THF EVEMSG STAR 4 TUESDAY. JANUARY 29

Printed and published by the f*_WsS_[ ■ Henry Brett, of Parnell, at bis Genen- Sty. m Prin.incr Office, Wyndha m-stre-fc g th City of Avckland, New Zealand._;__ ia* Tuesday, January 29 1&78



"« ALFRED BUCKLAND " Friday, February i. i TO LAND SPECULATORS AND OTHERS. . MAGNIFICENT ESTATE IN THE VALLEY OF WHAKATANE, Near Tauranga. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, 1 On February 1. THE undersigned has been instructed to sell by auction, on the day above named, at his rooms. Queen-street, Auckland, at noon, to close a partnership account. The Freehold ard Leasehold Estate, known as the "CANTO COMPANY'S ESTATE," at Whakatane, comprising about 4,000 acres Free hold Land on the bankof 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 securely ditched and fenced, and subdivided into eight enclosures. New six-roomed Dwe'hng-house, Ploughs, Implements, Harness, &c, &c. About 1,003 bead quiet Cattle, includme one Bail imported from England, and other fehort horn Bulls: about 1,500 young *'wes andl Lambs, and Rams from the flocks of Messrs Maclean; about 20 Ploucrh and Saddle-horses. Mares, Sec The s.s. Staffa leaves Tauranga for V> aikato twice every week, landing passengers at. JYter rit's Hotel, within six miles of the property, wh .re saddle hoises from the station are always waiting the steamer's arrival. Intending pur chasers are requested andinvitedto 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 particulars at the office, on day of sale. Terms at Sale. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, JANUARY 31. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, a; Remuera, on Thursday next. January 31, at 1 o'clock, 30 Fat Cattle, from Sand Hills 6 Fat Calves, from Sand Hills 40 Fat Oxen, from "Waikato 35 Fat Cattle, from Otahuhu 400 Fat Sheep and Lambs Dairy Cows, Store Cattle Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 o'Clock. FOR SALE— WOOL PACKS ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1. T H E HAY MA R X ET. THE undersigned has received instruct ions from James Watt, Esq., to sell at the Haymarket (unless previously disposed 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 tion and improvement, surrounded by belts of trees carefully protected; bounded by a sandy beach on the water side, affording good bathing, and within a few miles of the City, it can scarcely be 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 anrum. For further particulars, apply to Mr. Wm Aitken, oi- ALFRED BUCKLAND. V. EDNESDAY, JANUARY 30. CONTINUATION OF SALE. ENGLISH -MADE FURNITURE, PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, MUSIC STOOLS, FURNITURE FRAMES, COMMODES, FLOCK, FOLDING CHAIRS, GIPSEY TABLES, HORSE HAIR, MIRRORS, CARD TABLES, MATS, PICTURES, &c, &C. E. &. H. ISAACS WILL sell by auction, at the stores, adioining Mr. Binney (opposite the mill, ■Queen-street), on Wednesday next, January 30, at 11 o'clock. The Remaining Lots unoffered at the pre vious Sale, comprising :— 12 Pianos, by "Bord," No. 3. 6 „ „ N 0... 6 .. ~ No. 7. 10 Harmoniums Furniture Frames, Horsehair, Pictures, Mats, Flock, Music Stools, Commodes, Folding Chairs, Mirrors, Card Tables, Gipsey Tables, Fancy Carved Wood ware. E. & H. ISAACS Auctioneera- WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30. MR G. SIBBIN. Has been instructed to sell by public auction, on the above date, at 12 o'clock noon, at the Mart, O __G6n.~st.r6St THE FOLLOWING FREEHOLD PRO PERTIES, namely :— Lot 1--With a frontage of 29 feet to Hobson street, and the 8-roomed Building thereon, situate on part of allotment 7, section 23, City. I_ o t 2—With a fror-tage of 32 feet 4 inches to Wellesley-street, and the Double Dwell ing-honse thereon, situate on part of allot ment 11, section 23. City Conditions may be sc n at the Mart. GEORGITsiBBIN. • Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30. WHANGAROA, BAY OF ISLANDS, MAHURANGI. THE undersigned has received instruc tions to sell by auction, on Wednesday, 30th. 1878, at the Corner Mart, at 12 o'clock, the following Properties :— No. 1. 50 Acres, part of allotment 107, Parish of Mahurangi, County of Mareden No. 2 7 Allotments of subdivision of lot No. 30, Whangaroa, County of Rutland, Raglan. Mo. 3. 1 acres 26 perches, * llotment No 3, section No. 2, Town of Russell, Bi_y of Islands. Full particulars can be obtained at the rooms Of the auctioneer. GEORGE SIBBL-, Auctioneer. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4. By Order of the Mortgagee. FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, CHAPEL hTREET. TWO COTTAGES AND ALLOTMENT, WILLIAM-STREET. PIT .HE Subscribers have received instruct- JL tions to sell by public auction, at their Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 4th Feb., at 12 o'clock. City ok Auckland.—Western portion of Lot 7. section 22, 57 feet frontage to Chapel-street by 162 1 nks deep, adioining Bricklayer's Arms Hotels. Also, Will'Am-stre. t.—Two Houses erected on Lot : , _3, of subdivision of allotments 12 and 13 ~ section 46, City of Auckland, 30 feet front age to William-street. The houses are occupied by Mesisrs Downey and Todd, at a' rent of six shillings a week each, and* are situate opposite Mr Winstone _. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. *_~ A



MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11. v 3Y ORDER OF THE EXECUTOR IN ( THE ESTATE OF THE LATE WM. DYEI FREEHOLD Pi'OPERTY AND LARGE DWELLING HOUSE. AT SELWYN TERRACE, PARNELL. THE Subscribers will sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, 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, aud part of allotment 62, Section 1, Parnell, Suburbs of Auckland, 115 ft. 7in. front-ige to Patrick-street and 99 feec to another street, with the large and comfortable Dwelling-house containing ten roon_3, and outbuildings, etc., thereon. This property is situate in Selwyn Terrace near Dr. Wright's Residence; commands a most extensive view of the harb-mr, etc., and is now in the occupation of R. C. Dyer, Esq. Cards to view can be obtained at the offices SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. " THURSDAY, JANUARY 31. £1,250 WORTH of TWEEDS, HOSIERY, HATS, &c, &C E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Stores. Fort-street, on Thursday next, January 31, at 11 o'clock, £1,250 worth of Tweeds, Hosiery, Hats, Sec, Sec, Sec E. & H. ISAACS Auctioneers. THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, At 11 O'CLOCK. TO BE LEASED BY AUCTION. AT THE OFFICES OF THE HARBOUR BOARD. BREAKWATER ALLOTMENTS, &c THE undersigned has been favoured with instructions from the Harbour Board to lease by auction, at the Board Room. Fort street, on Thursday next, 31st instant, at 11 o'clock a.111., BREAKWATER ALLOTMENTS.—Ten good allotments, being No. 1 to 10, situated on the Breakwater. Three a lotments, Nos. 19, 20, and 21, on the Breakwater Road. ALSO. A Portion of the Foreshore near the Salt Water Baths, well adapted for a Patent Slip and Ship-building Yard. Information as to length of lease, and other particulars, can be obtained at the office of the Harbour Board. R. ARTHUR, Salesman and Auctioneer. TVAELIAS! TTVAHLIAS.I O0 CHOICEST VARIETIES. ~_„_ Purchasers choice, 10s, per dozen. i-RicK.— s e i ec tion left to me, 6s, per dozen. PLANTS! P _ PLANTS Tomato L Cauliflower Melon A Cabbage Cucumber N Broccoli Veg. Marrow T Lettuce Veitche's Autumn Giant Califlower, 3s. per hundred. R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. Nursery: Mechanic's Bay. -TCTOVELTIES. The Bees-wing Scarf The Wasp's Wing The Grenadier The Double Wasp Satin Scarf The Bumblebeeswing Scarf (a new thing). SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, queen-street, Auckland. APERHAN GINGS, WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &c, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 *& PACKAGES 574 PAPERHANGINGS, Fiom Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hessian. GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (lin. eed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brusheß &C, &C, &C. Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, and Requisites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, January 23.1878. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent. Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Ru___U. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-offlce. M~ ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. AUCKLAND LOAN _____a _____ OFFICE, @_=_#Hl 165, QUEEN-STREET, JL opposite SAVINGS BANK. MONEY LENT to any amount on CLOTHING JEWELLERY, WATCHES, PLATED WARE, and every description of Merchandise, at the Lowkst Bate of Interest. The strictest secresy may be relied on in every transaction. Parties waited on at their own residences. Fire-proof Safes on the premises for the security of Valuables. [Established 1865.] L. H. NEUMEGEN, LICENSED PAWNBROKER. t_§, Private Entrance down right of way. ___ EEC HANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, -Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next doorj to Evening. Ktar office yndham-Bt.r-"*-. —___—_____ (^HK IST MAS I_TUW YEAR'S J PRESENTS! _Ll GIFTS! NOW ON VIEW AT EDWAKD 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 Ca.es. &c, &c, Sec, NOW ON VIEW. EDWARD* WASTE'S, • QUEEN-STREET



mAILO R I N G. "We -would respectfully invite Cnstcm ers who find a difficulty in getting a good fitting Garment, to give us a trial. We have engaged a FIRST-CLASS < CUTTKR. whose long experience w_r- i rants us in assuring those who m_y ] favour us with their orders, that they i can rely on wetting something superior J in style and tit. _ pARGO AND TlfCTr-AIG, QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters', Confectioner. IS?T All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, and orders executed on the shortest notice. xTrpTTR tan t" to" to vRi st s. NOW KKADY, THE SOUTHEh'N GUIDE to the HOT LAKE DISTRICT OF THE NORTH ISLAND OF NEW Z-ALaND, by J. Chantkky Harris. Under the auspices of the Union Steamship Company of New Z-aland (Limited). Auckland—Edward Wayte. Queen-street ; Wellington--Lyon and Blair, Lambton Quay; Christchurch—Whitcombe and 'l'einperton : Dunedin, H. Wise and Co. Sold by a'l the principal Booksellers of the Colonies. Price ls. M Li. J SER VICE HO TE I CORNRR OF QUEE & WKLLESLEY-STREETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF FOKEIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. Apcclakd. N.Z. /-\CCIDENTAL. OCCIDENTAT Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed—viz.. Six -.rat-class Bedrooms and Parlours ; the Finest Billiard Room and Bar in the Colony. In returning thanks to the pubhc for past favours, tho Proprietor wishes them to know that he ia now in a position to offer the best of accommodation. EDWD. PERKINS, Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Best of Prices given. Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 18Y7, in printed phanipblets, to be seen. . pRITI R I 0 N FAMILY & COMMERCIAL HOTEL, Otahuhu. „AMES WILLIS Begs to inform the inhabitants of Otahuhu and surrounding districts that be 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 friend 3to continue their support, assuring them no trouble will be spared to give satisfaction. None but Best Brands of Wines and Spirits. -eccombe's Sparkling Ale on Draught, First-classjStabling. JAMES WILLI S. THE CRITERION HOTEL CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation' for Families. SAMPLE ROOJIS FOR COMMERCIAL GENTLEMEN. BEST BRANDS ~ WINES AND SPIRITS Os Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Cnargcs. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. OINT RUSSELL HOTEL. 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 Wine 3 and Spirits. Hancock'sparkling Ale. nITY CLUB HOTEL, H. N. ABBOT Informs the Public of Auckland that he has made extensive Alterations and Additions to the Upper Bar and Billiard Room of the above Hotel, and has just landed, ex May Queen, one of THURSTON & CO.'S MAGNIFICENT 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 IST AUCKLAND. «3_. The Opening Play will take place on Saturday Evening, January 2G. XJ.DEN yiNE TIOTEL eden terrace. List of Prices:— Martell and Hennessey's Brandy, 4/6 Te> hottfe Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky if and 4/6 (proof) ¥ bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ _» bottle Rum, 3/; Old Jamaica (proot), _/; small, 2/ _? bottle Cousen's sherry (best), if; small, 2/ _- bottle Sandiman's (best) Port. 4/; small, 2/ _l bottle Amontillado Sherry, of; small, 2/C %- bottle Old Tawny Port, of ; small, 2/6 .- bottle English Ginger Wine, 3/ per bottle. In Case (Genuine Brands) : Hennessey's and Mar toll's Brand, 5/6 _P bottle Bisquit's Dubouches Brandy, 5/ .-'bottle Case Brandy, .-pint bottle, 2/ Schiedam Schnapps. 4/6; sm_.ll. 2/6 iP bottle Geneva. JDKZ, large, 4/; small, 2/9 $bo .tie Old Tom, if .. bottle Drnv'lle's Whisky, 4/ 9 bottle Townsena's Sarsparilla, 5/ ■$ bottle English ,Ale and Porter (best 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 Ca*h (no exceptions). SAMUEL EVINSON. Proprietor. Auckland, 12th November, 1877. TIAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE. 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. 7" M. M c L A (. H L A N, *>> • 218, QUEEN-STREET, Invites Inspection of the following Good, im ported from the Manufacturers, per Iron Queen and Lorraine— Iron Queen: M in diamond, 1— 1 case Black Alpaccas and Cords M in diamond, 2— 1 bale Flannels M in diamond, 3 - 1 case Cream and Navy Bine Lustres M in diamond, i — 1 case As. orted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §47— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c, Lorraine J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars. Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §18 over ML in diamond, over 49A 1 c. se Coats, Cottor., Button-, &c. J.lt.M. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonne s and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his "oods is able to Sell, with a ffli<- P.nS'- lo'v-r Mian any other hou.-e in the tr_.de. ___. _»-;_____*_'' Comparison Invitid.



TXT ANTED KNOWN TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 m personal security, re-payable by weekly nstalments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of-way. A UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION _____ FACTORY ALBERT-o'IREET. Jf. WATERS, CONFifICT _>NER Begs to inform the pub!__- the following goods, manufacturad at his o :y, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter deleterious to nealth:— Dry Goods. Dry"Goo_><.—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Ringn Imperial Drops Thick Peppermint- Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comflts Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Marbles Boiled Goods. Burnt Almonds Birds' Eggs • Mixed Lollies Carraway Comflts Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops _ ■--■ Suner. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenge Black Almond Toffy Musk I nzenges Sweet Kisses Paregori Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Toftv Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Dnitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comlits Tom Thumbs Recent Pine Medicated Lozenges oi every description al way on hana. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One Bhilling 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, 187y.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—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 quit equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to bo, air, your obedient servant. James M. Tunny. Provincia Analyst. WAR NO CX BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN UFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers ot all kinds Tallow. Highest Price given. 1^ O TIC E. CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RICHMOND & WEL-E-.LEY-STI.EET East. Established a.d. 1864. W. EDGAR, Proprietor, while thanking the public for their patronage during the past 14 years, begs to state that ho has on hand a 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 artistic style. W. Edgar solicits »he Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland to send their Wearing Apparel to be Cleaned, Benewed. or Dyed in any colour, and finished in a workmanlike manner. Orders sent by Po»t will be attended to, or Ladies and Gentlemen waited on by sending th^ir addresses to Wellesley-street East, N.B.—No connection with any other dyer, cleaner, or renovator in Auckland. W. EDGAR. mflE /CHEAPEST TQ 0 USE in NEW ZEALAND FOR REALLY GOOD FURNITURE, CONSISTING of DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BED-ROOM, and every description ok ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND COLON lAL-MADE FURNITURE. The Cheapest House in Auckland for CARPETS! BRUSSELS, TAPKSTRY. KIDDERMINSTER, DOTCH & FELT CARPETS. THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT TO CHOOS-i FROM. The Laigest Stock of Plain and Fancy FLOORCLOTHS VEver Exhibited in Auckland. All the Newest Patterns o LINOLEUM! (The New Cork Carpet MANILLA, COIR, FLAX, and CHINA MATTINGS (PLAIU AND FANCY). Silk and Worsted Damask. Reps, Brochos, and Cottalines, Plain and Fancy Dimities, Chintzes, Cretonnes. BLANKETS and COUNTERPANES a splendid assortment of gilt chimn-y glasses. Brass Cornices and Window Polbs. the Blind of the Period! This Blind i. manufactured from Metal of the thickness of not" paper: it i. light, dur able, and elegant: it will not blister or warp with the sun. and is leas in price than the Wood Venetian. WINDOW CURTAINS, In Lace, N. tt, Muslin, and Leno. WINDOW HOLLANDS, in White, Buff, and Green. All Sorts of Upholsterer's Trimmings. whtksT&Thall, WHOLESALE AND ' RETAIL CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. Sole Agents r the GROVER Se BAKER SEWING MACHINE g BRETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC, AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK, 1 8 7 8. In consequence of the extraordinary demand from all parts of the province for the above work, our large issue has been at this early date in the year, completely absorbed. We regret to have to announce to Agents and Booksellers whose orders for further supplies are to hand, that the edition is exhausted. Any Agent who may have Copies left is requested to return them at once to the Even ing Star office. January 19th, 1878. VV HANGAPOUA StEAM Saw MILLS. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY. Orders Cot with Dispatch. C, A. HARRIS. 23rd November, IST7.



RF. WEBSTER, O WHOLESALE AND RETAIL .SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: '13 .Ju KEN-STREET AUCKLAND. iN'oi* the I 'ni *>k'. G _E~O X OE A~K ER S, FrekmaXs Bay _„ „ „ _ _ SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cashßuyersof "Tallow. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Conncil for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persona desiring to have the said plaoes attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street BLUE P 0 mxING-ROOMS, LOWER QUEEN STREET, NEXT METROPOLITAN HOTEL. THOMAS POWELL (Late Proprietor of tb_ Original Blue Post Dining Rooms in Victoria-street), Having removed to those more commodious premises, begs to call the attention of Visitors to Auckland to the superior accommodation offered by him. The premises are close to the Wharf and Railway Station, and his visitors will always find COMFORT. CLEANLINESS, CIVILITY, COMBINED -WITH ECONOMY. T7INCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. MONUMENTAL. JAMES H BUCHANAN, NORTH SIDE VICTORIA-STREET EAST. Having secured the sole agency for the sale of a provincial Limestone, is now prepared to execute orders in polished red and white Marb'es. or for tho sale of Raw Materials, in any size or either colour. Samples on view at tho yards. Iron Enclosures, choice designs and cheap, and every description of Monumental and Builders' work executed with dispatch. Designs and Estimates forwarded free on ppli cation. __ ' / rpHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. PAUL & S C H E N X, PLUMBERS, GASFITTKRS, ZINC & IRON WORKERS, &c, corner ov Victoria and Albert-streets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Plui.ibers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on application. XMPORT A N T TO CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, WHOLESALE MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, and the PUBLIC GENERALLY. __9* Just Landed ex S. R. Ltman, from New York. 8 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, Mosquitoe3, Bugs, and Colorado Beetles. 2 ca.es Lyon's EXTRACT OF JAMAICA GINGER 1 case Wynkoop's PECTORAL OF ICE LAND MO_S, for Chest Complaints, Coustns, Influenza, etc. 10 cases Dkakr's World - Renowned PLANTATION BITTERS 1 case SEA MOSS FARINE, the most HgSJnutritious Food for Invalids, Children, &c., &c. Makes Jellies of a rich and ■_v- delicate flavour, and cheaper than Corn . Flour. A_ m Xjourie, HOBS UN'S BUILDINGS. . Z3SHORTL AN !>-STREET. ____$?$ _____+' __*_____[ T.i ■■■!.. ■ l-??mr«-_. A MER R V C~HR FS TMA S. With pleasure -vre make known that we have a Large a^d Choice Supply of CHRISTMAS FRUITS AND SPICES, SPLENDID HAMS, AND GENERAL GROCERIES, all of First Quality, which will be Sold for Small Profit, and Quick Returns. Jams. Stone Fruit, 7-d per tin Tart Fruits, in 21b. tins. 9d per tin Vestas, Plaids, 3d per doz. TEAS FOR THE MILLION 1! FRENCH & CO.'S OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description, and Contents, Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port for London. Vessels. Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes gene-ally Insured to aud from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, tho Islands, Sec Lowest Current Rates. Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVI DENT SOCIETY. FOR MTTTUAI, LIFE ASSURANCE, &c. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Wellington. It is found iv tho course of business that mistakes frequently occur, in consequence of tho 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 .. .. .. £470,000. Accumulated Funds exceed £2,000,000. The New business for tho year 1876 was 4559 proposals accepted and completed, assuring £1,_02,57d, and producing a new annual revenue of £56,300. Persons assuring with this offico share tho whole profits, and a bonus is declared every fifth year. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland: Alexander Saunders Q R G ARGANS MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN ..'SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, QUEEN-STREET, (Next to Bank of New Zealand PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, AND MELODY ORGANS. J. Howdev, Shortland-street, Importer of a superior class of instruments, has now in -lock' 2 of Aucher Freres Celebrated Instruments ; also, 2 Allison's Melody Organs and several Harmoniums at prices to suit the times. A splendid second-hand Piano, cost 80 gnineas, for £10. Flutes, VioJius, Musical Boxes and' Musical Albums, &i\ T_> C L A R X, Shipping and Commission Agent, Wharf. Qnehimga. JNO. C. CL O UGH' MASEFIELD.. BUILDINGS, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, • DRAMATIC LEADER, ETC. Bra-s and String Hands taught. _nd Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same lor any in. trumenration or number ' of performers1. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended.



J AB6E SHIPMENTS ov SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS Now to Hand :— Paris Millinery rF Fancy Dress " Goods Feathers , „ _ ~' r -n Black & Col d Flowers Silks K_j Prints Ribbons r^ Muslins Kerchiefs rt Mourning Ma terials Fichus pmal . H» f Paletots < Q M - " .'-'*'" Costume- Manchester "*< Goods Tarachutes _. . QE_» ot every des o_ Jiows g cription. Gloves % $ Hosiery <j g Tweedg Corsets S Shirts rv, ? Ties Underclothing t-H __ „ Collars Baby Linen Handkerchiefs Hosiery Frocks „ . J Straw Hats Tunics — ('•) — HH The above in Pelisses _ ~ both loa Boys' & Men's. MILLINERY, DRESS, & MANTLEMAKING Jn all their Branches, conducted on. the Premises' THE GREATEST WONDER OF MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved ttiese famous remedies to be most effectual in curing either the_ dangerous maladies or Ihe slighter com plaints which are more particularly incidental' to the life of a miner, or thoeo iiTing in the bush. Occasional doses of these Pills will guard the system against thoee evils which so often beset the human race, vi —Coughs, colds, and dis orders of the liver and stomach—the frequent orerunners of fey dysentery, diarrhoea, and holera. HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT Is the most effectual remedy tor scalds or wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases j in fact, when used according to the printed directions, it never falls to cure alike deep and superficial ailments. Theso Medicines may be. obtained from all resp6_table Druggists andStorekeeDer_through out the civilised world, wiah directions for use in almost every language. .;" _| , They are prepared only by ihe Proprietor, THJMAS HOLLOW AY, SSS, o___ord-street London. *»* Beware of ConHfcerfeita _h_t may eminate _rrm th« I7r.lt**! Simt+tm. AUCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE RAILWAY. The GOODS TRAIN leaving Hamilton atr&s a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, IS SUSPENDED until further notice, and will cave as follows:— Hamilton, dep., SJO pjn. Newcastle, 4.23 p.m. Ohinewai, 5.53 pan. Mercer, 7.10 p.m. Pukekohe, B_M p.m. Auckland, arr., _o.sTp.m. A. V. MACDONALD. General Manager. XTTE ARE NOW OFFERING 2£o TROUSERS & VESTS, at 18s. 6d.. Worth ___, SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.* CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, Quhhn-st___wr, Auckland. * BUSINESS NOTICE. Having disposed of my Butchering Business to HENRY JACKSON (lata in my employ), I take this opportunity to return thanks for past favours, and solicit a continuation of support for tho said Henry Jackson, who will Supply the same Quality of Meat (1.c.. the Best in the Village), and whose civility is well known, so "that intending customers and old supporters can defend upon Quality, Civility, and Cleanli ness. On and after the 7th January, my connection with the said Butchering Business will cease. F. DhROSK, Otahuhu Bakery. HAVING Purchased the Butchering Business lately oa- ried on in connection Willi the Otahuhu Bakery and Grocery Estab lishment, I beg leave to inform t.\e inhabitants of Otahuhu and surrounding neighbourhood that nothing shall stand in the wayof 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 be assured they will be us well supplied as heretofore. H. JACKSON Otahuhu Butchery AIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive: A Good Assortment of KAURI. First and Second Class; also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &C, &C; _&c TAUPIRI COAL MINING COM JPANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk:— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) _ios. Slacfc „ _„ 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, andressed to the Mine Manager, Taiipiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, ls. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunca received at the Company's Office, Fort-street, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons:— Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura .. 38/4 ': Mercer .. .. IS/4 Papatoitoi .. 44/2 Tuak«u .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drnry .. _35 _0 Auckland .. 51.1 Mr. R. W. Hammond haa been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of tho Company _ Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. Fj*ANZ SCHERFF, Score tary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6.1877. W~~ E ARE OFFERIN Gail onr STRAW HATS at 50 per cent. UNDER COST. 53_u A Large Line in Bbys' and Men's at 9d. SAMUEL COOMBES & .CO;.- City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street, Auckland.



I W. R HAY^__f FLNERAL UNDERTAKER ' £ UPHOLSTERER, 4 M 1 mattress maker, wyndham.strEet ■ "n - E v i t II XJm GUNMAKER, l 24 4, Queen-s the,b. Opposite the Market. ' I ON SALE, IN STOCK- Single and Double Breech-loadiccr a.., ~ loading Fowling Pieces. KandJl.j, Just Received, ex Late ArrivaJiL Best Brands in Gunpowder ' Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Cam _ 1 ridge Cases, Wadding. Paten* S__9f centrators ouo' Ccn.; . Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Brer. „.___. X -hot Guns ■ ule,' c&_oadj, . Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements ot cv. mr_4 tion ever. flesc H& Patent Chilled Shot Breech-loaning Revolvers and Amni-ic i Infantry SwoJds n"^ 11 Fishing Tackle Fireworks. PO T T E R &~~77 DURHAM-STREET HAVE ON SALS. Ex City of Auckland— 400 bags W. Se W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (l^lmont and &__„., 100 cases Colman s Starch ai*m_ ■ 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickles (C.&B. and Warr_.at,_ 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and M n ». , 25 cases Salad Oil (C. & 8., MortoST Whybrow's) UIIW._M. 56 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's & Column's D.S.F.MW 100 doz. Nelson Gelatine "* | 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid _B 40 barrels Currants 40 boxes Kleme Raisins 48 boxes Sultana Raieins 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 Sugar, Tea Sardines, _ and }_ (Albert s Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot H Paper, and Paper Bags Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda. Crystal. j Soap Powder, Baking Powder Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes. &c.. &c. f . ■yENETIAN RLIND FACTORY WERE GAUZK BLINDS, and PERFORATA) ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE X.v AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLINbI. MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GREY-STB__ri.l§| Of any dimensions, in any number from One ■ to a Hundred, within a given time, of the I best quality, and reasonable pri-»s and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates , '•.. returned by Post. A. & A. BUSBY (Late M. Horten Busby), VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AND*W__' 4 WORKERS. Corner oe Cook and Grey-streets. |>ONES 1 BONES ! BONES! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Eta . man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 10 _sl__i_- Qneen-strcet, by IBS ' J. & J. SOPPET. m QHIP CHANDLERY & SAlLMA____t||P NOTICE OF REMOVAL. ' A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the]e_Be_JK those centrally-situated Premises, corner 14 Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mi Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler. Sal 4 maker, &c, would intimate his intention _ CONTINUING THIS BUSINESS IN i,l_J§g ITS BRANCHES, and trusts to secure a /air; share of support. • A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking th»4 Shipping Community and General Public fotJ-M. the liberal patronage accorded him during t_» last ten years, and from his personal knowledge of the Business, hopes to secure a contimiatioa j_-. of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him §.j N.B.—A Large Assortment of TENTS ad TARPAULINS always kept in stock. | T THROWN & QON, SHORTLAND STREET, . Have Just Opened a large addition/to their | STOCK, comprising a Shipment from J. and J. % Hopkinson (for whom they are agent). Broad wood Pianettes; also, two maeniflcient Pianod uh| by a German maker, the first imported Into Auckland, and the taker of 10 ExhihibO- ;. Medals. Banjos, Tambourines, Flutes, Cornet. , Clarionettes, Musical Boxes, Accordions, Violins, Violin Cases, Strings, Rest Pins for f§} Music, Nigger Bones, Sconces, Triangles, Muse m Stools, &c. MUSIC—Moody and Sankey's Hymn, g Hymns Ancient and Modern, Presbyterian do, | a number of New Operettas, Boosy's Glee Boo*, New Songs, Dance and Pianoforte Mis'. | Calvary and Stabat Mater. On View at the _,_ MUSIC WARKHOUSE, SHORTLAND ST. . AL O V E T T, \ • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesley-street. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock o£ ■ Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskin-»f also, West of England, Mosgiel, and otter.-j| Tweeds. .. ' A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate- Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making np. The Trade supplied at a very small: advano _-. on cost- for cash. TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES. 4! Are superior to all others for domestic use* g possessing the following advantages—»*JJ* ' simple to learn, easy to work, quiet in actioiv : not liable to get out of order, and haTIDV n ,e. i largest and simpl- st shuttle, with onjy one fl™ ; : to thread. To those in perplexity as to w« Machine to purchase, the undersigned, nw I practical knowledge ot Sewing Mecha-U- 1"* can confidently recommend the above. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICUS. SHORTLAND-STREET. p^ N SALE, AT COST PRICES. Galvanized Iron Wire Netting, Nails. *»* Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate l»«"i 1 Brass Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes, 8-WgK| Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; SideLigß, °' for Vessels, __c., &c. N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WOB^S. VICTOSUA-STKEET. ■ . GR. M c N A ft • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, - 39, QUEEN-STREET. __r Shipping S v pp_*_e p- >