The Evening Star.

Vol. -VIIL—INta 2,211.

AUCKLAND, KZ. ? FRIDAY, APRIL 6,. 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



•*£_!__&*-__. "DEGULAR. MONTHLY STEAM COMMUNICATION *_^Ss^_ffi' BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. • Tho fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 18th April-. She Avill leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents, 16, Queen-street, Auckland. 22nd March, 1877. rTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY v "of new zealand (limited). Time Table— April 1877. for t 4.ranaki, nelson, picton, wel- LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. TAUPO . Friday, 6th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Weli'ngton Wednesday, lltb, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea Monday, 16th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taranaki Thursday, 19th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Tiuro - Sunday, 22nd, 4 p.m. 2.30 p.m. Wpi l'ngton Saturday, 28th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Thur., May 3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11a.m.- FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street w habk. ROTOBUA.. Tuesday, 10th, 12 noon. — mm" NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, FROM Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 24th, 4 p.m. •-* HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. -~K-k QTEAM TO SYDNEY. 'f^^re'vV From Queen-street yi\y|lwvpA^' Wharf. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA "* Will be despatched from Queen-street Wharf on TUESDAY. 10th instaiit. at 12 o'clock noon. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. ,&a_te=^ AUCKLAND STEAM J3mS>J3L. PACKET COMPANY *^£g*i_*' (LIMITED). FOR TAURANGA AND GISBORNE ONLY, Calling at Tauranga on her Return Trips, Th6S' S' PRETTY JANE Will be placed in the above trade regular!v, and Trill leave Auckland on her first trip onlUliib- DAY next, the 10th instant, at 4 P.m. W. LOil-DliiK, Manager arid Engineer. C.TEAM COMMUNICATION lil§gi>io BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND «a_s_gß_^s? T jg_E THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANAy A. FARQunAR, Master, Avill leave as under:— ; From Auckland— . | Friday, 6 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. Tuesday. 10.30 a.m. From Thames— - Saturday, lp.m. Monday, 4 p.m. Tuesday, 4.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. MCGREGOR. Agent. «i£VrfW "R7IOR TRE _HOT SPRINGS, __W_W£Sit l 1 MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "^^KAWAU, Se LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. 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, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides wiU allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c., every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &0., every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Forfreightorpasßageapplyto gE¥ & _ q^ «=v*_w C. TEAM TO RIVERHEAD ■~||^^o ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY Avill leave as under :— .From Riverheacb- From Auckland^ 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J__C ASE V & SON. QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. S S MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert,. Otamacea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, and for Eastern Rivers on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. _ _, , Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port Albert, Sec, on Tuesday. cAgEY & • fj^Oß RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, AND MANGONUI. . The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. • No cargo received after 4 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE Avill leaA-e for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. j —^ . , FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave, every MONDAY < Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. j FOR MERCURY RAY & TAURANGA. i (To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— April. May. Wednesday, April 4 AVednesday, May 2 Monday, April 9 Monday, May 7 Friday, April 13 Friday, May 11 Wednesday, April 18 Wednesday, May 16 Monday, April 23 Monday, May 21 Friday, April 27 Friday, May 25 Wednesday, May 30 June. MoTiday, June.4 Monday. June 18 Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. McGREGOR. Manaeer. I vV^ E R A, V y HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with the ' owners of the 'LILLY' to run her as an Extra »oat during the. Summer Months. She avjll con vey passengers at the Reduced Fare of 10s. for a Retobn Ticket, and the Manager of tho flotel haa Reduced the Charge for Board, including Baths, Towels. &c, to 15s. for First class and 10s. for Second-claas, from SATUR DAY tdl MONDAY. Ihe Steamer will leave every Saturday at 2 P.m... and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. on Mnudavß. STEAM NAVI tijME&g: YY gation & coal mining "■"■MWtoBg,rCOMPANY (LIMITED). ,_. L... TI-MbTtABLE: J Reamer C WAIKATO «•_ Jc to K?«mllton—Tuesday, Thursday, and tt "-Soturda,9< at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Meiser—Monday, Wednesday, and , Friday, at S &J3a. Mercer to Cambridge-Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Wabridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. ~TrAN'2! SCHBRFF,



Ashzk; ' "F 1 AST E R wEE X- Tif^^S^N, EXCURSION TO CORO- MANDEL. The s.s. X I N A, W.1 Adams, Master, will leave as follows :— From Auckland— From Coromandel— Friday, 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. , — Saturda3 r, i p.m. Return Tickets, available for the Week, Ten Shibings. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Will carry passengers and cargo. For particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Custom-house-street; Or, W. SMITH, Oueen-street Wharf. «S^£^CJTEAM COMMUNICATION JFillliP^ WITH THE THAMES AND *KSBa^s^COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. i The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," ■ Eatery Night. Timetable: From Auckland:— Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 5 p.m. Return Tickets during the Easter Holidays, available from 29th March to 7th April, by either Boat. SALOON 7s. Gd. STEERAGE :...... .ss. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. W,eather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on , board without a shipping note. Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. All claims for loss or demage to be made within ! seven days, or they will not be recognised. j Excursion Steamers always for Hire. i J. EDWARDS. Manager. I «fsf#^l^ ' O R ■ W A I U X U. | v£&^&&' Thep.s. i OREGON ! Will leave for Waiuku as under: — J From Onehunga— From Waiuku— < I Saturday, 12 noon Saturday, 4 p.m. i j Monday, lp.m. Monday, 6 p.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. ! Friday. 1.30 p.m. Saturday, 0 a.m. j Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills— | Tuesday, 7 a.m. "Weather and other circumstances permitting. | Orders to collect, Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbins Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROB. . i"BJfe^F 0R w —* v X v- I ""^saSS^ Th& s _ s _ TAM 0 . S HANTER will leave for Waiuku as folloAvs:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku :J , Saturday, 12 noon Saturday, 5 p.m. I For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on j Friday, at 7 a.m. , Weather and other circumstances permitting. ; Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfa.rlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., ) will meet with prompt dispatch, j A. CUNNINGHAM, Oiiebun£_a or NewmarkAt. ; «j*ag§^.nn' i m c table. «^_*fc_,-*-. g TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, as. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NTCCOL. Agent. «£tefe|^ Q TE A M T O PUIT 01. EFFORT From Auckland to the Wade : Saturday, 11 a.m. Will call at Bi-ovrn's and Long Bay if required. Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs. Holmes Bcos. Weather and other circumstances permitting. HOLMES BROS' & CO., Agents. "rH^sT" Hn KE Brigautine FLIRT, ■tvjsl^v' -*-' 10° tons 'register, John fesa=«?Ss'^. McKbns!ik, Master, it a Rearolar Trader between AL CKLAND and &gzz&sa*B» LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to d. h. Mckenzie. Anokland. February 15.187ff. rikx" TjlOR LONDON DIRECT. The favourite Al Clipper GLENLORA, Jas. B. Mitchell, Commander, having! the greater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch. Has accommodation for a few steerage passengers only. Carries an ex perienced surgeon. KOr freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. ' rifc^-a*- mHE NEW ZEXi3aND i|2Q|&. JL SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. , _^^^^^ FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Superior Iron Clipper Barque LOCH URR, 100A1, 716 tons register, Samuel Murdoch, Commander, haying a large part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. AN D J^ SO P P E T, m Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101. LoAver Queen-street Wharf, W°T I , C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archard Se J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c., on the 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. All ordei-3 left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland I «..i>d I ><-P<-»i will jv.coivfi Dromnt. attention. S iff OT IC E TO THE LADIES OF j A?\ Auckland and Surrounding Districts.— ! MRS. WILLIAMS has'opened up a New Lot of I Ladies' Underclothing. Linen-faced Cuffs, 3d E[ air, best value in Auckland; Ladies' Garters; indie's' and Girls' Stockings, 6d pair; No. 2 ! White Socks, 3d pair; Men's and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, 6d pair; Stay Busks, 3d pair; Flowers, from 3d per spray; and a nice selection of General Fancy Goods. — Note the address: MRS. WILLIAMS, opposite Fire-bell, foot of Grey-street. ,-pT "~Q U I C X ' S LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, Victoria-street, Auckland. essr 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. j Waggonettes for Picnic Parties. » Covered ConAreyances for Driving Parties to | out-districts. i ' Hearse aud Mourning Coaches. / 'Busse3 for Newton and Ponsonby, and to ; Mount Albert and Whau. I Time Table. j Ponsonby 'Busses, Newton 'Busses, via Grey-street. via College Hill and i Ponsonby. 8. 0 a.m. 2. 0 p.m. . 8.15 a.m. 2.15 p.m. 9. 0 „ 2.30 „ 915 „ 245 „ I 9.30 „ 3. 0 ~ . 9.-15 „ 3.15 „ , 10. 0 „ 3.30 •;. 10.15 „ 3.15 „ 10.30 ~ 1.0 „ 10.-15 „ 1.15 „ 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 „ 1.30 „ 7. 0 „ 1.45 „ and at 9 and 10 p.m. daily. Saturday nights, 8, 3.80, 9. 9.30,10,10.30 & 11 p.m. I Mount Albert and whau 'Buss. ! Leave Union Bank: LeaA'eWhau: I 12 noon 8.30 a.m. j 6 p.m. daily 8. p.m. daily Saturdays 2 & 10.30 p.m. 8.30 and 5.30 p.m. I Orders left at Mr. F. Quick's, Ponsonby; or J. ' Thompson, Star Hotel, Newton, will be punctu ally attended, to. , «„.,.„„,,.„_,„„ „, J» THOMPSON* MftMtfft :



[ SPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER i Have much pleasure in announcing that thej { have just received from Messrs. Crosse ani I Blackwell (PurA^eyors to the Queen) anothci SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. We i enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite I an inspection of the Large Stock we now have | on view:— ~ ... I \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet / ! J Chili Vinegar } / Jugged Hare . ) j 1 Red Cabbage V ) Mince Meat ' \ | ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( : \ Oriental Pickles ( \ German Sausage / !(; Orange Jelly ■\ h ) ( Oxford Sausage / ; { Apple Jelly p ) > Hare Soup j ) Blackcurrant }-~t.\ • ) Mock Turtle ( ! ) Red Currant I__ ( )Ox Tail ( i\C. &B. Honey/ ■ / i Kipped Herrings / j )„„g^_, ( ) „$„.-~( i A Nice Assortment of Hum-ley & Palmer's ! Biscuits Just Landed. ! F. H. &B. take this opportunity of thanking i their numerous patrons for the encouragement I they have giA-en them in introducing a better ■ class of Goods into .Auckland, and we beg to . assure them that we will continue- to do so, and offer them at reasonable prices. TEAS. We are giving the Best Value in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Being Direct Importers of the Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, ■ and Bacon, Aye give un usual advantages. J PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, viz., Crushed Loaf, ! English in Loaves, and Chopped in 71b. tins, i Snow Drops, and Mauritius. An early call is respectfully solicited. ! N.B.—Goods delivered in the City and Suburbs, I and Families waited upon for orders, \ F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION I MERCHANTS, I T.TTT? HP T>nT. Corntcr of QUEEN AND ' THE 1 POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. T>"R O0 X S ft BASS ET^ JL> 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 depatch. and at reasonable rates. Sign Avriting ! done for the trade. N.B.—J. B. Brooks, late Carriage Painter to the Bros. Antony and Fer dinand Rothschild, Mr Alderman. Wire, and Other City (London) ditrnitaries. NEWCASTLE COA L. The Barque * Stag,' Is Daily Expected with a Cargo of 4:50 tons Coal, 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 avill be Sold Cheap. W. & G. WINSTONE, Cnstom-h ouse-street. Appointment c_l-'s.b-zffizftt_£> Marchioness to Her of Ladyship *~w~ 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 Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic Inspection invited. "VTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- JlI VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street 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 rates given for Old Lead and Metals. MR, F. B. WOOD HA 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 18. 1X77. . H: SKINNER, i. BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Office Fittings. &C. Sec. L. H. M E E X, J\i9 LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. ' • Rents and Debts' collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). WT. B A L L, • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 211, Queen-street, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that he has com menced Business as above, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to secure a share of public patronage. AENOCK BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Offlow t—Durham-Btroot. A nnTrland * g T A R /A JJOTEL, # Albert-street, Auckland. r. j. davidson, •', proprietor. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. PO INT RUSSELL HOTEL, MERCER. This Hotel is fitted up with every comfort and convenience. It is a favourite resort for Travel lers to the Waikato, being a feAv 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. >n J. HIGGINS, Proprietor. [established A.D. lSf.4.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellesley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., i-'i-oprietors.—Whihjs thank ing t-hM public for their- patrnnagi durina-t.Lo pa«t 13 yoars, W. F. & Co. Avould besr to inform them that they havp. uoav on hand a complete stock of th<* Aery best dyes, a"d that. Avith ' hr-ir appliances, in which tliey have adopted e-A'ery modern improvement, they can turn <wt their Avork of a qnalitynot to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit th« Ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and 1 rnion Velvet*, Silk and Satin Dresses, &o„ to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothing Cleaned, Dyed, Weil-pr^ed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wellesley-Btreet East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen wabed upon bvleavii.;? their addi-osp, personally or by post, at the Ofib-e, WelleHlpy-street East. Hats, Feather.;, Bumyi>&x® Cured* Cleaned, or



_Ci R O W N HOTEL, [ ■ \y GREY-STREET, _ Auckland. j E. HADRILL, . , » Proprietor. Good Liquors. O : CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. i Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on V Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle ( and Bay of Islands Coal. , .Also, Firewood (cut ( or.uncutl. at reasonable rates. . , ■ jQ ■ N ' S A L E, i —BY THE UNDERSIGNED — ; TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECfRA,' | BILLIARD TABLES, ■ Abbott & Co., acme makers to 11. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany 5 GUSH, unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard ; Table manufacture. • I Also, on Rand, > Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. J 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. PU L MA 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. .' ' "J ; Children's Portraits taken infltantanerusly. ITCHEN'S CELEBRATED BLOOD RESTORER. A NEVER-FAILING. REiyiEIJV For all Skin Diseases, Rheumatism in all its forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, ahd Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentery, and is a A raluable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. No Bottles are Genuine Unless bearing the Proprietor's Signature. AU orders must be forwarded to the Aucklan Agent, W. DAWSON, CHEMIST AND DItUGGIST, Wellicslisy-strkk'.., Auckland. N.B.—Testimonials can be seen on applies IP " CI E O R G E AXE R S W Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. . Cash Buyers of Tallow. tT/F r. t. trafford SURGEON _g^_Ws?*> Wakefield- DENTIST, /mg§l| street. Teeth extracted Avithout Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Tooth .from Onn to a Full Sot.. J, A M E S P> LAX EV, CUSTOM!IOUSE-STREET (East), Near core-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks. Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeyes, BullseyeSi Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. B r ~~K ® PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office : 27, Queen-street. N. HAT'KEU has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape eif'"cts a large saving in Mortar. At Ihe present loav price of Bricks, intending Builders will find it adA'antageous to use them rather than Timber. Purchasers can cither be supplied at the Kiln, or have them dcli\-ercd in any part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. A.LBERT^^^^^fe^ Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the abo Are 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 SaAdngs Bank. CLARKE BROTH ER S ■; (late crombie's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Oppbsitei Union Ba__k, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. iyr U S I C A L NOTICE. REDUCTION'IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. AU Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of 10s-, will be alloAved a Discount of 2s. 6di; or on £1 worth, Qs. A Very Choice Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of tho Best Makers, will also be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just Arrived, ex 'Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Chappell's, Boosey's, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, Sec. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 2.W QUTCKN-STRF.ET K£k(\ CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16a. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £11103. ' '. Fire Clay- Casks Plaster (American), Rl , 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, V!ntorin-Rt.ri.p.t Krutt r\ N S A ~~L E. BY THE UNDERSIGNED- Oatmeal (A nderson's) Sydney Maize Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter Gratis Seeds and Clovers Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) Boneilour (Bulls) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, ' ..:■'- Durham-street. ■ ; ;0:;:H--N; S~O P P E^T", HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL . COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. A. X, Car'cor'aWailjato Pewcela 1



K AU RI! KAu R l JUNK TIME ER, IN ANY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet '.. .. 6/3 per 100 superficial feet 30 to 40 feet .. .. 6/6 per 100 superficial feet From 22 to 42 inches in diameter. Delivery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand: Feet per Month. SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from 60 feet upwards. at butt 3 feet square.' Apply to '■■■■ "KAURI," ' ~;■ '.■■.,■: Evening Star Office-, ' [•-■'. . Auckland. WA RKWO RT H TEMPERANOE HOTEL. The above is situated Avilhin a fcAV yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and oilers to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. Charges Modf.rate. , CHAS. THOMSON, . , Proprietor. . "\f ICCO L, HENDRY :&~ GO., 'JJi • , : 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. TO SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER CHANTS, BUILDERS, Se OTHERS. The Kopuru SaAV Mill Co. being about to relin quish their Retail Timber business in Auckland, and In order to effect a speedy clearance, have greatly Reduced their Prices. TO LET, the Yard, with Office, well adapted for the Firewood Trade. Possession given on Ist IYI arch. Apply to ' ; R. BARTLEY, At the Yard, BreakAvater Road. February IG, 1.877. /GEORGE COOK'S 'BUSSES. ™JC From opposite Coombes's. Kybek Pass and Newmarket, Daily, AT , 9.15 a.m. 9.45 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3.45 p.m. 4.45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday CA-ening: 8. 8.30. 9. 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. .GEORGE COOK, AVa.kc.fi old-street. T> F. W E B S T E R, .JL\l» WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, O.UEF.N-STRKKT, AUCKLAND. .Mnv-t fclin TTtiinn Hn.nkl J7F~ a C A R U, JLli» HOUSE, LAND, Se GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, feAV doors below the Union Bank. "TKrIEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MEl£ X™ CANTILE AGWNOY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Third Call, of Ten Shillings per Share, on the Third Issue of the Company, Avill be payable at the Company's Office on TUESDAY, 3rd April, 1577. By order of the Board of Directors. FREDERICK BATTLEY, For the "Managing Director. Auckland, Ist March, 1877. HERR SCHOT T, R. A. M. L., Receives Pupils for Piano, Singing Theory, and Composition, at his Residence, opposite St. Matthew's Church. Terms on application at Mr Brown and Son's, and Mr Upton's Library. .~XfTTW~. P -U B L I S H E D. A NEW MAP of the CITY and SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, comprising the City and the Highway Districts of Ponsonby, NeAA-ton. Mount Roskill, Arch Hill, Eden Terrace. Karangahape, Grafton Road, Mount Eden and Epsom, Parnell, Newmarket, Remuera, and One Tree Hill, shew ing the numbers of original Lots, SubdiAdsions of Lots, and Sections, Avith all Roads and Streets, the Waikato Railway with Stations, and the Kaipara Railway as finally located. Compiled with great accuracy to a scale of Ten Chains to an Inch.—At all tho Booksellers.— Price. ss. BOYAL LETTERS PATENT. The AERATED FLOUR COMPANY in placing before the public " Robley'a. Aerated Flour," they simply ask a fair and impartial trial, believing as they do that the highest medical .testimony has placed on record the undeniable fact that Aerated Bread is superior and more nutritious than Bread made from ordinary flour with yeast, and specially adapted to all those who suffer from headache, acidity, flatulence, distension, or pain after meals, gout, gravel, &c. For Bread, Tea Cakes, and Pastry of all kinds, because requiring less butter and feAver eggs, the Aerated Flour stands unrivalled. One trial solicited to t^st its value. (Jola by Grocers and Storekeepers. Wholesale Agents MESSRS. BROWN & PATEN Auckland. _ DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE~MANU< FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D 0 W D E N HaAdng 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, &o. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. QTP~E C I a l notice. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coaoh, by booking at the office of | JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. A jifinl; for Mr.- -W. TC. Carter. mHO S. J. H A R B U T T, wholesale brush manufacturer, Shortland-street Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing f Flour, or old ones refilled. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. IMFONEY to LEND in large or small A vJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAIS HUE Y. Solicitor. High-street. "]\Yf ONEY .to LEND on first-class free. XvJL hold security, at loav rates of interest.— R._C. DYER, Sbortly.nd-3t_v.et. MONEY TO LEND "in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— .hic'Kxon and Ruosoli. Solicitor?. "OONES I RONES I RONES I Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free i man's Bay Bono Mills, and at No 101, Lower ; Que-an-street, by ; .1. fe ,T. SOPPET. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University ofr New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year arc 6th , February, 2?th April, 17th .July, and sth October, i FARQUHAR MACRAE,



AUCKLAND MODEL TRAINING S C HO O L. In Union with the Society of Arts, London. CHORAL HALL, Symonds-street. Science, Commerce, and Manufactures: Mr. Josiaii Martin, Society of Arts. Mechanics, Architecture, Drawing, and Survey inp: Mr. E. Fraser 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. Pycroet. Music (Vocal and Instrumental): Mr. M. ' SAA rALLOAV. Junior Teachers : Mr. T. H. Ellis, Miss Howard, Miss Drought. Quarters for current year Commence April 9, July 9, and October 1. ; ■■•■ ,£&&& ;~M O T I C E. On and after WEDNESDAY, Ith April, Un paid Balances of Education Rates will be received at the Office of the Board of Education, Wyndham-street, Auckland. R. B. LUSK, Receiver. HOBART TOWN RAILS! HOBART TOWN RAILS ! HOBART TOWN RAILS! ON SALE, by the undersigned, 1000 of the above, and 30,000 Pabngs, 5 and 6 feet. C. T. HARDING, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED Known, that D.~Goldiels prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Reuse Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus toimhouse-street. WANTED, Purchasers for best Silver on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £8 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £o 15s. per set; a large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. lid. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three seta secona-hand Spring Cart Harness), Brass and Silver Monntnd. and Dray Harness. T r~W. M A C~iT~O~ N~A~L~D, W • HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. , N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. AU CKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £fio to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- p W( _.,i.- Total amount ingover rt"r v,eel" Repayable. s. d."' £ s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 113 9 2 5 years 7 6 151! 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received at the following rates — 12||months or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum 7 day's notice ~ .. : ~ , JOHN BATGER, Secretary. TT AIP AR A RAIL WA Y. To ensure Dispatch. GOODS should leave Auckland Wharf for the Otamatea—TUESDAYS. Wairoa—FRIDAYS. _ By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. 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 EngraAdngs, Oleographs, Photographs, and • Borax Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron AnticoiTosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, aud all kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. tST Wholesale and Retail. PHIIJLJPPS & SON, 05. and 97. Queen-atreet. gHCIAL JT.OTICE, MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay and Honeyman, as Drapers and Clothiers, beg to intimate to their friends and the public that they will OPEN ON FRIDAY, THE 23ED INST,, WITH an ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK OF MENS', YOUTHS', AND BOYS' Clothing, Lambswool Underclothing & Hosiery, Flannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes, Serges. Ladies' and Gents' Silk Umbrellas, &c. MR. LECK,. Late Superintendent for COSGRAVE & CO., solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends to the neAV firm, and Avill guarantee every attention shall be paid to their esteemed favours THE Undersigned are Cash Buyel'S of GUM, at Highest Market Prices. _ _ , NICCOL, HENDRY & CO.



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, Avith every convenience, and freehold corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to AA'o streets in Newton TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in High ■ street, belonging to Low and Motion. TO LET, a really good Farm of 15Q acres, aoouc . one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of Avhich are under cultiA-ation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwellings house, stables, coAV-sheds, barn, and all neces : sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at ! the junction of tAvo main roads, Avhere a good business could be done as Hotel and General . Store. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm ! of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva i tion, except about 10 acres in bush, with good •: Dwelling-house, stable, coAA'-shcds &c, only 12 ! miles from town. i FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres of j really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. ! FOR SALE, at an exceedingly loav price, 400 I acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku? i \rith creek frontage. ! FOR SALE, at a A^ery low price, 120 acres | good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. i, three miles from thelonding-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, vcrandan back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other out-buildings. 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 SA_l_E, at an exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, AAdth 4-roomed he use, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, Avith frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about i acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bushfi 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 eA^ery conA renience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a reaby compact little Homestead of 21 acres, a large portion of Avhich is under cultivation, Avith good house and build. ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. HA SH T O STi& SON, © HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— KATPARA.—For. Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Land, Avithin three-quarters of a mile of the HelensAdlle Railway Station. About one-fourth of this property is excellent bush land, heaA-ily timbered, and is easily accessible by land and water carriage. OA"er 200 acres are sheltered from all winds, and well suited for the produc tion of fruit. There are tAvo priArate roads made through the property. Intending purchasers can A-isit the property, and return to town the same day. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A First-class Budd ing Allot ment in the best part of Kyber Pass Road, 50 feet by 200 feet. Beautitul view. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near JunctionHote —A comfortable six-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. PONSONBY.—Six-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about 1J acres in all. WAKEFIELD-STREET.-Four Allotments Avith two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to Wakefield-street and another to Edwardcs-stroet. STOKES' POINT, NORTH SHORE.-Smal Farms in this rising district. Very desirable investments for working men. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from one to five acres on the road to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a erood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—BuII ding allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. TO BE LET:— SYMONDS-STREET. — Six-roomed Cottage nearly opposite Choral Hall. QUEEN-STREET—Shop in first-class stand, under Theatre Royal. GRAFTON ROAD.-Cottages in health situa tions, to be Let. HOBSON-STREET.-Six-roomed House to be Let. QUEEN-STREET.-Solicitor's Offices In new buildings next the Bank of New Zealand, com modious and airy, fitted np with every conven ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. These offices are approached from Queen-street by wide and easy night ot stairs. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.-Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House. Land, and Estate Agents No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Biiildlngfu 0 N ~S A L E 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 chmte and boxes. 15 FRAMES' ROOFING, SLATING, AND SHEATHING FELTS OTAGO SLATES NELSON HOPS, &o. T. H. HALL & CO. WILSON & CO.'S "celebillted . BAKING POWDER.-This nowfamed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from tho Avholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from any deleterious ingredient which is often found in mauy Baking Powders., The local testimonials are of themselves suffioient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Cn'a. Baking Powder. See that every label is rTr'n parly marked by the Manufacturers P ° MR. MAIDEN 'STiUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET wM leave as follows:— . *"-c,A WlJ* f8.45 a.m. /a «*> „ _, 10.15 a.m. fiiX™* 1* From 11.45 a.m. From r>^* m Auckland 1 1.15 p.m. eSSket \ 2 "& ' — U4fiS.m . .[&&___ moußisTS to thf7^ot~lakes JL and Visitors to Tanm™™ m „„ Pi . Tauranga. A Chffi^^' "Po st -ITTfTITT~iFo~teT JL Grey-street. Wellington. Travellers to the SouthwlH find'th«_tvr.. t ,<__ l .... commodation -at the above Hotch SnS *Se Apartments for Families; aß^jSs&_S! equated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. X **** TH OM AS URW IN\ Ptuvpumyro n. TI/CR-'FAULDER, Sole Contractor laiha AYJL City Council'for the Empsyiug of Earth 01o3ets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits* Sec, la prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding tho above. Persons desiring to havn the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly or' I otherwise, can have the same done by leavinc- a ■ notice, either verbal or Avritt«n, with the J OARSOiO^eISn^rARSi VJ» Rft&twxd Debt Qeuftctor, "^W