( qualities,: | at- Crown „ yellow „ (withoutou I o-ge ) Bignaturer i o ° PKPPfiRS and SPICES we guarantee of I Best Quality, and free of adulteration. BROWN, BARRETT & CO, Elliott-street, *; 13th July. 1878 ' ; '!"" ■ ■ I A UCKLAND TURKISH BATHS. Open Daily, from 9 a.m. toßp.m- j, Ladies' Day: Thursday, from 9 a.m^iUepja- h iP Thursday Evening reserved for .Gents. S| ■ The following BATHS are S^^Hrk^i * Vap 0) n- with Oxygen, Sulphur Bath, "l^m Hot-air, Oxygen, Warm Bath with.Wecto | Curreut, Bran Bath, Wet Sheet Pack, Liver Pack, Hot Formentations, Site Baft IhotK g cold), Shower Bath (hot or cold, with generw | Hydropathic Treatment. \t nn a aV tha 1 N.B.—The Baths will open on Monday, -m_ | 21st instant, for Young Ladies, from 6p.m.K^ p.m.. for the Summer Season. Pnce»f. ( S Price on Saturday afternoon to 10M'-^flllo^ ' to 2s. (Great reduction by taking Tickets]. , | K. dTsYKES, 1 Proprietor and General Managw. | In Daily attendance from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. \\ _ — — - MI R A JN D A G 0 A> |; MIRANDA COAL. We, the undersigned, have on Sale a S^g I of this really good Household Coal, to 08 - any quantities, at ■!„:' ■ ' I HOLDER BROS., Coal and Firewood Merchants, Newton. HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Junes ai , waro, Huntly Station, as followsi:-r- 5 tons, and ander 25 tons-..^s Mperw 25 tons, and under 50 tons .. «J6s ta » SO tons, and upwards '"i^Rd ,'< Delivered at Auckiand of biiehunga &&** Stations.- v-^ftnsDeclfJ ■ '. Steamers and Manufactories Bubjeo"0"1 ™^ | arrangement. _ ma R n v*iJ)Bolf> :" Orders m^y be sent to Mr James Ronaw"' Manager, Huntly, Waibato; or to nß jj ( ... w. a, jjav* ; 7, WyndKam-street, ~ | Aucldand BLIND FACTOR I, * "^..:, ; "~ . . :..'::.;. '^ I WIRE GAUZK BLINDS, *™£&#s£*- ; ZNIC BLINDS, MAY BB BAU AT THB _ T ■RT.r.HI' AUCKLAND VENETIAN- »** . MANUFACTORY, TBBST S, CORNER OF COOK AND GR®*,^ionß ' Of any dimensions, in any number^" toa Hundred, within a KiventtoM^ best quality, and reaßonable.^ | . and sent to all parts of New^w* 1 m land. Termscash. BsttaJaw 8 , , ; | returned by Post. | y '■-.;■.' A. &XBUSBY . I (Late M. Horton Bosbw ffI 8 ; | VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AN" ■ WORKERS, „_ L-^aflA : COBNER OF COOK AND GBK^S^;;--- {