The Evening Star.

Vol. V.ni."~No. 2,200.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 1377.

PRICE : OKE PENNY.



■TNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY {J 'oh" :<J-TsY ZEALAND (LUVHTED). ] Time Table—March 1577. j FOR TARANAKT, >T_L.^N. PICTON. W-_- LIVGTOX LYTTELTC-.VAND POP. _' CHALMERS, fbom Manukau. ' i " . ... ... I '.atest Steamship.! Date of Saiung- j Train. W«.t'MOT?!.! Satnrday. 24th, 3.Sf)p.nJ 2p.m.! H.-wTU : V'e''.nosdr,v. 2Sth, .-: a.M.; , a.m. j Ta^_A_: j Monday, Apl % 10.20 am. 9.15 a.m. ! TON,' AND PORT CHALMERS, -'ROM, QUKIoN--STnEETjWHARP. • Rotorua.. Tuesday,27th, ip.m. ..( — j HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, j Agents, i Corner Qu\ v and West Queeh-streets. I SSC^lf)_TriTir _?OT-"spira gs, i ',':.'i^>- _■ V • HUI *\I,I,.»rATAKANA, •ammrjjj&j-xr, & little oma ha. , The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspek, Aviii sail a . under :— Auckland a_td Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs evory Moaday, 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., Avhen 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. For freight or passage applyto^ & »£&%. CJTEAM TO RIVERHEAD j||||i|£ k3 once daily. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland-^ ---9 ami. 1-30 p.m. J. CASEY &.SON. -^Js-fe^ C_TEAM ON"THE KAIPARA lmsffis^£s WATERS. The s s MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamatea, Pahi, and Mafa kohe, CA'ery 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. L_CASEY_& SON. «~g^^m I ME T A B" L Br *^i S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: • LcaA^e Wairoa: Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 1 p.m. Single Fares. 3s. Gd.; Return, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL. Agent. RUSSELL, WANGA- Jl||§g|;. in 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 12 noon, and every FRIDA Vat 3 p.m. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday, March 26 Friday, March 30 At 5 p.m. A. TVTcGRF.aOR. Manager. *s____=^ TUT A I W E It A, . «||||||j|; VV HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with the OAVners of the ' LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She will con vey passengers at tho Reduced Fare of 10s. for a Return Ticket, and the Manager of the Hotel has Reduced the Charge cor Board, including Baths, Towels, &c, to 15s. for First class, and 10s. for Second-class, 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. TTSTAIKATO STEAM NAVl jll|£S> W GATION & COAL MINING <fea*AyGOMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Sattirdav, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercor—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. Fort-street. February 10.1877. _£__£T "pTOR LONDON DIRECT. *liS_^__i_^- ,-t,ne favotirite •A- 1 Chpper GLENLORA, Jas. B. Mitchell, Commander, now alongside the Queen-street Wharf, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, Avill meet with quick despatch. _ Has first-class passenger accommodation. For freight or passage app|3 T tO AN & Agents. fS?*-. HPHE Brigantine FLIRT, lf:_-vi^\ AL 100 tons register, John l-?^^!^. McKenzie. Master, is a Regular jMM^ Trader between AL GKLAND and w-_ry«^g_m. LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H MnKKNZIK. AnnHftnd. Vnhrnn.rv 15. IftM _f^ W A 1 U X U. __3S^____-2_^ <«£Sa__BKr The BB< TAM 0 , SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Saturday, 12 noon Saturday. 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson ana Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onahunera or NeAvmarket. jTKJL QTEAM TO THE WADE M^pp^^^,. The paddle steamer _S_B————ai EFFORT leaves as f olloavs :— From Auckland— From Wade— Monda3 r, 4.45 p.m. Tuesday, 3 p.m. Thursday, G.-15 a.m. Friday, 4.30 p.m. Saturday, 7.15 p.m. Single Fares, ss-; Return, Bs. Will call at Brown's and Long Hay if required. Cargo Avill be received a. the office of Messrs. Holmes Bros. Weather and other circumstances permitting. HOLMES BROS' & CO., Agents. iSk^ AUCKLAND STEAM ,Jlliig»;___ PACKET COMPANY SSBSW* (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE~AND NAPIER. Th_s.s. STAR OF THE SOUTH Will leave for the above ports on SATURDAY pext, 24th instant, at 2 o'clock p.m. Will take in cargo at the Railway Wharf, \-VFOR AWANUI, GISBORNE AND NAPIER. ___s.s. GO-AHEAD "will leave for the above on MONDAY, tho -Kith instant, at 4 o'clock p.m. Taking cargo to all ports and places. W. LQDDKR.



<f£^^]P AGIFIG MAIL STEAM j SHIP CKW_PAK_:. FOR SYDNEY DIRECT. I The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, :E. Dearborne, Commander, will leave Auck land for the aboA re port on or about SUNDAY, 25_b March, carrying Mails and Passengers. F0- _r_u_-»n particulars, freight, or passage apply t© OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. ' *&&&_>_ BE&DLAE MONTHLY ' J$SM&> JLA> STEAM COMMUNICATION "^_--_-M__s'j3 FjTWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, j AND MELBOURNE. j The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the , 18th April. j She Avill leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. j For freight or passage, apply to I CRUICKSHANK & CO., j Agents; ' 16, Queen-street, ' Auckland, 22nd March, 1877. ' ,s^te^aTEAM TO COROMANDEL. , •——__—s^ Tli- new iron s.s. j The new it*on s.s. ! KINA ! J. Adams, Master, will leave as follows:— i From Auckland: From Coromandel: i Friday night 1 Monday, 2 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m. j Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. I Will carry passengers and cargo. I For particulars apply to ; E. G. SMITH, Custom-house-street; Or, W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. CJ TEAM COMMUNICATION l|lleig:kJ BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND i ■*■»■»-_»____ THAMES. i The fast and commodious s.s. | ROTOMAHANA, I A. Farquhar, Master, Avill leave as under:— From Auckland— j Friday, 7 p.m. Monday, 10.30 a.m. From Thames- Saturday. 1 p.m. • Monday, 1 p.m. : Weather and other circumstances permitting. j A. McGREGOR, Agent. I■ __ __. TJI O R SALE, ! S^&*^b* Tho kctcll CLEMATIS, 07 tons, j _^SSS_!^S<^ built in 1572, in Tasmania, and i s_aE_2.__7S.-k-J -well known in this port, having ! been thoroughly refitted, uoav in the Manukau. —Apply to NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE CO., Auckland. ra^a-. imOR LEVUKA DIRECT. '^a0 clipper schooner Ks£-£__l__« JESSIE HENDERSON, John Urquhart, Master, Avill sail as abo\'o on or about SATURDAY, March 21. For freight or passage apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO., Custom-house-street. «£JhSSb. 'W ° R W A I U X U. OREGON Will leaA-c for Waiuku as under:— Saturday, 11 a.m. Refreshments on board. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. ja. :*. "OASSENGERS' LINE OF JL t PACKETS TO NEW ZEA w_S__———— Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., SI, Leadenhall-street, Lonaon. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Faro is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empoAvered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to Loudon also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, VAgents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) __£»■ ?■_ npHE NEW ZEALAND • SHIPPING CO-'S LINE. FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Superior Hon Clipper Barque LOCH URR, 100A1, 716 tons register, Samuel Murdoch, Commander, having a large part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agents. «__**__***-_ C.TEAM COMMUNICATION J&g&%&Z~^3 WITH THE THAMES AND ■i^sa3SB*COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND. calling at GR .-.HAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. I The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Friday, 12 midnight Saturday, 12 midnight Fares, 7s. 6d. and ss. Return Tickets aA _ilable by either Boat. | All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail i ing. : Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on I board without a shipping note. Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. I All claims for loss or demage to be made within seA ren days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. N. MAUGHAN, Manager. J CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rout and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings- Queen-street. "XTEGLECTED AND DESTITUTE JLI CHILDREN'S HOME. MR. F. G. EWINGTON has been requested to Canvass for Subscriptions in aid of the above Institution, and as the Government Avill give a Pound Sterling for every Pound sub scribed by the Public, it is hoped that a generous response will be made to this appeal. The current year terminates on the 31st instant, aDd the Committee respectfully request that Sub s ribers will kindly pay their subscriptions to . M Ewington before that time. | T. M. HAULTAIN, )-.„„ a „„ 0 j _ WM. C. KENSINGTON, fHon_Se.es. WT. BALL, O CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST i 21-1, Queen-street, j Auckland. ; W. T. B. bogs to announce that he has com menced Business as aboA^e, aud trusts by sup- I plying a good article at a moderate price to secure 1 a share of public patronage. I _ _-___. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. j (Affiliated to the University of 1 New Zealand). The Quarter Day. for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FAItQUHAR MACRAE, Um<X Was tar.



JgJDEN yiNE JTOTEL, i EDEN TERRACE. I ; List of Prices:— ' Martell and Hennessey's Brandy, 4/6 $ bottle I Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky j 4/ and 4/6 (proof) _i bottle | Dunville's Whisky, 4/ per bottle 1 Rum, 3/; Old Jamaica (proof), 4/; small, 2/ $ bottle Cousen's Sherry (best). 4/; small, 2/ .1 bottle Sandiman's (best) Port, 4/; small, 2/ $ bottle] Amontillado Sherry, 5/; small, 2/6 $ bottle Old Tawny Port, 6/; small, 2/6 bottle English Ginger Wine, 3/ ft bottle. In Case (Genuine Brands) : Hennessey's and Martell's Brandy, 5/6 $ bottle Bisquit Dubouche's Brandy, 5/ _J bottle Schiedam Schnapps, 4/6; small, 2/6 _! bottle Geneva, JDKZ, large, 4/; small, 2/9 $ bottle Old Tom, 4/ .1 bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ 53 bottle Townsend's Sarsaparilla, 5/ per bottle English Ale and Porter (best brands), 1/3 $ bottle. All Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof) same as from Bonded Store. Assorted casos of the abOA'e made up for Families : and Picnic Parties. ', Terms strictly Cash (no exceptions). SAMUEL EVINSON, Proprietor. Auckland. 14th March, 1877. i qPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER Have much pleasure in announcing that they have just received from Messrs. Crosse and Blackavell (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OP SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite an inspection of the Large Stock Aye now haA re on view:— ') ( ) ( | \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet / : Chili Vinegar ) I Jugged Hare \ I . Red Cabbage \ > Mince Meat \ I ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( I \ Oriental Pickles ( ) German Sausage ( | ( Orange Jolly \ i-i ) [ Oxford Sausage / I I Apple Jelly 3 ) >. Hare Soup J i ) Black Currant V£( ) Mock Turtle ( ; ) Red Currant •5 ( )Ox Tail ( \C.& B. Honey/1 • / \ Kipped Herrings j ) ~-,-s_-. .( ) I= 4 ( A Nice Assortment of Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits Just Landed. F. H. & B- take this opportunity of thanking I their numerous patrons for the encouragement they have given them in introducing abetter class of Goods into Auckland, and we beg to assure them that avc Avill continue to do so, and offer them at reasonable prices. TEAS. We arc 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, A ri_., Crushed Loaf, English in LoaA-cs, 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 Avaited upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, mtiT. Tom! Corner of QUEEN and THE X POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. Jf O T I C E. T. B. HILL 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 Avill 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, Vtotoria-strtcet. Auckland. (>(HEAP Dll Al JHli_ 8T U R Hi, J SYMONDS-STREET.- Not Selling Off, neither Selling under Cost, but I have several lines bought much under value, which I am offering at very loav prices to give the public the benefit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Milliner}', Haberdashery, &c, Drapery ; Beys' Suits from 3s. 6d. to 135.; Umbrellas, from 3s. 9d.; Ladies' and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d. J. HEAPE. NEWCASTLE COAL. The Barque ' Stag,' Is Daily Expected with a Cargo of _zOO tons Goal, Delivered, or at Ship's side. Those desirous of laying in a Winter's Supply should not lose this opportunity of doing so, as they will be Sold Cheap. W. & G. WINSTONE, C ustom-h ouse-street. r\ n s a l i", By the Undersigned :— 10 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE (OLD) 25 „ „ . „ (NEW) 2 „ PRIME LARD (in bladders) 20 sacks OTAGO OATMEAL 10 „ PEARL BARLEY 300 „ OATS 200 „ BRAN 60 „ BARLEY DUST 125 packages TEAS (finest qualities), in half I chests and boxes. I i * "" i 15 FRAMES' ROOFING, SLATING. AND | SHEATHING FELTS OTAGO SLATES NELSON HOPS, &c. T. H. HALL & CO. WARNOCK BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. <A|fl#v»»—Tlnrham-Bti-vot. ATmk._nrt ?TR OOKS & BASSETT, JO COACH PAINTERS. SIGN WRITERS, ETC., Durham-street, Next to Haymarket. All kinds of Vehicles (new or second-hand), painted in the most superior manner with quick depat-h, and at reasonable rateß, Sign writing done for the trade. N.B.—J, B. Brooks, late j Carriage Painter to tho Bros, Antopy and I'er- S dinaud Rothschild, Mr Alderman WU'6. 6»d elifem. City cUgmtfti-i^, '



CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. "VTIGHT SCHOOLr'c'ity^WestTl^orL. AzH Union-street, conducted by Mr. J. Braba zon, Ist, class Certificated Teacher, with 36 years' experience, 17 in Auckland, and 19 in the old country. Elementary Class, Is. per week. Greek, Latin, French, Mathematics, and Pit man's Shorthand, may be studied at double or treble rate. The School is open four nights in each Aveek, and a fifth will be added if the pre sent number of Scholars increase by one-fourth. JAMES BUTCHER, 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 nnnnt). at reasonable rates. 7S) N S A L E, __ BY THE UNDERSIGNED — ; TO ARRIVE PER ' ELEC iRA," BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to H. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSH. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, BiLLiAttP, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. BRIERLEY'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. 6 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. ULM■ A N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children'h Portraits taken instantanerusly. HITCHEN'S CELEBRATED BLOOD RESTORER. A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY For all Skin Diseases, Rheumatism in all its forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentery, and is ii valuable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. No Bottles are Genuine unless bearing the Proprietor's Signature. All orders must be forwarded to the Aucklan Agent, W. DAWSON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, WELLKSLI-Y-STREET, Auckland. N.B.—Testimonials can be seen on applica li EORGE A X E R S Frekman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. l\/r~R~ T." TR A FTM-TITD SURGEON /T^c- 53*1. Wakkkirld dentist, Qm^_m STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Arf.ir.Hal Tor.t.l. .from Otio to a RSiTI PnfcV "\tk7tlsosT"& clvs~c__leMat__s TT BAKING POWDER.—This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from tho wholesale agents. Messrs. Nathan & Co. Tho Powder is free from urty deleterious ingredient which is often found in many Baking Powders. The local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It i 3 by far beyond tho imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s Baking Powder. Sec that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. 7_/f R- R R~ woTdI. am, AjjAL teacher of the pianoforte. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January Hi. 1X77. M~ R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the j City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to haw the said ! places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— /_.fsa.m. /..30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland •< 1.15 p.m ewmarketK 2 p.m. 2.-15 p.m 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. V5.45i).m 16.30 p.m. MERCHANTS, 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, Wyn dham-8-reer,. ARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he has recently made, render tho Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. A considerable portion of the ground floor of the New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch will, the pro prietor is assured, find no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under the supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his OAvn long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is acknoAvlcdged by connoisseurs to be the- finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, ChriHtohnroh. AM E S B~L~X~Kr~E~Y", CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Gore-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeyes, Bullseyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins. &c. T> R I C '__ 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 size and good colour, and their good shape effects 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 either be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. CftMBKS &DALDY. Agents, "rWTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GA'L -J..1 VANI3ED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. -FOR SALE- Galvaniaed Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spcating of all kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kihda of Plumbarc' Materials. N.B.~Highest current VA\m Sflvca for Old stfa.d ajs M_tftl&



____ AHK II ____ AUB I! JUNK TIMBER, IN ANT QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSLDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. 6/3 per 100 superficial feet. 30 to 40 feet .. .. 0/6 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 60 feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to " KAURI," Evening Star Office, Auckland. XXT ARK WORTH TEMPERANCE VY HOTEL. The above is situated Avithin a feAV yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and otrers to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. Charges Moderate. CHAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. "ftT ICC OL, HENDRY &~CO., AJi AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN A_\ TD PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal AdA^ances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. TO SHIPPERS, TIMBER, MER CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. The Kopuru SaAv Mill Co. being about to relin quish their Retail'limber business in Auckland, and in order to effect a speedy clearance, haAre greatly Reduced their Prices. TO LET, the Yard, with Office, well adapted for the Firewood Trade. Possession given on Ist March. Apply to R. BARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road. February 16, 1877. T3ILLIARD DOOM, /•_._. ____•_ v— *4 '.s<*sa _______&!_ I^^'' 'tf m THISTLE HOTEL, QIIKF.N-STKEKT. RF. WEBS TE R, .• WIIOI.KSAI.K AND RETAIL SADDLKR AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, Queen-street, Auck_an». * NA-vi". th« TTnion llftnUV Q P E O I A L IVT O T I C E. MESSRS SOMERI _ELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay and Honi-VMAX, as Drapers and Clothiers, beg to intimate to then* friends and the public that they Avill 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 Gcuts' Silk Umbrellas, &c. MR. LECK, Late Sui _rintendi_nt 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 fa\'ours. 100,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEW PATTERNS OF PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive per Carnatic and Glenlora, offer special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new designs Artists' Colours in oil and water; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Sorax Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price Silvered Plate Glass, from i.36 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. _ST Whole- at,e and Retail. PHILLIPPS & SON, 85. and 97. Qufcon-ntoeet SC CAR R, © HOUSE. LAND, ft GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. TT E R R SCHOTT, R.AMX, ■■* ""," begs to announce that he receives MUSIC PUPILS at Mr. Joseph Brown & Son's Music Warehouse, and at his residence, opposite St. Mutthow's Church. Term, for Pianoforte, Singing, Harmonium, Theory and Composition, on application. gig^CASKa C_J_ENFl___wflfc I 20,000 Fire Briokß (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,600 Slates (Countess); KEANE & JENKINSOH, < VMMrfttlM



RL. 11. M E E X, O LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). "yiCTORIA XjILOUR "It/FILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. WILSON AND MCGREGOR HAVE AiAVAYS ON HAND : Flour, Sharps Bran, Oats Maize, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, Ground Rice Crushed Maize, Oats Beans, &c., &c., At the Lowest Rates. WHEAT GROUND AND DRESSED FOR COUNTRY SETTLERS ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. ___* Ask for Wilson & McGregor's Cele brated Baking Powder.—To be had from all Grocers and Storekeepers. j^LLBERT^^SW-jKfia*' JTOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hotel 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. c^ J3X?Jfc--*£ftZLi S£,'.-.-<^'" ■, "■'■'.r'A ■."__>■' ifILAEKE BROTHERS \j (I.ATE CROiUUE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba-ik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. WANTED KnoAvn, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Tinibe 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. ~\KT ANTED, Intending Purchasers of V V Buggy Harness, to kiioAV that the under signed has Twt-i Sets ot Best English-made, Avith Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abernyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heaAry work, at 775. Cd. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afewbest quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness. Brass and Silver Mounted. .i.nii T_rn.v _ra.rVif.sß li/TONEY TO LENI), on Mortgage; at J_y__L the usual rates of interest.—W. li. Cou ncil, Vulcan Lane. MONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEYIo LEND on first-class free hold security, at loav rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. It/TONEY TO LEND in large or small _J-_9_-_t_ suras at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. npRY THE CAFE of the AUCKLAND _JL HOTEL. All the Delicacies of the Season are provided at each Meal. The Restaurant is always open for Refreshments. T>ONES ! BONES 1 BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. THE Undersigned are CASH Pur chasers o# HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c„ at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers. Anr.l_la.id. 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, fee., &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. MoKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. X W. MACDONALD, ?J» o HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. QPECIAL 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 arent for Mr. W. TC Oav*r^>r ,mH OS. J. H A R B U T T, •wholesale brush manufacturer, Shortland-street Auckland. Flour Mills supplied Avith Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones relllled. q_w ___ p „ .^ l _ _ h ___.^ A NEW MAP of the CITY and SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, comprising tho City and the Highway Districts of Ponsonby, NeAvton. Mount Roskill, Arch Hill, Eden Terrace. Karaiigahaoe, Grafton Road, Mount Eden and Epsom, Parncll, Newmarket, Remuera, and One Tree Hid, sheAv ing the numbers of original Lots, Subdivisions of Lots, and Sections, with all Roads and Streets, the Waikato Railway with Stations, and the Kaipara Railway a. iinuiiv located. Compiled with great accuracy io a scale of Ten Chains to an Dich.—At all the Booksellers.— Price. f»a. TRfOYA l Tette"ks PATENT* The AERATED FLOUR COMPANY in JBi;V l»>. »ne/_...iVi o ij!?,i. v lairand impartial trial beaoving as tney do that tho highest medicai testimony has placed on record i _c un _c_l_M» fact that Aerated Bread is superior and mow nutritious than Bread made from ordi oryS SJ_ -^' f and socially;adapted to alft ho% wno s'-iner from hosdnche, acidity, ..atulene" dJRtenBiQR. or pain ai'ler mnil.. pwY, \ l^JfT,-:1^ (-^. aiul Wastry of" tdlidno, i u.cau.-o ri.ciuiH.iijf i. __ builer ;."d f;n.vr v^ri tho Aerated Fkmr stands im->~Jki oL t_ai solicited to test its value, ya-Wiw rJoia by Grocers and _.tot_keepß?B« »,, Who'esnto A g-t _it« jjiSasitS. BROWN Jsp PATEN i «_--_^-^- i § ifl) J. s' h p pIT I _ _. ..^^smas'B Bay Strwsir,w,'' *' i AH 4P, 101, W. r p'oeea-gi-. «st Whtwli > ■ .-_ Aucklftud.



JOHN SOPPET 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 allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo streets in NeAVton TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in HigH- Street, belonging to Low and Motion. TO L EST, a really arood Farm of 150 acres, aDont one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with caod orchard, dwelling; house, staoles, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed • farming purposes, centrally situated, boing at . the i miction of two main roads, Avhere a good business could be done as Hotel and General . Store. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm i of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva j tion, except about 40 acres in bush. Avith good I Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &c, only 12 , miles from town. j FOil SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres or | really good Land, part bush and part strong 1 fern, with frontage to the main river. ; FOR SALE, at an exceedingly loav price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku} with creek frontage. j FOR SALE, at a very loav price, 120 acres I good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 4, '. three miles from the'landing-place. ! FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very ; comfortable Flve-roomcd Cottage, verandah j back and front, good Avell, and freehold garden, j 33 x 132 feet, together Avith Avorkshop and other : out-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, Avith every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly low 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 term 3, a comfortable fonr roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 4 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush 1 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, 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. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 21 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build, ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. "OURIRI POSTS ON SALE. Th. undersigned has ON SALE, 1,000 first class Puriri Posts, at the Loaa _st Market Price. R. A. ENGLAND, Coal and FiroAvood Dealer. Onehunga. By •&, cjn <T-» The Appointment c- , -^arH Marchioness to Her XT of Ladyship Normanby. MR S. P A T 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 home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and fink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. T>OTTIE'S SCOTTISH OILS. EXTRAORDINARY DISCOVERIES. LUMBAGO, RHEUMATISM. GOUT, BAD LEGS, DEFORMED FEET AND HANDS, PILES, &C. THE SCOTTISH HIGHLAND OIL is immediately obsorbed into the Blood, chang ing its dtdl black hue into a brilliant red, pos sessing a delicate nervous force, which may be felt as a tremulous motion in the muscles, which often instantly relicA res a great many painful disorders, which render life unbearable. POTTIES SCOTTISH OIL Will be found invaluable in nearly cA rery in stance, and for colonial uso is one of the best Medicines ever introduced, especially in the following cases:— TRAVELLERS, Avho have to shift from bed to bed. SURVEYORS, who are exposed to bush vermin day and night. SHOOTING PARTIES, exposed to the tor ments of the tick. Members of Cricket, Roaving, and Football Clubs, and Athletes, May Avith greet advantage use it for the muscles of the arms and limbs, rubbing night and morn ing. It renders those muscles elastic and firm : should the muscles be sore a good dressing will save immediate relief, and prevent the distres sing effects of stiffness, &c. POTTIES SCOTTISH OIL. A slight dressing night and morning will give complete immunity from fleas, mosquitoes, sand flies, ticks, and all kinds of bush vermin. The Oil when rubbed in all over the body orhaneis and face, dries at once, leaA _ig a beautiful gloss on the skin, Avhich, while it feels highly agree able, forms a perfect barricade. POTTIES HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. _3T Agent for Auckland— AICKIBf, CHEMIST, QUEEN-STREET. JJI Q U I C iT^s LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, VICTORIA-STREET, Auckland. _2T FOR HIRE- A. Great Variety of Open and Close Carriages. Buggies, single and double-seated, open or hooded, for Single or Pair of Horses, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses. Carriages, with Grey Horses, for Wedding purposes. , Waggonettes for Picnic Parties. Covered Conveyances for Driving Parties to out-districts. Hearse and Mourning Coaches. 'Busses for Newton and Ponsonby, and to Mount Albert and Whau. Time Table. Ponsonby 'Busses, Newton 'Busses, via Grey-street. via College Hill and Ponsonby. 8. 0 a.m. 2. 0 p.m. 8.45 a.m. 2.15 a.m. 9. 0 „ 2.30 „ 915 „ 2id . 9-30 „ 3. 0 „ 9.45 M 3.15 10. 0 „ 3.30 ~ 10.15 3.45 10.30 ~ 4. 0 „ 10._5 4.15 11. 0 „ . 4.30 „ 11.15 „ 4.45 11.30 „ 5. 0 „ 11.45 „ 5.15 12. 0 noon 5-30 „ 12.15 p.m. 5.45 „ 12.30 p.m. 6.0 „ 12.45 „ 6.15 " 1. 0 .. 6.30 „ 1.15 „ 6.45 LSO „ 7. 0 „ 1,15 „ and at S and 10 p.m. daily. Saturday nights, S, 8.30, 9. 9.30, 10,10.30 & II p.m. Mount Albert and Whau 'buss. Leave Union Bank: Leave Whau • 12 noon , 8.30 a.m. 5 p.m. daily 3. p.m. daily Saturdays 2 & 10.30 p.m. 8.30 and 5.30 n.in. Orders left at Mr. F. Quick's, Ponsonby: or J Thompson, Star Hotel, Newton, will be fninctul ally attended to. l , J. THOMPSON, Manager. jmsQuit, dubouche; __—Cq, [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF~_3RANDY COGNAC I /b_BcucHE'fc'c?m |j^^n|S j &-____,,„ ~,,.1H| ti \o^ok-^ \ \^u_ik^ f^piW> I« imus,, CASES, & VLASR*. ' '. *j}- Snip. Aaent !n Av.c_.i_.hl .«» 1, ]>. V A ft. At* & on. XJ'OTIOE TO THE i.ADTFS OF .L\ Auckland and _..r.^.-...<!..-_. D.-h-iVts.— MRS. WTLi-.A?,.:-. h-i.~ 0x.;.". .1 »n a IsVw • ot q{ Ladies' Unrierolc.-bbig.. .l-i.-Ki.-t_.---d Cuffs, 3d pair, host vahio in Aur-rO-n.!: I>dies' '-.rff-rsf Liidie:)" and ..iris' Si-05..-. 8, fid n&i. ; No, 2 Whltf ".ockfi, 3d.p»i>*. /.In.'a v<\ B-VS§mrr>wt_ ■ J>ttoi. aocK-s, to 0,1..! ?U\y P.!l~:«_'.. ," p„». . Flow-t'lß. (nuii;„ i' ( ,;,-;- v ii:„y: {.--r. a n»_s.i?tvtioa _t?- K.c?.t-te.™ 000**- 7T '%■* pa.ad'O-wMi