The Evening Star.

W Vol. VIII -Fo. 2,363.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



-^**. T_> EGU LA R MONTHLY STEAM COMMUNICATION •_S!B_^ Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, A ND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the iSth June. She Avill leave for Sydney and Melbourne three iavs after arrival. For freight or passage apply to 1 CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16. Queen-street, Auckland, May 21,1877. fFiflON STEAMSHIP COMPANY \j of new zealand (limited). Time Table—June 1877. iror taranaki, nelson, picton. wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukap. Steamship. Date of Sailing. latest Lidybikd.. Monday, 11 th, 8.30 a.m. 7 a.m. T-itJPO •• Friday, 15th, 11a.m. 9.15 a.m. Well'ngton Tuesday, 10th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Hvwea .. Saturday, 23rd, 2 p.m.! 12 noon. TAKANAKI Wednesday, 27tb, 10 a.m.l 9.15 a.m. riupo . Monday, July 2 1 p.m.i 12 noon. FOITI'AURANGA, POVERTY BAY", >APIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - street Wharf. aVaxaea .. j Wednesday, 27th, 4 p.m. — l FOR" NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Wednesday, 20th, Ip.m. — HENDERSON Se MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION ll|l2i>!0 BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND '^^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar. Master, Avill leave as under :— From Auckland- Thursday, 10 a.m. Fsom Thames— "Wednesday, 12 midnight _ Thursday, 3.30 p.m. "Weathe" and other circumstances permitting. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. ,=£3^=. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION jjgggg-.^ A.A7ITH THE THAMES AND *B&em» COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND. calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers . and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. T i ME Table: From Auckland :— Enterprise—Wednesday, 6 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Thursdar, 7 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, S p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight AH cargo to be alongside one hoar before sail ln?. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board Avithout a shipping note. Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. All claims for loss or demage to be made Avithm seven days, or they Avill not be recognised. Excursion Steamers ahvays for Hire. J. EDWARDS, Manager. -gW__- XilOR THE HOT SPRINGS, JPg§__; a MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, & LITTLE OMAHA. TJhe p. 3. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under: — Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wc _ies_ay, 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., Avhen tides Avill allow. . Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, Sec, every Tuesday at 11 am. . rom Msttakana, Sec, 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. • ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea. calling at iunction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, eA'ery Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leaA re Auckland, per LTLY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. JSS" This Service commences on MONDAY, 23th May. J. CASEY & SON. «^^^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA ,J|||||gk_* WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADa TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TKKOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The s s MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, Avill leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaA'ing Dargavillc on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morning's tide. Passengers leave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office. Wharf. «a_3____. QTEAM TO AND FROM ,Jl||ii*i|;k_ RIVERHKAD TWICE . KBas2^ DAILY. \ On and after June oth, Steamers Avill leaA'e afe under:— Jm From Auckland : From Riverhead ; **^ g.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lily—9 a.m. s.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini—lo.3o p.m. , J. CASEY & SON. 'fSSfes. CJTEAM TO THE WADE ,_fgU AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Wade: Wade to Auckland: Saturday, l p. m . Monday, 11'h, 6.30 a.m. Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: ihursclay, 7th, 11 a.m. Friday, Sth, 1 p.m. We Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return. 13s. w t at Brown's and Long Bay if required. heather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Agent. ■^pg^nr, I M E T A R L E. T , S.S. TRANSIT, l^eave Auckland: LeaA'e Wairoa v _ _, Thursday, 2 p.m. N.B.—lhe s.s. Transit will be laid up for painting and overhaul on Friday, and resume her trips to the Wairoa on Monday. Weather Permitting. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freight. 10s per ton. NICCOL, HENDRY" & CO., Ai.cn IS. fgg^Tjl O R W A I U X U. _3T^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will , leal, ° f°r Waiuku as follows :— <3„, Onehunga: From Waiuku: eaiuraay, 2 p.___. Saturday, 7 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Milla on Friday, the Bth June, at 8 a.m. Weather and other circamstances permitting. Urdei-3 to collect goods; left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents S.S.- Co.; or Mesnrs. W. J. Hiu.t te Co., m" meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM.. Onehnnsra or Newniirkftt ,-'«^#^ J7\ O R "VV A I U X U. The $h OREGON 4 ■ "i, lCavc for Waiuku as under :— „ * rom Onehunga— From Waiuku— i'uu'sday, 12 noon Thursday, 5 p.m. vv y ' 2 p-5"- Saturday, 7 p.m. vv eather and other circumstances permittin.r. H^ urdersto collect "Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's.



; RUSSELL, WANGA «____Jggl^-»- ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY 5„ i 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 V7ANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The ss. 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 FRIDAY at 6 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; 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 folloAvs :— Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 Monday, June 18 At 5 p.m. A. McGREGOR. Manager. "YITAfKATO Sf____vTNAVl. J|#S___£ V 1 GATION & COAL MINING sssas^^OMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 9 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. May 23. 1577. ~r**A~ miIE~NEW ZEALAND .JSSSO^ JL SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. jsll|l|r FIRST SHIP~Ir6R LONDON _____-___a. DIRECT. The Splendid Iron Barque ANN GAMBLES, AAI at Lloyds, 124 ton's register, J. Morgan, Master, now loading at the Railway Wharf, and having the greater Dart of her Cargo engaged, Avill sail as aboA . about the end of June. For Freight, apply to TIIE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. _jS_.3_ O ARQUE ' ANN (IAM- J|||3^|_x __> BLES, <_ LYTTLETON. This vessel, uoav lying at the ___________ p» a ii W ay Wharf, will commence Discharging TO-MORROW (Tuesday). Con signees are, therefore, requested to obtain Di livery Orders for their Gocds from the under signed Avithout delay. Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO., (LIMITED), Agents. r-^£. ~W 0R LONDON DIREOt*. '^^^^^^ T0 FOLLOW THE The Al Clipper Ship ELECTRA, 6S_ tons register, Captain Thomson. As the greater part of this A'essol's cargo is already engaged, she will have quick despatch. Good accommodation for c-.bin and steerage passengers. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHA-il. & CO.. Agents. IG, Oucen-street, Auckland. April 16. 187TT * "^TaT tVT OWLOAD ING A T 3=S=^^4. _Ll SYDNEY FOR THIS f^^^, PORT. gr^.^g°fga_ -j-Jjq clipper brig V I S I 0 N, 159 tons register. Freight, 15s. per ton. R. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. T> U L M" A N ' S _1_ PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album siae) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. Gi EOR G E X I T C II "e"la_ (T PLUMBER. GASFITTER, BRASS FOUNDER, &C. Licensed Plumber to the City Corporation. N.B.— The only holder in this Colony of a Certificate for repairs and adjustment of Water Metres. WH. SKINNER, « BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by ExperienceiWorknien. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c„ &_f. mHO S. J. H A R B U T T, wholesale brush manufacturer, Shoexland-stkeet Auckland. Flour Mills suppHed with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. B_ F. B. WOO DIIA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. BroAvn and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January 16. 1877. ICTORIAFLOU R M ILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. S U T T O N & LEAT HE R Having taken the Victoria Flour Mills, are pre pared to execute all orders for country settlers and storekeepers. Wheat ground and dressed on the shortest notice. Oats and Maize ground and crushed. ONES~I BONES ! BONES 1 Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Milts, and at No 101, LoAver Queen-street, by & y goppTCT _ 11 R E~S~H SII"I P MEN T"S I OF SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. JAMES B L A I X I E, Victoria-street, Four doors from Union Bank). irr TO d v l c y, [ _l • INVENTOR AND MANUFACTURER * OF NON-CONDUCTOR OF HEAT COMPO SITION for Lagging Boilers, Cylinders, Domes, Steam Pines, Roofs, &c. Old or New Proof Coated at ss. per square yard, Avarranted fire and water-proof. Orders strictly attended to. Address: Care of Messrs. Katterns & Shep herd. Elliott-street, Auckland, near the Market, AVhere Testimonials and Price List may be ° Wanted, an Agent for the Auckland District. II A S. L Ag V E R, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kyber Pass. N.B.— Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. ~ , Timber in lots to suit purchasers. EN J A M I N T A N N E 11, (Late Accountant to Messrs. Stewart and Anderson), begs to inform his friends and the public that he has commenced Business as an Accountant, Sharebroker, House, Land, and Commission Agent, and trusts by attention to business, to receiA-e a share of support, me Suet Of the past being the best guarantee for the future, he therefore relies on his sixteen years' residence in Auckland as a sufficient test of his integrity aiid business ability. Oihce . Corner of Queen and Shortland-street", upstairs. mHE TJJNCORE QOFFEE Prepared by CLOSE BROS. mHE JgjNCORE QOFFEE Is Packed in One, Tavo, Foui, Six, & Tavclvc Pound Canisters. mHE -jniNCORE la Prepared FROM THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Fresh Roasted and Ground.- CLOSE BROS^^^^^^



GEORGE AKERS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. i Cash Buyers of Tallow. W° AR NOCK BROTHERS, Soap & Candle. Manufactures., Richmond, Cox's Creek. L Offlnflt—TVirha.m-st.tw_ Annklnnrt. J' MMACDO NAL D, • HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money-to Lend. AMES BUTC HE R, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on '. Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or nnont). at. reasonable rates. AMES B L A X E V, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Gore-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeyes, Bullseyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. R1 F. WEB STE R, « WHOLESALE and retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 Auckland. <N<Yirfc tho TTnion Ranlr! a~n~d ""jT-"s op p~lTlr_ • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. phillipps^ndTsons, oil • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS. Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish* Gold Loaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate" Sheet, CroAvn, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings. Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed hashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.-95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. J CARSON, House and Laud Agent _ Rent and Debt Collector, Rtt.ttrtt.iv'b BtttldinoW Qotckn-btrtcet. 17. R I ' N G _ © COMMISSION AGENT, SIIQRTLAND--TREET. Q V M O N D S-S T R E E T. I haA'e received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all of AA'hich I shall Sell at Town Prices. Ncav Dress Goods in great variety —Carinalies. Lustres. Reps. Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid value for money ; and a nice assortment of Millinery. Hats, from 1;?. up. Dressmaking and all machine work dcine. Men's, Youth?, and Boys' Clothing made to order. J. HE A P E. pi LAR X E BROTHERS KJ (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Batik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. IVfRrFAU'LT3Ei;, Sole Contractor to the J.vJL City Council for tiie Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the aboAe. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have tho same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, Avith the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. By gs, £».y?^-__ Tiie Appointment C^%_^^_.4-> Marchioness toiler ... of . Ladyship '^^=tv^Jas***- Normanby. MRS. PA T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND BIDING BELT MAKER. VICTOR! A-STKEET. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that 3he has just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. MERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any paitcrn, 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 o_i.e, Wyndham .treet. L 0 V E T T, o TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesl wy-strekt. A.L., AA'hile 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 TAveeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. -VTIC COL, HENDRY & CO., JLI AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING A^D COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. IRELAND B ROT II ER S, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' .Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and DeliA'ery Hose, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods i-hipped to all the Colonies. nno butcher's, settlTersTearm X ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct Will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. Jf o t ; 0 E. C. T. HARDING HaAdhg Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Aschard Se J. Brown, Coal and FireAvood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c, on t_e most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share of the patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done Avith despatch. _. orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auck SfWfl I>o_>ot will rt><;«iv-(> nmnnit attention MASON . B R OTHERS beg to inform their numerous friends and the public that their Extensive Grounds arc full of NURSERY STUFF of the Finest Quality and in Endless Variety. The PLANTS, having undergone the usual course of preparation, arc in Splendid Condition for Removal. DescriptiA'e Catalogues are ready, and may be had on application at the Nurseries, Parnell, or to our Agent, R. BreAvin,Seed Merchant, Queen ipwMA Ike t~n u_s"er y, J3I NEAR RAILWAY STATION. c. s. Mcdonald, During the present Planting Season, offers for Sale a Varied and Superior Collection of CONIFERS, SHRUBS, FRUIT TREES, and GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, Ave'll prepared j'or removal. All the Plants are in perfect health, and an inspection Avill satisfy intending purchasers of the excellent quality of the entire Stock. Catalogues post free on application to the Nursery, Newmarket. Auckland. mOURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES JL and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Hoses, at D. H. M. Bill's Tauranga Livery and Rait Stables, Comer of Spring and Grey-streets, Tauranga. A telegraphic message to the pro prietor Avill at all times ensure a trap being ready to proceed to the Lake District imme ti^WM________E___________________N



"m/r R. T. TRA F _ RD STTRriEON ________ Wakefield- DENTIST, OTfffSfa street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial T«w>th Ifrnvn On« to a Full SW.. EVERY- ONE HIS OWN HORSE CLIPPER. J. WISEMAN has just opened out a lot of CLARK'S celebrated HORSE SCISSORS CLIPPERS—a neAv invention,—to be Avorked Avith one hand. Hunting and Shooting- Season Sporting Requirements, Horse Clothing, &c. J. WISEMAN, 113 Queen-street XOU I S F O U R N I E R. WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, VICTOHIA-STREET EAST. One door above the Greyhound Hotel. Also, PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE Upper Queen-street, Next Door to th« Queen's Head Hotel. Board, 15s, per Aveek : Avith Residence, 20s. First-class accommodation. $__, Hoarders Avanted. __ X> OVAL "OOWLING O ALOON, Optosite Thistle Hotel, Neav Alleys ! New Balls Everything Neav ! ONLY Gd. Game through the Day. «t2T Cheapest and Healthies. Amusement in Auckland [ESTABLISHED A.D. ISG4.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AMD CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellesley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietor.—Whi . thank ing thr * public for their patronage durinar the past 13 years, W. W. & Co. would bee: to inform them that thoy haA-e noAV on hand a complete stock of the very best dyes, and that, with their appliances, in Avhich they haA . adopted every modern improvement, they can turn ont their work cf a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. s"iicit the Ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvet 3, SilkS&nd Satin Dresses, &c, to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothing Cleaned, Dyed, Well-pressed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, Avill meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen .y a'ted upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Oifice, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned, or Dyed. _____ "IjO"K HE R AN D CO. 30 Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Rank of Ncav Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baton. Corned [ Beef on Sale in large quantities. | N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for- \ warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. __ __ _ _ — — PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Q.een-street. N. HARKER ha 3 always on hand a large stock of Avell-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape efP'Cts a large saving in Mortar. 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 ha\-e them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COM RES Se DALDY. Agents. pi A LVANIZED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING. SPOUTI NG, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in e\'cry Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting of e\'ery style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, arid having completed all his arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forAvarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plum her for Auckland Waterworks, wbllesley- street. AT7.RTI.ANn. GHOLLAH'S Gtßeat Indian Cures m" (Tiger Brand). I_. THE MOST POPULAR MEDICINES EVER YET INTRODUCED INTO NEW ZEALAND. In consequence of their proA'ing to be Avhat is stated of them, and all fulsome puffiing or ex travagant exaggerations about them being care fully aA-oided. Thciitworth and merit haA-e secured for them inevery^partof-New Zealand the confidence of the public. They have cured long-standing cases of sickness, and TESTIMONIALS similar to those giA'en beloAV are being received from all parts of the Colony by the Proprietor :— " Kensington, Dunedin, Ist March, 1876.—Sir, HaA'ing occasion to use your Aperient Mixture, and having derived much benefit therefrom, I have mucSi pleasure in testifying to its merits, and in recommending it to others.—(Signed), A. Jamieson.' "Pier Hotel, Dunedin, 26th May, IS76.—Sir- Having been much benefitted by the use of your Indian Medicine, I have great pleasure in adding my testimony as to its efficacy, and can recom mend others to try it. Some of my friends, Avho have also been using these medicines, speak very favourably of them, and have received much benefit from their use.—(Signed), Ophelia Bennett." . „ , "Port Chalmers, NeAv Zealand, 3rd July, 1876. Sir,—l think it mv duty to state that your Ghol lah's Rheumatism Mixture has proved in my case to be all that you have represented it to be; and for the sake of those Avho may be suffering the misery and torture of severe Rheumatism, such as I endured preA'ious to taking your in valuable medicine I beg to state that I had been suffering the most excruciating agony from severe Rheumatism for over tAvo years. I could not rest at night. My appetite Avas gone, my general health shattered, and the pains through out my limbs and loins were constant and almost insupportable. I A\-as induced to try your Rheu matism Mixture, and found myself getting better after taking three bottles of it. I continued taking the medicine for about six. Aveeks, and became perfectly restored to health, being per fectly cured of all pain or symptoms of Rheuma tism. My appetite is excellent, and I sleep Avell at night.—Signed), Fred. Williams." "Dunedin, 10th July, 1876.-Sir,—l have plea sure in stating, for the benefit of others, that I have derived the most unexpected good results from the use of Ghollah's Rheumatism Mixture. I had been suffering from very severe rheumatic attacks for about 15 years, accompanied by most agonising pains in my limbs and loins, through Avhich my rest Avas much disturbed at night, my appetite Aery imperfect, and my general health altogether impaired. I am happy to state that I am noiA' free from the pains I had experienced for so many years. I can sleep well at night, my appetite and general health, are much improved, and I can attend to my business and house duties. This happy change has been brought about by the use of your Rheumatism Mixture for about tAvo months.—l am, Sir, yours gratefully.— (Signed), S. Pickett." "Dunedin, 31st August, 187(1—Sir,—Having taken your Ghollah's Rheumatic Mixture for some considerable time, and haA'ing been com pletely cured by its use, of the very severe rheu matic gout from Avhich I had suffered most severely for the last ten years. I can bear testi mony to its most extraordinary enratic powers. lam now free from all pain, aud Avell in my health, and have the free use of my hands and feet. Avhich I had not previous to taking your medicine. I think it right to state, for the bene fit of others suffering the tortures that I endured for the period above stated, that I attribute my restoration to health and freedom from pain entirely to the use of your invaluable medicine. I can strongly recommend it those suffering from rheumatism "or gout.—(Signed), John Griffen, J. P." - These invaluable Medicines a._ to flfe had throughout Ncav Zealand, and in Auckland of ail Chemists and respectable Medicine Vendors.



THE PHOENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON. Established a Century, during which time it has Paid in Claims, Eleven Millions Sterling. Head Office : Lombard-street. AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD The undersigned is no?? prepared to effect NSURANCES at Lowest Current Rates. THOMAS H. MABIN, Superintendent for New Zealand. Office: LoAver Queen-street, Opposite Fort-street. OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £750,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. . Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. LOWKSVJ.URRENT RATES Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. AUCKLAND MODEL TRAINING SCHOOL. In Un -on avith the Society of Arts, London. CHORAL HALL, Symonds-STl.eet. Science, Commerce, and Manufactures: Sir. Josiah Martin, Society of Arts. Mechanics, Architecture, Drawing, and Survey ins* : Mr. E. Phaser Jones, C.E. French (Commercial and Literary): Mons. F. Peltzer (of the College of Henry IV., Paris) German : (Visiting Master), Dr. Hansen. English Literature, Classics and Mathematics: Mr. H. T. Pycroft. Music (Vocal and Instrumental): Mr. M. Savallow. Junior Teachers : Mr. T. H. Ellis, Miss Howard, Miss Drought. Quarters for current, year Commence April 9, July 9, and October 1. i UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM _f__ MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of Ne\v Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April.lTth July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. The BVESTING CLASSES Avill be Re-opened on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c, Mr. Harrison. French (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. Peltzer. Monsieur Peltier is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. T. 14 11 A L L* & CO. HAVE REMOVED FROM WYNDHAM-STREET to the STORES FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY MESSRS. LOW & MOTION, HIGH-STREET AND VULCAN LANE. ~i\/|"ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— ___?___ F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND. —A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up- Avards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ON EY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of intercs. c—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. MONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at loav ratC3 of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO L(END in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest, low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 2S, Shortland-street. M" ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Comnqission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. "OROSPECTUS OF THE WAITARA AND MAN«__MJSTE AM NAVIGATION COMPANY4LTJHTED). Provisional Directors : Mr W. Courtney I Mr D. Calligan Mr W. Cottier Mr J. Crozier Mr W. Dugdale Mr F. U. Gledhill Mr J. Holmes I Mr W. Humphries Mr J. Jones ■ I Mr P. Jack Mr S. W. Jackson Mr T. Leedom Mr J. Pennington Mr J. Shore Mr J. Uncles I Mr J. A. Williamson With power to add to their number. Capital, £6,500, in 1,000 shares of £6 10s each. Payments, 10s per share on application, 10s per share on allotment, and 10s per share one month after allotment, and the balance in calls of „1 per share at intervals of not less than tAA'o months, twenty-eight days after adA'ertised notice. Bankers : The National Bank of Ncav Zealand. Solicitor : G. D. Hamert en, Esq. The object for which this Company is formed is to purchase and work Steamers On the trade betAveen Waitara and other Porls on the Coast. The want of a good steamer to do the rapidly increasing trade hetAvccn Waitara, Manukau, and the other ports of the Colony, and the pro posed trade Avith the Mokau River (Avhich from present appearances, carefully viewed, Avould shortly become A*ery important), is now keenly felt among business men, both in New Plymouth and Auckland, and in order to meet the increas ing demand, it is necessary that a suitable steamer adapted to the trade should be procured at once, by which means cattle and sheep pro ducers can at once secure a certain and reads'- market for their produce, and on the other hand Merchants and Storekeepers can depend on receiA'ing their orders from the Auckland market punctually, instead cf being subiectto the caprice of the present Company's steamers calling or passing the roadstead. Furthermore, the cost of transit AA'iilbe consider ably reduced. The promoters of the Company, in fixing the above-mentioned rate of payments of calls, consider that it should meet AA'ith the hearty support of the settlers, who Avill be the principal gainers by haA-ing a means of conveyance to carry their surplus stock and produce to a profitable market. In the event of the whole of tiie shiresbeing applied for, the promoters do not consider it Avill he necessary to call up the AA'hole of the Capital, but should it be necessary so to do, the payments Avill extend over a period of at least twelve months, which should make it coin-enient for OA rery one to take a small interest in the Company. The Directors trust that all persons in business Avill take at least a small interest in the Company as Shareholders, inasmuch as each individual Shareholder Avould be likely to exert himself hi promoting the well fare of the Company by using the Company's Boat for any importation or exportation at his disposal. A number of the Shares Avill he offered to the public in the Ports 6o Avhich it is intended the Boat shall trade, but the Company aa ill be managed by a Local Directory, and have its Head Office at New Plymouth. The Share List will close on the lGth day of June next. Applications for Shares can be made through any of the Provisional Directors, or direct to tho Secretary,- "at the Company's temporary



"BENJAMIN m A N N E R, ACCOUNTANT, COMMISSION, LAND AND MINING AGENT, Corner of Queen and Shortland-streets. FOR SALE— House and two Allotments, frontages to tAvo streets in the heart of the city, first-class site for Avholesale or manufacturing business. Price, rS.OO. Terms., one-third cash; balance, may remain. Six-roomed House r.nd 11 Allotments, in a rising suburb ; good opportunity for a builder or speculator. Price. ~GOO ; terms e.nsy. First-class Business Premises and Dwelling Newmarket, present owner leaving the colon Price loav, and ter^s to suit purchaser. Eight-roomed House and extensive Out-build ings, Devonport, suitable for private family, boarding-house, or school. Cheap and terms easy. £S Three Houses and Allotments, Mongonui, also, 40 acres Bush Land in same district, cheap. Eligible A Uotmen _ in Ponsonby, Devonport, Ngaruawahia. Sec, Sec iso_. WANTED-Houses and Allotments for Sale. OB SALE (cheap), Saddle Hotel, Tokatea Range, Coromandel. House doing fair business. Owner le.ivins. on ace unt of bad health only.—Apply to the Proprietor on premises. OP SALE, an Improved Farm of 100 acres of really good land, about half in grass; orchard fully "stocked : there is good water power, also splendid Avater frontage; a comfortable House, 28 x 16 feet, with Outhouses, Labourer's Cottage, Stockyard, Sec, c.c. Price. £350.—5. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Short land-sireet, next the Post-pince. FOIL SALE, a Large Shop and Dwelling House in Wakefield-street. Toons as agreed.— S. Vaile, House Agent. Shortland-st. ijlOft SALE, remarkably Cheap, and _ terms very easy, a redly good Seven roomed House, with slated roof, and freehold allotment, 10 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, Sec— Apply to JOHV SOPPET. No. 8, Queen-street. 171 OR SALE, a Bargain, four Atiotments J 40 x 100 feet each,"" frontage to tAvo good streets, in Bayfield, Ponsonby. Price i'cr the AA'hole lot, £30.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8 Queen-street. - OR SALE, remarkably cheap, and terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, 10 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, only tAvo miles from Papatoitoi.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. _ X 0 II N S ~~0 P P E~~T _| HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No, ~ Qu-sn-S-R-et, FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold corner allotment, 10_ feet by 102 feet frontage to avo streets in Newton TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aoouc one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under eultivatioD, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwellings house, stables, cow-sheds, barn, and ad neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of tAvo main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel an. General Store. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 10 acres in bush. Avith good iJAvelling-house, stable, coav-sheds &c only 12 miles from town FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres or really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, wkh frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 100 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block Waiuku! Avith creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 4, three miles from the landing-place. 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 SALE, at an exceedmgl. oav 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, Avith frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy term?, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 acres land, in the best .art of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 11 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low price*, soA'eral choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good G-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. p ACRES~^Fi.st-cIass4LAND, i_.clu.d-J O ing a fine Orchard, situated withing a mile and a half of the Post-office, and admirably adapted for a Market Garden. Will be Let on A'crv reasonable terms to a respectable tenant.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. ' T> I. OOKS ID E, P A II N EL L. FOR PRIVATE SALE, the above Valuable Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 acres of land, having a large frontage to the Parnell Road, and on Avhich are erected a comfortable Family Residence, substantial Outhouses. &c. Further particulars, and cards to view, may be obtained at the Oflices-of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land and Estate Agents, Fort-street. O II S A L E, T THE STAFFORDSHIRE IRON WORKS, HOBSON-STREET, near the GasAVorks: — Large Consignments of Hardware at English prices. Ship's Chains, 5-16 25/6, . 24/6. _ 23/6 per CAvt., Avith test cci tificate Avith each chain • Boiler Rivets, .. J, J. _, 516, J. from 22/ $ cwt. Horse Nails, from .i) to .1 P lb. Ewbank's Nails, from /3i to At $ lb. Ewbank's Spikes, 7 and 8, .21 ® lb. Galvanized Spikes, 8 to 6, from /3 $ Ib. Gah-anized Roofing Nails, 2 and 2., ,'43 . lb. Galvanized Chains, 5-16 /4_, -. /!s_. Copper Boat Nails, 1/6 $ lb. Composition Spikes, /10 P lb. Carpenter's Rim Locks, Files, Screivs Boiler Mountings Steam Engine Boilers Ship's Pumps and V> .ndlasses Brass Castings, from 1/3 $1 Ib. Iron Castings, from 14/ 59 oAvt. C. HAWKESWOOD. TW- .0 T ICE. MR. THEOPHILUS COOPER, HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, BENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. House Property carefully superintended. Rents Promptly Collected. The Interests of Landlords constantly studied. Tradesmen's and Merchants' Accounts Collected with despatch. Mr. Cooper is permitted to refer to the folloAv ing gentlemen, whose names are here appended: Messrs. Wilsons and Horton, Proprietors of the Herald and Weekly News. - D. M. Luckie, Esq. Messrs. Benjamin Tor.ks and Co. Messrs. E. Porter and Co. Messrs. Hunter and Nolan. Messrs. Coupland and Co. Messrs. Russell and DeA'ore. P. Herapath, Esq.. Architect. Messrp. Holloway and Garlick. Messrs. G. W. OAven and Co. Mr. L. W. Eaton, Auctioneer. 17, INSURANCE BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND. N.B,—Special attention given to' Road Boards and County Rates. "a UCKLAND PERMANENT CO _____ OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for eA'ery =2100 borrowed:—. Repayments extend-p„_ t,v_»_ I Total' amount ing over rtl v s. d. £ s. d. A 1 years 12 6 l^__^__"^_M.«:' 6 years 9 2 i^^W. ''9' 2 Syears " 4 15G 7 6 1.0 years 4 6 3 I 162 IS 3 •^DEPOSITS received at the following rates— 12 moot hs or longer ~ 6 per cent, per .a_t____L



' ALBERT HALL. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! WEDNESDAY, 6th JUNE. I Neav and Beautiful Stage and Scenery, , By Nea-ille'Thorntcn. In consequence of the GREAT SUCCESS ■. of the ARABIAN BOX MYSTERY ! Mr. Thornton has the honor to announce a repetition of Monday Evening's Perform , ance, with the addition of the AER IA L SUSPENSION!!! Comedy of OUT TO NURSE! Burlesque of the BELLE DU VILLAGE ! Dcors open at 7.30 ; commence at 8. Ladies' Cloak-room and attendance. Front Seats 2s ; Back, Is. Theatre ;fiSßi_||SSy Royal. Manager .. .. .. R. J. DeLias. THURSDAY EVENING NEXT, JUNE 7, lu7. FIEST APPEARANCE IN AUCKLAND OF TIIE GREAT German and Irish Dialect Actors, Vocalists, Comedians, and Danceis, -ii/jTESSRS. "OAKER AND TUURRON Whose conspicuous success throughout America, during the past six years, and reeontoverwhelming iriu;.iphsin Sydney and Melbourne, luia. impressed upon their fame the stamp cf an abiding, popular, and critical approval, and who AviU appear, supported by a Full and Efficient Dramatic Company In their NEW AND ORIGINAL DRAMA Of intense interest, interspersed Avith numerous charming original songs, dances & sketches and parade 01<' The Gallant New York Volunteers (Drilled by Mr, F. P. Baker), entitled LISA E C C L E S; Or, LIFE IN NEW YORK! Synopsis of Principal Scenes and Incidents:— ' Act I—The Battery. Park, and New York Bay. Act 2—The Atlantic Music Hail—The Plot Con ceived. Act 3—Appleby's House—The Plot Executed— Counter-plotting—Parade of the Gallant Volunteers. Act I—The Appleby Social—The Tables Turned. During the Drama Messrs BAKER & FARRON Avill introduce the following unique Songs, Dances, &c. :— Dutch Song, " You Know What I Know" P. F. Baker Irish Song, "Since Terence Joined the Gang" ~ .. T. J. FABRON Duet and Dance, "Happy Old Deitcher Pair" .. .. Baker &Farron Song, " Little Coquette" .. T. J. Fabron Duet and Danes, "Little Fraud" BAKEB & FARRON March and Song, " The Gal lant Volunteers" P. F. Barer and Miniature Volunteers. Operatic Medley, adapted and arranged by P. F. Baker Baker &Farron Tickets aud Seats can be secured at Upton's, Bookseller, Queer, street. LITERARY AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMEN T, ; LORNE-STREET HALL, FRIDAY EVENING, Bth instant. Opening Meeting of the Yourg Men's Christian Association Lecture Season. Chair Archdeacon Maunsell. Programme : Voluntary—Mr. Lambert Address by Chairman h F. Larkans, Esq.—"Young Men and then- Lon don surroundings." Rev. J. Robert-son—" Character." Dr. Elbe-"Money." * An excellent Selection of Music will be per formed by a very large and efficient choir; also a Selection by the Orpheus Glee Club. Conductor—Mr. Theophilus Cooper. Instrumentalist—Mr. Lambert. Tickets, us each, to admit two persons, and to include the course of ten Lectures, can be had from any of the Booksellers, the members of the Committee, and Librarian. Single admission, Is. each Doors open at 7, to commence of 7.30. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN JL ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES. Opening Meeting, FRIDAY", Bth inst., in the LORNE-STREET HALL, Archdeacon Maunsell in the chair. Speakers : Dr. Ellis, Rev. J. Robertson, and F. Larkins, Esq. Popular Music Avili be giA'en by a large Choir. Glees by the Orpheus Glee Club. Conductor : Mr Theophilus Cooper. Instrumentalist: Mr Lambert. LECTURES: June 22-j£ The. New Testament in the first three Centuries "—Archdeacon Ma. nsell. June 29—" Personal Recollections of India and its People "—Rev. A. W. Webb. July 20—-' Reminiscences of London"— F. Larkins. July 27—"Luck"—J. C. Firih. August 24—" Mahomedanism"—Rev. E. C. Stuart. August 31—" Central Asia—Russia's Progress and England's Fears"—Colonel Haultain. September 21—"NewZealand—Past, Present, and Future " —Rea'. T. Buddl. . September 28—" Michael Angelo—his Life and limes"—Dr. Ellis. October 19—" John AshAvorth—his Life and Writings "—Rev. R. Taylor. October 26--" William of Orange, King of England"—F. G. EwiKGTON Tickets for Course, (to admit Bearer and i Lady), 5s ; Single Ticket, 3s. Admission to Single Lecture, Is each. Commence at 7.30. Seats reserved for Ticket holders until 7.20. Tickets to be had. from any of the Book sellers, the Members of the Committee, and Librarian, at. the Room". T> ÜBLiSHEB, THIS" DAY, By HERR SCHOTT, FANTASIA FOR THE PIANO, " LOUIS XIII." To be had of all Music-sellers, and at Herr Schott's Academy of Music, 30, Shortland street. TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PON SONB V HIG HVV A V BOA RD. Sir, -We, the undersigned Ratepayers in the aboA'e District, hereby request you to call a Public Meeting without delay, for the purpose of bringing into operation the "Regulations of Local Elections Act, 1878." in the said District, and considering any business that may be brought forward respecting the Valuation List John Banbury G. W. Owen J. S. Day C. Langsford 11. G. OsAvald J. Calvert Frank Stephens Wm. F. Hammond Richd. Jessoo D. F. Evans Thos. Jenkins?, jam K. 11. Grainger W. J. Rees John Mason J. Buttle J. S. West - S. Welsman, or. J 13. S. Hnghes, _un. Joseph Grant" F. H, Lewisstm Chas. Maeindoe Geo. Crmckskank / John H. Cobb 0 Brookes J. M. French Jf_> nI. Ja£S'er .-- Thomas S__ord. Ji 'T_a compliance with the foregoing ':' JL'requl-iiion, and for the purposes ..therein specified;;;! hereby convene a Meeting of the Ratepayers.'-of the Ponsonby aud Sr.i DedAvood Highway District to lis held at the Ponsonby Halt on MONDAY, EVENING next, 11th inst, at, 7,30 o'clock, ■_.. _...,. , '