The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL- X—N° 3,039

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, JANUARY 5. 1880.

(Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONK PENNY



■iini"wif""r- >""l ™l>™"'"""'JI""""l' 1J""! *'1'm""""i"' gg^*^*^'°^ Shippiug1' -^. STjKAMSi:II ] fer^T —PI |J COMPANY OF NEV ¥ Sa^ ( \ ZKAItiAWD (LIMITED). |WS™^S\ : !'iii^-52^_A Time Table— ¥ y January, 13S0. FOR TAURANQA, GISBORNE, NA"IEI WELIJNGTON, LYTTKLTON, and POR1 CHALMERS. »BOM QUKEN-STKUKT WhAK) Steamship, Date of Sailing. Latest , Train. Ringarooma* Thursday, 8, 10 a.m. — PKNGCIN iwonday, 12, I V m. — Rotokua" Thursday, 15,10 a.m. — *Not calling at Tauranga. JfOK TAKANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WELLINGTON, And Wkst Coast Ports (from Manukau). Waitaki Wed, 7,3 p.m. 2p.m. Wellington Tuesday, 13.10 a.m. 9.5 a.m. Ijmaroa Wed , 21,1 p.m. 12 noon Waitaki Wed., 2S, 10 a.m. 9.5. a,m. FOR SYDNEY, Via KUSBKLL. Albion ' Tucsnay, C, i p.m. — Auawata Tuesday, iO, 1 p.m. — FOR MELBOURNE, Via SOUTH. Rinoarooma Thursday, 8, 10 am. — Rotorua} Thursday, 15,10 a.m. . — Albionl Thursday, 22,10 a.m. — JCalling at Hobart Town. FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Steamer every Friday, at i p.m., also, on Cth, 12th, 20th, and 26th instant, at i p.m. *5T Cargo must be alongside one hour befc lime "t departure. ■ Passage Tickets must be taken at the om before embarking. From the 15th December, 1879, to the 3 January, 1880, Return Tickets will bo issued I tween Ports within ,New Zealand at which t Company's stenmera. call at a reduction of per cent, off the two single fares, available return until the 28th February, 1880. Auckland Branch: 53, Queen street. TK JL "OACIFIC MAIL STEA! jd-MXgv A SHIP COMPANY; JgiJlJlisjis OVERLAND ROUTE T( ViaP.M.H.S. Co. to San Krancisco. connect with all Overland Railwaysin tboUi.ited £ta and Canada to New York, or any of tho prii pal Atlantic Coa?t Ports, and all linea of steam crossing tho Atlantic for Great Britain c KurODGft DATE OF SAILING. Steamer. Com'd'r. San Fran- To Cisco. Sydn City of N. York W.B. Cobb - Feb.] Zealandia .. H. Chevalior Jan. G Mar.: City of Sydney H.C.Dearborn Feb. 3 Oee. 1 Australia .. W. Cargill Mar. 2 Jan. ] ' And Every Four Weeks thoroafter. Tho passage to San Francisco is made In days, overland to New; York? days, and Atlai passage (by mail-steamer) to Liverpool in days; total, 37 days. Cabin through to England, £72: Upper Sal berth. £2 extra. Sleeping Car Overland, £ (double berths). Steerage through to England, £10. This eludes second-class on railways overland i Atlantic staamera. Return Tiokets at Reduced Rates. Passage Orders issued to persona sending; friends from home. Special arrangements' Families. ■■ All passengers from Coast ports must prps their tickets for berthing. .Round the "World Tickets,>ia P.M.S.S Q pany and Orient Line, £130. Until further notice, Return Tickets to Syd good for four months from date of issue—Ca) £16 is; Steerage, £8 2s. Freight taken at lowest rulinc; rates. Cargo must be alongside one houibofore ti of departure. . For full particulars apply to. |t k. iicJ ; S. A. BEARDSLttY, •) Agent, Lower Queen-stree j-K i. "13EGULAK MONTH j^FsD^^v Jt\j STEAM COMMUNI *W«RinKNS. TION bktwkbs AUCKLA Jl^i I i iT^k' SYDNEY, AND MELBOUB She fast and favourite b.s. ' ■ ' | HERO, •■!'! Capt. Logan, may be expected here agaia a the 26th instant. ■ She will leave Auckland for Sydney and, bourne threa days after arrival. Sac freight or passaga apply to r CRUICKSHANK & CO,", Af| IC< Queen-street, Auckland, January 2,1850. teafe^ UTEAM BETWEEN 4 ■^^^: n LAND and the THAMI T I M X f A B I, B! S.S. ROTAMAHANA. ri From Auckland i Tuesday, 6.30 evening '' L Wednesday, 7 evening Friday, 10 morning ihj< i ! Saturday, 11 morning : i; From Thames I § ' Tuesday, ll;morning I . Wednesday, 12 noon ■~ ,:., I Thursday, 2 afternoon ■ | Friday, 1 afternoon I .Saturday, 5 afternoon g.. Tfntnm Tickets'will be issued, ayaiiato a vert i sedU m eo f l^ Eß&a:i^ BTEAM8 TEAM to the T3S CONNKL'.TING jH yIIM^TO \ PLAINS, ard jT.tOS «mß3Q>>S™* VILLE, Piaeo DiSTRiv? . «>JS TERPKISE' AND I TE APvQ From Auckland From Thaiti nonday, 12 midnight | Tuesday, 9 .Vj. Not responsiblo for shipping, carryings charging Uve stock. H-w . iik ;: !■•-! Ma ._ i « , r^fc n. i ■ ■ ITIOR WANGARED JJ MANGAPAI.I tdii^mmi ThAN sNE milba] •Captain Anderson, will Sail for thve Torts every MONDAY and THIJRsJat •r, p.m.; returning every VVEDNKBDBd SATURDAY, according to tides. : ) Cargo mußt be down half-an-houlre ■advertised time of leaving, or it wilbe taken. No cargo or parcels taken w, a i Shipping note. ■ ; t J J. U|| .^S^fe^. QTEAM TO HOT SPk iP^^^^l^ Mahuranot, Mata, itainirKilm- kawap, and Omaha. TtoS S.s. .ROSE CASEY, Al at Llo B-or Aha Hot Springs-Every 'i'nesdajra o.'t*y« find Saturday, nt 11 a.m. i ! For Wixhoiangi-Kvery 'J'hm-sday onar fT,.,^r, ***>if- v.m. For Matakaoß, &c, &c—Every Tussd 11 a.m.. . All cargo .rnnst be down half-an-honre advertised time of leaving, or it wilbe . .NoParcete'iOr Goodti taken without s|ng For freight or passage apply to ' J Juno ;l2. r1879. ' >' — — I~' ,srv«^. siTIOK KUSSELL, WA- ROA, akp MANGOIf Tae s.B. lONA wIU leave «very Mo^t 5 'p.m. (weather permitting). Passengeted Bnd Bicall Daroels prepaid ot the, Oiliehe Wharf. No cargo received after i \f,n FOX WANGAKEI AND MAN^I, The s.B. ARSYLK wIU laavo for fcfcvfl. »!»co every Tuesday and Friday, at 6 ; :FOR TAURANGA AND EASTBT PORTS. I The s.s, 6LENELG will JeavelttJen vatroet Wharf at 5 p.m. :— . " : Friday, January 9 ? Wedneaduy, January 14 Monday, January 19 ;_ l> Friday, January 23 Wednesday, January 28 jjlonday February 1 • ■•(" 'Connection with S.H. STAFF a fotlki end Kast Co»3t, also connecting with ia.TI KATI for Katikati settlement. :; Calling at Mercnry Bay once every, on FRIDAYS and .WEDNESDAYS (wetper enitting). No Cargo'recoivetJ after i p.m. "S -A. MoGRF, afcr. fS?»^ W OR HOKIANCThe •■iTanSV. *? schooner 'QUEENieave «fSjife. for the above port on, KES- MORNING next r- •■■ M, DL. i. December 31.



I Shipping. P o:R GISBORITE, NAPIER. s, r f WELLINGTON & L-STTEI! 'Ailand Steamship Co. (Limited). »Company's s.s. 'SOUTHERN CEOSS' I, ybcavc the Queen-street WJarf on TfltßS- T n, Bth day of January, for tho ato?3 ptrtß _ a VT, LODDKR, Manager. ■V&j. TT ° X lOIIDOS, $&£&&& . The Al c'ipperbarquo :. 'A N A Z I,' _ (tain J. Hill, IGS tons roaster, will have ik despatch, tcelient accommodation .'or saloon anc • jace pasaenetprs. CRUICKSHiNK & CO., , ~ , Agents. _ Queen-street, Auckland, December 3,187!). Wfe*. WOK WAIfERA (HOI 3PRIBS.) — hOS"9#(GLENELG' on [ONA1 — 11 leave Cueen-street Wha! every SATUR IY at 2 p.m. sharp, lea^inglic Springs at G.c MOPD4.Y Morniag. Htxirn /arcs. IDs aila.blc for a fortnight. Wither Tiomiittina — . A. T.GREGOR, Manager. ■• O~& W~~i I U X U. !SS^F'" JTha p.s., ORR'GO will leave tot iiikn as under j—. I From Onehaaga I Fsn Waiukn t. Jan. — -Tuesday, 1 p.m. 7—Wedssday, 7 a.m. fill sail weather cad otli{ ciroumstanoea — rmitting. ! fares, 55.; Return, 7s 6d. i . ill Freights must be paid Iforo Goods nre ' llvered, _ Cunningham's Collect'.nf Cat'ln Tovm Dully. nte'Jnehnnga Agency at the Ofce of tho Kaarl (nt Pawing an J Planing Mill Ice eight, from Onohunga to Waitu,7s Gdpor ton. • • M. K. itO>l. b Bo-a^>< 3^OR HOKIA3RA FROM :l^^^gl'* ONEHUEA. foi TUESDAY, JANUAY 6. , The s.s. 'ROW EN A _^ill leave Onohtmga Wharf at 3,m. on TUES DAY, January B. Currying Can and Passen- Mjra. A. McGHGOR, f} t . • i IWanußer. °KkS^ TT'AIPARA SEAMSHIP in^^^jJ-^- COMPANY (MITED). no ' TIME TABLE OF S.S. 'KINA' ! e] ; FOR SOUTH WAIIiA. in Less /c Auckland: LeavWairoa: -^londay, Jan. 5,1550 | Tuesda 10 a.m. W. LODER, '. Miinaaer. li^TZ rg^UE JNEW <E ALAND 17^^^^"^ SHIPPING CUPANY Hicad Office : ChristehurclN.Z,. JiONDON BKANcn: 81, J^.ishopssato-toet within, 1( THE COMPANY'S FLKP j i . oonsists of :— n Tona. Tons. IIheHURCNUI ..1051 The WAIkTO ..1053 I MATAURA.. 808 WAIkTE..IIS7 OPAWA .1131 WAIKA.... 871 n ORARI 1051 WAII 1057 OTAKI 1053 WA1JA....1057 PABEORA.... 87!) VVAi'INGI -1101 ' PIAKO HM WAI'IRA .. 883 if ' HAKAIA ....1057 WAN4NUIII36 RANGITIKI 1227 1 » Those magnificent clippers are otio hiKhesj 'class at Lloyd's, purchased or builtjociall - to • meet the requirements of tho trade tween the tUnited ICinydom and New Zealand, io saloons and state cabins ara superbly fitted aiarranged land provided with overy requisite 1 tho com ffort of the passengers, who are prdded with ibedding arid all cabin flttinga. The dary scale Is most liberal. Second-class an steerage accommodation Is all that can be dired; d 'the ships are commanded byexpericed mas Tte Company also charters ships o£ a highos olaos as required, and Vessels are opatched IrojnLoudon to each o£ tho princip parts ot '. tho oblony with strict punctuality eve month, ; The Company has'always ships load? home , wardfrom New Zealand. |! Arrangements for the passages ; ol lends to and from the colony, and also for the ciceyance of cargo, can bo mado at tho He Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branos into Colony ■ .ill: iv j '• Auckland Branch—93, QcEEK'REEr.t ' t-L i,'-- ■ f3ASS-EJ>IGESB;~II«iE Ob' J^y^S^ JET PACItJiiTS TO NjV ZEA wzs£mm owned by~messr:shaw, SAVILL & CO.i SI, LEADENHAIi-STREK'iiONDON. .Tho above line of Bhip3 are reppilaraders to all the principal ports of New ZealU. They are clippor ships, classed Al at Lfd's, nnd commanded by experienced master! 'i he bill of fare is nio«t subotantiul, end athe best quality, and tho accommodation rootandcon venient. ~ The undersigned aro empowercito grant passages from London to New Zelnd, pay ment for which has been guaranid in the colony. Return ship 3to London al leave at almost regular intorvals. Full particulars on application to • ■ :, . L. D. NATHAN & C() ~f . OWEN & GRAHAM,.-Agents ' ■ '.' " tl CRTTICKSHANK& C) , ' , Boots and Shoej q E L L I N~~G )F F BOOTS ! BOOTS ! BOOl! Cheaper than ever been soid irAuckland before, ab CHARLES, MAPvB', : BOOTMAKER, 111, QUEEN-STEEET. 100 pairs Ladies' M.H. Kid Boots, ,wd, with tassels, only 7s Od, cost 12s 6d; yen away 100 pairs Ladies' M.H. Kid Boots, sei, worked fronts, high legs, tassels, onlyl. 6d, cost 15s 6d; not to be equalled in Akland at the price 50 paira Ladieß' M.R. Ptunella or Lolng Boots, best make, 93 6d , 50 pairs Ladies' Lasting, worked fnts, sewn, 7s Cd 100 pairs HighJegged Lace Boots, or ds 6d. ■ LOCAL INDUSTRY. I 100 paira Men's E.S. Boots, from onif the best factories in Auckland 100 pairs Men's Derby and Oxfordhoes, only 12* 6d Women's, Men's, Boys', Girls', and (ildrensof all kind;, to be sold very chea] All .Boots boueht at my shop warnted not to rip if SO, I will mend thorn free ofiarge. Now is your time for CHEAP BCTS, so call and judge for yourself. ;.;;,,.' ■ , TEBMa Cash. ; nr Note tho Address: [ . ( C. MARKS,..('■, ~..' 111, QUE N-STREET, AUKLAND (Next door to Mr Wiseman's, Sdler). P.S.—I have no connection witlany other ahop in Auckland. '__ C BROOKES, of the Blueioot, will • sell for two months only, i whole of his Bplendid Htock of Boots and vbs, English and our own make, at factory whosalc prices, for ca3h only; a largo assortmenbf Infants' Boots and Shoes, cheap. Be in tim One hun dred pairs of Ladies' best Kid Bts for 10/0, worth 13/ C—C. Brookes. Blue Bt, opposite Garlick and Cranwfcll'o, Queen strel 'mBE.CHEAPEST, SALE V BOOTS J. KVER HKLU IN AUCKIND. ■ F. STEPHEN,' Having arranged with tho Promtor of the Shop for a Renewal of tho Lease, J decided to Enlakge the premises, and, preius to doing bo, must REDUCE his iMMENSH'rocKor else store it daring the time the buildekrc at work. F.S. hasdecided to give his Cuipiersandtho Public the benefit by allowing tin to take his STOCK out of Irs way at a HItpULOUSLY LOW PRICE, rather than wa? money in storage. /CLEARANCE PRICKS,—Genti guinea Calf 'V/ Elastics, now 18s ; what re selling at •' 18s now 14a; Gents'.Shi, cut down from Us 6d to 10s Cd ;.Ladil4s6d Glove Kid.Klastie now only l|Gd; Ladies' F»iicy ilessianaredune'dom 12s6dto V- 93 Cd; Lttdics' Kid Klasticuncy fronts), ■worth las ti.d. eosn'4 forj Gd; Ladies' Plam Klasti.c, & Cd, ;ill now be distributed for 6s Cd; Boy Coloured Slippers, 2s Cd, chesjafc 4s (id; Ball Shoea supplied t tjip joyous and say at 83 0.1. worth 16d ; a Splen did Lot of Children's Hh-leg Patent Elastic *os. i to 6, gootfalue at 5s lit' ■ going at 33 fid. AN JMMVHBB AESOUTMiCNT TO pOOSE FROM. : ALL KINDS I Mi SIZES : AND ALL GOING .CHEAP Ft CASH, PrcvioDS to pulling L tiio Shi to pieces., F. "SIEPH IN 3, 136, QTJKEN1 STRIT rW.SRia IS DECEM BE K. JL' ' __ hotelkeepers, storfkepeks, and bousEKEEPEbT When furnishing will ao well) remember the Large STOCK OF EARTHENWIRS, CHINA, AND (JLASSW.&E I have open at my Stores, Cu|>mhonse-street and low prices I sell at. edwMd lewis.



Business Cards. JAMES BUTCHER. CARTKR, CONTRACTOR, &0. Boofla Carted and Delivered from shlr'a side on ShortßßtNotioa. Ballast Supplied Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (oul or nnout) reasonable. 4_ Q § rj\ ur n c r, " LAND AND ESTATS AGENT, Tauranba, (Until recently Resident Gtovernment Kngineei and Surveyox1, which position he held for up wards of twelve years), will be happy to furnish ■ reliable information regarding Native and othei Lands throughout the Bay cf Plenty 1 ietriet. WA R M OCX BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLK MANU FACTURERS, Q COX'S GREEK, RICHMOND. j Office: Durham-streec, Auckland. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins and Bones. JA N D ,T. S OPP ET. • Freeman's Bat Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland TAMES 11. B IT C H A NA N, ft? MONUMENTAL MASON. 3 MAUBLB AND STON& MERCHANT, AND i GENERAL BUILDKR. ; [KSTABLIBHRD 18 B 2.J VICTORIA - STREET EAST, same Bide BE Greyhound Hotel. , N.B.—Designs of all kinds of above work for warded to Town or Cruntrv on application. , -—, , _ Jl CIWINKEKIO N, AUCKLAND STEAM ' WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-31'RKET, ' ' (Nest ShakespkaEh: Hotkl). Having Introduced Steam Power, ho is now I prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent oil tho price of till common work. ' fiffl^ Country Orders punctually attended to. I [ESTAHLISnED 1553.] mHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY 1 . JAME S MACK IE, Pkoprietor, i VICTORIA STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of Kvory Description in Wood and Iron neatly exocuted on tho Shortest Notice. ' SPRINGkS MADE AND REPAIUED, V&~ N.B.—Country Orders punctually attended to. TOHNO P P P T, lIOUSK, LAND, AND OENKRAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. S, Queen-street. WH. SKINNER, BUILDKR, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, Vumaw Lane. r HOUSES BUILT ON DEFEP-ED | PAYMKWTS. I All Branchos of tho Bnildlnpr Trade xeeuted i by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, OiUce s Fittings, &c. &c. > ) t A S B O X N E, 1 WHOLESALE [ AND • RETAIL GROCER, 1 PRODUCE AND PROVISION MERCHANT, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. AIT B R" OTHERS MARBLE AND FREKSTONE MASONS, Monuments, Head-stones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. Inscriptions exocuted n n I Superior Style. ' : Prices and Designs free on application. I Address:' i CORNER OF RUTLAND Ss LORNE-STREBTS auokland. ' • Established 1855. , by appointment. JOHN LEECH, Carver, Gilder, Picture Frame. Looking Glass and Window Cornice Manufacturer, Shortland-street, Auckland, Mrs Leech, in returning thanks to the Public for the patronage accorded to her lato husband, Mr John I.oech, would respectfully solicit a continuance of tho same, as the Business, in all its Branches, will be still ca riod on bs heretofore, and the same quality of work guaranteed. mHOS. J. HARBUTT, j ' STEAM BRUSH WORKS, ;! VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland, Ii&fITABLIHHED 1869.] CLARKE BROTEEES (Lato Cromble's), Boyali Fink Aht Photographic Gallkhibs, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, p " Auckland. Flifst-olass Portraite, from CD.V. to Life Slee .at moderate prices. Chlldren'o Portraitstakon instantaneously. O H N g^> O V % A N, JLJ> CIVIL ENGINEER AND LAND SURVEYOR, i, QUKKN-STRKET, CORNER OF VOXCAN LANE. ' riUTH BE R T S O N COMMISSION AGENT ■ AND , , ACCOUNTANT, 1 23, Queen-street (next Natioual Iflsurnneo Co.). , Agent for Messrs 11. rHao;;e and Co.'s German i" Cloths, Tweeds, and (Joatiiins. _ :ip DWA X D BART LE V , ARCHITECT. 7 STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, ! , QUEfIN-SI'R'CET. s TW"B'\v zealTXnd FKKJTsi 1 Unmountc.l, or Monnted, 1b Eota of l- From 12 ur to 125,'/akikties. Also In J?ronoh i ■ . Polinhod Mottled Kauci Boxes, each. : ooniai;U>iß yitUor i.'S, 60. 75,100 or' 125 varieties. ■ The 25 varltsty Boxes, as above .. fit < The 100 „ «■■• '- .. «3 | ForlsSitieby ERIC C R A I G, > • PRINCKS-STRKKT. ITY BAKERY ANI>i..HT£(AS| BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, : HOBSON-STREET, Auckland. ! Icing and Gboond Suoak At.wayh on Hand W. It. WADD EL L. [Established 1854^ _ "Fi v. 5Y5 B6 N S & ; CO,| WIfoLESALE AND IfAMJLY GROCBB, COAL, pBSSWOOD, & PRODUCE MERCHANT?, :5 8, WELLESLEY-STREE1! A CCXX AN P. '. O P E~"L H AM » LADDER 8! BARROW MAKER, > 49,- VICTOHIA-SKTEET. Every Descripti'in oELiuidors, Stops, Barrows. 3 Barrow Wheels, Clothes iforses. Clothes Briber: TravelUnK Chesta, &c, on hand or made to. > A liberal dilfwani; allowod to Contractors anc on wholesale ordera. , ,f ~ ■ J Shop and Office l-ittmfrs. and nHkfiids at Jpt; '• ti n g Work too I>F expurieuoed workniea ol ' thNfß. C^La(Jdentstopa,andßasiroTsteat onhir| : ' »; I



Business Cards. R& W. H E L A B V S FAMILY & SHIPPING BUTCHERS , WHOLESALE & RETAIL, 1 Shoktland Street. . Families ■waited upon daily for Orders in any part of Town or Suburbs. Prime Corned Beef and Pork (in kegs or tierces) always on hand. Special attention given to Shipping. • :, [[established 18G8.] ' ; "jVJP- T- TRAFFORD, R.S.D.E., SURGEON DENTIST,:; W A KEF I ELD-STREET, Near Queen-street. Tp g. sTIT'I eton, ELECTRO-PLATER AND GILDER, VICTORIA STREET WEST, AUCKLAND (Near Chapel Street). Spoons, Forks, Cruets, Salvers, Ton, and Coffee Seta, Keplated and Repaired. Pins, Brooohea, Chain?, and Rings Gilt equal to Now, at reasonable Kates. CII Alt L X S PALM ER, DRAUGHTSMAN, &c. , Addresses Illuminated in tho Highest Style ot 1 tho Art. Many useful Lithographed Maps, including tho Waikaio and Kiißt Coast Townships on Sale. Tracings made or other Business transacted at tho Government Offices. Survey, Architectural, and Auction Show Plans. OFFICE—Corner of Shortland and O'Connell Streets, Auokland. ' O U L L T3~iro"T HER S, JLJL JD> Genekal Merchants, Auctioneers and Commission Acents, qubkn-sthek.t (adjoinino imsuranch Buildings) and Bricakwater. Cash Buyers of Wool, Tallow, Kauri Gum, &o Auckland. Octobor 1,1879. WI .L~L IA M L E, V S, BOOKBINDER & PAPER-RULER, Next tho Star Office Merchants' Account Bookß, Insnranco and Mining Registers, Bakorß' and Chomists' Day Books, [Band and Choir Musio Books, RULED AND BOUND TO PATTERN. MUSIO AND MAGAZINKS BOUND. PHILLIPS AND SONS, OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importersof Papprhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Viimislies. French Polish, Gold Leaf, Aftlstti' Colours and Brushes, Plate Mieot, Crown, Ornamental, und Photographic Glass, Picture Frames and TapesUy Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glauses, Glazed Shashos, Doors, fee. Glnsa cut to sizo, and oarol'ully ttr.knd.--93 and 97, QUEKN-STRKICT. Tjj ' W A 1 T E, BL.H • MANUFACTUKIXO TINSMITH, FORT-STREET, Wishes to Inform l.ho public that ho is tho only cno in tho Province who devotes tho whole of his timo to tho abovo business, and with his facilities for working and modern appliances i can defy competition. c L - Ej JL 0 BAKKKTMAKKK. QUKKN-STREBT, (Opposite tho Albort liotol.) Every Description of Bankctwork mado and Repaired on tho Shortest Notico and most Kuasonahlo Terms. A liberal allownnco mado to Wholesalo : Customers. ' Just. Oponod a cholco scloction of Travelling Baskets. N.B.—Tho First Prizo was awardod to T. Cole for tho best Collection of Baskets at tho Agri cultural Show held in November last. $7? I S M « X A ~N~D : 0 0 .%} . WooiJcsAf.B. Shipping & Family BUTCHERS. , (Jneon-atroot, noxt Bank ol Now ZeaJanA Auokland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prlma Bmoksd Tongues, Homo-cnrod Bacon. Corned Boi-.f on Sale in liusto quantities, N.B.—Dealers In Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of tho colony upon roooipt of orunr.KarnilleH waitorlon in town orfmbnrbs. GE E AND POTTER COAOH-BUIIiDKRS, GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Bluo Gum and all kinds of Hardwood, at lowest market prices. r7~~r ~~l as t, SURQKON DKNTIST, WELLESLBiT-STiIEET WEST. Artificial Teeth mado on tho most approved principles. A complete Bet from £5; Single Teeth, from ss. Teeth Stoppad, Scaled, and Extracted. Children's Teeth regulated. Painters, Glaziers, &c. IMPORTANT NOTICE. '•'; ■ ■ ■ Wo have jusf receivod our First Shipmont o Now Seasons PAP E R Jtl ANG IN GS, and havo resolved to offer thorn at much re duced pbicks. WALL PAPERS, from 4d. per Roll SATIN PAPERS, from Is. 3d. per Roll GOLD PAPKRS, from 2s. 6d. per Koll. Papering; Canvass, 72-inch, excellent quality, i from lid. psr yard. Window Glass, of every Description, at reduction of 25 per cont. Gilt Monldings, Glass Shades, Wax Flow Materials, Large Stocks or! all Materials required in the Painting Trade. HOLLAND & BUTLER, Oil, Colour, and Glass Merchants, Picturb Fkamr Makers, &c, 28 AND 30, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. WPHILLIPPS & bON'S Special Advertisement. 50,000 SSI-lI 50,000* paperhangings From 5d to 12s Gd per Pieco. SATIN PAPERHANGING, from Is 3d pc Piece. LINING CANVAS, ,72 inohes wido, from dd pc yard. GREAT REDUCTION In the price of EILVKRKD and POLISHED PLATE and common WINDOW" GLASS. Large Stock of White Lead, Oils, Colour Varnishes, and all kinds of Paintors' requisites AT LOWEST PRICK for BEST MATERIALS. Gilt Mouldings, Ulass Shades, Artists' Colours, and Sundries. W... PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 9o & 97, QUftKN-BTRKKT, AUCKLAND, and L'OLLEN-STRKKT.aHORTLAND Money. MONEY TO LIiND, in large or small Bums, at low rates of interest.—Mr lVLaishlrj. ; olioiior. li.ii.U-st,) eet. ' . MONEY TO LEND, on "Mortgage, at tho usual rates of tateraat.~W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane, 1%/rpISEY TO.LEND, on Mortgage,— 131 JL F. Ring, Agent, Sho?tland-straot. ....,„-,„.._ -~. „ _ ~ _ (IASH Advanced litSy* approved security. J Money invested without charge. 18. K. TYLKR, '■ ■' -: ':'','" ■'■ '■-" , ' '-i'yi }'■'■ ;■<%''-;■■■" ' '.' v . :..., £i ;■; •"•' /■•■,_' !•■■ •■i t- ■;:;•. . ■ '•■ , ,i^ y \ v. '••r.:ti '■""■■/■ ,-. /, , ; '[ \.' :■ ■-':':)''■'■■)■ ,';;*■■.:;■.,; ''"■>,":''■' , '■" >'* ~-. ) ' ' ..' ■ ■■■■"■ ■ ' . ■•. ■■ i /-:■'. ■■ ■- f\



Irojrmonfirerv. ' ■• ' ■ I.;-!-'! . i 1/) PER CENT. JQ CASH DISCOUNT (TO REDUCE STOCK) ALLOWED TO PURCHASERS OF TABLE T7~NIVES ABLE IVnIVKS FORKS, OKltB. SPOONS, CO., POONS, OOL\, DBCKMBHR-W J. *; 0". D ICKEY ' 230, QUEEN-STREET, 230. Sewiner Machines. OEW IN G 11/r ACHI NE S. TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES O w fc «2 '. ■ ■ .* g» p■ • d These Machines have now been so long before the public that they have established a reputa tion for themselves, and can be confidently recommended by hundreds who possess them as superior to all others for domestic use. Tho now Elliptio ishuttle Movomont is acknowledged on all hands as tho simplest, quietest, and most beautiful motion over in vented for the pnrpose. The now Patent Shuttle has only one hole to thread, and Is larger than most others. Sole Agent: T. PEACOCK, Optician, Shortland-street. DP" wrsr Machines Repaired. Medical. QANDER AND SONS' EUCALYPTI )O EXTRACT. Under the- distinguished patronage of Ws Majesty tho King of. Italy, at Home, according to communication received from from tlio Con-. sul-Oenoral for Italy, at Melbourne, upon In structions from tho Minister for Foreign Affairs dated 14th March. ISti. m ■ " Dr Crulcksliank, Health Officer for tho City of Sandhurst, certifies to the extract being _ilic most reliable remedy for ext<M-»al lunanimatipn, bronchitis, diphtheria, attentions o£ the ludks. chost, all pains o( rhoamatlo nature, neuralgia, Sec; all swellinßß, bruisoß, aorftins, wounds, ais orderof tin- bmveln, niarrhoso, &c. _ Eoltoj i« uf -ieoliintUon maao before M. Cohen, KsqT, J.P., at Sandhurst, October, 1877:—The son of Mr Raabo was hnrt with au axo'on the knee. Aftel""-" ■'"■"'-.: ii»" meiloal treatment it was do olapJd nocot'sary by D? Macgillvray to amputate t^ injured )imb. At tiat juueturo the extract was applied,, and the wound, speedily cured •BfitHoutiYininutation. i .. Tho dufipiuter of Mr. Junghenn, Bufforinu from diboase oC the bouo, as pronounced by Dre. Atkinson and Boyd, was ctred just aa speedily Cures ot whooping cough, very sovere colds, croup, biouchitie, niplilherb, earaoho, pains in the hoiid inouraigla), inflamnation Of the eyes, und th(t of n severely injured foot, others o( bad legs!, wound on the arm with enormous EiwolUiiK', ot sovere bruieea and a «proined ankle H. Brown), in which case eifjntmonths'medical advicu 'was Of no avail, uro joported by the it '' Donald Times," "Newcastle Morning Herald," ■ " Coolitown Oniirier," " Yorke's Peninsula, Ad- I yortis'or," and c hers. . , '] I Tho extract is proved tq be curative in dis orders of the ■urinary oreann. It ia the surest ■• curatiTO agent and proventatit'e of contagion in I scar'ol, typhoiit and intermittent lever. For particulars seci ujatimonials accompanying; each I ■ °Sofd by G. AICKIN, The Pharmaoy* Qucen street, at Is 9d aad 33 per bottle. CAUTION. Tho jrennino arciclo is made up in vials, bear- in? on the icbelsi ,^ir trade mark and signature. i Other tuipoatine like preparations of the gum » styled " liuoalypii Oil r " are most dangerous in consequence of tieir nature for most of the ! diseases our extract is recommended for, thtTft; fore, ask for "Sander and Sons' Extract." ln vials with oar labsl, trade mark, and signature thereon. livery Ti&l is accompanied by dirtto tions for use and reports of cures. ■ ■ SANDKR Ik, SONS. Sole Agent for Auckland and District: . a i : ck;,i n ; ; ; 188 PHABMAOy, S ■AUCItiJ.'&WB, , . -'•_..■ ; . "Sf ;-■ ■ ■■; ■";'•'-_■: t'- '". ■ * : .■■''•• ■:•{.■'-.-' ,■ ■. .' j ■'■&'-



Watchmakers and Jewellers. FT EIN RI CII TZ" 0H N, JEWELLER AND WATCHMAKER, QUEEN-STKEKT. In thanking the Public of the Provin cial District of Auckland for the patron age bo liberally bestowed on me for the past twelve years, I beg to inform them that in consequenco of LEAVING for CHRISTCHURCH.at.an early date, I respectfully solicit a continuance of their , support on behalf'of my brothers, who will carry on tho business. My Stock being heavy, I hayo deter mined previous to my departure, to i EFFECT A CLEARANCE OP A Large Portion at greatly reduced pricks. For that purpose I havo this day RK MARKED tho WHOLE of my LARGE and VARIED STOCK, consisting of Gold and Silver Jewellery1, SILVER PLATE, WATCHES AND CLOCKS, ELECTRO-PLATE WARE, &.C, &c, &C. Purchasers may rely on obtaining really. GOOD and GENUINE ARTICLES at TEMPTING PRICES. An early visit is thereforo respectfully solicited. Tho attention of the public is earnestly callod to a LARGE SHIPMENT OF THE BEST ENGLISH AND AMERICAN ffI'LATED tiOODS.-a Just Landed. The Assortment comprises some of tho most ARTISTIC DESIGNS and PER FECT. WORKMANSHIP- EVER DIS PLAYED IN THIS CITY. A WSLL-ASSOUTED PARCBL Of ENGLISH AND WALTHAM WATCHES, r ..,,, having been purchased DIRECT from tho Makers, I am enabled to mark VMRY LOW. JT EIN RI C H XT 0H N, JEWELLER AND WATCHMAKER, (iUEEN-STBFET. OIIA L L I BE LEFT ALL A L ONE? I do not intend leaving this town, nor can I afford to retire Ifrom the trade. but I do intend to otter my LARGE STOCK OF JEWELLERY AND WATCH E S at such Prices that will defy competition. I. A |L E X A N D E 11, JEWELLER, Queen Street, WALTHAM Sterling Silver Watches at 60s (guaranteed), at I. Alexander, Joweller. WALTHAM Sterling Silver Watches at 60s (guaranteed), at I. Alexander, Jowoller. WALTHAM Sterling Silver Watches at 50s (guaranteed), at I. Alexander, Jeweller. nHEISTMAS PRESENTS In WATCHES, CLOCKS and JEWELLERY at considerable reduction till further DOtice' Having a largo Stock on hand and a further Shlpmout per Ringarooma, I am in a position to offer to tho publio such liberal discount that will defy competition. An inspectioa of my Window and tho Prices marked must satisfy all. Sterling Silver Waltham Lever Watches at 60s. Warranted. Sterling Silver English Lever Watches (Cappod and Jowclleo), from £5. Warrantor!. Sterling Silver Horizontal Watchoa (Ladies' and Gents'), from £5. Warranted. Ladies.' and Gentß' Gold Watches, from £310s to £25. Clocks (the Largest Assortment in Auckland of ovory Class and Design, from the Kitchen Timepiece, at 7s 6d. to the Drawing room Clock at £30. Gold Alberts, from 80s; Ladies' Chalnß, from 50s. Bofore making your purobases p'oaee walk up to 256, Queen-street (opposite the Market), and inspeot my Window. ALFRED ALEY, WATCHMAKER and JEWELLER, , : .« Established, 1865. f >■, COUTT'S ACETIC ACID cures Liver Disease, Nouralgla, Nervous ness, Indigostion, Rheumatism, &c, when pro perly applied. Mr Hayter, who has cured himself by its use of most of the above maladies, has for sale the Acid, Sponges, &c, at retail rates. ' Mr and Mrs Haytor will apply the Acid and give instructions in tho use of it at their residence, Brighton Road, Parnell. Charge for free dressing and instructions, 2s. DpNESI BONES 1 BONES Bought In any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 1101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET ONE POUND'S WORTH OF MUSIC for BIGHTaENPffiNCE.-Tho Victoria Music Book, 32 pages, each, full music size. Hie best and cheapest Mairazie of Pianoforte and Vocal MUSIC published. AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, A . E A D V, T3INAFORE LANCERS. PINAFORE QUADRILLES! PINAFORE GALOPS 1 On Sale at Eady's, Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-Street. QORCEREK, Carmen, Les Cloches de KJ Corneville, Henry VIJI, and other new and popular Operas. Pianoforte or Vocal score, Songs, Dance Music, Pianoforte Pieces, &c. AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, A. k A■ d V, * ■ ' Manager,



Public Notices. q T 0 li A G E. Tho undersigned receives Goods for Storage at low rates, in his New Brick Premises, near Queon-street Wharf. F X COMPTOK . o PECI'AL NOTICE. J. BLACKBUKN, TAILOR, &C, Late of Victoria - street, Informs his friends, customers, and the general public, that he has taken thosa large and central PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREBST known as -Stone's Buildings, tho Shop between Mrs Butterworth's and Mr Aley's, almost^t the junction of Wakeflelci-street, where he will carry on his business as Tailor in all its branches. Ho has been in business in Auckland for up wards of 21 years, and can appeal to those whom he hus served as proof of his abilHy. Hin motto has and will be, "Justice andKconqmy" to hia patrons. To those who have not given him a trial ho solicits their favqui-si, and to all ho will study their interest, making tho boat work at a very Reasonable Cost , A Varied Stock of Material on hand. T"BOHIBALD CAMPBELL, j\. bookseller & stationer, 211, Queen Steekt, Auckland, In commencing Business in this Lino, '. begs to intimate that ho has selected his Stock o£ : BOOKS I ; STATIONERY and ' | MUSIC ; with his best iudgment, and now Bin : vitea a look over his Shop. '■■ \ |211, QUEEN STREET, Opposite Dickey's. Ironmongkbs. m.. b. . g .v is » t & c 0,, Ship and Fancy Steam Biscuit Bakers, Melbourne. ROBERTSON BROTHERS, ' grocers, symonds street, ' Agents. "\TEWTON VENETIAN BLIND !Ll ffOE X S. GE 0. T U C KE R, VENETJAN BLIND MAKE^ AND WIRE 'WORKER, Kaeanga'hape Koad, NfewroN. Vanotian Blinds of the boat quality made add fixod at Is per foot, vvireworlt, of any descrip tion and pattern, made to Order. Repairs neatly executed- . EE-OPKNING OF THE THAMES 1 HOTKIi DINING-ROOM. WM. MCDOWELL (Lato of tho Empire Hotel, Thamen), Begs to intimate to the Public and his Thameß friends that ho has OPENED the above as a First-class Dining-kpom. Kvery attendance and attention paid to i .;(.". Customers. ALL THE DELICACIES OF THE SEASON i 1 Placed on the Table* t&, The old Ueasonabla Charges again begun. W. McD. trusts the public will again rally around tho Ceutral Rooms. :iyr. E. B. X E M P T, , | SURGEON DENTIST, Finding tliat hia Residence in Upper Queen street is inconvenient for his Patients, has Removed his office to SHORTLAND - S T R E E T, (Opposite Post-office. SELLING OFF! Selling Off at a fright fnl reduction of price, the whole overstock of Boots and Hnoes^'belonging to W. Johnston, ("Victoria street. Must be Cleared out in a few weeks to make room for fresh shipments. C"W I T H E F O X D. o IRONMONGER. &c,,P J AjRNELI>. General FuKNiSHns'G Ironmongery.~-A new and well-selected stock of Holloware (of all kinds), Cutlery, &o. Builders' Ironmongery.—Nails, &c.,atlowest prices. The Plumbers' Department is carried on as üßual. Orders rapidly executed in town or country. Sheet Zinc, Spouting, and other Material supplied to builders. ■pj- O T I C E. Tho Neumeyar's Patont DOURM OVKR STRUNG IRON-FRAMED TRICORD PIANO FORTES have arrived. Genuine " Ironclads," surpassing all other Pianos. Price, from Forty eight Guineas. Come and sou. WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, Welleslly Street. T^DEN TERRAua POST OFFICE. MORLEY AND WHITE, TEA DEALERS and FAMILZ GROCERS, Eden Terrace. ■ M. and W. (formerly with Messrs. Glanville and Eilyott), solicit tho patronage of the publio Families waited on for orders. Goods delivered any part of tho town and suburbs. UST RECEIVED, ex ' City ot Agra, H. Cucksky's Celebrated Conqueror for Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Neuralgia, Headaches, sore Throats, and all Diseases of the Throat. Tho above complaints cured in a few hours. Also, for Gout, Kheumatism, Sprains, Bruises, Asthma, &c. The above remedy has never been known to fail, and in all cases gives instant relief. In cases when required use Cucksey's Miraculous Mixture, and it will greatly facilitate tho patient's recovery. This is no Pain Killer 1 I but curative. No tami'y should be without it. Price, Is 6d and 3s (3d. Agent: A. Cucksey, Wakefleld-street, Auckland, and off all Chemists and Storekeepers. —H. Cucksey, Registered Proprietor, 38. Greenwich Road, London, S.E. J AMES A H K E'V (Next Baknett's, Pork Butcher), queen street. Just Opened, Direct from China, Beautifull Cabinets and Whiting Desks combined Rich Vasks, Splkndid Tea Servioks Fancy Boxes, in great variety Handsome Bowls Tea, very good, 2s 4d, 2s lOd, 3s, 3s 6d per lb. Phkservkd Ginger Matting by the roll, very oheap Crackers for bojs. A liberal allowance made to wholesalo buyers. JAMES AH KEW (NEXT BARNETT'S, PORK BUTCHER), QOEEN-STRKET. ■VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. Ti H. SHOVE begs to intlraate to his friends and the publio generally thai, he has removed from Hobaon-street to thoso more commodious premises in Wyndham-street, lately in the oc cupation of Mr. T. Shove, where he hopes to meet with all his old friends, and as many new ones as will favour him 'with a call. N.B.—Families waited on for orders in town and suburbs. Shipping Supplied. Nothing bus the Best Meat Kept. rfT i~ Mb c k. The Union Sash and Door Company Have now accumulated such an ample Stock of Timber as to be enabled to place special inducemknts before their Customers. Building Timber of all kinds, including SASHBS.IDOORS, MOULDINGS.STURNERY IN ALL ITS BRANO3BS. Town Orders can be left at No. 14, South British , Insurance Buildings. PRESENTATION WALKING >i STACKS. A. § X, THUTKNBERG Would draw-public attention to their Elegant silver-mounted Walking-sticks, mtide by a new process, out of the Choicest Colonial Woods/vtirious specimens of the beauti . ful New Zealand Timber being Inlaid, the whole forming a solid, highly-polished, and elegant Walking-dticu, particularly suitable for Presents to Fi lends either in or out oC the Colony. The Sticks are beautifully mounted with silver, illustrated to order by variong designs, including portraits, monograms, etc. Special designs ; made to order. Inspection invited. ' A. & K. Teutekbbeg, Queen-street, Auckland MR. FAULDEK, Sole Contractor to tho City Council for tho Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all rcirueßja regarding tho above. Persons de.s.U*i»S to have the said placesattpnd«d, to, either wpokiy, fortnightly, cir otherwise, caii have the same done hyieaving a notice, either verbal or written, with this Inspector of.,.isiuiaanc'ea, City Go.uncil Office, Queeß-BtWW ■



For Sale. TX AM?, BACON AND CHEESE, On Sale ex Late Arrivals. 14 cases Canterbury BACON and HAMS 8 cases Canterbury HAMS 25 cases Canterbury CHEKSK. T. H HALL & CO. AMERICAN GOODS, Ex 'City op NewSYork." 85 packages Dried Apples 3G packages sliced ditto 10 cages Lard (in tins) . 10 boxes Vermicelli 2 barrels Cranberries (preserved) 40 half-barrels Salmon (new catch) - EX 'MINISTER OF MARINB, CRUSHED LOAF SUGAR. ■i TO ARRIVE, Ex 'LKBU,' '! 500 boxes CANDLES. BATiMON-tins 1 and 21bs. (now). SAC KS--33 bales three-bnshel SALT—4OO bags Manure Salt : BONKDUST—S6 tons Victorian BONK SO.X AL—2SO tons Calif ornian. W. S. LAURIE, ' , i 7, Wyndham-street. r\ w', s a l c, To Arrive per ' Adamant,1 : 1000 bags Weston and Westall's Fine and Coarse Salt. Ex VFernglen,' i • '• '■ CrrRRANTS, Elemk Raisins, Muscatel Raisins. 350 casks Cement 5000 Countess Slates 80 cases Corrugated Iron (6 to 8 feot) 30 cases Muntz Metal 30 kegs Scathing Nails ■, ' 40 barrels Pitoh and Tak , 300 sacks Adelaide Flocb >' Sugars (assorted) ■. ■ i,, CoNFEonoNBRY (assorted) ! Salad and Castor Oils .Cocoi—Van Houton, Fry, Taylor and Sakdines,.Salmon, Lobster, Hkrkings Candid Peel, Tart arid Acid Cream Tartar, Baking Powder Cornflour, Tobacco-* Venus, Royal Standard and Waterlily | • Swiss Cigars, etc. ' E. POTTER & CO. .. ' ■ Kj__ '_ f\ N SAL E PRIME NEW ZEALAND MAIZE (IN SEED), JAKINS & WILLCO X, bUSTOM-HOUSE-STREKT. ' f': FOR SALE, Cheap, and terms easy, In one of the most healthy parts of Auck land, 3 Firßt-class Freehold Allotments, 33 ,ieet frontage each by 112 feet 2 First-class Freehold Allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet 1 First-class Freehold Allotment, 66 feet by 112 feet, with good Six-roomed' House - and wash-house, bath-room, and every ■' other convenience for a family. A splendid view.ffom each of them, and only IS minutes' walk from Union Bank. Apply to JOHN SOPPHT. General Commission Agent, No. 8, Queen-street,, r\ N o A L F, 100 tons Duffleld'a Adelaide Flour 60 tons Dunn's Adelaide Flour. ' To Arrive and For Sale (ChkapJ, 1500 sacks good Short Oats from Dunsdin 1000 sacks Feed Oats from Timaru. McKENZIE & ROSS. TRON IKON IRON TANKS I TANKS H TANKS ! ! ! S. P A R X E R, Has For Sale (Cheap) About 55 of the above. Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and upwards, Complete with tap ready for use; also, A Large Btock of SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, fee. &0., &o. Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, Victoria - street Kast. Auckland. SLATES! CEMENT! SLATES ! CEMENT ? FOR SALE. Best Portland Cement, per case, ISs. Knglish Slates, per 1,000. £13. American Slates, per 1,000, £10 15s. Ventilating Papier Machia Centre Flowers from tho bo»t makers in London, and approved by the architects there as well as the architects hore, for ventilating Beauty of design, with cheapness, lightness, and no fear or - falling down. Inspection invited by those about to build and those who have built. JAMES BLAKIE, VICTOtUA-STRUE r. SHOW ROOMS: Hobson-street. TRi"~" W ILLIAMS FORT-STREET, AND QUEEN-STiIEET WHARF, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FISH AND OYSTER DEALER. Fresh and Smoked Fish Always on Hand, country ordkrß punctually attended to Fish Forwarded to any Part of tub Colony. TERMINUS STORE. HELENSVILLK. D. S T^e"^ ART Begs to inform the Residents of the Kaipara District that he has on sale A. Large and Well-assorted Stock Comprising— Drapery and Clothing at Auckland Prices' Grocenes of all kinds „ Boots and Shoes 29 Oats, and Bras. r\ HE A V HARDWARE HOUSE F, LAMBOURNE, NEWTON. • ■': Builders' and Furnishing Ironmongery, Nails' Looks, Hinges, and a well-selected Stock of | Goods in the Hardware Line too numer ous to particularise. Galvanised ; Tubs and Buckets, Wood ditto, i i and Tinware of various kinds for Dairy and other pur poses. Hair, Bass, American, a:ss other Brooms; Banister, Carpet, Scrubbing, and Blacking Brushes, etc. A Complete Stock of China, Glass, and Earthenware, a Large Stock of China and other Matting. A Well-Assorted Lot of I^peb- HANGINGS. White Lead, Oil, Turps, Varnish, Dryers, Scrim Tacks, and all Painters' Materials. N.B.—F.L. having completed extensive alter ations tq Jiis premises, has been enabled tojftdd largely to. his General Stock Of Goodmand also to mteoduco various now lines, aad while thank tug the residents of Newton and neighbouring district for thoir liberal support, ba^s to intimate that he w^ll coatin\te to selj at the Lowest Auckl&kp PR5083, and solicitss continuation of favowra, A.SBNTBOR THK NATIONAL IHSUEANCB COMPANY, ; •



Amusements, mHEAIEE ROYAL. Upwards of 1,100 people assembled on Saturday night to witness JJACHELDKK'S COMBINATION. THIS (MONDAY) EVENING. COLOSSEAN- PANTASCQPE. The Largest Panorama on Harth ! CHALET, America's only real Ventriloquist and Vocal Illusionist, will again astonish the audience with his most wonderful and truly varied VJSNTRILOQUIAL PERFORMANCE. Arctic Expedition. Thi* New Diorama is the aem-, o£ mechanism. Life in the Icy Kegions is fully introduced— Funeral Procession of the Interpreter—Breaking up of tho Ire—Release of the Veasi'ls, Departure andRuLK Britannia. ■ In addition to the abovo Combination there will be a mammoth Distribution of GIFTS! including a valuable Silver Watoh (warranted^. Prices an nßttal. Pantascopo at S o'clock. (Mr William Farrcl', of Onohutiga, received the Silver Watch on Saturday niuht.) AL BE R T II AL L* DARBY-STKEET, AUCKLAND. Christmas Presents. Christmas Presents. The Proprietors wn Rive a. Phesknt to Kvjlry Visitor to the Exhibition during the Christmas aeason.. THE ORIENTAL EXHIBITION . 18 .N O W OPEN, and trill continne for a short season. " . WONDROUS & MAHVicLLOUS IKXHIBITS Of Kastern Skill imd Workmanship. Novelties in Wood ware from tin Holy Land; Arabic Carving, Turkish Jewellery;;aud Filigrea Works of tho Most Chaste Design and Beauti ful Workmanship," , Exhibits from Am. Parts of the East, Never.ahown before. Too numerous to mention. Admission •. '.-.: One SmntiNG. Will be open daily fom 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. N. Kavrt-& M. Ali, Proprietors. j •''.!. .'. Sporting. COOKSON'S CONSULTATION on - I- 'DUNEDLN CUP, Feh. 26, 18:38. , ;-, 2000 AT £1 EACH. ■ First Horse £80(1 second Horae 400 Third Horso .. .. .. .. 2flU Starters .. .. .. 200 ' Non-startera ..•'■• 4UO • '•_'■ £2000 :■' i Exchange,'Js for cheques; two stamps for reply and reSnU. ' Address: *', Cook son, Warner's Hotel, or Box 180, Post Office, Christchutch. ■ Groceries. &c. Wk.W ', : CHKISTMAS STOCK OF _ FRUITS AND GROCERIES. HOLLAND & FORTZER Having tho reputation of being the PEOPLE'S . GROCERS, Have magnanimously determined that it the Colonists of' New Zealand in general cannot have a free " , ' ' BREAKFAST TABLE, :. the Colonists of Auckland in; particular shall have a cheap BREAKFAST TABLI. . . -Also, "MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HA.PPY NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES; " ■■- _ .... Reflections :- Stataßmen may come and f»o, Dynasties may be overturned, and Auckland members may desert Sir Georgo Grey, but; Holland and Fortzek change not!! They remain true to their constituencies andopposo the taxation of Groceries. LOOK.AT THEIR WINDOW (223, QUEEN-STREET.) "LOOK AND WEEP" (WITH JOT!) CHRISTMAS FRUITS J CHRISTMAS FRUITS ! ! SULTANA RAISINS, from Aaiastiq Turkey VALENCIAS, from Sunny Spain CURRANTS, from the Historical Greek Islands And FIGS, from Smyrna . Also in abundance, Other CHRISTMAS FRUII'S & DELICACIES. HAMS ! HAMS ! ! HAMS ! ! ! . A choice display of the abovo. Our Now and Unrivalled Stock wi'l bo sold at SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICES (Cheap), to suit the times. TTOLLAND & ' TCIO'RTZER, 223, QUEEN STREET. ' : : Insurance. HOLONIAL INSURANCE CO.'S V/ Policy-holders are informed that in events of Removal of Uoods and Chattels to Escape Conflagration the Company Contributes towards the Expense of such Removal and tfco Salvage! remains the UNDISPUTED PROPERTY of tho Insured. The General Conditions of the Company's Policies are Most Liberal and tho Rates of Premium Moderate, Each Risk is considered according to its merits. Fire or Marino Insurances can be effected with this Company on any Insnrable Interest. Policies are issued forthwith and Claims met with promptitude. JAS. B, GRAHAM, Branch Manager, Next Post Office. Shortland-stieet. "VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE i.l COMPANY. Capital 7. £1,(100,000 Reinsurance and Reserve Funds .. £140,000 Insurance against LO3F* BY FIRTC o€ every description o( Property may bo effected with this Company at Lowest Rates. Hulls Insured for tho Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and ixeight Ins'ired, by Steamers or Sailing Vessels. Kisks on Wool subject to special arrangement. _~ Losses Promptly Paid. GEORGK P. rIERCE. Manager. YTNION INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. Capital. £2,000,000. Auckland branch, QUEKN-STREKU 1, next to the Colonial Bank, FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insurances grantedonDwellicjj-honsoß, Stores, Shops. Buildings in which trado is carried on, Merchandise, and Goods of every description. I MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships oV Steamers, Merchandise of all kinds. Specie and Wdol to united Kingdom, at Lowest Current Rates. ; R. H. STEVENSON, Manager. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. i CAPITAL~ei,OOO,OOO. Buildings of every description and Contents lasured. » Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping? Port to London. Vessela, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, Mr© Colonies, America,' China, Mauritius, tho Islands, &o. ',(]( ■'■ I 'lioWESTcubhknt Rates., Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. . m J. BAINBRIDGI / PONSONBY LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES , ? | HACKETT-STREKT, SHELLY BEACHj . r* ;. ; ■ . PONSONBY. m _ ; IVO R HIRE, | I 1 OpenandCloae-CiJaTiatfSS11"-:"- ...■■„■ ■ j Xii^Doubli^BreycforplOfi^iJatttiOff ; ■•' '1 j i . Saddle Horses, &c, &c« ■ ' *' "'«J , Horaoa Broken-ln to SafMla, Single, or Doubto I , Haraess.1 ' ' . '■; . ' 1 Cuae«w» Moderate. '■_ . ,;