The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII -> To. 2,303

AUCKLAND, KZ., THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1877.

PHICE : ONE PENFY.



<^^^^"pIOR SYDNEY t AND MEL- The fast and favourite s.s, H E R 0, Captain Logax, will leave Melbourne on the 7th instant, and Sydney on the 11th ; due here about the lGth inst. She will leave Auckland again for Sidney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICICSiTANK & CO., Agents. IG, Queen-street, Auckland, August 1". 187". C^fe^ TEAM T° P°RT DARWIN» '^^^^^ JAVA, and SINGAPORE. The Netherlands-India Steam Navigation COMPANY(Limited) will dispatch their power ful steamship WILLIAM MAGKINNON, I.GOO tons register, from Sydney, on TUESDAY, the ISth September. For all particulars as to freight and passage, apply to CRUICKSHAN X & CO., Agente. 13, Queen-street, Auckland, July 7, 1877. tTN lON STEAMSHIP COMPANY J OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—August 1577. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON. AND PORT CHALMERS, fkom Maxuicau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Latest Taupo Sunday, Aug. 5, 3 p.m.! 230 p.m. Hawka .. Friday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.; 9.15 a.m. Taraxaki Thursday, Aug. 16, 1 p.m.] 12 noon. VFanaka.. Wednesday, 22n«i, 8 a.mi 7 a.m. Hawka .. Monday, 27th, lC'.'iO a.ma 9.15 a.m. Taupo . Monday, Sept. 3, 3 p.m.] 2 p.m. W^naka.. Friday, Sept. 7, 8.30 a.ra.i 7 a.m. FOR TAVrANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, kkom Queen - street Wharf. Waxaka.. Wed., AugustSth, 4p.m. — Taupo .. Friday, Aug. 24, A p.m. -f Taraxaki Wed., Sept. 5, 4 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from QUKKN-STREKT WIIARF. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from Railway Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Aug. 28, noon — FOR SYDNEY, from Wellington. Wakatipu Tuesday, August 11 — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. .^^^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION IISO-Sp-gO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND '«fe**E2s? THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, -will leave as under:— From Auckland— Thursday, 5.30 p.m. Friday, G. 30 p.m. * From Thames— Friday, 11 a.m. .Saturday, 12.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. ,£2^=^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION iIPSSIg^S? WITH THE THAMES AND FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Lalla Rqokh—Thursday, 5 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 5 p.m. Lalla Rookh- Saturday, 11 p.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a. shipping note. J. EDWARDS. Manager. «£ag|^Tjl O R WA I U X U. eP' B' OREGON Wili leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Saturday. 10 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. «£kg^ CJTEAM~!xS THE WADE JlllllgrtO" AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows : — Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland : Saturday, 11 a.m. Monday, 4 a.m. Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Thursday. 6.30 a.m. Friday, 11.15 a.m. Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return. 13s. Will call at Brawn's and Long Bay if required. Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER. Agent. «£kjSg^nn I M E TABLE. S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 2p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freicrht. 10s per ton. NICCOL. HENDRY & CO.. Ajarftntp. «Sag^ \%TAIKATO STEAM~JNAVT. JJsgfe> W GATION & COAL MINING ■*****&■* COMPANY (LIMITED), TIME TABLE: Mercer to Hanulton. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 10.15 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Wednesday, and Friday, 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 9 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer. Per steamer Delta— Thursday and Saturday, 7 a.m. FRANZ SOHKRFF, Secretary. J^rt-wtrflftt. June 21. I^7. TJK)K IMJSaELL^ WANGA <||l|gS;ij ROA, AND MANGONUI. 'a es .s. lONA will leave BVKBY MONDAY ?» P.m. (weather permitting). Passengers tooked and small parcels prepaid at the Othce on the Wharf. N o cargo received after i p.m— Btrwstly adhered to. F®li WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI i n ,Tl ie s.s. AR6YLE will leave for the above B'aoe EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDBL. ; ,/ne s.s. AHGYLE v/ill leave every XON DA \ I «ornin X at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. saloon Fares, 7s Cd ; Steerage, ss. SL°R MERCURY BAY & TAURAN GA. ut> connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY - OF PLENTY PORTS.) **c 3.5. ROWENA will leave as follows :— , r August. -Honday. Cth Monday, 20th Wday loch Friday, 21th Wednesday, 15th Wednesday. 20th At 5 o'clock p.m. __ A. McGRKGOR. Manager. >&s^ QITEAM TO AND FROM "^^lS£3 RIVERHKAD TUICE ■^^^ DAILY. 'Mft^l after June Cth> steamers " svl! lcavo a3 .s, ?£om Awckland : From Rivcrhead ; 1 Sis' r^'—l^.'BO p.m. g.s. Lily—9 a.m. p.m. S.s. Gemini— J. CASKY & SON.



«^^. "BJIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, : J£S£££g*£*^ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, i SS^KAWAU, 2c LITTLE OMAHA. | The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspek, Will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. j From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and ! Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every i Monday, 'Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahtjrakgi. i For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday j at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday ! and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakaxa, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. ! From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting, i Not responsible for Parcels put on board with ! out a shipping note. : For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & BON. i ..gjagi^^TEAMONTHEKAIPARA. i The p.s. j KIN A Will leave HelensviHe as under :— For Otamatea, calling at iunotion of Kaiwaka J and Mangatoroto Rivera, Pahi and Matakohe, i every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on ! Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea. leave Auckland, per LILY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port I Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and lor Port Albert oil Mondays. 42T This Service commences on MONDAY, 28th May. __ J. CASEY fc SON. s^sL QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA 3g|£||>O WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA. TK KOPURU, MITATAI, AttATAPU, MAUNGAWHA.RE, and DAK GAVILLE. Th.c s s MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawsox, will leave Helonsvillo every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargayille on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morning's tide. Passengers' leave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and fargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office. Wharf. s&fei^ "El "O R W A I U" X ~U. -ggSSX^- a 1 '^■^Ssss' The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Saturday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 3.30 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, 3rd August, at S a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shan tor to Waiuku and back :—Return, 5s ; Single, 3s Cd. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson aiiS Macfarlanc, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehnnga or Newmarket. MILL AND STEAMSHIP OWNERS, and Engineers, would do well to have their Steam Boilers, Steam Pipes, and Domes covered with "Duley's Patent Excelsior Non conductor of Heat Composition." whereby a saving oi from 30 to 50 per cent, of fuel can be effected. Prepared only by E. H adrill. Crown Hotel Yard, Grey-street, Auckland, and applied by competent workmen. Old and New Roofs covered with fire and waterproof material at i two-thirds the cost of shingling. Terms and testimonials on application. Y>ONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Gash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Quean-strpet. by J. &■ .T. snPPRiT. W O" T I C E. JJ% —— JOHN ALLENDER, Soap and Candle Manu facturer, Parnell, begs to inform his Customers, and the Public generally, that lie has Appointed MR. E. R. CARDNO, Fort-street, (in the pre mises lately occupied by Ward aid Co.). his Agent. All orders left with him will have prompt attention. Auckland, 19th July, 1877. "T^T OTICE OF R E M O V A L. . R. BULL, Coach Painter and Trimmer, late of Upper Queen-street, has REMOVED to Dur ham-street, next to Buokiand's Sale Yards. Several Light Traps for Sale. T>APE It HANGING. HENRY SHERLOCK, PAPEBHANGEH, Painter, &c, HOBSON STREET, one door north from Welle slay-street. /~1 ALfVANIZED IRON WORKS S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Phimbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasflttingof every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for manufacturing1, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumtber for Auckland Waterworks, WELLESLEY-STRBET. AT7OKI.AND. f\ N SAL E, AND TO ARR I V E,— Malt, in tanks Muntz Metal and Nails Candles, Belmont and Brandon Raisins, Sultana and Eleme. W. S. LAURIE. BRIERLEY'S ONKHUNGA '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. ip.m.l Special Coaches as per agreement. ~\TE W ZEALAND FERNS, mounted in Jji sets, from 12 up to 120 varieties, from 3s. up to £5 per set: a few unmonnted sets, of 100 varieties, at 10s. per set, at Eric Craig's, Princes-street. It I N~ G • COMMISSION AGENT, Si ro RTI- AN D-STBBE'f. TP. ELAND BROT H ER S, §_ WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNBRS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers."Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, Sec. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods chipped to all the Colonies. mo BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM JL KRS, AND OTHERS. The Underaignea are Cash PckckabjsrS of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW,&c, &c., at highest market rates, in a;iy quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisteo tory rates. IRELAND BROS., TANXKR3 AND LEATHER MANUFAOTtTRKH-, Auckland. %T EWM.A RX E T NURS ER V, _IS NEAR RAILWAY STATION. C. S. MCDONALD, During the present Planting Season. o:'fors for t,ilo !L Varied and Supcrioi' CoU«-ctic>n of CONIFERS, SHRUBS. FRUIT TREES, and GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, well prepared Alf^lie Plants are in perfect health, nnd an inspection will satisfy intending pm-'-lwisers of ttm excellent quality of the entire Stock. Catalogues post free on applieaWoa to tho Nursery,' Newmai'ket, Auckland.^ |-'~O U I S F 0 U R N I E R, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Victoria-street East, 'ga- One door above GREYHOUND HOTEL.



GEORGE AXE RS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS, Cash Buversj)f_Tan l CH A~SI L A V ER, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kyuek Park N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. Timber in lots to suit purchase: 6. JAMES BUTG HE B, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. I Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on ' Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas ' ' and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood ('cut or nnrtnt), at reasonable rates. MR S L V N D ' S Railway Refreshment House, (Second house below tlio Telegraph Office). Travellers and Visitors to Onehunga are ■ resDectfally informed that at the above House Meals and Refreshments may be had at any time during the day. Tea. Coffee, Sec, ut the Shortest Notice. I "S3 ~~F. WEB ST E R/ _S>JJS WHOLESALE ANT> RETAIL SADDLER AND HARXRSS MAKKK: 113 JJUEF.N'-STItRF.T, AT7OTCT,AN"D. IVJinct t.ho TTnion K«.»»V> T AN D J. g O P P E T, *J ® Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street. Wharf, Anr'.klasul. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL © COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS1! Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils'' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish' Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Platol Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully | packed.—9s & 87, QUKKN-STRKET. CARSON, House and Land Agent » Rent and Debt Collector, STTfiTTnTTRV'H 'RITIT.nTVGK' OTTWIBTwr-CtTRIBTST. AKKOGK BROTHEKS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFAC T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Crkek. Oflice .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. Bones purchased at from £5 to £6 per ton. FI S HER AND GO7 Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. T "■ R. RANDE RSO N, fj * Broker, Mining. Estate and Com mission Agent. Accountant, Auditor, Valuer, &c. Bank, Insurance, and Gold Mining Shares bought and sold at best market prices. Mining Companies Books and Accounts carefully audited. The formation, legal manage ment, and secretaryship of Companies under taken. Accountancy work of all descriptions performed on the most reasonable terms. The collection of Bents and Accounts, and the management of House Property undertaken. Loans on Mortgage arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House and Landed Property bought and .sold. Oliicc: No 14, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMEIK'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baiik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portrait", from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. r OR GAN S ! ORGANS! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piaxo and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street, (Next.to Bank of New Zealand). ~~hT s* k i n n c r, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittinsrs. &c &r.c. Eire HANT S, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office. Wyndham-sfcrfMiT.. L O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-stkekt. A.L., while thanking the pubKc for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on hand a Well-seleoted Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. T^ C O N O M Y. Make the Money go as far as possible by using WENDEL'S FIRST-CLASS DYES, Cheap, Permanent, and Bright, for RIDBONS, Flannels, Silks, &c. Directions on each bottle. Price Is. and 2s. Grey-street, th June, Ig77' EOR G E KITCHEN, PLUMBER. GASFITTER, BRASS FOUNDER, &C. Licensed Plumber to the City Corporation. N.B.—The only holder in this Colony of a Certificate for repairs and adjustment of Water Metres. MASON BROTHERS beg to inform their numerous friends and the public that, their Extensive Grounds are full of NURSERY STUFF of the Finest Quality and in Endless Variety. The PL/.NTS, having uudergone the usual course of preparation, are in Splendid Condition for Removal. Descriptive Catalogues are ready, and may be had on application at the Nurseries, Parnell, or to our Agent, R. Brewin.Seed Merchant, Queen street. TH OS. J. H A R B U~ T~T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, coruer of Victoria-street East and COBUKG-STREE\L> AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. U L MA N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-stxeet. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahaua, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. OMMiwi'h Pnrt.ra.ilw taken instantaneously. LOOK OUT FOR THE BLUE BOOT. C. B R OOKKS Has th* Largest Stock oi MEN'S. WOMENS. and CHILDREN'S BOOTd AND SHOES, of Superior Qaality, ail Marie on the Premises, Belling Cheaper than any other House in Town. N.B.—The Prices:— Men's Elastic-side Boots, 12s. Gd., our own make. Wat-ertifrtus. 12s. 6:1.. own own m^ke. Women's Calf Boots, 19s. od., our own muke. Children's Boots equally cheap. C. BR O O KES, BLUE BOOT, Jj£t QUEEN-STREET, i i ' Opposite a£OW City Hall, ~\\T A. WATERMAN beys to inform i W a his friends and the public of Auckland I that ho has taken over those old established I DINING ROOMS, known as PoRTEK'S, nearly ! opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck- J ! land, -.rhere lie hopes by strict attcation to i business to obtain a fair share of patronage. i Special cava has been bestowed upon the Bed : room?, and settlers av-f ountry visitors to I ! AuH.-iiinnt v.-ill find every ••■;..«fort. ZUeais &t all , bours.™^ i



TO TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO WAIKATO and the LAKES. BUGGIES (DOUBLE AND SINGLE), AND SADDLE HORSES, ALWAYS READY FOR HIRE AT REASONABLE CHARGES. j Parties intending to go through to the Lake provided with first-class animals by | B. EDWARDS (Late of Cobb & Co.), LIVERY STABLEKEEPER, Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton, Waikato. ! If R. F. B. WOOD HA M, JJol teacher of the pianoforte. i Address: Oare oil Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, : Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils intended in town or country. j January Ifi. 1577 | S, WYNDHAM-STKEET, HOUSE, SHIP, ! O _ AND l-H j M GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, fcrj \ K % W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts oil the W r\ Province. 525 ""' w | J.H. requests attention of Builders and W others to his New Glaring Tariff. W [ X O J. HENDERSON. tej 8, WYNDHAM-STKEET. |* Tjl X O S T & fV O~ IMPORTERS. PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Corner Vulcan Lank anl) High-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers of HIDEh, SKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, and KAURI GUM. Consignmenta will meet with prompt atten tion and immediate Cash remittances. Regular Supplies of New Cure CANTER BURY BACON AND HAMS on arrival of Steamer from South. ON SALE—Potatoes, Flour, Grain, Wheat meal, Chaff, and General Groceries, &c. SaY Country Orders promptly attended to. In li £ S II SII I P MEN T S J OF SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AXD FIRE BRICKS. , J A M E S B L A I X I E, ! VICTOKIA-STRKET, i Pour doors from Union Bank). j "W PHILLIPPS & C ON, HA V B NO W OPEN ED, Ex 'Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varikd Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OK THE LATEST DESIGNS. S3, NEW PICTURES! In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Vexkeked Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Fkames, &<\, &TC., &C. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c, &c, Car-on's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate l Jaint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rouyh Plate Glass' Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lifjhts, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET "OEM 0 V A L. We bete to intimate to our friends and cus tomers that we have Removed our Oflicc to New Building at our Yards in Custom-house street, adjoining the Britomart Hotel, wher we hope by strict attention to the requirements of our customers to merit a continuance of the patronage hitherto so liberally afforded. Orders punctually attended to. W. & G. WINSTON E, Custom-house-street. TW" E W GOODS. PATI DE FOIE GRAS SPANISH OLIVES ESSENCE OF COFFEE COCOA AND MILK j CHOCOLATE AND MILK BIRDS-EYE CHILLIES ' CALVES-FEET JELLY CURRY POWDER CURRY PASTE. riLOSE TDEOTHERS, TEA DEALERS, QUEEX-STKEET. A UCKLANDHAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fento>|, By Special ,-~j^?j2grA<£(s"*N Appointment Escellenc y"<^S«9^wß^^li( 'the Governor. WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, Gi, QUEEX-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand. Auckland. Manl'facturtxgDepartment.—This branch of the business is carried on as usual, first-class hands being employed. The size and shape of cusiomers' head are taken with unfailing accuracy by moans of the renowned FRENCH CONFORMATEUR. Orders received at the Warehouse, 61, Queen-street, where this won derfully - designed " Conformateur" may be seen. In order to render his Stock the i.iost com plete in the colony, W. H. F. has arranged for DIR EC T SHIPM EN T S of LATEST PARISIAN aud LOJiDON NOVELTIES in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hats. eoc. JUST OPRXED-i Splendid Assortment of Travelling: Hats and Caps; the "Occra Hat:'' a cs.se ef Superior French Felt Hats, latest fashions, &c., &c. KST Inspection respectfully invited. N.B.—Hats and Caps can be made to order at a few hours' netice. TU" XT TRENTON, V> . Xl. i 1 61, QUEEN-STREET. OTI C E TO THE PUBL IC. I will not be responsible for the quality of eitkor Ale or Stout, in bottk-, bearing ray name, unless ordered from myself direct, as my bottles may b_- refilled. : T. FORDYCK, I Fort-street. :



IVf ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage-— ■l.y-£. F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND.—A large sura o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. MONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to M r. LAISHLRY, Solicitor. Iligh-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortlar.d-street_ M" ~ONEYIrO~LE"ND~in large or small rams at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. Freehold -jltjEL Security; interest low.—Apply to EliOtt Meyer, Solicitor, 2S, Shortland-street. ■"¥^ON^Y""toTeND, in large or small .ifJL sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street.. next the Post-office. A TJCJCL AND PERM ANEN T C - Jr\. OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—o3, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of .-220 to £0,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend- „„„ w , I Total amount ing over Ler vveeK- Repayable. a. d. & s. d. ({years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 IS 3 DEPOSITS received repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, WAemtflry. Q~~ N S A L E , Pbk " Ceara," " Miss Kilhamsegg" " Fahilie," " Camillk," and Latjb Ahiuvals— 100 tons FLOUR, in sacks. 15 tons FLOUR, 1001b. bags. 25 tons FLOUR, 501b. bags. 12 „ OATMEAL. V. „ PEARL BARLEY 35 „ BRAN 700 sacks OATS GO cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 11 „ „ BACON & HAMS 18 bales NELSON HOPS T. H. HALL & CO., High-street and Vulcan Lane. "XT ICC OL, II END P. V & CO. HAVE FOR SALE: i 500 sacks Superior Maize 1000 „ Oats (Feed and Seed) 500 ~ Potatoes Auckland & Canterbury) 100 „ Barley ioo „ FowlWhaat 10 tons Flour 10 ~ Oatmeal (Dunodin) 10 ~ Fresh Bran 300 Good Cheese, fid to 7d Hams, Rolled Bacon, Sugar Tea, Minnie & Dey's Biscuits Salt (fine and course Butter, Onions, &c. &c. &c. Auckland, 19th July, 1877. The Proprietors of the Waikato Coal Mines beg to inform the Public that they will be in a position to supply Coal in quantity on the open ing of the Waikato Railway between Mercer and Newcastle, which is expeoted to take place j early in Auguwt next. Particulars may be learned on application to the manager at the mine ; or at the oliice, No. 7, Wyndbam-stroet, Auckland. Auckland, July 23. 1877. lt/T I it A N D A CO A L. MR. J. PEACH, of Remuera, having been appointed Sole Agkxt for the Sale of Mr. Foot's Miranda Cool at Newmarket Railway Station, is now prepared to supply the above j Coal at the following price»t— "*■ *" Orders for 5 tons and upwards, 23?>. per ton ~ 1 ton „ 265. „ cwts. ~ 309. „ Delivered at these Prices within one mile of the Railway Station. Orders left for Mr. Peach, Newmarket Rail way Station, or Post-office, will be punctually attended to. 7T¥¥y kiv c r coal. FOR SALE. INT LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior to any other Coat., for Engineer and Smith work. P. C L A It X, Shipping Agent, Onehunga. T~M PORTA N T NO T I CE. E. WATERS Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his «sr DINING ROOMS ~@a have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. * The LOWER SALOON is the most spacious and comfortable, as well as the be«t. ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. Thore are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also unrstairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table hu feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberafpatronage of the Professional and Commercial GeiJtlemeSPof the City which he has received for a period of over eight years i* a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY O¥ THBShIASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustrated and Comic Jour nals, together wit>; the leading London News papers, are laid en the tables immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence that he will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which luts been accorded to him in the past. E. W. wishes als« to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his locally mannfactured Confections, which rival those of Keillor and the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham street West, where he has fibred >iy all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale axd Retail Confectioner, UKKy-STRreTCT. £1,000 sgi £1,000 BOOTS & • W$L SHOES, BO*K»HT DIttRGT I'iiOM 7HE M*NUK-4OTUEEBS For Cash. — Ladies' and OkiMreii's Superior Bows and SIKH'S, ex Spirit of the Pawn and Lombardian. now osi sale hy the single pair, at n»r»il wholesale prices. An extraordinary line of Ladies' Oxford Sho«'s at 7s fsd. Ever;,' pair of Jiooi.s sold in our establishment ie guaranteed to ; p!vc reasonable satisfaction, or repaired free of ' ehavcro. ' CLAE.KSON & <)0.. BooTiiAKEns, Nt??i! to ilr. cuaoii, Chewiat.



I A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- I Jrk. 3UAR SCHOOL. i (Affiliated to the University of Nbv.- Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6tli i Feorcai-j-. 27th April.lTth July, and sthOctober. j FARQUHAR MACRAE, i TTpafl ?*fH*t,fir. I fiITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, \_V WELLINGTON-STREET. \ "he EVENING CLASSES will be Re-oper.eri or. MONDAY. 30th April, at 7.30. i English. Arithmetic, Bookkeeping-, &c, Mr. Harrison. French (Commercial and Conversational), ..'.lons. F. Peltzer. Monsieur Peltier is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. QTj - c E ±1 For Immediate Sale, {13 acres of Choice I_a,r.d. '.v:thin three-quarters of a mile from Helensville Railway Station; acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted i'or gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500.000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c, the most con venient to market of any kauri in (he colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitken, Land Agent. OOT AND SHOE TRADE. A RAKE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON OF MODERATE MEANS. FOR SALE—The Lease, Fixtures, and Good will of that Centrally-situated SHO* 1, Queen street, junction of Grey-street, in consequence of retiring iroin the Retail Trade. Apply ro GEORGE HEMUS, Excelsior Factory, Ancklan d. Oft SALE OR LEASE, all those Extensive Premises situated in Stanley street and Graf ton Road, lately used as a Brewery and Distillery, having all the appliances for conducting a large manufacturing business. The Plant is suitable for Sugar Crushing-, Oil Cake Works, or other business requiring large vuts and accommodation.—Apply to W. AITKTBN, Land Agent. JOHN Ql OPP ET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, lias always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTI VAT E D FA RM S, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. S, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also. Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI XATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers, AS H T~O N & S O N^ • HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— BPSO M. — Commodious Family Residence, with stable, coach-house, cow-sheds, &c, erected upon jo acres of good land, large portion in grass, remainder in orchard and ornamental trees and shrubs. EPSOM.—Large Verandah Cottage, with stables, &c, eight acres of land, in grass and garden. NEWTON ROAD.—Comfortable four-roomed Cottage, with wash-house and good well; now let to a uood tenant. NKWTON ROAD.—Five-roomed House and Shop, well built and complete, registered stove. GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable well-built Verandah Cottage, with freehold allotment, 50 feet by 120 feet: 2-stall Stable and good well. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hotel —A rcomfortable 7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. PONSONBY. —Six-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about If acres in all. WAKEFIELD-STREET. — Four Allotments, with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to Wakefield-street and another to Edwardes-street. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from one to five acres on the road to the Lake. WAIU.KU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a good seven-roomed House, stable, and outbuildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. TO BE LET :— BRIGHTON ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cottage, with garden, next to the residence of Reader Wood, Ksq. WAKEFIELD-STREET.-Largc Shop near Queen-street. HARDING-STREET.—Five-roomed Cottage. GRAFTON ROAD. — Six-roomed Cdttage with garden, near the residence of Mr,. Porter. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. QUEEN-STREET.—Those centrally situated premises in Queen-street, adjoining Arthur's Auction Mart, now in the occupation of Mr. C. Burton, Confectioner. For Lease for a term of seven years. ROYAL HOTEL.—Premises in Eden Crescent, formerly known as the Royal Hotel, for Lease. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. AUCKLAND AND MERCER AND KAIPARA RAILWAY. : On and after MONDAY. 9th July, the mini -1 mum weight lor Goods will be two instead of 1 five-hundred-weight. By order. A. V. MACDONAUO, General Manager. TZ~ A I P A R A R A I L W A Y. All Goods for the Kaipara District should be rece'iv ed at Riverhead by the Railway at least forty-eight hours before the departure of the steamer from Hulens-yille. If Consignees would kir.dly insist on this being done, much dis appointment would be saved them. A. V. MACDONALP, General Manger. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Enildings of every description aad Contents Insured. Wool from cheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels. Freight. Gold. Grain, Gum, a_nd Cargoes geEer&llv Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China. Mauritius, the Island &c. LO'iVK-'Y OURBBXI RATES Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. "VTEW ZEAL AN D IN SUP. AN CE -LH COMPANY. FIRS AND MARINE. Capital f1.003.0W. Reinsurance Fund £100,030. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property racy oe eifected with this Company. • Hulls Insured for the Voyage or 'lime. Mer chaniiifeo. Goods, ar.d Freight Insured, by sUtamers and sailing vessels, Risks cc Specie ittbjeer "o special arrangements. *•■*" JrfMSWSP PPOMF-TI.Y PAin. -g AA ft MEN'S TWEED TROU jei_ \r\ r \.y SERS, at 12s Go, worth 21s. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. C irCioihiv.g i.:ii:-t iA Cu-.-oii-strtet, A;u-kluud



A MALGAMATED SOCIETY OF ±±. CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. AUCKLAND BRANCH, No. 313, Will celebrate the SECONDANNI V E 11 S A II V BY A QOIREE AND TQALL o Jo ! AT TH^ LORNE-STREET SALL, | TJTr;i;sDAY EVENING. 2:r> ok August. Tea on the Tables at 6.30 o.;r. Dancing to oonmier.ee a( !• p.m. Tickets may be obtained of the following Members of the Committee :—.Messrs. ii. Featherstone, W. P. Pooiey. IT. Nyberg, J. Steward, J. Pooiey, yen., acri a. W. Selfe. Single Tickets, os.: Double Tickets. 7s. (s(>. P. COWDKN, Hon. See. PR I N CESS THEATRE, WELLINGTON.)? Ths above spacious Thnnt/e is now OPEN for I Kri^cpyniorit liy Drau>a!ie("!orr.pai:ies. Loct.urers, &c. It is r-itn_atcd in one ci the most populoar parts^of Wellington, n >d has been fitt; d up re plete with every convenience. The Building will hold 750 persons. Theatrical Companies" &o-. engaged by the Proprietors on favourable terms. Address H'JX'J & CO.. ___ Wellington. ! \t'Q UN G MEN'S C H RIS TIA N X ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES. FRIDAY EVENING, 3ko AUGUST. LECTURES: August 3-—*' Reminiscences of London "- F. Larkixs. August 2i-~" Mahomedan ism"—Rev. S. C. Stuart. August 31—'• Central Asia—Russia's Progress and England's Fears" —Colonel Haui/tain'. September 21—"NewZealand—Past, Present, and Future "—Rev. T. Huddle. September 28—" Michael Angelo—his Life and ■Times"—Dr. Ellis. October IS— " John Ashworth—lds Life and Writings "-Rev. R. Taylor. October 26—"William of Orange. King of England"—F. G. Ewixgtox Tickets for Course, (to admit Bearer and Lady), 5s ; ainjjlq Ticket, 3s. Admission to Single Lecture. !s each. Commence at 7.30. Seats reserved for Ticket holders until 7.20. Tickets to be had from any of the .Book sellers, the Members of the Committee, and Librarian, at; the Rooms. HERE SCHOTT'H SATURDAY AFTERNOON PERFOIIMANCES, AT JUS ACAD EM V O F MUS IC, 30, SIIORTLANDbTKSET. A SERIES OF SIX MATINEES, COMMENCING ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON, Aug. 11, at 2.30. Carriages at 4.30. Subscription to the series of Six Perform ances :—Single (transferable) Ticker, £1 Is.; Double Ticket (to admit Lady and Gentleman), &l 11/ S.; Family Ticket, £'6 3s. PROGRAMME :—PABT I. I\ To. 1. Piano Recital .. .. jLjkr Scnoxr. Part 11. 1. Song, "Carrissima" (Pinsuti) Me. Harding 2. Solo (Pianoforte) Mrss Ja.mes 3. Song .. .. .. .. .. Miss Kdgae i. Soio Oboe, "Lucretia, Borgia"—Hekr Schott and Miss James. 6. Seng 'Mrs. Mitchell Part 111. Operetta, in one act, entitled— A PUFF OF SMOKE! A Musical Duologue, in character, written by Chas. J. Howe, Music by Angiiina. DRAMATIS PERSON.93: Mrs. Montague MISS LwAF Cecil Montague Me. Harding 1. Overture .... Miss James and Herr Sc:hott 2. Song, '•'Tis all very well-to have lovers''— Miss Leai.\ 3. Duet, " Something often goes for Nothing"— Miss Leaf and Mr. Harding. L Song, "Ah! what visions greet my sight"-- Mies Lbaf. 5. Sonar, " 'Tis Monstrous" Mr. Harding C. Duet, " 1 have not words" Miss Lkaf 7. Finale, Duet, "My Heart, with Joy"— Miss Lkaf and Mr. Harding. The Scenery and Stage Decorations expressly designed and painted by Mr. Thornton. TICKETS are now available for Subscribers afc Herr Schott's Rooms, where names and sub scriptions will be received. T> A N M U R E HAL L. An ETHIOPIAN ENTERTAINMENT will be held in the above fctall on FRIDAY, the 3rd instant, in aid of the Band Fund. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8. Tickets: Single, 35.; Double, ss. A UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION JL3L factory; albert^ireet. E. WATERS, CONFECTIONER, Begs to inform the public that the followinj? goods, manufactured at his factory, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in srredient or olouring matter deleterious to nealth :— Dry Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Snerbcrt Burnt Almonds BoILED GooDS- Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted-) Carraway do. Ismali) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong- Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Asia Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Toffy Musk I'Ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lc- Red Cocoanut Ice zsnges Red and White Cocoa- Bafchpipe nut Ice Coalsroot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Jujubes Everton Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White gugra- Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Co'.it:h Props Nonpariel Comfits Ten; Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges of everj description always on hau<i. Waters' Chocolate, r-.^. per cior.on. One shilling will be altowei! Cor every tin re turned in good oii'.er. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, See., \e., &o. Testimoniaj.. Provincial Laboratory. Auckland, Octobei 'JS, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have mnah pleasure in infS-miug you, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from ail adulteration, and thai the colouring matters are quite innocuous. \Vith regard to the Choc-q-ate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions : and. being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalid^ especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be. sir,"your obedient servant. Jamss M. Ti kny, Provincia Analyst. fiEOEGE COO K'S 'B USy E S \JST FSO3I OPPOSITE CQOiIBKS'S. Kybee Pass and Newmarket, Daily, AT 9.1 i a.m. 9.J.5 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.15 p.m. 1.15 p.m. 2.1f. p.;n. Ij.lo p.m. ,'j.4;'> p.m. 1.45 va.rn. ;».15 p.iij. 6.15 p.m. <:,'.-> j,.ra. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.ra. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 ncjor.. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m, 2.30 p.Ri. . 3 p.m. i p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 P.m. 7.30 p.H'. Saturday evening : Vi dUi Liciu-aiJ v oU