The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII. —'No. 2,159.

AUCKLAND, JN T.Z., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



MAIL STEAM •^si^*^ SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KAN, DAVU AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship AUSTRALIA, — Caiigill, Commander, will leave Sydney about the Sth instant, leaving Auckland about the 12th instant, for the above ports, carrying H.B.M.'s Mails. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. «S&?__^ TJIOR SYDNEY AND MEL _S_sl^__ SO BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s, II E R O, Captain Logan, may bo expected here again on the 11th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne on or about SATURDAY, the 17th Feb. For freight or passage apply lo CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents p IC, Queen-street, Auckland, February 1, 1877. «a_3_?*_.TTNION STEAMSHIP COM- vJ PANY (LIMITED). FOR TAIiANAKT, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—'•February 1877. ---7~1 "j ~i i go _5 I o . II . . A i. _. % i 4 7.52 i _ £ % § i £ Wd. |Mon Sat. Wd. Sun. Tuc. Frid H Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Fob. Feb. Mar ; m - — 7! 12 17 421 25 27 2 g 3. jß_ 10. I 1_- 7 S. 10 ® p.m. a.m. >a. m.rp.in. a.m. a.hi. a.m. The s.s. TARANAKI will leave the Wharf on WEDNESDAY, February 7. at 3.30 p.m. SST The TIME for issue of EXCURSION TICKETS is EXTENDED to 3rd February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. •SkS... A UCKL AN D STE A M I||__§__:X__ PACKET COMPANY j ■'fesSESs- (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNeT" NAPIER, AND WELLINGTON. The s.s. ! SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave for the above ports on MONDAY. February 5, at -1 o'clock p.m., carrying cargo to nil ports. j W. LODDER, I Manager. ISTsT TJKXR NEWCA STL E ' $|^:%^. JO DIRECT. Z^^^^^^ The Splindid Clipper Schooner PIONEER, 19S tons register, G. G. Osijorne, Master, will leave for the above port THIS'EVENING. Has splendid accommodation for a few Pas sengers. For freight or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM. wS__*^_ 01 TEAM COMMUNICATION _ll_lSg:lk- BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND "«^2SS£3? THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquiiar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland: Saturday, 5 p.m. Monday, 5.30 p.m. From Thames: Monday, 10.30 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. McGREGOR, Agent. CORO- J^M&£jOJ MANDEL. The new iron s.s. I _ I N A Will leave the Wharf, Auckland, at 2 p.m. on SATURDAY, leaving Coromandcl at 10 a.m. on MONDAY. Return Tickets at single, fares, Bs. Weather and other circumstances permitting. .). BEWICK, Master, Agent. *C«S3SSS£S' The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— Monday. 0 a.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Saturday, Ip.m. _ For Whatipu Saw Mills and Mauukau Head., Tuesday, 7 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbius Auction Mart will be attended to. M. 11. ltUl-. W X R A, Jllfe V[ HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with the owners of the 'LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She will con vey passengers at the Reduced Fare of 10s. for a Return Ticket, and the Manager of the Hotel has Reduced the Charge for Board, including Baths, Towels, &c„ to 15s. forFirst class, and 10s. for Second-class, from SAI UK DAY till MONDAY. The Steamer Avill leave every Saturday at 2 p.ni.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. on Mondays. . «£&%=_. TJIOR THE HOT SPRINGS. ___2___^>- SO MAH URANG I, MAT Al .ANA, '^ffI'KAWAU, & 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. 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 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 ap^ta^ & SON £££T~^T_L___^OH[U^RHEAD Jp££__*- O ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead- From Auckland q ~ ~, l.ou p.m. 9 a,m' _J^aASEY_&_SON^ sS&S^ CjTEAM ON THE KAIPARA lS|fe>.s WATERS. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensvillo for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otainatea, Pahi, and Ma^ 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, ana for Port Albert, &c, on Tuesday. ar . v J. CASE* oC oVJi>» -~—- nmiE, Brigantine FLIRT, -*r¥^x J- 100 tons register, JOHN M=^n_|^.McKenzie, Master, is a Regular J_____P^ Trader between AL CKLAND and vmvniiinniii lyttelton. For freight or passage apgy_ta MqKS>OT|



«Sa_|!_»? 9 _. C.TEAM COMMUNICATION ,^^^^v_s with the thames and coromandel. Time Table : FOR THAMES-ENTERPRISE (p.s.): From Auckland : From Thames : Monday, 12 midnight Tuesday Wednesday, 5.30 p.m. Thursday Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday Fares, 7s. Gd. and os. FOR COROMANDEL—DURHAM (s.s.) From Auckland : From Coromandel Monday, 12 noon Monday, 6 p.m. Fares, Bs. and ss. AU cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. N. MAUGHAN, Manager. <*!*_&-_ THOR GOTOMANDEL. ' r**"*'^ * The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every . MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lON A will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers ! booked and small parcels prepaid at the Oflice ion the Wharf. No cargo received after 1 p.m— , strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at MCKENZIE'S COVE to Land Mangawai Passengers). The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. > (To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY , OF PLENTY PORTS.) I The s.s. ROW E N A Will leave as follows :— January 29 March 2 February 2 „ 7 7 „ 12 12 „ 10 10 „ 21 21 „ 20 20 — At 5 p.m. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. A UCKLAND AND NORTH ■7:£:S>-J\- SHORE STEAM FERRY •w_~s*tes> _oMPAN Y. The Ferry Steamers TAKAP UN A, TAIN UI, AN D DEVON PORT, Will call at the Ship-of-War "HERTHA," TO MORROW, when going to and returning from the North Shore -11. W. HEATH, Manager. Auckland, February 3, 1577. rAIKATO STEAM NAVT !llS__£; W GATION & COAL MINING ~=^3e£aPCOMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: Tbe steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 30.15 a.m. Hamilton to Me; cer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 0 a.m. Return Tickets at Single Fares issued to visitors lo Hamilton for Waikato Paces, leaving Mercer from oth to 7th February, available for return for one week from 51 li February. FRANZ SCHEKFF, Secretary. Fort-street, February 1,1577. .-__rv OASSENGERS' LINE OI 7 MA. JL PACKETS TO NEAV ZEA _t^4 _X'^_it-r_£_j^ •eisaSsS^a owsed by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Loadeiihali-street, London. 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 Bitl of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy ami convenient. , , Tho undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, VAgents. ORUIOKSHANI- _:, C 0..) . ~4~^T "^TEW ZEALAND SIIIP pSS^Stv J3| piNG COMPANY (LIMITED). Hkad Office: Christchurch, N. 5.. London Branch: 84, Bishopsgate-streetwithin. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. ThcHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 M ATAURA .. 80S WAIMATE .. 1157 OPAWA 10U0 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OT _ !vl 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 It AKAI A .... 1057 WAITARA .. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to nmet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ters. The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New. Zealand. Arrangements for tfie passages ot friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of car"o, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH-93, Queen-street , /•*,»_ im_W ZEALAND SHlP gjglßg^. .131 PING CO.'S LINE. -i^llliap^ FOR LONDON DIRECT. E______B_-_- ■ The Al Iron Barque LOCH URR, 716 tons register, Samuel. Murdoch, Comman der, having a large part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agents._ ~OTOR LONDON DIRECT. #|il|F§^i^ The favourite Al Clipper GLENLORA, Tas B. Mitchrt.i,, Commander, now alongside the Queen-street Wharf, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch. . ~ Has first-class passenger accommodation. For freight or passage aggto^ & Agents. "~^__~Z TT>AR^UE 'GLENLORA,' i&i^H^ JO FROM LONDON. 4ll§l_3P^ AH Claims against the above zafe~££_£K&^ vessel must be rendered in dup . e-ite at our odico. on or before MONDAY, at l ioo-,ortheywillnotbere^g^ed. &ca< Agents. —T~ r™_rLiWUKA DIRECT! T7" ;4S\ _/ The brigantine _t________3__ AUGUSTA Will leave for the above port on MONDAY, oth February, at 12 o'clock noom y LODDER( Manager. ; TT JACICMA^S^iRST-CLASS BOARD- S' S _ ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, n*J Welle-ley-street, Auckland, New Zealand. SleandDouble Bedrooms and every coaven iPr& to? families, and especially clerks or cingie SS The Boarding EstabUshmem i_ quite E___Tfrbm the Proprietor's family or servants. iSt, $Llk %c tbe m I? F^ to the above busmsog, !



"VT EW "DATTERNS /WT^lffl^ paperhangings, fJ_S BW'_ JUST OPENED CaVlOTa. xwyv;.^!^,^ e x ' City of Auckland.' I Cheap Scrim, Hessian, &c. Window Glass, at REDUCED prices ; Paints, Oils, Turps, White Lead, Zinc, White Varnishes, &c, and every description of i Painters' materials | Patent Silicate and Carson's Anticorrosion ' Paint PORTLAND CEMENT GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES PICTURES, Artists' Requisites, &c. Agents for Maw & Co., Encaustic Tile Manu facturers. Samples and drawings on view at our Warehouse, 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. AY. PHILLIPPS & SON. iVT EW CASTLE COAL JLI AT ONEHUNGA. The Cargo of Newcastle Coal, ex Syren, FOR SALE, in lots to suit purchasers. P. CLARK, Wharf, Onehunga. T>ONES ! BONES ! BONES~I Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bono Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. fc J. SOPPET. Tp» I ANO! PIANO! MR. If. ROWE begs to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland that he give 5 Lessons on the Piano at „1 Is. a quarter (one fesson a week), either at, the pupils' homes or at at big private residence, Mrs. Deane's, Karangahapc Road, opposite L. I). Nathan's, Esq. SHORTLY !—O N E Slll LL ING! A DRE A M OF LIFE : SONGS AND SONNETS. By John Blackman. lyr R. 'I. TRAFF 0R D, SURGEON _Sf_s_l=__s. Wakefield- DENTIST, t§fpK^ street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artifip.iftl Tooth ffrom Ono to a Knll Sot*. t>T4VLTTIES FOR C TITR"ISTMAS. CLOSE BROTHER S, 22G & 228, Queen-street, Respectfully announce to their numerous Cus tomers that they are now showing some of the PRIMEST HAMS AND BACON OF THE SEASON. Due regard lias been paid to please the palate of connoisseurs, by having on hand some of tbe RIPEST CHEESE in the Market. KST Note our Removal: Close to Messrs. J. and J. Dickey's. CLOSE PROS., 220 & 228, QUEEN-STREET, E.C. LO ND O N AN 1) PAR I S PATTERN D I.POT, QUEI-X-STREET. MRS. P.UTTEI .WORTH Invites tbe attention of her friends to NEW GOODS JUST OPENED UP. LONDON and PARIS MILLINERY AND COSTUMES. _CR U- FIS CIIE U 11S and MANTE LE T S In the New Colours. SLEEVELESS JACKETS and APRONS in Lace and other Material, from 3s- lid. each. A CHOICE STOCK OF LADIES' UNDER CLOTHING always on hand. Children's Costumes in Great Variety. a Large Assortment, of HATS and BONNETS (Trimmed and Uiilrimmed). TRIMMED HATS from 1/11. Mrs. Butteuwoutii having secured First class Hands both in the Millinery and Dross Departments, is now prepared to complete orders at the sbortestnotioi. \ UCKLAND qAVINGS J.OANK, 190, AND 102, QUEEN-STREET. [ESTABLISHED 1817.] President : His Exc .lency the Governor. Vice-President : W. C. Daldy, Esq. On and after the Ist February next,the BANK will be OPEN for RECEIPTS AND RE-PA.Y MENT OF DEPOSITS from TEN TO TWO o'clock daily, and on SATURDAY EVENINGS, from SIX TO EIGHT o'clock FOR RECEIPT OF DEPOSITS ONLY. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. TT7" A I U X U HOTEL. Archibald Campbell Begs to intimate to old friends and visitors that he has Removed to his own Hotel on the hill (ten minutes walk from the landing place), j where he continues to provide the necessary accommodation for travellers and horses, also I paddocks for cattle. To those who wish to pass a few quiet days in a healthy locality, the Waiuku Hotel is just the place. Steam from Onehunga tbreo times a woelr. j JA ~M E S B~TJ TCH ER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. i Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. j J~ O~H~N SOPPET,; HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL , COMMISSION AGENT, I NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers. , October 30. IS7fi. FIREWOOD! FIREWOOD! . FIREWOOD! j In consequence of a large quantity of Wood to arrive. Aye have made the following reductions for cash, delivered in tho city :— Long Wood 123. per ton j Cut Wood 13s. per ton H, & P. GIBBONS, Coal and Firewood Vara, Hobson-street.r„ _ ITEW LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Bine Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelve trees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for youraeiveß. Aucldand Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-street. Parnell. JB RO W N & SON'S a MUSIC CATALOGUE Is Now Ready, and may be had on application • at their Warehouse, Shortland-st-cct, A ii& r£o Shipment of tbe Latest Sengs, Plan _- £<_?tG Mvigi?, &s., jjj vyH 0p.».4» j



' A R R I V E D, EX 'ITAWE A' : 1 TON NEW CANTERBURY CHEESE 2 „ OLD Ex ' Saxon' : 6 CASES BACON & HAMS, in Cloth. T. 11. HALL & CO. Appointment <7^s§^ss°£z^ Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MR S. PA T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, VICTOKIA-STUEET. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernyto, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Sattcens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. _______________ _______ _F c FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STKEET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERATE. J N 07"CT~C L ~ 6 If G H, *3 MECHANIST. Masefield's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other description of domestic and general Light Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Melal Turning and Boring. Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c. &c. J AN D J. S 6~P~P E T, c Freeman's Bay Steam Mi_r,s, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. T^TEW GROCERY, TEA, PROVISION, Al AND SEED WAREHOUSE. BEST GROCERIES, FINEST TEAS, SPLENDID PROVISIONS, And shortly, FRESH SEEDS of every description. W. SPRAGG & CO., Corner of THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, Queen-stueet. JJ" o T I ~~C if. C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Auciiakd __ J. Brown, Co;d 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 with despatch. All orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland He.mi Depot will reoe.ive prompt attention. "\fr lII] am~ai iktrali a "gra i i am, V t (Late Preece and Graham), Licensed Interpreter and Surveyor, j Tanial-iere, Waikato. I Address in Aucldand :—William Coleman, j fC*(].. Solicitor. Vulcan f_no.. mi_MPEitANCEHOARDING lIOCSE j J. Bit AM I-:, Proprietor. i Visitors from the country, and Boarders will | find this establishment convenient for town I business, and at, the same time quiet, and retired, and offering first-class accommodation, with home comforts.—Address: Upper Queen-street, ! corner of Turner-street,. C< P E C I A L N O T 1 ~C~E. I O 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 ollice of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-atroot. Aernut for Mr. W. K. C'.ivvtor. i£/| ILLINERY &" STRAW-WORKING _____ ESTABLISHMENT. MR S. R0 U N TR E E Begs to inform her friends and the public that she has REMOVED to those Large and Con venient Business Premises lately occupied by Mr. S. Parker, WELLESLEY-STREET, cor ner of Market Entrance, and nearly opposite Mr. Dawson's, Chemist. All work is conducted under Mrs. Rountree's careful supervision. Hats. &c., renovated and cleaned to the most recent fashion, and to suit the season. mO THE BOOT T R A D E. FOR SALE, a RETAIL BOOT and SHOE BUSINESS in Wellington. For the last five years it has been doing the largest business, and employing the most hands, in town, and the position is unsurpassed. Applications will be received, up to Ist February. Or, an active Partner, who would place some capital in the business; a thorough knowledge of the trade in dispensable. Or, a Manager wanted; must be able to cut and fit up for all sorts of feet, and take the management of the business entirely.— Address Box 79, Post-office, Wellington; or to Messrs. Lewis Bros.^Auckland. ANTED "Known, that D. Goldiels prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Ira Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Sec, Sec. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. WANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store.—For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Victoria-street East. ANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets of Best English-made, with 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 Abcrnyte. A. large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. Cd. each, complete with mounts.A W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—A few be3t quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness WANTED KNOWNliiaFj. MORRI- V T SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D O W DEN 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 rjublic that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c., &c., &c. Orders left with Mr. D. 11. McKcnzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. "fMTB. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the J3JL City Council for the Emptying of Earth Close's, Privy Boxes. Cesspits, etc,, is prepared to attend punctually toad request;; r.gjiuib-;, .he ?,bcvo. Persons desiring to have the _aid _ 4ee_ aite?i_ed to, either weekly, fortnightly, or'othor rvlse, r»n have the name done by Waving a notice, either verbal ( r written, with the Inspector ef Vniaancoß. CV r rVmnott Ofilrft. Gneen-sr.rfip.. OAAA" V ATDB of MOSGIEL rV'tN.F^? (Dunedin) TWEEDS _t mill prices. 13, Sd. per yard .--!>. McPhi.rsun, Prr-nnr. «,-«.. Hr_d. lUf R. M A C L ' E~A N, Mechanical and Operating Dentist, Princes-street, Auckland, Painless Extraction and all the latest improve ments. *\l[77iY buy Slops when you can have a v better article, and at a lower price, at SAMUEL COC4'B .a' city Clothing Mart, _•-, ijuvjeu-sU'eet;, .j



f\ N SALE: 50 hhds. Superior Cider • 200 cases Lir.iejnicc Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., - UPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. ON SALE, BY THE UNuERSIGNED, Ex 'Orari,' 'City of Auckland,' ' Abernyte,'' Mcndoza,' Sec : 800 bags Fine and Coarse Salt 350 boxes Candles, Belmont and Brandon 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 Arch 200 casks Cement 100 cases Colman's Starch, white and blue 30 „ Red Herrings, Whybrow's, Mor ton's, and Overall's 10 cases Assorted Peel, Keiller and Morton 25 cases Bottled Vinegar 25 cases Pickles 30 cases Salad Oil, assorted brands 30 cases Sardines, .} and \ 20 kegs Carbonate Soda, Cream Tartar, and Tartaric Acid 40 dozen Waxed Calf, 2 bales Kip 2SO Ash Oars 20 cases Corrugated Tron 10 cases Munte Metal, Sheething Nails, do. Feet, Pitch, Tar, Anchors, Canvas, Sheepwash Tobacco and Sulphur, Arrowroot, Cornflour, Gelatine, Sugar, Tea, Oatmeal, Flour, Oats, Maize, Paper Bags, assorted, &c, &c. Agents for Lea Se Perrin'sSauce, Townshend's Sarsaparilla, Government Disinfectants. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. "rVTHW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL _l3i VANISED [HON WORKS COMPANY" (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. -FOR SALE— Galvanised Tron Tanks, Chimneys, Spool ing of all kinds. Lead Pine, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.— Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. J./T R. F. 15. WOO1)11 AM, JJvJL TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. ' Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shoi .land-street. X.ii. -Pupils allcnded in town or country. January 10. 1877 ---1%/FR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between iyJL AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— /8.15 a.m. f'XZO a.m. 10.15 a.m. II a.m. From | 11.45 a.m. From I 12.30 p.m. Auckland < 1.15 p.m owmarkel-4 2 p.m. I I 2.45 p.m I 3.30 p.m. j | 4.15 p.m ! 5 p.m. ! L_l;i n.m 1fi.30 p.m. A UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION j _/:__ FACTORY, ALBERT-STREET. ■ E. WATERS, ' CONFECT I O N E R, i Begs to inform the public that the following gooes, manufactured at his factory, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. gTliey contain no in- ■ grcdienl, or colouring matter deleterious to i health:- . Dkv Goods. Dry Goods-—Continued Convcrsalion Lozenges Plain Pipe ( tonversalions Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints (toed Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Frail Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Loaengcs London .Mixtures Scotch Mixtures feeing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbcrt Bmmt Almonds Boiled Goods. 1 tirds' Eg^s Mixed 1 jollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Can-away do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Ralls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Toffy Musk • ozonges Sweet ICisscs Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Coooanut Ice zenges Red and "White Cocoa- Bat hpipe nut Tec Cqalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy .luiubes Everton 'folly Liquorice Star ami Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries llorchouad Candy Cough Drops Nonpariol Comfits Turkish Rock Regent Pipe Tom Thumbs Medicated Lozenges of every description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS, BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 2G, 1875,—MR. E. WATERS: Sir—l have much pleasure in informing yon, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find thai, 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 invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant, James M. Tunny, Provincial Analyst. Wilson & co.s celeTjrated BAKING POWDER.--This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from th« wholesale 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 sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s Baking Powder. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. TGI C. C A R r; I2J . HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, f«-w doors below the Union Bank. BILLIARD "O O OM. «S£SfS3?pg§|pli_l H !|_S_§_sS__!£ss»qß»«_j _?______*__* itf****^!!^ W W THISTLE HOTEL, QUKKN-STUEKT. mo SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER JL CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. The K-Opuru Saw Mill Co. being about to relin quish their Retail Timber business in Auckland, and having to clear out one of their yards by tho end of this month, will deal liberally with our chasers. N.B.—The timber yard, with office, &c, to Let- Apply to R. BARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road. January 11,1877. _ _ I T_TAR. lONIUMS. -- Just arrived, per ! OL Tamaya, a fine selection of these favorite Instruments. They are _>i f..>lT'.coin, ass, with from one to ten stop., in polished Oak, Walnut, and Rosewood. For Sale ot very iow prices.— H. J_ucksej" _ Music Warehouse, 210, Queen street. __ ' J i >-. j ■ ' I :?^^;cj.-,|«;s?<'srfiwS ■> __—_-. m fi LAR X E B R OOER S \J (LATE CaJOMBIE_T ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC i GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. I First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Si~e, : at moderate prices. Children. Portraits taken inst a ntaneously. C.ALL in and see the nice patterns of ' Mosgiel Tweeds Coat Samuel Coombes is making up for 21/ in Trousers. No house tin's aide of the Line can touch them, but they look and weep. In the words of a local French' Poet, Why« _ui,nn. io Iqqll in and iudp, !5



c^^g£g_b XTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Public Works Otlice, Wellington, 19lh Jan.. 1577. Written Tenders will be received at this otlice up to noon on MONDAY, the 19th February, 1877, for the supply and delivery of Stores for the New Zealand Bail ways at Auckland, Wel lington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. Specifications may be. seen at the Public Works Ollice, Wellington, Auckland, Christ church, and Dunedin. Tenders, with Schedule, properly filled up, must be sent in on the printed forms, which will be supplied on application. The. lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in Chief. &&&" • Public Works oflice, (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, January l.th 1877. TENDERS are incited for the Erection of Government Oftices at Blenheim. General conditions, specifications, and draw ings may be .seen at the offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington; and at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Nelson, Blenheim, Chrishchureh and Dunedin. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside "Tender for General Covertment Offices, Blenheim," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of Monday, the 12th day of February, 1577. Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided the original Tender and deposit are lodged with j the nearest District Engineer at the time above spccilied. The lowest or any lender not necessarily accepted. W. 11. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. mO BUILDERS AND CARPENTERS. __ ■ —- — Tenders are required until Monday, the 12th instant, for the Erection of Six Dwellings, &c, near Ralph's Coal Mines, Waikato. Plans and speci'icaLions may be seen here, and at the ollice of R.R.Hunt, Esq., Ngaruawahia. The lowest or any tender net necessarily accepted. For further particulars apply to Mr. James Dime, Manager Waikato Coal Mine; or to Messrs. Whitakcr and Russell, Auckland, to whom Tenders are to be addressed. 5, Wyndham-street, Auckland, February 2, 1877. rfIENDERS FOR WAIWERA, HOT I JL SPRINGS. i 1 hiving finished the necessary improvements at Waiwera, Tenders are invited to LEASE the Property for a period of FIVE YE APS. The celebrated Waiwera Estate is situated 21 miles from Auckland, and consists of IGO acres i good Lund, a large portion being bush. Pari of the Estate is laid off in grass paddocks, part in I vineyards, orchard, garden, croquet lawn. Sec. \ It is well watered, and pipes are laid on to supply I garden, house, shower-baths, &c. The large i Hotel, containing three Drawing-rooms, three Parlours, two large Dining-rooms, Bar, and 78 , Bedrooms, with large top storey, in one apart- ' men!. A Swimming-bath of hot water, and a i suile of baths, 17 in all, fitted up for ladies and I gentlemen separately. Each Bathroom is j copiously supplied with the renowned Waiwera j springs, as well as cold shower baths. There ' are three neat Cottages on the property. There ■■ is also v manufactory of i.rated Waiwera and : hud scllxer waters. A branch telegraph line j has just been completed. The Furniture. Bedding, Linen, Yacht, Horses, ' Cattle, Siieep, Pigs, Poultry, Sec, to be taken at a valuation. , The Hotel Ls now largely patronised by visitors from many parts of the world, including Auck- ■ land. Nelson, Wellington, Christchm_h, Dune din, Napier, Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland, i England, Sec. ; and hundreds can bear testimony \ to the virtues and healing properties of the Waiwera Springs, which only require to be : made, known to be appreciated, and even more extensively patronised than hitherto. To a man of capital and energy, or to a Joint Stock Company, tiiis affords an opening rarely to be met with. Tenders to be sent to my oflice on or before 22nd May, 1877. For further particulars appiy to the proprietor, j ROBERT GRAHAM, I High-street, Auckland. E n c i n a' Tenders will be received fill noon of February 13th, for the Erection of Two Hundred and Fifly-six Chains of Fencing, more or less. ' Specifications can be seen by applying to Walter Grahame, Fort-street, Auckland; or, to tho undersigned. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. ROBERT GEORGE HILL, Wairau Creek, Kaipara. January 19,1877. ___ **£. _£_''"* A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM ____. MAR SCHOOL. The First Quarter will commence on TUES DAY, the Gth instant, on which day the Trea surer will attend at 10.o'clock to receive tho Fees. ' The Preliminary Examination of New Pupils Will be held on MONDAY, sth instant, com- j mencing at 10 o'clock- ! FARQUHAR MACRAE, j Head-master, j AUCKLAND MODEL TRAINING ! s c ii o o l, ; IN UNION WITH THE SOCIETY OK ARTS, LONDON. CHORAL HALL, SYMONI)B- S T R E E T. Pupils specially prepared for industrial and mercantile pursuits. For Prospectus and full particulars apply at the School. JOSIAH MARTIN, Head Master, CHURCH OF EN GLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. (Affiliated to the New Zealand University); QUARTER DAYS: January 25. April 12, July 5, September 27.' Heap Master : Jas. Adams, 8.A., Member of Convocation of the London University. CLASSICAL Master : Rev. Joseph Bates. English Master : Mr. J. P. Gradwell, Lon don University. Drawing Master : Mr. Kenneth Watkins. Botanical Master : T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S. The next Quarter begins on WEDNESDAY, • January 31. For terms and Prospectus, apply to the Head Master. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University oe New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year arc Gth February, 27th April. 17th. July, and sth October. FAIR. CHAR MACRAE, i Head Master. jpT""0" t * °~~^ T. P.. II ILL Respect fnl:y intimates tot-he Medical Profession his ol.'i ii-k-.m.?. end the .public in general, that he par? Returned to tbe OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street, where ho will be found at all hours day and night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, and Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be obtained of HILL 4 HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, Victoria-street, Auckland. XXT H. SKIN N ER, T JJL«, BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE, All Branches of the Building Trade executed ny Experienced Workmen. Shoo Fronts, Ofuca Swings, &Q„ &Q,



T O II N S O P P E T, O HOUSE. LAND, & ESTATE AGENT _ » No. 8, QUBEN-STKEET. TO LET, that substantial Prick Store in High street, belonging to Low and Motion. TO LET, a really good Kami of 150 acres, about one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwellings house, staples, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary buildinc, suitable for either dairy or mixed fanning purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel and General Slor_ FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, cheap, a comfort able.-roomed Verandah Cottage, with lili x 100 feet, freehold allotment, and a good well. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good _ arm 'of 130 acres, nearly' all fenced ami under cultiva tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stabie, cow-sheds &c only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, InO acres ot really good Land, pari Lush and part strong fern, with frontage lo the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 100 acres of Good Land on thcWaiau Block, Waiuku with creek frontage. FOR SALE, a bargain, a very compact Farm of t>7 acres of really good land, one half of which is under cultivation, fenced and divided into paddocks, with water frontage, and only twelve miles from Auckland, by a good road. FOR SALE, at a very low pri- o, 120 acres good Bush Land at the i'uhoi, being Lot No. 4, three miles from tiie landing-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah 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 SALE, at an exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with i-roonied house, stables, &C, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy termr, a comfortable for.r roomed Cottage, good gardt n, and about 4 acres land, in tiie best pari of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush miies from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE ftAL_._i \_ry low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a Partly Im proved Farm of 81 acres, with house, tec, about 13 miles from town. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good G-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 15 xllO 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 buildj ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queeu-street. T M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT, _f _ Auckland, has the following Choice Pro perties for sale :— FOR SALE, in Upper Pitt street, a Small House and large allotment, e_te_<!ihg through two streets, with excellent well of water. Price £120. FOR SALE, a beautiful Suburban Residence situated in the main road to Onehunga, together with 5 acres of freehold, garden, orchard, etc. Price, £(550. This beautiful property is only four miles from Auckland. The omnibuses pass the house every hour. FOR SALIC, a Pretty Little Villa, containing 7 room.-, in the favourite district of Ponsonby, with about, an acre of freehold, half an acre of which is planted with choice fruit and ornamen tal trees. Price, £350. FOR SALE, a Bargain, two Stone Houses in Wellington-street, let for lt)s per week rent. I'rice, £330. This line property is only sold because the owner is leaving the province. FOR SALE, an Allotment in the City, about qnarter-of-an-acre, well suited for a market garden. Price, £100. FOR SALE, a beautiful Farm and Residence in the East Tamaki. There are 03 acres of land, and a beautiful residence, together with garden, orchard, ami shrubbery- There is a metalled road to the door. Price, £1000. FOR SALE, a neat Cottage in A delaide-street City, with freehold allotment. Price, £110. FOR SALE, a Freehold Cottage off Union-- street. Price. £1(10. FOR SALE, in the favourite district of Graf ton Road, a beautiful Residence, with large freehold allotment 50 x 100. Price, £350. FOR. IMMEDIATE SALE, a good Little Farm in the Waikato. There are 100 acres nearly ad in grass, with comfortable house, good orchard' Sec This farm is only a few miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station. Price, £370. £170 cash, balance can remain on the property. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a comfortable Resi dence and 12 acres of land, all in pasture, in the choice locality of Remuera. Price, £150; £200 cash balance can remain upon the property. FOR SALE, in Dublin-street, city, a comfort able House of 5 rooms, with large freehold adot menfc and good well of water. Price, £150. FOR SALE, a good investment for a working man, 2 Houses in Syinonds-street. with freehold allotment, bringing in a rental of 17s. per week. Price, £280. RW For Houses, Farms, and Allotments, see my long list in the " Weekly Herald." . J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland TT ASHTON & SON JLJL© HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— GRAFTON ROAD.-A comfortable five -I'°Sl.!?i\X,eS"^^ 4 C? tt?s; c For Sale or To Let. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hote —A comfortable six-roomed Verandah Cottage* witn an ;iere of Land in grass. ALBERT-STREET.—Two wooden Cottages, erected on a large allotment, fronting Albert street, and adioining Messrs Masetield and Co.'s _ oundry. NEWTON.—A Aye-roomed Cottage on large allotment, witn well and garden. ALMA PLACE.—A four-roomed Cottage and three allotments m Spring-street. Garden well planted, and a good well of water STOKES' POINT, NORTH SHORE.-Small I arms in Lus rising district. Very desirable investments for working men. NORTH SHORE.-Good sites for small *o°d to _beL .1- n t0 iive acres on tho *. 931™ SHOtt_j.-A Sheep Farm at Long Bay, consisting or 100 acres good land, with a com fortable six-roomed House erected thereon. The property has a large frontage to the water, and is partly fenced. A fresh water creek 'runs through the property. WAlUKU.—farm of 289 acres, with a good seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings well fraceo, and a large portion in good grass. inn^w TpN.-Bndding allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, m Gunary _ Paddock. TO BE LET :— PONSONBY.—A. comfortable Family Real. deuce lately in the occupation of tlic Rev Warlow Davies, containing ei.ht Roonr- Bithl ornice^aiS _BS&___Eg *»** tion^^Let 1!^ 0--00"^3^ health sit™* L HOBSON.STREET.-Six.roomed House to bo QUEEN-STREET.-Solicitor's Offices in new buildings next the Bank of New Sand," com modious and a ry, fitted up with evervMnvcn. ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. These offices are approached _ro__ Queen-street by wide and aaay Miht ot ____£ custom-h6use-streli^ raodiou. Stores in CiMom-hW^ireet. ___ SSof mV° as»hi^. _& ed_yi_! _, H. ASHTON & SON, x- House. Land, and Estate Agents No. 8. Now Zealand Insurance Rtiildlttai.. "1%/TONEY to LEND in larae'or small M°££ V to LE^^oun^-class fr^- test~ jVf'ONEY TO LEN ?_",,, lara. or snuHl 44*- snips at a moderate rate of Tr^p^t __ iia_c^.a.ut_Ujiss,,ii. :-; n :ie,:i-.-uv °— _T__ 1? \S7 I.' 13 _ rrs T-. t_ rfi_ , x> ° l ** R i -^1.^,-,-,-,- >v_lOlJ£i__l_; \3fT) MKTATI. aAw„-.>..__t AND KARN»:SH MAKER? IJ.-> L.t7?;_N-brH«>iT; A•_•!:•_-!___r-. iN«ict.t.be Union Usonk\ J^TAi^CHw^lSd Land" A^nJ, <U? . - Rent and Debt Collector. ■ RTinn-RCuv-'a Bi-n-^invrw, Qokkv-htjiert. TITANTED KNOWN--Ju3t Openedfa V V .pieniud Jot of Men's Angola Tw-ed lVouse.i'3, wen worm 18/8, but they will be sold for 12/6, to meet the times.— samcv-t. OJJaHJJv., i, u> t '-.ocmug A.....-., 92, t_m.»»_-i >-» c .1 WANTED KNOWN ~'S AM U'__. h < nos I. S V.T in« » \™tP overstock Of Alpaca aim Silk Dose. Comih, wiU sell i !,.--»^ _.-,,,,_- ---a tco3 , (-cd- Clottußg Mart, 33,