CAB FARES.

(To the Editor of the Star.) Sir, -Tho following story of impudent extortion will, I think, amuse your readers. _ I live out at Remuera, and usually make the journey back wards and forwards to town by rail. _ A few afternoons ago I walked to the station m cood ' time, intending to go out by the 1.10 tram. \Y hen I got there, however, I found to my horror and disgust, that I had no tobacco. There was still ten minutes before the train Avent, so as I saw several cabs waiting outside the station I called one, and told the Jehu to drive me to the nearest tobacconists. He took me to a shop at the corner of Shortland and Queen-streets, and then drove me back to the railway. The whole journey occupied exactly.seven minutes. Never theless, as cabby bad driven pretty fast, I thought I would give him a handsome fare and tendered 2s. Guess my surprise when he refused it, and demanded the modest sum of five shillings! I refused this, and avus treated to the usual Billingsgate. Finally, lie demanded my name and lowa ___ress (which I gave) and drove oft threatening to summon mo, Next morning, however, he called for the 2s.—Yours, Sec, Suburban. .

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCI ATION.

The annual public meeting for the purpose of inaugurating the winter course of lectures of the Young Men's Christian Association took place last evening in the Choral Holl. The attendance was not large. His Excel lency the Governor occupied the Chair. In his opening address lie said lie desired, when oppoitunity oit-ieu, to evince his apprecia tion of associations such as the one in connection Avith Avhich the present meet ing was held. He considered that the character ami progress of a nation always greatly depended upon the education, charac ter, and social condition of its inhabitants. He referred to the spread of knowledge, and the increased facilities of educating the young. Unfortunately iv these days, said His Excellency, sectarian differences pre vent the association oi secular and re ligious education in the public schools of the country, which are supported by the state. It has been found impossible to con duct religious education in public schools so as to meet the views of the various reli.'ious bodies, and therefore it is most essential that in every Christian country religiouseducationsboulclbeavailablefor the young. He advocated the formation of associ ations such as the Auckland Young Men's Christian Association, aud considered they Averethe best means of preventing the spread of drunkenness. The address of his Excel lency, which was-of a very practical and sen sible uature, concluded amidst cheers. Rev. A. Carrick spoke at some length on the value of Young Men's Christian Associa tions, while Rev. J. Robertson read an amnsiugpaper on "Advertisements." Count de Zaba also gave an address, and adverted in complimentary terms to the good work accomplished by the Association.* The next speaker was Mi- Thomas Maciiarlauc, who regretted that the association Avas not supported by the young men of Auckland as it should be. A debt of £1000 still remained on the building, although almost £800 had been promised in the event of the remainder of the £1000 being subscribed. He hoped this appeal Avould meet Avith a liberal response, and they might then be able to liquidate the debt. A vote of thanks to His Excellency the Governor for presid ing on the occasion, avus moved by Colonel Haultain, and carried by acclamation. His Excellency having replied, the meeting ter minated with the singing of the National Anthem, and the benediction, pronounced by Rev. A. Carrick. During the evening an excellent choir of 25 voices, under the able conductorship of Mr Theo. Cooper, rendered a number of musical selections very creditably.

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FRIDAY, MAY 17. Cl AL E BY A U C T I O N, o AT HAYMARKET, 17th MAY, AT TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON. VALUABLE IMPROVED FARM AT PUKEKOHE EAST, Three miles from Railway Station, late in occu pation of Mr. Matther Smith, whose Lease has expired, and 250 ACRES RICH CHOCOLATE SOIL. Laid down in Grass, Fenced, Well-watered, Chimps of Bush, LARGE IRON DWELLING-HOUSE, 13 Rooms, STABLE COWSHED ORCHARD, Sec, Sec. Sec Terms : One-thirc Cash, remainder at 6 per cent, interest, for term of years. ALFRED BUCKLAND, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, MAY 7. CITY MART. CONTINUATION SALE OF RETAIL DRAPERY STOCK. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Tuesday n<-x<, at 11 o'clock. Retail Drapery Stock, commencing with SilkF, Dress Materials, Sec For absolute Unreserved Sale. Terms at Sale. B. TONKS] [R. C. CARR MONDAY, MAY 6. EXTENSIVE SALE OF JAPANESE CURIOS, VASES, TEA SETS, TEA POjB, CIGAR BOXES,. GLOVE BOXES, TEA CADDIES, WRITING DESKS, WORK BOXES. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE received instructions from the .Importers, Messrs. Cruickshank and Co., to offer, on Monday, May 6, at 11 o'clock, An Invoice of Valuable, Rare, and Elegant Curios, the -D t extensive ever landed in Auckla GOODS ON VIEW. Catalogues ready. MONDAY, MAY 6. VALUABLE IMPROVED FREEHOLD FARM AND BUILDINGS, RAZOR BACK, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to offer for Positive Sale by public , auction, n■ the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Mon , day, 6tb May, at 12 o'clock. That Freehold Farm situate at Razorback, adjoining Messrs. Hugh Mackie and Hancock's properties, being Lots 31 and .32 of the Parish of Maniigatawhiri, con _...' taininKlss acre3l rood; 50 acres of which are cleared, fenced, and under cultiva . tion, and have a comfortable cottage, Sec, erected thereon. The remainder is " .ni.__d bush, and can be easily cleared. Terms easy .SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. B." tDONKS ~ T\ C. CARR. MONDAY, MAY 6. ROLLER SKATES ! ROLLER SKATES ! B. TON KS & CO. . WILL sell on Monday, at 11 o'clock prompt. 15 pair Roller Skates First-class lini-h and quality. TUESDAY, MAY 14. VALUABLE BUSINESS SITES IN WEST HAMILTON, Eormeriy occupied by Messrs.- Owen and Graham. rf_HE subscribers have been favoured with X instructions from Mrs. Isabella Hough, to sell _y auction, at their Mart, Hamilton, .on __c above rate, at 2 o'clock, • TWO SECTIONS, of Allotmont No. 80, each | 30 feet frontage to Victoria-street by 120 2eet deep. The Auctioneers beg to call the special atten tion of Investors, Commercial McD, and others, to the really splendid position of these lots, situated in the centre of the town, and to the fact of their being the on.'.V available .sites now open for business purposes. Terms, and oth.r information, on application. j, d. -Ti-Thilt; I , - - Auctioneers.



THE HAYMARKET. QJAI-ES of WOOL, BIiEEPSiCINS, aud >_) HIDRSS EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 O'CLOCK. FOR SALE— WOOLP AC X S ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, MAY 3. THE REMUERA YARD S. j FOR SALE, jii Thursday next, at 1 I o'clock. | Dairy Cows, Store Cattle 1 110 head Well-fatted Gallic 2to Fat Sheep Fat and Store Pigs. DAIRY CATTLE SALE on WEDNESDAY. 15th M&y. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, MAY 10. THE H A V M A R X E T. £^0R SALE, at the Hayiuarket, on Friday next, at 12 o'clock, The FARM of W. Keir, at East IVniaki, containing 20S acres, fenced, Bub-divided, well-watered, and in grass. 1 Icing situate on a na\ irub'o Creole eivea facility for reis'-oviirg crops. There is aloo a good eight-roomed ilouso, with excellent garden and orchard „diuini__. ALFRED iIUOKLAND ____ MONDAY, MAY 13. CHOICE FREEHOLD BUSINESS PREMISES. MANUKAU ROAD, PARNELL. fjniiE Subscriber have received in:, true .B. tions to sell by public i.action at, the l_aiid Mart, Fort-slrect, on Monday, loth May, at 12 o'clock, The Freehold of that Valuable l'u.!i i'-s Sit • situate on. the -Main vii.v', i'.ii-ne'il, iatu'.y occupied by Mr O. Smal)held, being Lots 32and_5, of „l„t;-oi'i_ I'ark, having frontages of S3 toot, to the Manukau Road raid 59 fei-t to P; ri. Terrace bjr th<- thoiough depth of 2_l feet, andon which is-lecl-d ;). iM-goshop and dwelling-house of iive roomy, kitchen, and scullery. The allotment is secursly fcnced.plauted v.iih trait u*id other trees, and has on it a s_.leiidid well of water, never diy. Terms Liberal. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MAY 6. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, VILLAGE OF ONEHUNGA. In the Estate of the late Matthew Fleming. FTJHE subscribers have received instruct- JL ions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, Glii May, at 12 o'clock, in tho above estate. The following Freehold Properties fn Onehunga, Aiz.: QUEEN-STREET.—Allotment 31, Section 17, Village of Onehunga, 125 links frontage to Queen-street, by 200 links deep, situate almost opposite the Railway Station, and two allotments from the Post and Tele graph Offices. TRAFALGAR-STREET.—Part of allotment 6, Section 36, Onehunga, 112 liuki frontage to Trafalgar-street by 225 links deep, situate opposite Baboi _ store. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Aucti __eer_. "I_i_as^'<i_s'*-^>___-»' TUESDAY, MAY 14. THE undersigned haw received in.-truct ions from the Auckland Harbour Hoard to sell by, auction, at the Office* of the Board, Fort-street, on Tuesday, -he llth May instant, at 11 o'clock a.m.. Allotment No. 3, Par;;;h o£ Wahvcrawcra, contaiuing 3Q acres, more or less. Allotment No. 11, Paribb of WaiAverawera, containing 103 acrcf, more or ic-3. The above has extensive w titer frontage to the Waiwerawera River. Allotment No. 107, Parish of Wuiwerawera, containing SS acre--, more or les_ _£Lea3es for 10 years, from Ist January, IS7S, of Allotments Nos. 31, 35, 31, aud 37, with frontage to Custoin-liouce-street West. Lease for 81 years, from Ist February, 1878, of Allotment No. 23. Section 2, City of Auckland, Avith frontage to Custom house-street. Large Woodon W;vter Tank, Custcm-house &treet. Large Iron Shed, Queen-street Wharf, now occupied by Messrs. Walker Se Co. To be removed inmiediately arter sale. A Quantity of old Totara Piles, &c. Conditions of Sale and Draft Leases to be seen at the Office of the Board. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET (For 3 Years with Messrs.Mason Bros., Queen-street), Begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland that he has commenced a Private Business a3 LADY'S HAIR DRESSER, and will be happy to Avait upon Ladies at their own residence, to Dress, Cut, and SH-MfOO Ladies' and Children'- Hair. Monsieur V. Longuet is in receipt of LATEST PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESS INC. and has also in stock a Large and Varied Assortment of False Hair, Curls, Plaits, Pads. Sec Hair Combings made up and worked in any style. X&. Letters by Post punctually attended tc. Address :— MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, Hairdhesser, Sec, 81, HOBSON-STREl.T,.opposite Scotia Hotel. C~ IHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR / SCHOOL, PARNELL. Affiliated to the New Zealand University. The present Quarter commenced on Friday, J 2th April. JAS..ADAMS, 8.A., 11 ord Master WARNOCK B EOTHEHS, SOAP Se CANDLE MANUFAC TURERS. Cox's Cheek. Richmond. *_, Office—Durham-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers—Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins and Rones. On Sale—Bonedust: our own manufacture, guaranteed free from aldmteration. rVf R- -T. T R A F F O RD, SURGEON /iSpS-l" Wakefikld- DENTIST, (QSSE& street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Cloa _r's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). iv ° T x c ®- All persons are strictly prohibited to land at or to enter the crater at WHITE ISLAND. Owners and Captains of Steamships and Sailing Vessels are warned not to incur risk of loss to themselves by fire to the sulphur beds, should they permit boats to land at the place above mentioned. J. A. WILSON, Owner and Occupier. GLANVILLE & ELLYE"TT, TEA DEALERS & GROCERS, 114, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND; . And at Eden Terrace. Families waited on for orders, and Goods delivered. MRS. O'CONNELL begs to inform the public that she has Removed from Cook street to Mount-street, where she will still con tinue the Limerick Lace Business. All orders Eromptly attended to. Shawls, Scarves, Bridal tresses and Veils. Latest style in Collars and cuffs. Note the address: Mrs. O'Connell, j Mount-street. '



[Established 1855.] HEWING TVT A C H I N E S. The undersigned beg respectfuny to announce that, having opened a depot in Auci-iand for the Sale of their Celebrated "SHAKESPEAR" Machine, they invite tbe inspection of all intending purchasers. Pkice, with complete set of tools, a Avritten warranty, and full in struction , £110 In offering the above Machine at English prices, we not only challenge competition oa she ground of its having the Largest Sale ot any Sewing Machine soid in England, but on account of its beauty of construction, perfect mc-hf-iusrn, and the hiterchangeability of every part, it Will do even thing that a Home Sewing Macuine can accomplish, and will sew with eai-e Iroui one thickness of Muslin to twenty thickncs_C3 ol Calico. 3 Wc will also take orders to supply ANY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET. A'J ENGLISH PRICES, as for example : Singer's " Family" Machine, with usual tools, _t £6 '■' " Singer's "Hand" IViuchiuc, with _ _ lock-up cover, at o o J '• Princess of Wales" Machine, with usual tools, at .. .. 1-10 And any German-made Machine at a discount of 10 per cent, from the English prices. Woalfso suppiy NEEDLES, FITTINGS, Sec. at English prices—thus : Singer's Needles, Is Gd per dozen. ~ Grover & Baker, Wheeler Se Wilson, Weir. and all others, at 2s. per dozen. Singer's Shuttles, 3s each. REPAIRS of all the bettor class of Machines at about One-half the Prices Us_all. Charged. And as proof that wc understand oui business, Aye will allow any person to U'j the Machine and be satisfied that it work; properly, ok no charge will de made. THE "SHAKESPEAR" MACHINE May be obtained Wholesale, in Coses of Six Machines. Terms, Sec, on application, accompanied by i. reference. W. H. SHAKESPEAR & CO. (Local Maxageks), ROYAL SLAVING MACHINE CO. LIMITED), 21G, QUEEN - STREET, AUCKLAND. [Established 1855.] TMPERI-\-TsCH^ J. Dr. Hassall's Report. . The Analytical and Sanitary Institution, M, llolboin \laduct, K.C., Loudon, 9th May, 1877. Report on a Sample of Imperial Schiedam Sen napps, received from Mr. 11. J.Kai.t. Wo have subjected a sample of the above named article to a very careful chemical anali _i_ and examination. The results ot the analysis, which are set forth in a separate report, show that this spirit i_ of good strength, practically free from acidity, end that it contains but traces of solid matter in solution. It possesses a delicate and agreeable aroma, and a puve and mild taste. Air. Hart's Schiedam Schnapps is a very superior article of its class, is well purified, and quite genuine. (Signed) Arthur H. Hassall, M.D.. Author of "Pood and its Adulteration. Otto Hkhner, F.C.S., P lie Analyst. w«£ s'_- n?"a> Rtr'-^-Nn I Imi P I'll sar''■ 4- lit. 'fie i-i V"a//. 11 ff __|| ill T^c.__y^-o^*4» 111 ilflil i ?^^^J Sißl' ®stfcHi ,l ,J'"b,'L s ">. tt^ac,r">e. \ I:li l_3Ww' i; Wm. Johnson's Report. Government Analytical Laboratory. Melbourne, 23rd July, 1877. He>:ki J. Hart, Esq. Sir,—l have the honour to report, for your in formation that the sample of Imperial .Schiedam Schnapps forwarded by you to me has been sub mitted to a searching chemical analysis and critical examination, the result of which enables me to state that it is the Finest Sample of Schnapps that has as yet come under my notice. It has a pure fragrant odour, and is absolutely free from any trace of fusil or other injurious impurity, and. has evidently been distilled from superior rye grain, always used instead of malt in the production of tho choicest qualities of Schnapps. It is A'cry smooth to the palate, and in this respect compares favourably with other samples offered for sale. It may be adA'ised as equally suitable for medical or economic pur poses. I haA _ the honour to be, &c, (Signed) Wm. Johnson, Analytical Chemist to the Government of "Victoria. This Pure Medical Spirit, Superior to any iv the Market, and Lower in Price, is offered to the Public under the full conviction that it will supersede all others now in use. A TRIAL IS EARNESTLY SOLICITED. OWEN & GRAHAM, MERCHANTS, AGENT FOR AUCKLAND. p| HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned vare selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THK UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED), MECHANICb' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can Be left at No. 36, In nrance Buildings. . T A N D J. S 0 P P E T, : _? a Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And_No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, * I .Auckland



_N"ew Autumn Gtoods NOW TO HAND. f__j o I_XJ - Q * < o 0 P o __ O ft " < M HH *H 1 ■■ Immense Assortment IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. L ____-__-__-_- _g _________ Although tho modern Materia Mfsdica in cludes irmny valuable remedies for human utiiictioiis, it is a matter of certainty that in all canes where the uniinal vitality is failing, Phos phorus is decidedly superior to every other remedy at present known. It will work effects such as nothing else will produce, and it pos sesses the great advantage of not causing, when us use is ro.i-qui-hed, the slightest reaction or depression. The quoftion naturally presents itself, • \Yhy is so valuable an clcni-nt so little regarded and so seldom prescribed V The only answer which can be given is :—That a certain dillloulty has j been found in so preparing it that its action may be kept under perfect control. Aitherto it has I been used in almond and olive oils, in sulphuric j other, in rectified alcohol, in chloroform, and in several other substances ; but however valu ubie it has been found in ;.il tho hitherto knoAvn methods of its preparation, certain irregular results have been experienced, which have led physicians to neglect it for general purposes iV..'l to employ it only in extreme cases, and after every other remedy has failed. But a chemical process lias noAV been discovered, by which its invaluable action on the human sys tem may bo realised Avithout any of those draw backs which previous modes of administration have invariably produced. t'tr Caution-.—Phosphorus is sometimes sold in tho form of Pill, and Lozenges ; it should bo generally known 6 hat every form where solid particles of Phosphorus aro In combination is dangerous. It is therefore necessary that tho public should be cautioned against tho use of any preparation o° Phosphorus not perfectly soluble in water. Protected by Royal Letters Patent, Hated October 11th, ISO 9. i^^^_}wTvv_-s__S L-J^_^^_i^-tS?^_-_>-._T^ J*./*-^~* ______3______J___^_^_^Jj| _______«'. (OZONIC OXYGEN.)' The New Curative Agont and only Reliable Remedy for Nervous and Liver Complants. Multitudes of people are hopelessly suffering from Debility, Nervous and l_Arer Complaints, Depression of Spirits, Hypocondiia, Timidity Indigestion, Failure of Hearing, Sight, and Memory, Lassitude, Want of Power, &_c., Avhose cases admit of a permanent cure by tho new remedy PHOSPHODYNE (Ozonic Oxygen), which at once allays all irritation and excite ment, imparts new energy and life t > ihe enfeebled constitution, and rapidly cures every stage of these hitherto incurable and distressing maladies. DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE Is sold only in cases at 10a Gd., by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout :" the Globe.| Full Directions for use in the English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Danish, Turkish, Persian, Hindostani, Andrasso, Bengalse, Chinese, and Japanese Languages, accompany each case. -3T Caution.—The largo and increasing demand for Dr. Bright's Phosphoclyne has led to several imitations under similar names ; pur chasers of this medicine should therefore be careful to observe that the Avords " Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne" are blown in the bottle, and that the directions for use are printed in all the languages as above, without which none ran possibly be genuine. Every case bears the Trade Mark and Signature of Patentee. *** Important Caution.—Beware of Firac and Spurious Imitations. jpf R A T.E F U L.—C OMF 0 R TING. EP P S '"s C~O CO A. Brkakfart. "By a thorough knoAvledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the tine properties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast-tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which majr save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judi cious use of such articles of diet that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood aud a properly nourished frame."—See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in Packets (Tins for abroad), labelled grrwSi- fthuS :—____s JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, " 18 Threadneedle-street. and 170 Piccadilly. Works: Euston Road. Camden Town. London ICTIX ET7^ BLACK L;E AD. " Cleanliness."* W. G. Nixey's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and all kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished Steel, without waste or dust. In Id., 2d., and _d. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho Square, London. ABERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS," In Red and Blue, prom £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Lists and Prices free from JOHNLHiGGE Sculptor,.Aberdeen, Sco'land,



FISHERAND CO Who_je»ale. Shipping Se Family BUTCHER, _ __ , _ Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. . Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Rrime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoon. Corned Beef on Sale In large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt o order. Families waitedon in townor, suburbp. N IILJ S Eii VIC HOTEL OOROTR OF QUEEN & WELLESLKY-STREETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Pkopkietok. Importer of Foreign Wines and Sphuts. Auckland, ______ RTNCIirTAE/rHUR HO TE L, Corner of HO3SON AND WKLLESLKY STREETS, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to call attention of his Customers and the Public to the LIQUORS ho has now OuSale, consisting of Brandy. Whisky Rum, Sec, of the very best brands, guaranteed. Also, English and Colonial Ales. 11. ORAM, Proprietor. p t CCLmiXTAL. OCCnnCNTAT Occidental JoLotel. The New Additions to this Hotel aro now completed—viz.. Six !-"irßt-olas_ Bedrooms and Parlouts; the Finest Billiard Room aud Bar in the Colony. In returning tbanks to the public for past favours, the Proprietor wishes them to know that he ih now in a position to otter the best of accommodation. EDWD. PERKINS, Proprietor. N.B.—Curio-itics of all kinds wanted. Beat of Prices given. . Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1877, in printed phamphiets, to be seen. , mHTcII TER IO N HOT EL, JL . CAMBRIDGE. FIKST-C__SS ACCOM-lODATION FOR FA__LIZ3. SAMPLE ROOMS FOR COM_IERCIA-_ GENTLKMEN. BEST BRANDS WINES AND SPIRITS On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Charges. ED WARD HEWITT, Proprietor. PO IN f BUS SELL HOTE L. MERCER. DANIEL ARK ELL begs to inform the travelling public that ho ha« made great im provements to the above well-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added a Railway RkfrK-Hjlknt Room at the Station, for the special conven ionco of travellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's parkling Ale. RATIONAL Of OTE L . CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Mr W. Walker, late mine host of the Com mercial Hotel, Hamilton, bona to inform his friends and the public generally that he has assumed the propi-ietoivhip of this well-known and favourite House, Avhich ho intends shall retain its position as a leading Hotel in the Waikato. The Rooms are large, lofty, well-ventilated, < and liberally furnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are first-class. The Shoav Rooms for Commercial Travellers, Allcock's Billiard Tablk, and tho Stabling Accommodation, are unequalled it tho pro vince ; tho latter being under the superinten dence of First-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HIRE. The extension of the Railway to Hamilton makes Cambridge less than ono day's pleasure journey from Auckland. VV. WALKER, PROPRIETOR. . >,-?rCy-VT*y '.._._'" Thistle Ho tc l, queen-street; splendid bars and sitting-rooms. THE UP-STAIRS BAR AND BILL IA RD-R OOM UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES. HENRY KEANE, PROPRIETOR. m H E U N D E~R SIGNED HAVE ON SALE— DUNEDIN-MADE WOOD WARES, Consisting of Nests of Tubs ' Buckets (painted and varnished) Fancy Buckets, Churns Cheese Vats, Butter Firkins Knife Boards, Washing Boards,, Sea. Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatoller': 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7, 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement ' * Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. GrUTHRIE & LaRNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOOD WARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLEB, Manager, Oft ehdng • Br an en PURE, .WHOLESOME, & DELICIOU9. MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAM & CO, AUCKLAND, AND SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND THE TRADE. Orders addressed by_ past to tho Manufacturers vrili receive immediate atteatioa. r'rn """i -■'-■ rr~_rirrri-T_n^sjiiii ..ri „ m m . DE V I T • gunmaker, 24 4, Queen-street, Opposite the Market. ON SALE, IN STOCK- Single and Double Breech-loading and Muza loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals^- Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Caps, Car ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Co- Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loadin Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements ot every deso tion Patent Chilled Shot Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Swoads Fishing Tackle Fireworks. AL O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, . WE-A-ESLKY-street. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; 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 advanc on cost for cash,



JM. M c L A C' H L A N I • 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 Alpacc„3 and Cords M in diamond, 2— 1 bale Flannel 3 M in diamond, 3 - 1 case Cream and Navy Blue Lustres M in diamond, _.— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §17— 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 case Coats. Cotton, Buttons, &c. J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 19 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his Goods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. SST Comparison Invited. lANOS, ORGANS, AND HAS MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREICT. Have the largest and beat Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and' Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, Crdl and see their orices before purchasing. Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin's Organs. XT"iT "IT~a~nIT-iOTirs"o ~N, chemists, . 57, Victoria-street. N O T I C E. The undersigned begs to inform his friends and customers that he is about to resume the management of his business, which will still be carried on in the same place, and under the samo' rram'r or style. QU UTH JBRITIS~H INSURAN CE >_} COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description, and Coiitent- Inaured., Wool from Sheep' 3 Back or Shipping Port London. Vessel?. Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to aud from London, rhe Ool_ui_3, China, Mauritius, tlif Islands, ice. Lowest Current Rates. iJ..:-,ad Qr'-iicc, Auckland. HA. BOARDMAN, . Manager. TITE"ARE OFFERING all our STRAW T 7 HATS at 50 per cent, under cost. e__ A Large Line in Boys' and Men's at 9d. SAMUEL COOMBE3 & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 32. Queon-straet. Auckland. T>OTOMAHANA ANDJ THE HOT Jj__) LAKES.. A SERIES OF THIRTY PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS, The Finest ever Taken in these Charming Districts. Including—The Wldte and Pink Terraces, Boil j ing Gey-er, Lakes, Water-fall at Wairoa, I Tarawer*,, '- 'hinemutu. Groups of Natives, and Lake and Mountain Scenery. ■ A Large Collection of Original Maori Portraits aud Auckland Views. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Shohtland-sti-eet, Auckland. "S^X ' KENILWORTH' & 'TAUPO' 20 os,s*a BACON, in cloth 29 «i-es CANTERBURY CHEESE 181 -aci-s WHEAT. T. 11. H A L L & C 0., HIGH-STRSBT • AND VULCAN L.AXE, mOARR I V E, Ex ' Gael,' @ Dunedin and Oasiaeu : OATS OATMEAL BRAN BARLEY DUST _«?„_--:. POLLARD PEARL BARLEY FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO. Mr -E\ '-L A S T SURGEON DENTIST. Artificial Teeth supplied- rom one to a ful set, on the new principle of self-adhesion, totaliy dispensing with the customary unsightly fasten ing.. Teeth scaled, stopped, and extracted Address— 40, WELLESLEY-STREET, TWO DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. QEWING MACHINES. TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES are Superior to all others for domestic use. Special Notice to Ladies who already possess a Treadle Machine.- It is frequently desirable to have, a Hand Machine for light work, and for use on the table. Taylor's Patent Machine Co. have supplied this want by intro ducing a specially good and cheap Twisted Loop Stitch Machine, which, with Friction Gear and Extras, only costs Two Guineas. As an accom paniment to the Treadle Machine, or for those who desire efficiency and cheapness combined, this Little -Machine is unrivalled. $3>, Inspection of all the Taylor's Machines nvited. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, 3HOTLAND-STREET. JOHN OOP P E T HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LAND'S, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can .be dead with o ost reaso able terms. NO S 5 QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Aiso, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. O THE WO RK ING MEN OF AUCKLAND. Wo can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUEL COOMES & CO., City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. O HIP CHANDLERY & SAILMAKING. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the lease of those centrally-situated Premises, corner of Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler, Sail makar, &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 lrom his personal knowledge of the Business, hopes to secure a continuation of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him. S„jV.B.—A Large Assortment of Tents and Tar paulins always kept in stock.



',;;; We would respectfully invite" ( _,«L ; ers who find a difficulty in eettfr,» _**■ -' fitting Garment, to give ua a S__, a a^ We have engaged a FIRST ot L 1 CUTTER, who S e^o n ga e _ P erfenc_ [; Sß rants us m assuring those who 1* ' I favour us with their orders that ir 1 Tsty^^f^3o^^^ j ' ■'■ I SQARGO AND j^C^l' QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters', Confectioner. • Sf All Tweeds thoroughly and orders executed on the shnns. notice. °"Uflsc Ha IMPORTER, ' S QU EEK.ST.REEp?. .] TO W* _M 1" OTIS Cill1 lit WtfiiHEll Hand and.Treadle. H A NRiD MACHI NE S. ff-J, , The Most Superb Machines in ihe WcldTT Challenges comparison with any, a-d"gii„3f -svortb more extras, free of charge. ' Time Payments. One Month's Free .___ Also, Always on Hand, , ' THE Princkss of Wales (Arm and Platform) Wheeler & Wilson, Singer, Howe, and other good makes. ROYAL WASHING AND WPJJf-ffia, MACHINES. : Magic Lanterns. Mangles, : ; &c, See, Sec. [-b. ,;- Great Machine Depot, QUEEN-STREET. ':,■.-;,. ; ; ' ; PIANOFORTES & HARMONIUMS, from £8 upwards, on terms to suit S_> chasers. N.B.—Some splendid Debain's Piatos, also Bord's, at greatly Reduced Prices. i WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, WELLESLEV-ai REET. . )_. ■ / j rpHOS J. HARBUTT, \ . Wholesale Shush Manufacture^ victoria-street east, [ Auckland^ ~F\ hT o l " l ah' _ GREAT INDIAN CURES. ! NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—These, il valuable Medicines can now be regularly par cmed in Auckland of aIL Chemists, and It Russell, Bay or Islands, of Mr Ernest Ford, ta duly appointed Agent for that district. Trade purchasers treated liberally. \ BROWN, BARRETT, & CO., ! Auckland, I Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor,s VENETIAN BLIND FACTOR? WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFORATE ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AT THE * AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GRE_-STREETS Of any dimensions, in any number from One to a Hundred, within a given time,'of tna best quality, and reasonable piiaea m and sent to all parts of New Zea- P} land. Terms cash. Estimatea . returned by Post. '• A. & A. BUSBY (Late M. Hop.tf.n Busby) -__ tit VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AND WIR b WORKERS, Corner of Cook and GreV-STKEETS. S THE GREATEST WONDER OF-; MODERN TIMES. ~ Long experience has proved these laaiuuj^, remedies to be most effectual in curing ff™?« the dangerous maladies or the skghtercuw plaints which are more particularly mciaenu" to the life of a miner, or those hying in «". bush. -V -jiiai. Occasional doses of these Pills will guard tna system against those evils which so nften p&™_ the human race, vi —Coughs, colds, &&<*% orders of the liverand stomach—the fre .new ci-runners of fey dysentery, diarrhoea, w»* ■■■;■ holera. _~-m HOLLO WAY'S OINTMENT „ Is the most effectual remedy tor scaltt3 V£ wounds, ulcer 3, rheumatism, '^&.^„s_ diseases ; in fact, when used according WW printed directions, it never fails to cure ai_-° deep and superficial ailments. . _ . ' „ii. These Medicines may be obtained n<W™> respectable Druggists andStorekeeperstbrou^ out the civilised world, with directions for ™° in almost every language. „-,-?«_._ They are prepared only by the PrW™S THJMAS. HOLLO WAY, 5 Os-ord-stree 1 *" V Beware of Counterfeits that may evaWte rom the United States. ___—- - _^_ A UCKLAND LOAN §S__f .___. OFFICE, Q-Ju-Q 165, QUEEN-STREET: OPPOSITE %P SAVINGS BANK. MONEY LENT to any amount on CLOTHE* JEWELLERY, WATCHES, PLAI ED, WARE, and every description of , < Merchandise, at the Lowest Rate op Interest. ... ■~ The strictest secresy may be relied on in »v° transaction. .;>»-,«>■ Parties waited on at their own residency Fire-proof Safes on the premises for tne se-1" , , of Valuables. ■ •?• fESTABLISHKD 1865.] ': L. H. NEUMEGEN, „ ~ ! LICENSED PAWNBROKER. . - *_ PH-patß Entrance down right of way. ~