The Evening Star.

VUL—KTo. 3,224.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, APRIL 81, 1877.

PRICE :

ONE PENNY.



_^vs^ 13 EC-U LA R MONTHLY i-^> STEAM COMMUNICATION 'S^SS'betweb-: AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, A tfL> MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Lop.ax, may be expected here again about the 16th May. j She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. IG, Queen-street. Auckland, April 20, IS//. Prjrfoi'f STEAMSHIP COMPANY (j of new zealand (limited). Time Table— Apeil 1877. TOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. J Ttupo •• Sunday, 22nd, 3 p.m. 2.30 p.m. Weli/ngtos Saturday, 2Sth, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Thur., May 3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11a.m. FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street AViiarf. Rotorua.. Tuesdaj-, 21th, Ip.m. — j FOR TAURANGA- POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, "Vv• ELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - street Wharf. Wanaka .. Wednesday, April 25th, — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and We ":t Queen-streets. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland— Monday, 10 a.m. Tuesc"3y, 10.C3 a.m. From Thames- Monday, 1 p.m. Tuesday, 4.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting, i A. McGREGOR, Agent. | ,srw&- T7IOII THE HOT SPRINGS, jgagggg; MJ MAHURANGI. MATAKANA, J j AWAI j i & LITTLE OMAHA. j The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, Will sail a"3 under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturdaj' at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m.. when tides will allow. Matakana, 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. «Sk*i^ O TEAM TO RIVERHEAD l|||i|||; k3 ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as u>ider :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J-_P.A^ ]E_'sL<Sc^P N l_ *;^&^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning' 3 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. ■SjfaS&i. UtOR RUSSELL, vVANGA _4|||gjg|;Jlj 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 i 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 12noon, and every FRIDA V at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, os. 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 4 Monday. June 18 Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. McGKKGOR. Managar «^^^lXr A I W E R A. *2g§§j^ W HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been 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 Fake 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 First class, and 10s. for Second-ciass, from SATUR DAY till MONDAY. The Steamer will leave every Saturday at 2 p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. on Mondays. •ft^^T/irAIKATO STEAM NAVl .^^^ YY GATION & COAL MINING OTr COMPANY (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 8 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Port-Btreet, February 10.1877. "CIOR SALE or CHARTER. ffigliplfl^ The schooner wmVIWFm KENILWORTH, Captain McDonald, now ready for sea. C. A. HARRIS. *"&5T mHE Brigantine FLI"RT^ ■O^, -"- 10° tons register, John Jf^HSCS^, McKenzie, Master, is a Regular £^3s%Z Trader between AL GKLAND and ~Q=S&I" LYTTELTON. ear freight or passage apply to D. H, MoKKNZTK. •fSsSfe^.WTJEAM TO . THE WADE and puhoi. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Wade: Wade to Auckland: Saturday, 10 a.m. Monday, 3.15 p.m. eßday, 1.30 p.m. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. Friday, 6.15 a.m. Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: jgg,3rday, 12 noon Monday, 8 a.m. - & call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Br s received afc the offlce of essrs' , \s"9ath.er aitd, other circumstances permitting, HOLMfiS 8R,03' & CO.,



! ssjS*^?^ AUCKLAND STEA M J&mkMt-l-)^ PACKE"? COMPANY viesßßW (LIMITED). FOR TAURANGA AND GISBORNE. The s.s. PRETTY JANE Will leave Auckland as above on TUESDAY, the 2ith instant, at 1 p.m. FOR NAPIER, DIRECT, The s.s. STAR OF THE SOUTH Will leave a<3 above on MONDAY next, the 23rd I ins' ant, at 5 o'clock p.m. I FOR AWANUI, GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave as above on WEDNESDAY, the 25th , instant, at 1 o'clock p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. tg&i^ TflOR LONDON DIRECT. 't^fe^^^s. TO FOLLOW THE £MM&ss^ GLENLORA. The Al- Clipper Ship ELECTRA, GGll tons register, CaptrJn Thomson. As the greater part of this vessel's cargo is a'ready engaged, she will haye quick despatch. Good accommodation for o vbin and steerage pas3engerr. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents IG, Queen-street, Auckland, April IG, 1877. COROMANDEL. "■^asiSJss'' The new iron s.s. XI N A W. A dams, Master, will leave as follows :— From Auckland— From Coromandcl— Monday, sp.m. Monday Tuesday, 5 p.m. Tucday, 10 a m. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Tlmioday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Fi iday, 10 a.m. — Satr-da.y, 1 p.T. Rrtufx Tickets, available from Monday to Saturday, inclusive:—Saloen, 13s; Single do., 8.3; Deck do., ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Queen-street: Or. W. SMITH, Ouecn-street Wharf. •BiteSe*. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION 4g||a£3g;O WITH THE THAMES AND ■sSs^SSiyCOROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. Tho 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," EVEUYITIGHT. Time Tais l c : From Auckland:— Lulla Rookh—Saturday, 12 n>;dnight Enterprise—Monday, G p.m. La 1!a Rookh—Tuesoay, 7 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 7 p.m. I Jla liool'h—Thui3day, 8 p.m. Enter jrise—liiday, 8 p.m. Lalla Joolrh—Saiuvday, 12 midri'jht All 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 stoied at the riak of Consignee. All claims for loss or demagc to be made within seven disys, ov they will not be lecognised. Excursion Steamers always .for Hire. . .1. EDWARDS. Manazev. .g^^. TmOIt~LONDON DIRECT. The favourite Al Clipper GLENLORA, JAb. xi. J-'i itchkll, Commander, will sail as above on WEDNESDAY, the 2oth instant, at VI o'clock noon. • A notice to Passengers will appear in due cource, All Cla:ms aja'nst the above vessel must be rendered in duplicate at orr oilier on or before TUESDAY, 24th instant, at 10 a.m., or they w."'l not be recogjr.sed. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Asrenta. Ob w a i v k v. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Monday, noon Monday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 2.Z1 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Fj iday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills-- Tuesday, 8 a.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbiivs Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. XF IT CHEN'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 endeavorr 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, Wbllesley-street, Auckland. IVT O T I C E. T. B. H IL 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 obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, Vtctoria-strkkt. Auckland. V^HURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \J SCHOOL, PARNELL. Quarter Days: January 25, April 12, Julys, October 20. The next Quarter begins ou THURSDAY, 12th Apr ' JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., Head Mester. CHEAP 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. Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Less, at reduced rates. THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY, M^CjTANICS' BAY. mHO S. J. H A R B U T T,



"y E X V C H E A P. NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED, AND NOW OPENED OUT:— Americas' Dried j? pples, Bd. $ u>. FRENCH PRUNES, Gel. '{> Hi. Finest New Fins, Is. 2d. Pbox Almond Nuts, Is. ¥■ lh. Crushed Loaf Sugar, in u6n«. boxes, 6d. i) lb. Also, Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's Superior Goods in great perfection as usual. JELLIES. Guaya Jelly, Grange Jelly, Apple Jrli.y, Rkd Cukkant, Black Currant (?n jars and tins), Calves Feet Jelly, also Crosse and Blackwell's Honey and Raspberry "Vinegar. FANCY BISCUITS. Huntley and Palmei's Best K'nds:—Dessert, Mixed, Rat/fiis, Italian Macaroons, Sugars Wafers, &c, &c. PROVISIONS. BACON,* CHEESE, HAM, BUTTER, EGGS, LABI). FRESH DUNE DIN OATMEAL, MA.TZE-MICAL. WII WAT-MEAL, BROSE-MEAL, all at the Lowest Cash Prices. PURE TEAS. A Splendid Stock ox Hand, in Chests Half-chests, and Boxes. THE BEST VALUE IN THE CITY. «T FRESH ROASTED COFFEES. "S* "Always good alike" is tlio s+andard of excellence of our Coffees. They posses? great strength and fall flavour, and aye Fresh Ground Pat ly on our own Premises. COCOAS AND CHOCOLATES In Great Varietj'. Van Houten's Pure Soluble Coco/, Cocoa Nibs, Evi js\ Fky's, Taylor Bros., Frencii Ohocolatk, Cocoa axd Milk, &c, &c. F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FANCY GROCERS, & TEA MERCHANTS, rPTTT? HP T>,^rp CORJTW.R OF QUEEN AND THE ± POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown aud Shortland. "VTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- J3I VANISED mON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). VIC'J'OJ.UA-S'i'KEKT EAST. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Highest current rate 3 given for Old Leai and Metals. U. R R WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-strcet. N.B.—Pnpils attended in town or countiy. Jan nary 1(5. 1877. TTT H. SKINNER, TT » BUILDER. CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Brandies or the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Oilico Fittings, &n.. &o. RL. 11. M E E"~~"K, • LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Leaso. Rents and Debt 3 collected. SHORTLAND-STREICT (Canning's Buildings). t7 b a l l, • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 211, QUBEN-STBEET, 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. A R N 0 C ir~B KOTHEK S, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creel?. •"ifßoo ' —Dnrham-nt.rnofc. Anofel>in<l * CJ T A R /J% TTOTE L, Albert-street, Auckland, r. j. davidson, PROPRIETOR. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. POINT RUSSELL HOTEL, MERCER. This Hotel is fitted np 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 enjoy 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 AND CI/EANTNG ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Welltcslky-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., I'roprietora.—Whi'e thank ing th" puhlin for ihci'1 patr^nag"- during 'he past 13 years, W. K. & no. would bear to inform th«m that they hay« now on hand a complete ftock of th« very best dye 3, and that, with ' h^ir applia.nces, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn ont their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit th« Ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvets Silk and Satin Dresses, &c, to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothiner Cleaned, Dyed, Well-prised, 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 waited upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers. Sheepskins Cured, 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. QYMONDS-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 ij A P E. Appointment Marchioness Ladyship t'w- "*«Ba*g»s» Normanby. MRS. PAT E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. Victoria-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 homo, including White and Grey French 3 Coutilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic Inspection invited. LATEST AMERICAN TYPOGRA PHICAL NOVELTIES, received by the Mail Steamer. ■—" Evening Stau" Steam Printing WmtKS. • 'X^ER^^N^POLISiIEIT'GRANITE J\. MONUMENTS, 1 In Rkd and Blub, from <So, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand, Inscript.fona Accurate and Beautifuk J Plans e&d Prices PfM t«sn JOHN JLEOtGE



CR O W N II OTE L, GREY-STREET, Auckland. I E. HADBILL, i Proprietor. Good Liquors. tl 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 ov mio.utX at rftajgiybig ratea. N " SALE, — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER ' F.LEC TRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abeott & Co., acme makers to 11. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CiJSH. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, ox Hand, Billiarp, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES 1 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. ULMA N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-strect. Views of tho Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinet'^ and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. ChiJrlrp.n'B Portrait"* taken instantaneously; jTS E 0 It G E A l^lTiriii VX Fiieeman s Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers o* Tallow. -JYI" R. T. T R AFFORD SURGEON &*%&££*• Wakkfikld- D ffi NTI ST, yQ^pS STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. CloverV Patent Oxide (<as. ArtJflriftl Tt\f\tb (from Onu to a Knll Hflt.l. JA M E S B L A KE V, CUSTOMHOUSIO-STRIOET (EAST), Near Gork-street Jkttv. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeyes, Bullseyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. T> R I C X S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Queen-street. N. HARKKR has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape effects a large saving in Mortar. At Ihe present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will find it advantageous to use them rather than Timber. Purchasers can either be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. ALJJEBT«KIfe& Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Expensive Additions and Alterations to the above Ilotfl 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-STRSET, Opposite the Savings Bank. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baak, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from CD. V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. MUSICAL 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 be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of ChappcH's, Boosey's, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &c. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 240 QTTTCTCN-STREKT K.6\ A CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Viotorift-ntreftt lfiast. f\ 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. J~~O~H N Si Q P" P^ E f, HOUSE, LAND. AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUEEN-STREF.T. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Fame'? Delivery, and the {V.nking of Pamjoiiirera. rv»fTs>ip>- a). IS7P qpc cTTI notice. Parties sendiiiK PARCELS to any part of She Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by tfurly Train, thence per Coach by bookfne; at the office of JOHN SOPPET, . No, 8, Queen-atreet. Aqrept for Mr. W. X Oartar. KAIPARA RAILWAY, To ensure Disnatoh, GOODS should leavi Auckland Wharf for the Otattiatea—TUESßAYS. Wwrg^-FHIDAYg. By ox4e?« A, V, MACCONAO> 4



X aui!l:__k auri! JU N X TIME ER, IN ANY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. 6/3 per 100 superficial feet. 30 to 10 feet .. .. t3/6 per 100 superficial feet. From 22 to 12 inches in diameter. Delivery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand Feet per Month. SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from GO feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to "KAURI," Evening Star Offlce, Auckland. 13 F~ W E B fes T E R, -\jm WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133. Queen-street. Auckland. INn-rt t.hp ITnin'n TSanlcl £~1 C. C A R ""X j« 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 jicll, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in Lirge 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 low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-stree.. MONEY" TO"LENITin large or small Biimsi at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and. Russell. Solicitors. SPECIAL "W" O T I C E. MESSRS SOMERFIELB & LECK, I laving taken those Premises so lung occupied by Hay and Honeyman, as Drapers and Clothium, bc.tr to intimate to their friends and the public that they will OI'EN ON FRIDAY, THE 23bd INST,, "WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK OF MENS'j 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, Lath Supkuintendent kok 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. ~J AND J. S O P P E T, tf • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. NEWCASTLE fi 0A L 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, aa they are being SOLD CHEAP. W. & G. WIN STONE, Custom-house-street. E. MA R L E E, 9 (Formerly of Mahler & Twcntyma^, Mouse 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 SaJe. Money advanced to assist in the purchase if desired, at current rates. The central position of this office, with the experience of H. IS. Marler 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 com on the first £100 ; 2J per cent, on the remainder; no extras. Tradesmens' Books kept and balanced by the week or month, as agreed upon. Highest references given. / 1 HATEFUL. —CO MFORTING EP P S'S COCOA. Breakfast. "By a thorough knowledge of the natiira laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful npplication of the fine properties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast-tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judi cious use of such articles of diet that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—See article in the " Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in Packets (Tins for abroad), labelled thus: JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, | 48, Thrbadnvedle-strjetct, & 170, Piccadilly Works :JsEuston Road, Camdcn Town, London. "yiCTORIA STONE WORKS. Auckland, 17th February, 1377. TO THE CITIZENS OF AUCKLAND- Ladiks and Gentlemen,—ln starting business amongst ycu, I have much pleasure in bringing before your notice a few very useful articles, which I can now produce at rate3notyet known in Auckland, and which, for price, design, workmanship and materials, cannot be super ceded iv the English markets. Having secured the services of Mr. James H. Buchanan, late inai.aging partner in the firm of J. H. Buchanan and Co., opposite, with my own experiences, I can confidently ensure myself a share of yqur patronage. BUILDING DEPARTMENT- ManteJpieces, to any design in Freestone, from "20s. Hearths, Hobb-fire and Oven Sills Door ;uid Window Sills and Lintels, Architraves, Quoins, Balustrades, & Copir RE Sinks. Kitchen and outride Chimney Tov-a And every kind o£ Buildcra' Stonework executed, MONUMENTAL- Monuments, Tomba, Headstones, Body stones, Footstones, Crosses, &c., designs of which are always on view. • ; ENCLOSURES— In Sltjjjc, Hahistradinga, and Perforated Paneiiiji?, to any design or size. In Wrought Iron, chaste, light ami ch6ap patterns en hand, to any siae. In Cast Iron, patterns chaste and light in stock, ! All of the above are Auckland workmanship* AMregs • \ JOHN BftOWtf. !«, ~ E.AST,



\\TA'STVA) Known, that ]). Goldie is ¥ v prepared to supply all kinds of Titnbo and otbev Building Ivlateri.ils, iricluding Saslies, Doors, mouldings, Bread Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark end Blue Gum Lathy, Sliiiigles, &c, Sec. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cu3 tern-house-street. ANTED, Purcliasers for best Silver on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £S 15y. per sc u ; also best Brass Mounted Harness £ti los. per set; a large stock of extra s,;onp; liullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for liutchers and other heavy work, at 775. fid. each, complete with mounts. — W. S. JONKS, 7holesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, fox1 sale very<cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver TVToTintan. nnd Drny HfH'tißss. ERCHA NT b, AGENTS, and others, con have Oilicc Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WiLLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Rulei. and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Kvrxjxo Stak ofiice. Wyndhani-st.r«eT» Mr|lo LET, a Grocer's House and A Shop, to' iof Hobson-street, coniain ii)^ Grocers Sittings complete, and sas laid on. —Apply 1.0 N. McCulsky, top of Hobson street. nnO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed § Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one" acre choice volcanic iand. Rent, , 21s. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land j Agent. j friOJi SALE, v Bargaiu, four Allotments ? 10 x 300 feet each," frontage to two yood streets, in Bayiield, Ponsonby. Price for the whole lot, £'M.— Apply to JOHN SOPPET, Xo. 8. Queen-street. IJ^Oll SALE, remarkably cheap, and ] terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, iO acres of it fenced and in srass, balance bush, only two miles from Papatoitoi.—Apply to JOIIX SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. IjIOR -SALE. ;t Tailoring Business, with _1D an excellent connexion, which is improv ing daily. An energetic and practical man, with a small capita!, can do such a business as will ensure a competency in a few years. Liberal terms. Immediate possession. The most satisfactory reasons can be given for scllinfr. This is a really t<°od chance for a small capitalist.—Apply to F. G. Kwington, Cwnmis yion A sent, 81, Queen-street. im (j 11 S A L E. Niuc acres of Land close fo the Landing Place, Wairoa South, together with Large Store and Dwelling-houso, Barn and Stables, Pittgeries. (Jow-shcd, &c, and also a comfortable Groomed Cottage. To be Sold either as a wlvlo or in separate lots. The Store and Dwelling-house, &c, and 5 acres of land, in one lot; and the Cottage and 1 acres in another. Also, the Stock in Store, consisting of Groceries, Drapery, &c. To a sisady man this offers an excellent opportunity of securing a Valuable Property in a rising' district on very easy terms. For full particulars apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. Auckland, 3rd April, 1577. |jl Ol t PR [VATE ' SALE—C EME NT, ,_S_ Cement, Cement (Knight, Bevan, and Sturgo), in first-class order, at ln/3pfr cask, in ]f)ts to suit purchasers. —M. JONES & CO., Central Sale Rooms. TTT^OK SALE, a 3-liorso-power Engine and .& Boiler.—-Apply Star Office. |jl<)il SALE, an old established Coach fi and WheeJ wright Business on r'.ie Thames Ooldfield, doing a good trade, with a good Family Residence if required.—Apply by letter, or personally, to .lames Mackie, Coaciibuilder &c, Grahambtown. TT^OH. SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomcd .jkj Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land Agents, Fort-street. "jLjVOR SALE, remarkably Cheap, aad _2j terms very easy, a really good Scven roomed House, with slated roof, and freehold allotment, -10 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feec deep, well stocked with choice trees, &c—Apply to JOHN? SOPPET, No. S, Queen-street. 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. "fjiOß HALE, a good Second-hand Express JO with harness, in good condition.—Apply to Alex. Muckie, Coachbuilder, &c, Durham street. N MORTGAGE.—Money to be ad vanced in various sums. Principals alone treated with.—Apply to F. W. Laily, Land and Estate Agent, Sho tland-stroet. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shoi'Uand-street, next the Post-otlice. jnalj g\ —FOR SALE, Building AUot- H&JL't?* ments, 89 x 150-fct, for £10. Capital chance for working men.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-strect, next the Post office. imOR SALE, a Large Shop aiuf Dwelling iC' House in Waketield-sfreet. Terras &.s agreed.— S. Vaile, House Agent, Shorlland-st. _£ Qe>*l_/| —CAPITAL Five - roomed Otto1 n&®'%> \J « Verandah Cottage, with every convenience, and two allotment of land, twenty minutes walk from the Market. —S. Vaile, Estate Agent. jp»"£>/«j if| —FOR SALE. Five-roomed c^w'/W'—^H.r.s House. Stable, Fowl-house, good well, &c, witli freehold allotment 10 x 100. —S. Vaile, House and Kstate Asfcnt, Shortland street, next the Post-ofSce. N S A L E, 300 SACKS BEST ADELAIDE FLOUR. Ex Cabarfkidh. In lots to suit purchasers. GEORGE SIBBIN. "jVfONEY TO LEND.—A large sum of jL?__L M^oney to Lend, in sums of £100 and up warrls, at very low interest. —Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortiand-stveet. ONE or two Gentlemen can be accom modated with Board and Residence in the beat part of Parnell. Every comfort strictly attended to. Terms moderate.—Card of address at this ofTice J B~ OAR D & KESIDENCE.— A comfort able home; use of Piano. Terms moderate. —Apply to Mrs. Cope, Pitt-street, opposite Vincent-stree.t. TENDERS required for Scoria Steps, and Masonry; also, Wood Fencing in front of St. Matthew's Church.—Apply to Mr R. Dick son. fTIENDERS are invited for the remainder _i_ of the Lease unexpired, together with the Fixtures, Window Fittings, Szc, &c, of that Centrally-situated Business Premises known as the CITY CLOTHING MART, lately in the occupation of Mjj. Samuel Coombks. The Lease has D 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 i'or SO Working Tailors and the same number of Workwomen. A part of the Premises is et present re-let for £50 per annum. Tenders io be sent to Mr, R. Arthur, on or be fore Monday, th« ?3id instar.t. The highest or any tcadcr not necessarily accepted. BAY OF ISLANDS GOAL COMP4.NV (LIMITSD). „. '_° sn?i\ASDT*OAT BUILDERS. Jendera will be recefre-1 at the oftioe of 'hn company until noon of MONDAY, the 80th instaut, for building a Barge, as per srjecifie^ ?°52-5' hi ci ITUiy oe aeon on appUcation to the Tenderers co state the date on which taeß&ftzß Will be delivered at Aucklatvl, xuw^o-kb BcleSted, WCBii 9I any i(indcv not By order of the Eoai'd, HENRY GILFILT.AX, Jun l( 10, Insurance Buildings, AoUng Seofcta-ry. Aucklaucl, April ll v 18??, ijf— q b v "i~irnßn_rr^s Tenders will bn received nnt il noon of the 30ti nistant for rr,a cjvetiion of a D\velling-hou6o at La'.nhriago, Waikalo. R, KEALS & SON, 1 { AsMtes%



X oh n so p pc T d> HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. s, Queen-street. FOR PO3ITIV*R SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to ■\vo "tracts in Newton . TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in llign strcet, belonging to Low and Motion. TO LET, a reall j good Farm o; 150 acres, auouc one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part o' which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with wood orchard, dwelling^ house, stables, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction o_ two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel.and General Store. Full POSITIVE SALE, chean, a Good Farm 0 i_o acres, nearly all fencer, ana uuder cultiva tion, except about, 40 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &c, only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, eiieap, ciMahurangl, 130 acres or really r,oo& Land. par* bush and yarfc strong tern. wi_h Lranta-te 10 the 'nalii river. FOR SALE. at.-.i exceedingly low price, 400 : acres* of Good Lane1 on the Waiau Block. Waiuku! with creek, frontage. i FOlt SALE, r L . a very low price, 120 acre 3 I g-ood Bush Land a^ the Puhoi, being Lot No. _, j tlr cc miles from vhc'landinjj-ploce. ; FOXI SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ! ience for a family; oniy 12 minutes walk from tlie Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good 1 *nd, 25 of which are in grass, with .-roomed he.use, stables, &c. only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable fon roomed Cottage, good gardt n, and about _ acre land, in the best pari of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, r. good Totara Bush miles from Auckland. Tsrms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomcd House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 25 x 110 feet. JOH>T SOPPET, ISTo. 8, Queen-stree HOUSE AND LAND AGENCY, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. MR. THEOPHILUS COOPER, 17, INSURANCE BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND, For many years Publisher of the "Daily Southern Cross" and " Weekly News,"' informs his numer ous friends in Auckland arid the Provinces o£ New Zealand, that he has commenced business as KENT and DIOiJT COLLIOOTOK and LAND and ESTATE AUJBN'l 1. >! '■". Cooper assures his friends that ho will ejn.iu !, his business with btriefcnes-', iionussty, and cn-r-y ; and will bo ready, whenever required, lv I'AY i?f advanck in all oases where his own safety 13 not im- - pcrrilled. Mr. Cooper is permitted to refer to the follow ing ge»ilemen. whose names are here appended: M'ssrs. Wilsons and Horton, Proprietors of the Herald and Weekly News. D. M. Luckie, Esq. Messrs. Benjamin Tonks and Co. Messrs. E. Porter and Co. Messrs. Hunter and Nolan. Messrs. Coupland and Co. Messrs. Russell and Devore. P. Herapatb, Esq., Anjhittct. Messrs. lioiloway and G-arlielc. Messrs. (i. W. Owen and Co. MONEY TO LEND. FOR SALE, 210 acres of Good Land at Ara rimu, about (smiles from p;iver''ead. I<-OR RALK, 110 acres oCjjtiiidfh ' hat remark ably th ivingseti ement PortJgMbcrt. FOX SALE. Three Allotrrfentiin Ponsonby. TO LET, a R'irrp at the Tiiauies, suitable for Stationery or Fan sy Good's. Tradesmens outstanding accounts looked up sharp. TIIEOPH i LUS COOPE R, 17, Insurance Bindings. "Hl/T I 11 A N D A COAL. J. FOO T E Regs to return his sincere thanks to those-who have so kindly given him a trial of hs Coals, for steam generating purposes or household use, and begs to inform the public that he has OPENED a Y'VRD adioinmg Mr. GHfillaa'B, in Custom-house-street, near the Railway Station, where he hopes to secure a share of public patronage. Prices at the Yard: —Large Coal, household use, 223; Steaming Coals, 20s. Numerous testimonials certify to the excellont quality of these Coals. "|3 IMMEL'S CROICEJ PERFUMERY JL\i Rimmel's Toilet Vinegar, a pleasant tonic and refreshing adiunct to the Toilet and Bath, a re viving scent and a powerful disinfectant. For warm climates it is invaluable. Rimmel's Celebrated Lavender Water. Rimmel's Treble Distilled Eau do Cologne. Rimmel's Much Improved Florid?. Water. Rimmel's Jockey Club, and other fragrant per fumes. Rimmel's Lime Juice and Glycerine gives the hair a beautiful gloss without greasing it, nourishes the roots, and imparts an agreeable coolness to the head, llimmel's Pure White Glycerine Soap, Brown Windsor, Honey, Almond, Lettace, Coal-Tar, and other Scay3 in bars or oake's. Rimmel's Velvetine, "Violet, Rice, Rose-Leaf, and other Toilet Powders, m boxes and packets Rimmel's Aquad^ntine cleans, whitens, and preserves the Teeth, refreshes the mouth, and sweetens the Breath. Rimmel's Pliotochrcme, for imparting to tho Hair or Beard a perfectly natural and poi manent shade. N.B.—All Rimmel's Prcpara- /?&*. tions will bear henceforth the w&-jl annexed Trade Mark. Thade KEIMME!,, Perfumer by appointment to H. R. H. the /r"*^ Princess of Wales, 96, Strand, »«is'«"i London T^TICCOL, HENDRY & CO., i-1 AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland, Liberal Advances made against Goods con» signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. GEORGE COOK'S 'BUSSES.' From opposite Coombes's. Kyber Pass and Newmarket, Daily, AT 9.15 a.m. 0.15 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11.15 a,m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 1-15 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3. {5 p.m. 4.10 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. n. 30 a.m. 12 noon, 1 p.m. 130 n m 2.30 p.m. 3 pm. 4 £_ 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: 8, 8.30, 9, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11, CEOROE conic, __ x V rakoftr-,!rt-strpfifc, Sr oTtci£ £ f _r^ moval* HERR SCHOTT will receive his PuWls at SSbS?" Hesidence« H«bour View. ShdSIUS COGNAC, TEADE MARK. EKSTABLISHED IN 1800J ' i MESSIIS. L E WIS BKOTS __ K& i AUCKLAND. Ha-ro seciired the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, so justly oousiflered tho finest umctej Tbey have always or» tywd tfdrls., Quarter flask** n«f»«a. »ncl ImnaHat fi»u*ltFi. ANTED I^oWN~lh^^r7d__ f« cripuon of Mercantile and "F^nc* Printing is uxeeu'eel at the &vim>:G S-i& t Stoam, Printing Work?^ Latest KovVlt.U-.s"'(ts S EngUßh and, Anna-can Type; Sw-inVs id W] ia Lithograp-hy; JVUtt-riel fov JPpstfci-« kndfflMßtfE