The Evening Star.

Vol. VIIL-No. 3,223.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



.sSg^g^npACIFIC MAIL STEAM. «£&&%& SHIP COMPANY. FOR SYDNEY DIRECT. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship AUSTRALIA, W. Cargill, Commander, will leave Auckland for the above port THIS EVENING, at 6 o'clock, carrying Mails and Passengers. For furfcker particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, I Agents, Auckland. fTNION STEAMSHIP"COMPANY : \J OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). I Time Table—Apkil 1877. j FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL- ' LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukatt. Steamship. Date of Sailing. St X X tX 1.11. ' Tawpo .. Sunday, 22nd, 3 p.m. 2.30 p.m. i Well'ngtos Saturday, 28th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. ' Hawea .. Thur., May 3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11a.m. FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL^ I TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from : QUJSKN-STREET WHARF. j Rotortxa.. Tuesday, 24th, 4 p.m. — j I FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, : .NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - street , WHARF. ! WxVNAKA .. Wednesday, April 25th, — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. rfaWSb^ Q TEAM COMMUNICATION JM&MgSS^ BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND <Si^S^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— j From Auckland- Friday, 5 pm. Monday, 10 a.m. ! Tuesday, 10.30 a.m. j From Thames- Saturday, 1 p.m. Monday, 4 p.m. Tuesday, 4.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. *Skfe^ TJU>R^HE~HOT~SPRINGS > ! -JjO^agr JO MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, tI^^*KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MDLBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under: — J Auckland and Hot Sprtngs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and j Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every j Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday ■ and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Mataicana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. <aSk?S^ QTEAM TO RIVERHEAD 3j|g|||j k3 ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. «K&&?«^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA ,J||||g;k3 WATERS. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamacea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, and for Eastern Rivers on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port Albert, &c, on Tuesday. J. CASEY & SON. "&*fcj&-. XfiOK RUSSELL, WANGA- JlllgS^JC ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA V at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s Gd; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— April. May. Wednesday, May 2 Monday, May 7 Friday, May 11 Wednesday, May 16 Monday, April 23 Monday, May 21 Friday, April 27 Friday, May 25 . Wednesday, May 30 June. Monday, June 1 Monday. June 18 Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 "Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. _ A. iVTn(^RK»OTI. Manager. "i&fesS^ ~VX7" A I W E R A, VV HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have boen made with the owners of the 'LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She will con vey passengers at the Reduced Fare of 10s. for a Return Ticket, and the Manager of the Hotel has Reduced the Charge for Board, including Baths, Towels, &c, to 15s. for I 1 irst- j cla*s, and 10s. for Second-class, from SATUR- i DAY till MOND !Y. . „ | The Steamer will leave every Saturday at 2 j p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. on Mondays. *M^TSTAIKATO STEAM NAVI- Jga|rgg»- y y gatiox & coax, mining , -~imwwT9V COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. , Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, ana Friday, at 8 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secrotary. f Fort-street. February 10.1877. j PaS*. ~ nriHE Brigantinc F LIR T, •Of^rv -*- 10° tonß register, John p?s=3^§^' McKenzie, Master, is a Regular .4aiisiaS^ Trader between AL CKLAND and -EJU-niliM LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply^o MoKKNZIK . *n«Wiwrt. 'P'«hi«n<vrr' IS I<W «?^§^ CJTEAM TO THE WAJJE .JIJII^iO AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows : — Auckland to Wade: Wade to Auckland: Saturday, 10 a.m. Monday, 3.15 p.m. Tuesday, 1.30 p.m. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. Friday, 6.15 a.m. f {Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: aturday, 12 noon Monday, 8 a.m. Will oall at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs. Holmca Bros. Weather and other circumstances permitting, HQiditiS ÜBQS' & CO.,



: '^sfeife^ AUCKLAND STEAM ,^|§l|§g^- PACKET COMPANY —- -mw—B- (LIMITED). FOR TAURANGA~AND GISBORNE. J The s.s. | PRETTY JANE I Will leave Auckland as above on TUESDAY, the 21th instant, at 4 p.m. I j FOR NAPIER DIRECT, The s.s. STAR OF THE SOUTH Will leave as above on MONDAY next, the 23rd instant, at 5 o'clock p.m. FOR AWANUI, GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD i will leave as above on WEDNESDAY, the 25th , iustant, at 4 o'clock p.m. W. LODDER, j Manager and Engineer. jfj^^k ~jroß LONDON DIRECT". j fjSS3^&> TO FOLLOW THE . The Al Clipper Ship ELECTRA, 6GB tons register, Captain Thomson. As the greater part of this vessel's cargo is already engaged, she will have quick despatch. Good accommodation for cabin and steerage passenger?. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 16,1877. M E TABLE. """*"" "*~ S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL. Agent. TO COROMANDEL. "s^s*ass^BS' The new iron s.s. XI N A W.Adams, Master, will leave as follows: — From Auckland— From Coromandel— Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Monday, 5 p.m. Monday Tuesday, 5 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a m. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Fj iday, 10 a.m. — Saturday, 1 p. > ■!. Return Tickets, available from Monday to Saturday, inclusive:—Saloon, 13s; Single do., 8s; D>ck do., os. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For particulars apply to R G. SMITH, Queen-street; Or, W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. 1O R W A I U X U. «~,SSSSsS& The ss- T AM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 2.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., ■will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onnhnnsra or NowmaTknt.. «s^k§^ Q TEAM COMMUNICATION -^^^^TSO WITH THE THAMES AND FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Lulla Itookh—Saturday, 12 midnight Ail cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. All claims for loss or demage to be made within seven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. JEDWARDS. _Manager. a^ TmOR~LONDON DIRECT. jo||«O|^ The favourite Al Clipper GLENLORA, Jas. B. Mitchell, Commander, will sail as above on WEDNESDAY, the 25th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. A notice to Passengers will appear in due course. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Ascents. «*ta&S^'JJF 0 R~"W A I~U" X U. -^^Mms? Thep.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Saturday. 9.30 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Weatner and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbitfa Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. HITCHEN'S CELEBRATED "BLOOD RESTORER." The Proprietor begs to apologise to the public for the disappointment caused through the supply of the above Medicine having this week been so very short of the demand. The advertisement inserted in Saturday's Star Supplement was followed by so unex pected a rush for the medicine, that the Agent was at once cleared out of stocks on hand. In future the Proprietor will use every endeavour to produce a large enough supply, and is in creasing his facilities for preparing the Blood Restorer. Orders left with the Agent will be promptly attended to. Agent: W. DAWSON, . • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Wellesley-street, Auckland. J^T O T I C E. T. B. HI L L Respectfully intimates to the Medical Profession, his old friends, and the public in general, that he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street, where he will be found at all hours day and night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.B. —Dr. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, and Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be oUainedofHlLL& HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, VtOTORTA-STRKWT. AITfiKT.ANn. '/CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \j SCHOOL, PARNELL. i Quarter Days: January 25, April 12, July 5, ; ° Theenest Quarter begins on THURSDAY, 12th , ApnL JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., i H^ad Master. "' r^HEAP BUILDING MATERIALS. ' The undersigned have made HEAVY RE DUCTIONS in their PRICES of SASHES, DOORS, and MOULDINGS, and have on hand a Very Large and Superior Stock of First and Second-class BUILDING TIMBER, of all kinds, at Lowest Rates. I ■ wooo Turning in all its Bkanohks.—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa LeRS, at reduced rates. THE VNIOK SASH AND DOOR COMPANY, M»q BANJOS1 SAY,



SPECIALITIES ! ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER Have much pleasure in announcing that they have just received from Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite an inspection of the Large Stock we now have on view:— \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet ( : Chili Vinegar ) : Jugged Hare } / Red Cabhage \ > Mince Meat V ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( ) Oriental Pickles ( ) German Sausage ( [ Orange Jelly m } > Oxford Sausage } { Apple Jelly p ) { Hare Soup ) ) Black Currant >■ £ ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant g ( )Ox Tail ( \C.& B. Honey/ • / \ Kipped Herrings i \ <2 I \ <2 . / )■ —•' "—" '%?' "" " 'V )■ •* ** " 'V' "" '• ~\ A Nice Assortment of Hontley & Palmer's Biscuits Just Landed. F. U. & B. take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patrons for the encouragement they have given them in introducing a better class of Goods into Auckland, and we beg to assure them that we will continue to do so, and offer them at reasonable prices. T E A S.- We are giving the Best Value in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Being Direct Importers of the Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, we give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, viz., Crushed Loaf, English in Loaves, and Chopped in 71b. tins, Snow Drops, and Mauritius. An early call is respectfully solicited. N.B.—Goods delivered in the City and Suburbs, and Families waited upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, m ■ ■ Cornwr OF QUEEN and THE 1 POT, WELLKSLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at G-rahamstown and Shortland. "VTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAI- Aji VANISED IKON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). VIOTORIA-STKEBT EAST. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all lands of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. R R R WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Cai-e of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January 16. 1877. WH. S X I N N E R, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Brandies of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c.. &c. RL. H. M E E"~""% « LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). WT. BALL, • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 211, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that he has com menced Business as above, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to secure a share of public patronage. WAItNOCK BROTHE P* JS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Offlr^t—r)nrh».m-nt.rfl«t. Anolrlnnr! g T A B .£. JJOTEL, Albeut-stbeet, Auckland. r. j. davidson, PnOPRIETOR. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. 01 NT RUSSELL HOTEL, MERCER. This Hotel is fitted up with every comfort and convenience. It is a favourite resort for Travel lers to the Waikato, being a few yards from the Wharf. A Boat kept to enable Visitors to onjoy a pul on the river. Hancock's Ale on draught, and a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, &c. J. HIGGINS, Proprietor. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] mHE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING JL AMD CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellfsley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., I'roprietor*.—Whfe thank ing th« public for <hci'- patmnago duriner the pa»t 13 years, W. Tl.. & Co. would bear to inform them 'hat theyhavo now on hand a complete stock of th<* very best dyes, a«d that, with«heir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they ca« turn out their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit tho Ladif s of Auckland to send their Silte and Union Velvet", Silk and Satin Drespes, &c, to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich. Feathers, Clean"d, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothing Cleaned, Dyed, Well-prflssed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waUed upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Owed, Cleaned, or Dyed. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D O W D E N Having purchased this Property, lately known as "Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," with the extensive Shedding and powerful Machinery, begs to inform the public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c, &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. STREET. I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all of which I shall Sell at Town Prices. New Dress Goods in great variety —Carmalies, Lustres. Reps, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid value for money ; and a nice assortment of Millinery. Hats, from Is. up. Dressmaking and all machine work done. Men's, Youths, and Boys' Clothing made to order. J. H j! A P E, Appointment c^|l||§i||Ebs£ :i" Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, YIOTOKIA-STREET. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, Whit© and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean: also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. mHO S. J. H A R B U T T, wholesale brush manufacturer, Shortland-steeet Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Floui\_or old ones refilled. L"XTEST AMERICAN TYPOGRA PRICAL NOVFI/nKS, received by the Mail Sle&inei'. — "BVS?UWQ STAR" ' ga'BAM ttpmN W9BRB,



CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, ' ! Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. AMES BUT CH E ,R, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. i Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or nnontV at reasnnahlo rates. T'X N"" "S A L E, — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER ' ELECTRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to H. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany j CUSH. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billiarp, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. _____ RYAN, BELL & CO. B~~iIIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9 a.m. 12 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. PU L M A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, ! Shortland-street. Views of tho Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken Instantaneously. EORGE A X E R S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. MR. T. TRAF FO R D ; SURGEON # S!2P S!^ Wakkfield- DENTIST, Qj7tft# street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Tofit.h (from Onn to a Full Snt). JA M E S B LAX EV, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Gore-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeyes, Bullseycs, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. BR I C X S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Queen-street. N. HARKER has always on hand a large, stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large si/.c and good colour, and their good shape effects a large saving in Mori.tr. At the present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will find it advantageous to use, them rather than Timber. Purchasers can cither be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of tho city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. Albert Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. Tho Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hot«l are now completed, and is without exception the LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE HOTEL in the Colony. A HANDSOME NEW BAR has been opened on the Ground Floor, and superintended by an Experienced Barmaid. STEWART'S ALBERT HOTEL, Queen-street, Opposite the Savings Bank. CLARKE BROTHERS (late crombie's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baxik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, frora C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. ° iyr usical notice. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of 10s., will be allowed a Discount of 2s. 6d.; or on £1 worth, 6s. A Very Choice Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will also bo ottered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Chappell's, Boosey^s, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &c. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 240 QUKTCN-STRffTCT CASKS CEMENT <KBS) 16b. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street TCaat. Q N SALE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED- Oatmeal (A nderson's) Sydney Maize Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter Grass Seeds and Clovers Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) Boneflour (Bell's) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. J1 OH N S O" P P E T", HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUEEN-BTREET. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parocla Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers. OotohnrSQ. 187S O P E C I A 1 NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. A srent for Mr. W. X- Carter. TT AIP AE A RAILWAY. To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should lkavi Auckland Wharf for the Oto nmtea-TUESDAYB. Wairoa-FiUBAYS. DF<^ ■A.V.MAODOTAtB.



1 Q POCKETS NEW NELSON HOPS, Ex 'Hawea.' T. H. HALL & CO. KAURI! TZ" AUII I! JUNK TIMBER, IN ANY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. 6/3 per 100 superficial feet. 30 to 40 feet '.. .. 6/6 per 100 superficial feet. From 22 to 42 inches in diameter. Delivery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand Feet per Month. SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from 60 feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to " KAURI," Evening Star Office, Auckland. { TT> ¥. WEBSTER, JLV»« WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLSR AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, Queen-street, Auckland. 'Next tho Union Rank!. O CJ A^ R R, • HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ■ IVTONEY to LEND in large or small J-TJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor. High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— It. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY~TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GUAM- J3l- MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th , February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. SPECIAL "XT O T I C E. MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay and Honeyman, as Drapers and Clothiers, beg to intimate to their friends and the public that they will OPEN ON FRIDAY, THE 23rd INST,, WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK OF MENS', YOUTHS', and BOYS' Clothing, Lambswool Underclothing & Hosiery, Flannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' Silk Umbrellas, &c. MR. LECK, Late Superintendent for COSGRAVE & CO., solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends to the new firm, and will guarantee every attention shall be paid to their esteemed favours. MRS. BEASLEY, Milliner, Dressmaker and General Draper, Princes-street, next door to Collison, Confectioner. AND J! SOPPET, o Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auokland. NEWCASTLE pOAL" The barque ' Stag' is now discharging NEWCASTLE COAL, And may be had either Delivered, or at Ship's side, in lots to suit purchasers. Those desirous of laying in a Winter's Supply should not lose this opportunity of doing so, as they are being SOLD CHEAP. W. & G. WINSTONE, Custom-houae-Btreet. Z o v^ ii f, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strekt. A.L.. while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he 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 advance on cost for cash. E. M A^ !R L E R, • (Formerly of Marler*& Twkntyman, House Agents, Hart-street, Bloomsbury, Lon don). RENT & DEBT COLLECTOR, HOUSE AGENT, VALUATOR, AND ACCOUNTANT, over W. C. Dennes's Sewing Machine Depot, QUEEN-STREET. Houses for Sale. Money advanced to assist in the purchase if desired, at current rates. The central position of this office, with the experience of H. E. Marier combined, makes it one of the best in Auckland for the sale of house property. Those having Houses for sale should send or call and leave particulars. Terms : 5 per cent on the first £100; 2£ per cent, on the remainder; no extraß. Tradesmens' Books kept and balanced by the week or month, as agreed upon. Highest references given. T ICENCES FOR BILLIARD AND JU B «IGATELLE ROOMS, BOWLING AND SKITTLE ALLKYS, PUBLIC HALLS, AND ALL PLACES OF PUBLIC AMUSEMENT. Town Clerk's Office, April 15,1877. Notice is hereby given that on and after Ist May proximo, all Pl»ces'of Public Amusement will require to bo Licensed, in conformiy with Clause 323 of " The Municipal Corporations Act, . 1876." Applications for Licenses must be made in writ'ng, accompanied with a Certificate from the Surveyor that the requirements of this Act ■ are complied with. Licenses may be obtained at this office. s P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. I^OTICE OF REMOVAL, I here BOHOTT ,v& neetaj Ma Pupils at ! bis Net? Jie-eidsueoi M^'hour Viw> ShoxtlanO/



WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus. torn-house-street. ' W "ANTED, Purchasers for best Silver on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £8 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £6 15s. per set; a large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray FTarness. ERCHA NT S, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office, W'yndhain-at.rfioft. ANTED KNOWN, that every des cription of Mercantile and Fancy Printing is executed at the Evening Star Steam Printing Works. Latest Novelties in English and American Typo; Scripts equal to Lithography; Material for Posters and Illumi nated Bills obtainable in no other Printing Office in the Colonies. MnnO LET, a Grocer's House and JL Shop, top of Hobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobson street. 0 LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 21s. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. FO R S A L E, The Windmill and Allotment on which it stands in I Symonds-street. It is most sub stantially built, and could be easily restored to its former use. H. PARTINGTON", ,: Stitchbury's Buildings, FOR SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments 40 x 100 feet each, frontage to two good streets, in Bayileld, Ponsonby. Price for the whole lot, £30.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, j • No. 8, Queen-street. "FT'OR BALE, remarkably cheap, and JO terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, 10 acres of it fenced and in balance bush, only two miles from Papatoitoi.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen street. FOR SALE, a Tailoring Business, with an excellent connexion, which is improv ing daily.. An energetic and practical man, with a small capital, can do such a business aa will ensure a competency in a few years. Liberal terms. Immediate possession. The most satisfactory reasons oan be given for selling. This is a really good chance for a small capitalist.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, Commis sion Agent, 81, Queen-street. TDI O R" S A~ L ~W. Nine acres of Land close to the Landing Place, Wairoa South, together with Large Store and Dwelling-house, Barn and Stables, Pineries, Cow-3had, &c, and also a comfortable C-roomed Cottage. To be Sold either as a wh^lc or in separate lots. The Store and Dwelling-house, &c, and 5 acres of land, in one lot; and the Cottage and 4 acres in another. Also, the Stock in Store, consisting of Groceries, Drapery, &c. To a steady man this offers an excellent opportunity of scouring a Valuable Property in a rising district on very easy terms. For full particulars apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. Auckland, 3rd April. 1877. I~~nuß PRIVATE SALE—CEMENT, ■ Cement, Cement (Knight, Bevan, and Sturgo), in first-class order, at 15/3 per cask, in lots to suit purchasers. —M. JONES & CO., Central Sale Rooms. FOR SALE, a 3-horse-power Engine and Boiler.—Apply Star Olflce. FOR SALE, an old established Coach and Wheelwright Business on the Thames Goldfield, doing a good trade, with a good Family Residence if required. —Apply by letter, or personally, to James Mackie, Coachbuilder &c, Grahamstown. FOR SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomed Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son^Jjand Agents, Fort-street. FOR SALE, remarkably Cheap, . and terms very easy, a really good Seven roomed House, with slated roof, and freehold allotment, 40 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, &c—Apply to JOHV SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. F~ OR SALE, the Celebrated Buggy Horse " Prince," a bright chestnut, stands 15J hands high, staunch and kind, can be driven by a lady.—Apply to Edward Perkins. Junction or Occidental Hotels. FOR SALE, Corner Allotment in Hobson-street, being Lot 6, of Sub division of Allotments 20, 21, and 22, of Section 25, City of Auckland. Very Cheap, and terms easy.— Apply to GEORGE SIBBIN, Corner Mart. FOR SALE, a good Second-hand Express with harness, in good condition.—Apply to Alex. Mackie, Coachbuilder, &c, Durham street^ • V~ ILLA RESIDENCE, Epsom, for Sale very cheap. Seven rooms, slated roof, every convenience, garden, paddocks, &c. Easy terms. —C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. "^F^ifW^TYTO'LEND on Building Uvy Society principles, or on •any terms to suit Borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. N S~ A L .E, 300 SACKS BEST ADELAIDE FLOUR. Ex Cabakfeidh# In lots to suit purchasers. GEORGE SIBBIN. MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum of Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONE or two Gentlemen can be accom modated with Board and Residence in the best part of Parnell. Every comfort strictly attended to. Terms moderate.—Card of address at this offle^ BOARD & RESIDENCE.—A comfort able homp; use of Piano. Terms moderate. —Apply to Mrs. Cope, Pitt-street, opposite Vincent-street. TENDERS required for Scoria Steps, and Masonry; also. Wood Fencing in front of St. Matthew's Church.—Apply to Mr R. Dick son. nnENDERS are invited for the remainder a of the Lease unexpired, together with the Fixtures, Window Fittings, &c., &c, of that Centrally-situated Business Premises known as the CITY CLOTHING MART, lately in the occupation of Me. Samuel Coombes. The Lease has 9 years or thereabouts to run, at a yearly rental of £500. These Premises are fitted up in a very superior manner. One of the Largest Clothing Trades in the Colony has been done on these premises. There is accommodation for 60 Working Tailors and the same number of Workwomen. A part of the Premises is at present re-let for £50 per annum. Tenders to be 3cnt to Mr. R. Arthur, on or be fore Monday, the 23rd instant. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. DAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY O (LIMITED). TO SHTP AND BOAT BUILDERS. lenders will ba received at the office of His Company until noon of MONDAY, the 30tl ixwtant, for building a Barge, as per speo.iflca tiona Ay Inch may be seen on application to th< undersigned. Tenderers to state the date on which the Barg< will be delivered at Auckland. The lowest or any tender not necessarib accepted. ' By order of the Board, HENRY GILFILLAN, Jutf., 10, Insurance Buildings, AcUng Seweta^' Auckland, April li, 1877. T ° B v. * L DE R s Tenders will bo received until noon of the 30t; instant for the erection of a nwelH.ns;-houso a ■ Cwnbriage, W&ik&to, '; R, ICEAI^ & SON,



JOHN SOPPE T HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold corner allotnient, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo streets in Newton TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in High street, bf longing to Low and Motion. TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aDouc one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwellings, house, staoles, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being. at the junction of two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel and General Store. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &0., only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres of really good Land, part bush and part strong . fern, with frontage to the main river. j FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku; with creek frontage. I FOR SALE, at a very low price. 120 acres : good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 1, j three miles from theianding-place. I FOR'SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a ■ really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SAJjE, at an exceedingly ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed house, stables, &c., only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable torn roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 4 acre land, in the best part of Richmond. ■ FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low price 3, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. HA SIIT O N & SON © HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insukance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— SEAFTKLD ROAD.—2 allotments, having to gether a frontage of 66 feet to Seaficld Road by 119 feet deep. KAIPAKA.—For Immediate Sale, lib acres of Land, within three-quarters of a mile of the Ilelensvillc Railway Station. About one-fourth of this property is excellent bush land, heavily timbered, and is easily accessible by land and water carriage. Over 200 acres are sheltered from all winds, and well suited for the produc tion of fruit. There are two private roads made through the property. Intending purchasers can visit the property, and return to town the same day. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A First-class Build ing Allotment in the best part of Kyber Pats Road, 50 feet by 200 feet. Beautiful view. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hote —A comfortable six-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. PONSONBY.—Six-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about 1} ■ acres in all. WAKEFIELD-STREET.— Four Allotments with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to Wakefleld-strect and •another to Edwardes-street. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from ono to live acres on the road to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a erood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. TO BE LET :— ALMA PLACE.—4-roomed Cottage in Eng land-street. PONSONRY ROAD.—A newly-built Cottage, with verandah, and every convenience. sEDEN CRESC!ENT.-Two Houses in Brito mart Terrace, adjoining Britomart House. QUEEN-STREET.—Solicitor's Ofiices in new buildings next the Bank of New Zealand, com modious and airy, fitted up with every conven ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. These offices stre approached from Queen-street by wide and easy flight of stairs. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House. Land, and Estate Agents No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. FOR SALE, by R. C. GREENWOOD, HOTEL BROKER, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Market-house ; And at the Corner ok Queen and Short- land-streets. FOR SALE, a country Hotel (freehold), 6 acres of good pasture land, doing a very good trade, near town, and in every way a good investment for an enterprising person with a little capital. Terms easy FOR SALE, 4 miles from town, a Dairy Farm of 50 acres, for the most part volcanic soil of the very best quality, free from stones, thoroughly fenced and divided into 8 or 10 p*ddocks, and mostly laid down in good grass. House contains nine rooms, with every convenience, good stabling and outbuildings, &c, &c. Price, £1600. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a oompact little Homestead, six miles from town by a good road, about » acres of good land, fenced and divided into three pad docks, good orchard, and garden, well watered by stream, good well. Cottage contains 5 rooms, and only 18 months old. Price, £230. Terms very easy. FOR SALE, a Cottage of 4 rooms, nearly new, allotment 33 by 90, situated in Sundry-street, Newton, let to a good tenant for 10s. per week. Price, lowest, £185. Terms, £85 cash, balance at £9 per cent. FOR SALE, near town, a Villa Residence, containing seven rooms, with every modern convenience; about 2 acres of rich volcanic soil, laidout as paddock, orchard, garden, shrubbery, &c., very handy to town, and suitable for a business man. Price, £500 (lowest). Terms, £100. cash, balance at £8 per cent. FOR SALE, a very desirable Property, about three miles from town, of about 18 acres of the richest volcanic soil, laid out with 6 paddocks, i aores of orchard, 2 acres of garden, with large and extensive vineries; well and substantially built House, containing about nine rooms, good stabling and outbuildings. This is c. property seldom to be met with, as the gardens, vineries, and orchards are worth some hundreds per annum. Price, £2200; terms easy. FOR SALE, a new, well and substantiallr built six-roomed House, off Karanerahape Road; rooms large and lofty, bay window, good view, large allotment, good well, tanks, &c. This house is only j ust finished, and can be had a bargain. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a four-roomed Cottage in Cook street (quite new), very large allotment, gocd situation, and will be sold cheap, as the owner is leaving Auckland. Price, £220: terms easy. FOR SALE, a Cottage in Rokeby-street, being the third on the left from Upper Queen-street. Price, £90. FOX SALE, throe Cottages in Duke-street, let to good tenants for 30s. per we- k. Price for the lot, with freehold allotment, £450. FOR SALE, a very superior Villa Residence, near town : also, several Cottageß, &c, &c. FOR SALE, choice Farms, large and small • Land, improved and otherwise j Allotments in the city and suburbs, &c. WANTED, Property of every description to Sell; no charge for advertising, or commission if not sold. SZF See Advertisement Board, Market-house: or call at office, corner of Queen and Shortland streets. K. C GREENWOOD, ' LAND, ESTATE & COMMISSION AGENT, Market-house ; . And Corner of Shortland and Quoen-streots. HOME FOR NEGLECTED; AND DESTITUTE CHILDREN HOWK-STIIKKT. The Annual Meeting of the Friends of the ' rnl£ T Tl&S??PS? aed Institution will bvs hold on • : THURSDAY, the 26th April, 1877. at tlifi Young » Men's Christian Association Building, Wcdes* I ley-street, 5 j The Chair will be taken at half-past < o'olooK I p.m. by Hia Honor Mr. Justice Gillies. 7 WM, C, KENSINGTON. Hon. Seoiv-tary* 'TUckland ri^Fass(>ciatT6n\ 1 Mr. Beck's CUP, in the First Match, is ofle^ - to all Volunteers of the Auckland District. HP, I. Campbell's Prize, to members of Auckland City Companies only. EntwinSe tor each, as, 6d ( , to h, be paid to the Treasurer. Mr, H. G. Pnyue, t before 5 p.m. oh Friday. 20th, and. 10 p.®. on BfttwrOdy, Wat tottaut, sp^wfiy, «y>W. CQwPER,