A QUEENSLAND ROMANCE.

HOW MINISTERS OF THE CROWN TAMPER WITH FEMALE AFFEC TIONS.

The Sydney correspondent of the Mel bourne ' Herald' has telegraphed to that •journal the following sensational story :— "It is stated that a serious social difficulty in high lite has just ended in one of Her Maiesty's Australian Colonies—not New South Wales. The whole affair, it seems, arose out of several Ministers of the Crown being bachelor-. As usual, his Minister,s advisers' were frequent visitors at Govern ment House. The Governor had a very ihandsome and attractive daughter, and two of the bachelor Ministers were captivated by bar charms, and both visited the vice-regal residence for the purpose of seeing the young lady more frequently than the Governor and his lady cared for. The Governor's daughter, however, appears to have been placed in a dilemma, and, not being able to make up her mind, encouraged both suitors. Both gentleman were hardly pressed, for they could not but be sensible to the ad wantage of allying youth and wealth and srood station to political power and popu larity. The lady eventually made up her mind, and determined which one to accept, and this decision was a great thorn m the side of the rejected colleague of the accepted suitor He, however, pressed his suit, and, it was understood, with such success as to almost induce the lady to change her mind and favor him instead of his colleague, when all at once the prosecution of a church dignitary for not registering the marriage of the persistent wooer, disclosed the fact that he was already married to a person far below his station, while at the same time he was suing for the hand of a much higher per sona" c. This disclosure created, as might be supposed, a terrible flutter and scandal, and the gay deceiver was peremptorily forced to withdraW from Government House. Ihe lady then desired to fall back on her first choice, and encouraged his suit, bat he im mediately declined the intended honor, and a few days since married the daughter of a merchant in the same, city. Thas both bachelor Ministers obtained spouses while the lady was left lamenting. Ihe key to the name of one of the gentlemen concerned is eiven in the above account. Our Sydney tehWam (writes the ' Herald of the next dayf about the doings at a certain Govern -ment house, raised no. end of gossip in family circles last evening. 'Who is it? ' Where is it ?' everybody asked. Inasmuch as wrong guesses were made, pointing very near home indeed, we may state that the Queensland Government House is referred to and one of the ' lively bachelors, not quite accurately described as such is the Hon Mr. Douglas, of Queensland. His wife died about a year ago, and he has recently married his servant, thereby causing the explosion described by our telegraphic correspondent. A later telegram from Sydney in Friday's ' Herald says :— 'Another development of the scandal in hich life, telegraphed a few days since, was made public this morning. It will be remembered that the daughter of the Governor of one of the Colonies received attentions from two Cabinet Ministers, when it was discovered that the favoured one was already married to his servant, and the other declined after that to consent to his atten tions being regarded as serious. This gen tleman (the Hon. George Thome, the then Premier of Queensland) subsequently married Miss Unacke, the daughter of a Melbourne merchant, He subsequently resigned the Premiership, and announced his intention to leave for England in the Lusitania with his bride. Pursuant to this announcement, Mr and Mrs Thorne went on board the steamer in question <m the day appointed for her to sail from Sydney. There was a great crowd of persons on board seeing their friends off. The ex-Premier of Queens land and his wife were accompanied by a lar^e number of acquaintances of both sexes. Just as Mr. Thorne stepped on" board, Supreme Court Bailiff Thomas made known his presence, and politely intimated that he was there to execute a writ at the suit of Kate Keenan, barmaid at Lennon's Hotel, Brisbane, who had instituted an action against the hon. gentleman for breach of promise ox marriage. The writ was intended to prevent the departure of Mr Thorne. His arrest created a great flutter on board, especially amongst the ladies. Fortunately, Mr Thome's friends were with him, and there was no difficulty in obtaining the necessary bonds that he would meet the suit They entered into bonds for costs and' damages?, and Mr Thorne was then released, and proceeded on his voyage.

Jfriniea and published by tte Ewmnetor Henry Brett, of Paxnell, at Steam Printing Office, Wyndham-street, W the Province of Auckland, New Zealand, isas FBIDAY, April 5, 1878.

THE EYENIKG STAR, FRIDAY, APRIL 5.



THURSDAY, APRIL 11. THE EEMUEKA YARDS. FOR SALE, jn Thursday next, at 1 o'clock, 140 Fat Cattle, from WaTkato and Sandhills 400 Fat She-ap, from Napier and Waikato Fat and Store Pigs DRURY SALE on 17th April. WAIUKU SALE on 30th April. ALFRED~BUCKLAND.. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES EVERY FRIDAY, AT 1 O'CLOCK. FOR SALE WOOL PACKS ALFRED BUCKLAND. B TONES R. 0. CARR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10. ELLERSLIE HOUSE AND GROUNDS. 30 ACRES ADJOINING. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell by auction, on Wednesday, 10th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, ELLERSLIE HOUSE and GROUNDS, about 26 acres; 30 acres adjoining. The above Beautiful Property is being sold in consequence of the death oC the late Proprietor, and offers a most desirable investment. Pro perties in Remuera being most difficult to obtain. For particulars and cards to view, apply to he Auctioneers. [R. C. GREENWOOD.] SATURDAY, 11 A.M. GREAT NORTH ROAD, NEXT TO THE RESIDENCE OF THR LATE JOHN WILLIAMSON. Esq. R. C. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions from the owner, who is leaving Auckland, to sell at his residence, went North Road, next the residence of W. Krrington, iileq., on Saturday next, at 11 a.m., WITHOUT RESERVE, THE WHOLE OP HIS MEW and VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURIC, Comprising— Drawing-room Suite in red damask, Brussells Carpet, Steel and Bronze Fenders and Fire-irons, Centre Table, Heurth Rug, Curtains, Blinds, Gilt Cornices, Family Bible and other Hooks, Pair Handsome Vases, Set Lustres, Antimac cassara, &c. &c, Dining-room Table, Brussells Carpet, Berlin and Black Fenders, Sewing Ma chine, 5 Chairs and Rocking Chair, Table, Pole And Curtains complete, 2 Trays, Lamp, Cutlery, Electro-plated Ware, &c, Sec, a Very Hand- Bomi Mottled Kauri French Bedstead, Feather Bed, Palliasses, Feather Pillows, Bolsters. Blan kets, Linen, &c, &c, Dressing Table, Ova' Dressing Glass, Washstands, Ware, Brussells Carpet, Handsome Mottled kau."i Chest of Drawers, Chairs, Cornice Curtains, plinds, &c, Mattress, Bedding, Iron Bedsteads, 'W's.shstand, Dressing Tables, Chairs, &c., &c, Oil Cloth in Hall, Skin Mats. Wool and Cocoa Mai% Um brella Stand, &c, &c, Kitchen Uresser, Safe, Table, Chairs, Pots, Pans, Crockery, Brush and Holloware, Fender andirons, &c.,&c, Coal and Firewood, Spades, Tools, &o, &c. Terms—Cash. R. C GREENWOOD, Auctioneer.



WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24. THE REMUERA YARDS. mHE AUTUMN CATTLE FAIR will be held at Remuera on Wednesday, April 24. Entries are requested to be sent to the Hay market, previous to WEDNESDAY, April 17. ALFRED BUCKLANP. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES THE LARGEST SALE IN AUSTRALIA. Reduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it Kichvuo without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. ' THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch' (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest: AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER; \t Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Trek, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. T,uien. or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us to enaeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines giye he "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer B rader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box £4 0s- With Table and Treadle £6 ss. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key ~£7t l7 s In proof o£ their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YWhere the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. KWe have appointed the undersigned Sole ■Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by tirn6 payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of charge j. V . BREDA, Shortland-street A UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION J3l. FACTORY ALBERT-oIREET. E. WATERS, CONFECT JNER Begs to inform the pubLc the following goods, manufactured at his .y are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter deleterious to Dry Goods. DryJGoods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Ringn Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfita Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creama Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherberfc Marbles Boiled Goods. Burnt Almonds Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenge Black Almond Toffy Musk 1 .ozenges ■ 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 Tottv Liquorice Star ana Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfita Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges oi every description alway on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order.. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS, BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c., &c. • Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: 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 quite 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 be, sir, your obedientservant. JamesJM. Tunny, Provincial Analyst. I Messrs. Close Bros., Qrocers\and Tea Dealers, Queen-street, Auckland. JANDJ. SOPPET, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland" LADIES', GENTS', & CHILDREN'S AMERICAN BOOTS AND SHOES ! NOVELTIES IN BOOTS AND SHOES ! BETTER THAN ENGLISH, AND 40 PER CENT. CHEAPER !!! Children's Department. —The importance of well-fitting Boots and Shoes cannot be over estimated. The Americans are noted for their care in providing you>g people with these articles, specially designed for securing the natural shape of the foot and ancle. S3T Auckland Parents ! You can obtain for Children the Latest Improved "American Boots and Shoes," at FCJTEPHENS, ok 3 136, QUEEN-STREET, WHO HAS JUST OPENED A SPECIAL SHIPMENT, EMBRACING — THE CONGRESS.—A Bright and Pretty Shoe. THE BROADWAY TIE.-A neat thing, with kid front. THE NEWPORT TIE.—A well-formed Shoe. Patent Leather. THE AMERICAN HIGH - LEG.—A superior and elegant article. GIRLS' POLISH LACK.—Very strong and very durable. THE BUCKLE SHOE.—"A New Idea," but a very good one. LADIES' BUTTON SHOES. LADIES' HIGH-LEG BUTTON BOOTS. GENTLEMEN'S AMERICAN BLUCHERS and ELASTIC SIDES, in Kid and Leather. A Speciality .'—Just Opened : French and German Glove Kid Leather and Glazed Kid, For Fancy Hessian Boots. Made to order. Quite a Novblty ! Other Shipments to arrive, including Novelties in Men's and Women's Goods. ! O N HAN D : A LARGE GENERAL STOCK OF NEW AND SUPERIOR GOODS. Particulars in a future advertisement. F. STEPHENS, No. 130, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z.



L. D. »- ATHAN & C?' Agents, Auckland. DUBOUCHE, & CO [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC LN TJUUB., Qft.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASKS «.' Sole Agentgft^tofl- N &QQ B~y~~slTecial appointment- W H /gYc.DEIL'EAIAsi OS) & I I 111 n 1/1 inn I~? I W i-3 £ ? y£\ AUGKLANU. Jo* p i^aldT^n^^to^o"llol2ll' and of iYLii., MEASUREMENT -pOUYER, GUILLET & CO COGNAC. TRADE «g/<?C pr^ MAR EL. ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. They have always on hand Hdda., Quarter asks. Cases, and Imperial flaßks. A MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS M A T E R I A L S Just Opened. H. Atkins Invites attention* to 1113 Stock of New Dress Materials, Ladies Jackets, Ulsters, Black and Coloured Silks, Velvets, Veive tr.ens, &c, suitable .'or the coming Season. Now on View. Splen did Colours in New Silk Reps, Wool Reps, Wool Popline_tte3, Satin Cloths, Wool SerRCS.T willed Carmelites, Kstamane Serges, French Merino?, Winseys, and Fnncy Dress Goods. All splendid value. All the new shades pro curable in Stock. The selection this season is the largest and best ever shewn in the city. Good quality Black Silk at 3a lid per yard. All the new shades in Coloured Silks. A !so Good Che p Blankets. Quilts, Sheetings, Table Linen, Flannels, Calico 3, and Manchester Goods. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT New Tweed Suits. Coats, Trow sers and Vests suitable for all classes. A large Stock of Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, in our own make and imported. An immense stock of New Tweeds in Bannockburn, Mosgiel, Scotch, West of England, &c. Tailors can select from the largest stock in Auckland at Wholesale Prices. Cheap Tweeds suitable for Boy's wear. Good Quality Guaranteed, and Prices Lowest in Auckland for All Descriptions of Drapery and Clothing. m- H. ATKINS.I^ X*7~ E ARE NOW OFFERING 250 TROUSERS & VESTS, at 18s. 6d., Worth 355. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO./"] CITY CLOTHING MAR'1, tt 92, QUEEN-BTREET, Auckland. milE GREATEST WONDER OF JL MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famous remedies to be most effectual in curing either the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints which are more particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or those living in the bush. Occasional doses of these Pills will guard the system against those evils which so often beset the human race, vi —Coughs, colds, and dis orders o£ the liverand stomach—the frequent orerunners of fey dysentery, diarrhoea, and holera. HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT Is the most effectual remedy tor scalds or w;ounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases : in fact, when used according to the printed directions, it never fails to cure alike deep and superficial ailments. These Medicines may be obtainod from all respectable Druggists andStorekeepersthrough out the civilised world, with directions for use in almost every language. They are prepared only by che Proprietor THJMAS HOLLOWAY, 633, Oxford-street London. V Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate from the United States. (JAUNDERS, BURGESS & CO., KJ SOAP, CANDLE and LAUNDRY BLUE MANUFACTURES, FREEMAN'S BAY, Auckland. Cash Buyers of Tallow. (Late G. Akbbs).



GALVANISED IRON WORKS \JT S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, dt the Works, Wellealey-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, wellesley-strket, ! AUdKLANn. 3 ITCHEN' CELEBRATED BLOOD RBSIOR.at A NEVER-FALuINw REMEDY. For all Skin Deseases, Rheumatism in all its forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentry, and is a valuable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. No bottles are genuine unless bearing the Pro prietor's Signature. HAMILTON BROTHERS, Queen-street, WHOLESALE AGENTS. Sold by Mr J. Edson, Chemist, Queen-street; Mr A. G. Hughes, corner of Shortland and l'rinces-street; Mr Robinson, Chemist, Par nell; Messrs Hill & Hudson, "Victoria-street; Mr. S all well, Otahuhu; Mr. Fallwell, and T. R .Gillman, Onehunga. Ti stimonials caiiibe seen on application to the Proprietor, at his residence, top of Wake field-street. The strongest recommendation for this medi cine is its own intrinsic worth, as shewn by the marvellous cures effected on well-known and much respected members of our community. The bast proof of this is to be found iv the large number of testimonials received by the maker thankfully acknowledging the restoration of health experienced by using this panacea. At the request of those already cursd, the proprietor now brings the "Blood Restorer more prominently before the Public, in the sure and certain hope that thi3 utilising of the gilts of a merciful Providence will prove a great blessing to suffering humanity, by curing long seated diseases and averting threatening sick ness. The want of a reliable remedy for Rheuma tism, &c, has long been felt as one of the greatest calamities of the age. While other means and medicine have been proving them selves vain and delusive this remedy has been silently and steadily unloosing the cruel fingers of disease, and freeing captive man from tha deadly embrace. The people are now requested to give the Blood Restorer a fair and imnartia trial. And '.h3 Proprietor would have it dis tinctly undor jtood that the cures of Rheumatism, &c. are due entirely to the medicine's wonder ful etfect upon the blood, by its cleansing, puri fying, and invigorating system. Impurity and inactivity of the blood is the cause of most sickness and pains. After a course of this medicine, blood vessels—which have become, as it wcro, choked up with unhealthy matter—become exhilirant with pure scarlet life-blood, flowing naturally along, and impart ing in its course vigour and strength to the en ire system. N.B,—Country Settlers will find in Hitchens Blood Restorer an almost complete substitute for the Doctor. It arrests Colds, allays Fevers, and builds up the system. Children take it with wonderful results. No household should bo without it. ANOTHER MIRACULOUS CURE. The following is striking evidence of tho won derful eifects of the Blood Restorer, after all other means have failed to cure :— Rokeby-street, Auckland, Ist December, 1877. Mr.ITiTCHKNS,— Dear Bir,—l have to thank you very much for the benefit I have received through using your valuable Blood Restorer, and as a warning and guidance to others, would make known the particulars of my illness and cure. Some months ago I was taken ill with pains in the back, sup posed to bo lumbago. So far from being bene iitted by the attendance of medical men, I grew rapidly worse, and the pain became agonising. One day my husband had in his hand a portion of an old Auckland Evening Star, containing your professional announcement of the medicine and its cures. The paper was of a back date, and the advertised agent's address, a Chemist in Wellesley-street. My husband applied to him for Hitchens' Blood Restorer, but the Chemist used such illnatured remarks to dissuade us from testing the virtue of the meflicine. that we felt there was some spite at work, and deter mined more than ever to give it a trial. The pleasing result of the trial was, that after taking it a week, I felt wonderful relief; before many bottles were taken, I was not only liberated from a sick room, but felt in perfect health; appetite was restored, strength re gained, and I have to thank God that you were at hand to provide the means of my rapid cure, and enable me once more to attend to my household duties. Yours every gratefully, Mrs. Walter Knox. To Mr. Hitchens, Upper Wakefield-stroet JSTeW __. UTUMN GrOODS NOW TO HAND. If I w o o g < H g o % g W )-* S Immense A-ssortment IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. E O V 1 T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wkllkslky-strekt. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Bine Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of Kngjand, Moagiel, and other Tweeda. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at bfi very small ad vane on cost for cash.] i



mAILO R I N G. JL We would respectfully invite Custom ers who find a difficulty in getting a good fitting Garment, to give us a trial. We have engaged a FIRST-CLASS CUTTER, whose long experience war rants us in assuring those who may favour us with their orders, that they can rely ou Retting something superior in style and fit. pARGO AND ~\f C TZ" AI G, QUEEN-STREET, Nextlß. Waters', Confectioner. &T All Tweeds thoroughly shrank, and orders executed on the shortest notice. \TEVADA HOTEL, _I_l QUEEN & DURHAM-STREETS. H. C. RICHMOND, Proprietor. Free Luncheon Bar, Durham-street, Daily. Biltjakd Table, under Competent Manage ment, Upstairs. Commercial and Ppblic Rooms, Large, Comfortable, and Well-ventilated. Liquors- All of the Best Brands. Characteristics: Civility, Cleanliness, and Attention. 1 UN TED SERVICE HOTEL COHNRK OF QUEffi & WKLLESLBY-STREETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. Apccland. N.Z. Accidental: Occident aj^ Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed—viz.. Six .''irst-class Bedrooms and Parlours ; the Finest Billiard Room and Bar in the Colony. In returning thanks to the public for past favours, the Proprietor wishes them to know that he is now in a position to offer the best of accommodation. , EDWD. PERKINS, Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Best of Prices given. . Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1877, in printed phamphlets, to be seen. THE CRITERION HOTEL 8 CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation for Families. SAMPLE ROOMS FOR COMMERCIAL GENTLEMEN. BEST BRANDS WINES AND SPIRITS On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Charges. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. 01 NT RUSSELL HOTEL, MTCRC-R. DANIEL ARK ELL begs to inform the travelling public that he ha* made great im provements to the above well-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added a Railway Refreshment Room at the Station, for the special conven ience of travellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's parkling Ale. RINCE ARTHUR HOTEL, Corner of HOBSON AND WELLESLEY STREETS, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to call attention of his Customers and the Public to the LIQUORS he has now On Sale, consisting of Brandy. Whisky Rum, &c., of the very best brands, guaranteed. Also, English and Colonial Ales. H. ORAM, Proprietor. mo LOVERS OF TfcLE CUE. T. E. EVANS wishes to draw their attention to his New Billiard Room at the Criterion Hotel, Hobson-street, where they will find All cock's latest, with attention, civility, and accommodation. "RATIONAL XT OTE L . CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATQ. Mr W. Walker, late mine host of tho Com mercial Hotel, Hamilton, begs to inform his friends and the public generally that he has assumed the proprietorship of this well-known and favourite House, which he intends shall 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 Show Rooms for Commercial Travellers, Allcock's Billiard Table, and the Stabling Accommodation, are unequalled ii the pro vince ; the latter being under the superinten dence of First-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HIRE. The extension of the Railway to Hamilton makes Cambridge less than one day's pleasure journey from Auckland. W. W A L X E R, PROPRIETOR. PAUL & S C H E N X, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, ZINC & IRON WORKERS, &c, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Pluuibers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on application. GEE O R G E H U L M E, BUTCHER, &C. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. PRIME CORNED BEEF, EXPRESELY FOR EXPORT, IN KEGS OR tikjRCES, AND WARRANTED SOUND. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY, AND ORDERS PROMPTLY DELIVERED. BEST QUALITY OF MEAT OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. POULTRY, SUCKING PIG^, ETAMS AND BACON (Smoked and Spiced BEEF. OTEAM "EIACTORY, OPPOSITE CITY MARKET, QUEEN-STREET. 17INC0URAGE 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 Marbles, or for the sale or. Raw Materials, in any size or either colour. Samples on view at the yards. Iron Enclosures, choice designs and cheap, and every description of Monumental and Builders' work executed with dispatch. Designs and Estimates forwarded free on application. . ~"-......,



PAP ERHANGINGS. WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &c, Ex Latk Arrivals. 574 i X&" PACKAGES "S4 574 PAPERH ANGIN GS, From Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linseed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &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. riIHERE is no necessity to go to India JL for a cure for Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Neuralgia, &c.,&c, as the Proprietor of the Auckland Turkish Baths is prepared to undertake casos of those diseases. No CURE, No Pay. . WAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURI. First and Second Cla3S; also WHITE PINK, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks 6CC, &C. &C T> X E A" N~, * BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, Shortt and-stkeet, Wishes to call attention to his List of Prices for Ordered Work- Men's Elastic-skies, 18/, 16/. and 14/. Man's Shoes, IG/. 14/, and 12/6. Men's Watertights, 16/ and 11/. Ladies' Kid Elastic-sidea, 16/ and 14/. Ladies' Shoes, 14/ and 12/6. All other classes of work at accordingly low prices. Repairs done cheap and well. X&. All word that does nofcj give satisfaction, Repaired free of charge. C CAPTAIN PHILLIP JONES, General J Marine Surveyor. Surveyor to Messrs. Shaw. Savill, and Co., to the Californian Board of Underwriters; Ship Valuator for sale or purchase; Inspector of New or Old Vessels, Building, or Repairing; have served two years in a Shipbuilding Yard in Great Britain; Marine Arbitrator. The office in the North Shore Ferry T Wharf. Auckland, March 2, 1878. miHE niiEAPEST pi OUSE ra NEW ZEALAND FOR REALLY GOOD FUKNITLRE, CONSISTING OF DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BED-ROOM, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND COLONIAL-MADE FURNITURE. The Cheapest House in Auckland for CARPETS! BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, KIDDERMINSTER DUTCH & FELT CARPETS. THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT TO CHOOSE FROM. The Laigest Stock of Plain and Fancy FLOORCLOTHS \* Ever Exhibited in Auckland. All the Newest Patterns o LINOLEUM ! (Tns New Carpet), MANILLA, COIR, FLAX, and CHINA MATTINGS (PLAIN AND FANCY). Silk and Worsted Damask. Reps. Broches, and Cottalines, Plain and Fancy Dimities, . Chintzes, Cretonnes. BLANKETS and COUNTERPANES a splendid assortment of gilt chimney glasses. Brass Cornices and Window Poles, the Blind of the Period! This Blind is manufactured ..frqm Metal of the thickness of note paper; it is light, dur able, and elegant; it will not blister or warp with the sun. and is less in price than the Wood Venetian. WINDOW CURTAINS, In Lace, Nett, Muslin, and Leno. WINDOW HOLLANDS, In White, Buff, an ft Green. All Sorts of Upholsterer's Trimmings. wxneslThall, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. Sole Agents r the GROVER & BAKER SEWING MACHINES mAUPIRI COAL MINING COM _i_ PANY (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) 40s. Slack 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, an dressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri 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, Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunera 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 .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 44/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drury .. _ 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland.Q Sept. 6.1877. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.! Affi Fated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 26th April, 16th July, and 4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master.



y^^ R. HAYWAED, FLNERAL UNDERTAKER, UPHOLSTERER, MATTRESS MAKER, WYNDHAM-STREET. gOUTH BK^^^" CAPITAL, £1,000,000. In Buiimngsof every description, and Contents l2^S^ rma Sheep' 8 Back or Shipping Port tor Vesseis, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum and- Cargoes generally Insured to and from London SfandtTc. 3' Amenca ' China ' Mauriu£r{& Lowest Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. "DTAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach carnr, ing 12 passeugers and luggage, meets everY train arriving from Auckland. Charges reason able. Sperial Carriages provided to order on instructions being sent per post or telegraph to Liveey and Bait Stables. Hamilton. " C. DEN W~E~S. • IMPORTER, °'- Q U E EN-STREET. WWII THr WrKTHrIA/l 111 L. If L.l\ 111 L.IE?I( Hand and Teeadle. HAND MACHINES, £4 10s. 1 The Most Superb Machines in the World Challenges comparison with aDy, and gives 30s. - worth more extras, free of charge. Time Payments. One Month's Free Trial... Also, Always on Hand, The Princess of "Wales (Arm and Platform),.. Wheeler & Wilson, Singer, Howe, and other good makes. ROYAL WASHING AND WRINGING MACHINES, Magic Lanterns, Mangles, &c, &c, &c. Great Machine Depot. QUEEN-STREET. PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, AND.- MELODY ORGANS. J. Howden, Shortland-street, Importer of a superior class of instruments, has now in stock,. 2 of Aucher Freres Celebrated Instruments; also, 2 Allison's Melody Organs and severa Harmoniums at prices to suit the times. A splendid second-hand Piano, cost 80^ guineas, for £10. Flutes, Violins, Musical Boxes and Musical Albums. Sec. C A R T E 1", FAMILY BUTCHER, WELLESLEY-STREET WEST. Families waited on for orders daily, and sup plied with the very best qulity at a reasonable charge. Payment as agreed oa. Shipping and- Country orders punctually attended to. WB I R C H © Wishes to thank his friends for past favours, and to inform them that he has Re commenced Business in Wellesley-rtreet, next to Mr S. Parker's Galvanised Iron Works, a few doors from Queen-street, where he hopes by ■ strict attention to the wants of his customers, to receive a share of their patronage. I adies-- Hand-sewn Boots, and all other kinds of Boots-* and Shoes made to order on the premises. - Boots repaired on.the shortest notice. DE V I T • GUNMAKER, 24 4, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Market. ON SALE, IN STOCK— Single and Double Breech-loading and Muz 2' loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals- Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Caps, Car ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Con centrators • ■ Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-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. ' WE ARE OFFERING all our STRAW" HATS at 50 per cent, under cost. »S, A Large Line in Boys' and Men's at 9d. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92. Queen-street. Auckland. ARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFAC TURERS, Cox's Creek, Richmond. S3, Office—Durham-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers—Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. On Sale—Bone dust: our own manufacture, guaranteed free from aldu'.teration. AUCKLAND LOAN CE^a /\ office, Q^JL^ 165, QUEEN-STREET Jb OPPOSITE <|P SAVINGS BANK. MONEY LENT to any amount on CLOTHING JEWELLERY, WATCHES, PLATED WARE, and every description of Merchandise, at the Lowest 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. ■■ tS, Private Entrance down right of way. TTENETIAN BLIND FACTORY WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFORATE ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLINP MANUFACTORY, „„„_., CORNER OF COOK AND GRITS -STREETS Of any dimensions, in any number from Una to a Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality, and reasonable pn-jeß and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. a. &~a7busby (Late M. Hortbn Busbt)_ VENETIAN BUND MAKERS AND WIK WORKERS, ™« Corner of Cook and Grey-streets.