The Evening Star.

Vol. YIII-No. 2,270.

AUCKLAND, 1S T.Z., THURSDAY, JUISE 14, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



«Si^^ "OACIFIC MAIL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY. FOR SYDNEY DIRECT. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, —. Chuvaliek, Commander, will leave Auck land for the above port on or about FRIDAY, 15th June, carrying Mails and Passengers. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. *sk&^ TJTOR SYDNEY AND MEL- J=S||£igg;43 BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s, H E R O, Captain Logan, will leave Auckland as above on about TUESDAY, the 19th instant. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, 13th June, 1877. Q S. T A U P O ?mSs£i£ SOUTHERN PORTS Will be DETAINED until 12 o'clock noon on SATURDAY, 10th instant, should the San '. Francisco Mail Steamer not arrive by S o'clock To-morrow (EMday Morning. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Aeents. IT NI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY \j of new zealand (limited). Time Tabu-:—June 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton. wel lington. lyttelton, and port chalmers. from maxtjkatt. ■ Steamship. Date of Sailing. , Taupo .. Friday, loth, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Wellington Tuesday, 19th, 2 p.m.' 12 noon. Hawea .. Saturday, 23rd, 2 p.m.! 12 noon. Taeaxaki Wednesday, 27th, 10 a.m.i 9.15 a.m. Taupo . Monday, July 2 1 p.m.! 12 noon. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, fkom Qu^ex - street Whare. WAXAKA .. Wednesday, 27th, i p.m. — No, Cargo received after 2 p.m. . ■ FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTSL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, itoii Q.UEEX-STREET WHARF. ; i Rotorua.. Wednesdaj*, 20th, i p.m.! — ! HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets^ ;i~kfe^ A U~C~K L A NIT~ST EA M PACKET COMPANY ■ (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT. The s.s. SOUTHERN CR OSS Will leave for th« above port TO-MORE OW (Friday), 15th June, at i p.m. FOR TAURANGA AND GISBORNE, The s.s. PRETTY JANE Will leave Auckland for tho above ports on FRIDAY, the 15:h June, at i p.m. Manager and Engineer. feSkfe^ CJXEAM COMMUNICATION J3lggZ^fe»Cj BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND '^^g^^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farqtjhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland — Thursday, 4.30 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday. 16th, 5 p.m. From Thames- Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 16th, 10.30 a.m.. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. .^^^/pToilTw A I ¥ X U. Thep.s. o;REGON Will lea- c for Waiuku as under :— FrsHi O.iehunga— From Waiuku— Saturday, 8 a.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Good 3 left at Mr. G. Sibbin s ■ Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. «sli^^ CITEAM COMMUNICATION iP?P^»^ WITH THE THAMES AND -i^rvrfVrrtr^ CQßo]VLA NDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Lalla Rookh— Thursday, 11 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 1-2 midnight Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS. Manager. ,S£kfe^ TCIOR^HE~HOT SPRINGS, JsMs^: tj MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under:— ■ Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturd-y, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahubasgi. For Mahuransri every Thitrsday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kaavau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apj» ; y c t0 sEY & gQ^ «jaS^aTEAMON£HE KAIPAUX The s.s, XI N A Will leave Helensville as, under:- FoS Otamatea, calling at lunction of Kaivvaka ana Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and '''a^olie, every Tuesday morning's t'de, returning on WFor n podr't: Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, andtorPoit Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.20. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, andioriOxt Albert on Mondays. unvmv S2t This Service commences on iMUiNUAx, 28th May. QASEY fc SON. iS&fe^ CI'tEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HKA.DS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA. TK KOPURU, MIT AT A] aRATAPU, MAUNGAWH ARE, ana DAR GAVILLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain PcAWSOX, will leave Ilelensvillc every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargavilic on the return trips every Wednesday '. onA KVrrloiT T.invn.'ro-r's tirir. , .



«£k&^. C<TEAM TO AND FROM RIVERHRAD TWICE DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland: From Riverhead; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lily—9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— J. CASEY & SON. iij&Sfes^QTEAM TO THE WADE ,J§||§g|:O AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland: aturday, G. 30 a.m. Monday, 18 h, 11 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return, 13s. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Agent. '■jj^^.T* I M E TABLE. S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa Friday, I p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. .Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, 53. Freight. 10s tier ton. NICCOL.'UENDRY & CO., Agents. "**taSfc TmOR~RUSSELL7~WANGA. ,aSillg. -S3 ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lON A will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at tho Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after I p.ni— strictly adhered to. F >k Oß WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— ""•Vediesday, June 13 Friday, June; 22 Monday, June 18 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. MoORKGOR. Manager. «^6s^?^ TIJAIKATO STEAM NAVI- I&MgzZ »V gation & coal mining "^^""COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE! Mercer to Hamilton. 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, 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, 7 a.m. ~~ FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, June 12. 1877. .^k&fg^T^ ° R WAIUKU. : •^■^sssi*' The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Saturday, fl a.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, the 15th June, at 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders-to collect good 3 left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson ano. Maefarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst Sc Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onahunca or Nftwmarkat. «k»A. rTIHE NEW ZEALAND J^SSgi^ _E_ SHIPPING COMPANY * Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : Si, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of: — Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA .. 898 WAIMATE .. 1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA.... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI II Cl RAX 4,1 A .... 1057 WAITARA .. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade be.ween 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 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 the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in tho colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street. rf^SW. FTUIE NEW ZEALAND jsgggfe. Jl SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. "lllliiEfcir FIRST SHIP FOR LONDON BeS^SSKSH DIRECT. The Splendid Iron Barque ANN GAMBLES, AAI at Lloyds, 121 ton's register, J. MORGAN, Master, now loading at the Railway Wharr,and having the greater nart of her Cargo engaged, will sail as above about the end ot June. SHIPPING CO. Agents. Z~ -04-SSENGERS' LINE OF JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA rir*"'irnm Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-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 Bill of Fare is most substantial and of tne best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The 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 I L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, } Agents. CRUIOKSHANK & C 0..) ~IT~X T^OR LONDON DIRECT. ,jE|||||||w TO FOLLOW" THE The Al- Clipper Ship ELECTRA, aCb' tons register. Captain THOMSON. As the greater part of this vessel's cargo » already engaged, she will have quick despatch. Good accommodation for cabin and steerage passengers. For freisac or P--^^ & ca< Agents, IG, Queen-street, . Auckland. April 16. 1877^ ~Z^T imOR LV T TEL TON, j JS|lPl|^. Tho Schooner WAVE OF LIFE -S£ME3jSg*fwill leave on or about THURS BJ&ff-rvHsst dAIY, Hth inst. FOT & MACFARLANE^ T> U" L M~ A N S JL PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of tho Hot Lakes, Rotoraahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har ! hour, and principal buildings (also album size) I of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. jtiEO RG E X I T~ C 11 E N~, It PLUMBER. GASFITTER, BRASS_KO UNDER, &c.



GEORGE AKERS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. H A S^ L A V E R, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kyber Pass. N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. Timber in lots to suit purchaser^ AME~ S BUT CHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut nr uncut), at rea-sonahlo rates. AMES B L A X E V, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Gore-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeyes, Bullseyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, fee. f; w c b st c r, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 AUCKLAND. <NAirt t.ho TTninn Tfank) A'O J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL c COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS1' Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils" Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish" Gold Leaf, Artists' Coiours and Brushes, Plate: Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings. Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &o. Glass cut to size, and carefully paeked.-»5 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. J CARSON, House and" Land Agent « Rent and Debt Collector, RTinnßnnv'R BtTiT.nrNCs* Qny.Kv-KTRTCTrr. A 11 N O C X B JIOTHE It S, soap and candle manufac tv re r s, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. _ "VT OTICE T O BUTCHERS. Jj^ BONES purchased in any quantities, by the undersigned, £0 per ton cash. WARNOOK BROS., Durham-street^ ANTHEON NEW BOOT AND SHOE MART, IC6A, QUEEN-STBEET, Opposite A. Dornwelt's, JButchcr. WM. KING AID Sc CO. beg to inform tlieir Mends and the public that they have now OPENED as above, with a large and choice assortment of English and Colonial Winter Boots and Shoes at prices to suit the times. We respectfully request tho, attention of Ladies to our Large Slock of Kid and Balmoral Boots, suitable for Winter wear, just opened, ex Emily Chaplin. Ladies' and Gents' Boots and Shoes to measure. The •'Pantheon" for Boys' and Girls' Strong Winter Boots. __ VERY ONE HIS OWN liURSE CLIPPER. J. WISEMAN has iust opened out a lot of CLARK'S celebrated HORSE SCISSORS CLIPPERS—a new invention,—to be worked with one hand. Hunting and Shooting Season Sporting Requirements, Horse Clothing, &c. J. WISEMAN, 113 Queen-street y M O N D S-S T It E E T. I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, till of which I shall Sell at Town Prices. New Dress Goods in great variety —Carmalies, Lustres. Reps, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid value for money ; and a nice assortment of Millinery. Hats, from Is. up. Dressmaking and all machine work done. Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing made to order. ■ J. H Ji A P E. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. R? FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for tho Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boies, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. Appointment f*^s^^^^^ > ifarchioness Ladyship - Normanby. MRS. PATE, 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 Urey French Coutilleß, White and Pink Satteer.s, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. EITCH A "NTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines, Mufcic, 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-street. L O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WKLLESIif-Y-STREtT. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on hand a Well-sele 3ted 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. I~iTel7a~n~d brothers, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leath*, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods (--hipped to all the Colonies. mO-BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM J_ KR3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES; SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignor's direct will have prompt, and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. mELAND BIIOS . } Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. Til X E S H SHIPMENTS X? OF SLATES. CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. J A M E S B h A IK I E, VICTORIA-STREET, Four doors from Union EahK). Ml T. TRA F 1 STD SURGEON 4SsIS2& Wakefield- DENTIST, Grgggl street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. • Clover's 1 Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial TflAt.h ffrnm Onu to a Prs'] P»t\ k W. r wood ha m, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, ' Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. 1 N B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January Mi. 1K77. tTTTsTn ess notice. We bes to intimate to our friends and peiroiw that we have DISPOSED of the GOODWILL of our P. U STN ffi S S to MESSRS. NICCOL, HKNDRY & CO.. and have irmc-h pleasure and



FR I N G • COMMISSION AGENT, Shortlaxd-street. 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 PLANTS, having undergone the usual course of preparation, are in Splendid Condition for Removal. Descriptive Catalogues are ready, and may be had on application at the Nurseries, Parnel), or to our Agent, R. Brewin.Seed Merchant, Queen street. ■VT EWM A R KET NURSERY, J3I NEAR RAILWAY STATION. C. S. MCDONALD, During the present Planting Season, offers for Sale a Varied and Superior Collection of CONIFERS, SHRUBS, FRUIT TREES, and GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, weil prepared for removal. All the Plants are in perfect health, and an inspection will satisfy intending purchasers of the excellent quality of the entire Stock. Catalogues post free on application the Nursery, Newmarket. Auckland."SSL_l— tz™*) MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY FISH, OYSTER, & SUPPER SALOON, Victoria-street. Having opened the above-named business, the undersigned hopes by civility, combined with having fresh goods daily, to solicit a fair share of public patronage. Note the address— JOPIN SCHARRER, Victoria - street, Opposite Cottage of Content Hotel. 0 U I S F O U R N I E R, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, VICTORIA-STItBKT EAST. One door above the Greyhound Hotel. Also, PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE Upi'kr Queen-btrket, Next Door to the Queen's Head Hotel. Board, 15s. per week: with Residence, 20s. First-class accommodation. IJ3L. Boarders wanted. O~M ETH IN G UNI QU E IN GENTLEMEN'S SILK UMBRELLAS, AT WM. TENNANT'S, THE Al UMBRELLA DEPOT, Foot of Grey-street. They are elegant, durable, and a real improve ment. Umbrellas Re-covered in Tennant's unique stylo in Silk, Satin Cloth, Alpacca, and other choice material. IJ3L Repairs properly executed at the Al UMBRELLA DEPOT, Foot of Grey-street. [ESTABLISHED A.D. ISC>4.] milE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING X AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RICHMOND, AXD WELLESLEY-STREET EAST.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietor*.—WhPe thank ing tho public for their patronag" durinar t.he pa«t 13 years, W. K. & Co. would bee to inform them that they have now on hand a complete Rtock of tho very best dyes, and that, with t heir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn out their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit tho Ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvets, Silk and Satin Dresses, &c, to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothing Cleaned, Dyed, Well-pressed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned, or I Dyed. VICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. S U T T O N & LKAT HE R Having taken the Victoria Flour Mills, arc pre pared to execute all orders for country settlers and storekeepers. Wheat ground and dressed on the shortest notice. Oats and Maize ground and crushed. rr>ONES~I BONES I BONES"! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by , T , »j. bqppict. ISH E R AND CO. Wholesale, Shippixg & 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. _ _ - _ Make the Money go as far as possible by using WENDEL'S FIRST-CLASS DYES, Cheap, Permanent, and Bright, for Ribbon S, Flannels, Silks, &c. Directions on each bottle. Price, Is. and 2s. Grey-street, 9th June, 1877. /GALVANIZED 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, or Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-stree,t. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting of 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 manufacturing, ia 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 Plumber for. Auckland Waterworks, Vv rBLLESLE V- STRKET. AoOKLANn. ■ 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, . : C_i HOUSE, SHIP, O . AXD ' W 02 GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, fj tf « 3 Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the O /-> Province. __ H " • td J.H. requests attention of Buildera and r W others to ms New Glazing Tariff. M a — .. o J. HENDERSON. ~ as 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. Snrr npHILLIPPS & gON HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin.' A Large and Varied Assortment oi PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. «SL NEW PICTURES! In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame ani Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &c, &c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c. &c. Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silrered, and Rough Plate Gle*s3 Plain. Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass J^CheacHessiajiandScriin^^^^^^^^^^



WH. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, fee. &.(-.. THOS. J. H A 11 B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUPAC ' TURER. corner of "Victoria-street East and ' CoBUUG-STREET, AUCKLAND. ' Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for DressiDg I Flour, or old ones refilled. , | -vr OTI C E OF REMOVAL HERR SCHOTT begs to inform his Pupils that he has REMOVED his Academy of Music to No. 80, Shortland-street (lateHofttian's Piano Warehouse), a few doors above tho Post-office. ■VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. ' BOWRING, Pianoforte Maker, Tuner, and Repairer. REMOVED to Symonds-street, near Dr Stockwell's. June 6th. 1577. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND.—A large sum 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 : neli, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISH LEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low'rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, in large or .small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. UCKLAND PERM ANEN T ~C~O OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £0,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every . £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- w^v I Total amount ing over fer vveej*. Repayable. 8. d. £ s. d. 1 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 113 9 2 S years 7 6 156 7 C 10 years 6 3 102 15 3 / DEPOSITS received at the following rates— 12JiHonths or longer .. 6 pel" cent, per annum t7 day's tiotico .- - : , ; JOHN BATGER, Secretary. . A UCKLAND MODEL TRAINING ±\- SCHOOL. IX U N .OX WITH THE SOCIETY 05' ARTS, LOXDOX. CHORAL HALL, Symonds-street. , Science, Commerce, and Manufactures: Mr. Josiaii Martin, Society of Arts. , Mechanics-, Architecture, Drawing, and Survey in^ : Mr. E. Eraser 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. Pyckoft. Music (Vocal and Instrumental): Mr. M. Swallow. Junior Teachers: Mr. T. H. Ellis, Miss Howard, Miss Drought. Quarters for current year Commence April 9, July 9, and October 1. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. CITY WEST NO. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. : The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c, Mr. Harkisox. French (Commercial and Conversational), ; Moxs. F. Peltzer. Monsieur Pelt'/er 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. mO ARRIVE, EX " ErEHEMY" : 34 tons FLOUR. Ex "Miss Kilmansegg" : 00 tons FLOUR a „ OATMEAL. Ex " Core a" : , 60 tons FLOUR. EX "TAUFO": 10 cases BACON and HAMS. t [ . ; T. H. HALL & CO. High-street and Vulcan Lake. f} N SAL E By the Undersigned :— 250 sacks OATS 120 bags PEARL BARLEY PIGMEAL 25 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 7 „ „ BACON & HAMS 10 kegs BUTTER 2 cases LARD (in bladders and tins) 2 „ BAKING POWDER 16 baies HOPS TEAS, half-chests and boxes. T. H. HALL & CO. > High-street and Vulcan Lane. f pOOFING, SHEATHING, AND OTHER FELTS. ■ v , Agents for the Sale of D. ANDERSON & SON'S a MANUFACTURE. T. H. HALL & CO. IT A' ITARA RAIL WA Y. To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should leave Auckland Wharf for the .„„,



BENJAMIN rfIANNE R. ACCOUNTANT. COMMISSION, LAND AND MINING AGENT, Corner ok Queen and Shobtland-streets. FOR SALE- House and two Allotments, frontages to two streets in the heart of the city, first-class site for wholesale or manufacturing business. Price, £600. Terms, one-third cash; balance may remain. Six-roomed House and 14 Allotments, in a rising suburb ; good opportunity for a builder or speculator. Price, £o00; terms ensy. First-class Business Premises and Dwelling Newmarket, present owner leaving the colon Price low, and terms to suit purchaser- Eight-roomed Hoxise and extensive Out-build ings, Devonport, suitable for private family, boarding-house, or school. Cheap and terms easy. 85Three Houses and Allotments, Mongonui, also, 10 acres Bush Land in same district, cheap. Eligible A llotments in Ponsonby, Devonport, Ngaruawahia, &c, ftc. $55=, WANTED—Houses and Allotments for Sale. ff ACRES of First-class LAND, includ 9tP ing a fine Orchard, situated withing a mile and a half of the Post-office, and admirably adapted for a Market Garden. Will be Let on very reasonable terms to a respectable tenant.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. -i?~i A —BUILDING ALLOTMENTS fi&JL"* from £10 each.— S. Vaile, House, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. ORSAEE, an Improved Farm of 100 acres of retlly good land, about half in grass; orchard fxlly s-tocked; there is good water power, also splendid water frontage; a comfortable House, 28 x lo feet, with Outhouses, Labourer's Cottage., Stockyard, &c, kc. Price. £350.—5. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Short land-strect, next the Post-office. £* -a ~iy X —IMP-ROVED FARM of 50 3&1 » » *_?• acres, all fenced, and in grass, with House, Stable, fcc—S. Vaile, Land Agent. "I7IARMS in ?.ll parts of the Country, JD from 5 acres to 13,000, for Sale cheap, and on easy terms.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Short land-strect, next, the Post-office. FOR SALE, a Large Shop aad Dwelling House in Wakefield-street. Terms as agreed.— S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-st. OR SALE "(cheap), Saddle Hotel, Tokatea Range, Coromandel. House doing fair business. Owner leaving on ace unt Of bad health only.—Apply to the Proprietor on premises. O T I C E. For Immediate Sale, 113 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Helensville Railway Station ; 200 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or srehards: 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500.000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c, the most con venient to market of anj' kauri in the colony.— Apply to John J.lcLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to'W. Aitken, Land Ageiit. OR SALE, in G'rafton Road; a good Eight-roomed Residence, with very large freehold allotment, 84 x 200 ft.—F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-strect. FOR SALE, at Coromande], a large Hotel, with freehold allotment. Price less than half-cost of biulding.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. OR SALE, -at Epsom, a fiirst-class Two-story Dwelling-house with every con venience, and freehold allotment, well laid out and fenced.—Apply to J. G. Wilson, No. 17, Insurance Buildings. ANADA-STREET, UPPER QUEEN STREKT.— For Sale, a newly-elected four roomed Cottage and Allotment, GC feet fron tageSAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents. Fort-street. JOHN QOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LA.NDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS.- 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. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers, FOR SALE, T TBE STAFFORDSHIRE IRON WORKS, HOBSON-STREET, near the Gasworks: — Large Consignments of Hardware at English prices. Ship's Chains, 5-16 25/6, §24/6, -J23/6, 9-16 and £ 20/, 11-16 and J 19/, i and 117/, li and 2 17.', per cwt., with test ceitiflcate with each Boiler Rivets, J, f, h§> 5-16,. \, from' 22/ $ cwt. Horse Nails, from /9 to /il ® ft. Ewbank's Nails, from /3j to /4 ib. Ewbank's Spikes, 7 and S, /2J $i Ib. Galvanised Spikes, ft to 6, from /S v ft. Galvanised Roofing Nails, 2 and 2\, /4J $ tb. Galvanized Chains, 5-16 Hi, §/4sib. Copper Boat Nails, 1/6 $ ft. Composition Spikes, /10 $ ft. Carpenter's Rim Locks, Files, Screws Boiler Mountings Steam Engine Boilers Ship's Pumps and Windlasses Brass Castings, from 3/3 V Ib. Iron Castings, from 14/ $ cwt. C. HAWXESWOOD. t^t ° T 1 c E MR. THEOPHILUS COOPER, HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT -ANI DEBT COLLECTOR. House Property carefully superintended. Rente Promptly Collected. The Interests of Landlords constantly studied Tradesmen's and Merchants'' Accounts Collected with despatch. Mr. Cooper is permitted to refer ro the follow iEg gentlemen, whose names are here appended Messrs. WHsons andHorton, Proprietors o the Herald and Weekly NeAVS. D. M. Luckie, Esq. Messrs. Benjamin Tonks and Co. I Messrs. E. Porter and Co. Messrs. Hunter and Nolan. Messrs. Coupland and Co. Messrs. Russell and Devore. P. Herapath, Esq.. Architect. Messrs. Holloway and Garlick. Messrs. G. W. Owen and Co. Mr. L. W. Eaton, Auctioneer. 17, INSURANCE BUILDINGS, AUCKLANU N.B,— Special attention given to Road Board and County Rates. T> ROOKSIDE, PARNELL FOR PRIVATE SALE, the above Valuabi Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 acres c land, having a large frontage to the Parne Road, and on which are erected a comfortabl • Family Residence, substantial Outhouses. &c. Further particulars, and oards to view, ma be obtained at the Offices of SAMUEL OOCHRANE & SO> Land and Estate Agents, Fort-street. -\\T AI X A f~O COA Lfc W '^wr'ifiriiififiiiii ir'niiii" nfiifciiiiiflitiffi^o^^



Theatre JliSw§&& Royal. Manager R. J. DeLias. SECOND WEEK AND UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF THE great comedians, messrs. daker and fturron. Entire Change of Progbamme ! this evening, Will be presented, the Original Drama, entitled, CONRAD AND LIZETTE ! New Vocal Selections'. Key-,' Sceneky ! Tickets and Seats can be secured at Upton's, Bookseller, Queen-street. Prices of Admission:—Dress Circle, 45.; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Pit, Is. f\ HOK A L HALL. MONDAY EVENING, ISTH JUNK. UifDKK THE DISTINGUISHED PATKOIn'AGE ok SIR GEORGE GREY, THE HON. P. WHITTAKKR (ATTORNEY GENERAL), HIS HONOR JUDGE FE^TON, THE CAPT. & OFFICEKS H.M.S. SAPPttO, HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR. TJROFESSOR & ijADAME TTENNIKiE, ASSISTED BY MR., MRS., & MISS AMY THORNTON, AND (JOMP3.JSY, In their Unrivalled Entertainment, eclipsing any tiling ever exhibited in the Southern Hemis phere. Many of the Feats and Scientific Phenomena are identical with those now being neiformed to immense houses in London by Mesyr3. Markeylyne and Cook. The Performance will commence with, the Beautiful Blinding Scene frona KING JOHN ! Prince Arthur Miss Amy Thornton. Hubert Mr. Thornton. Murderer...". Mr. James. To be followed by . PROFESSOR HENNIKIE In his Wonderful Entertainment of MAGIC and MYSTEPA7", a3 performed by him at Alder shot and Windsor under the Special Patronage of H.li.EI. the Prince of Wales- The nattering notices from the Public Press, and the Crowded, and Fashionable Audiences to which he has performed, prove PROFESSOR HENNIKIE to be a Clever and Scientific Illusionist. THE AERIAL SUSPENSION; OK TUB Entranced Lady Emblematical Figures, With Lime and Coloured Light Effects. Song and Dance.." :: ■•.." My Heart is Gone," JMiss Amy Thornton. Arabian Eox Mystery ! ■' Arabian Box Mystery ! As Exhibited by Professor' Hennikie in the presence of the Hou. Mr. Whittaker, His Honor Judge Fenton, and Mr. Brett (Proprietor of the Evening Star). Comic Scene,. Miss Amy Thornton. The Goblin Drum ! Suspended from, the Roof of the Hall by a slender Thread of Silk, answering any question put by the audience. The Crystal Goblet! Wines of Mystery ! The whole to conclude with the Sparkling and Laughable Burlesque of the BELLE OF BARLEY MOW ! With New Songs, Dances, Dresses, Scenery, &c. The whole forming one of the Most Sur prising and Entertaining Programmes ever submitted to the Auckland * Public!!! Front Scats, 35.; Bock, 25.; Gallery. Is. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8. . ERR SCHOTT^ROOMS are avail able for Assemblies, Matinees, Soirees. . and Meetings. —Apply "Academy of Music, No. 30, Shortjand-gtreet. DUBLISHED.THIS DAY, By HERR SCHOTT, FANTASIA FOR THE PIANO, "LOUIS XIII." To be had of all Music-sellers, and at Herr Schott's Academy of Music, 30, Shortland street. THE '-OKCORB /IOF.FEE [Prepared by OLO S E BROS. THE -ONCORE i^OFFEE Is Packed in One, Two, Foui, Six, & Twelve Pound Canister mHE T^NCOKE ■> Js Prepared FROM. THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Fresh Roasted and Ground. CLOSE BROS., ; TEA DEALERS AND GROCEB6, 22fi & 228. Queen-street. Xjl ~CT~U I' C -X : ' S * li very and bait stables, Victoria-street, ) Auckland. itS* FOR HIRE— * A Great Variety of Open and Close Carriages. Buggies, single and double-seated, open or hooded, for Single qr Pair of Horses.. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saocdle Horses. . Carriages, with Grey Horses, for Wedding purposes. Waggonettes for Picnic Parties. Covered Conveyances for Driving Parties to out-districts. , Hearse and Mourning Coaches. 'Busses for Newton and Possonby, and to Mount Albsrt and Whan. ' Time; Table. ' POKSOKBY 'BuSSSS, -NEWTOS 'BUSSES, f via Grey-street. via College Hill and Ponsonby. 8.0 a.m. . 2.opni. 8.45 a.m. 2.15 p.m. 9. 0 „ 2.30 „ 915 „ 245 „ 9.30 „ 3. 0 „ 9.45 „ 3.15 „ 10. 0 „ 3.30 ~ 10.15 „ 3.45 „ 10.30 „ I. 0 „ 10.45 „ 4.15 „ 11. 0 , 4.30 „ 11.15 „ 4.45 , : 11.30 „ 5. 0 „ 11.45 „ 5.15 „ 12. 0 noon 5.30 „ 12.15 p.m. 5A5 „ 12.30 p.m. 6. 0 , 12.45 „ 6.15 „ 1. 0 „ G. 30 „ 1.15 „ 6,45 „ 1.30 „ 7. 0 „ 1.45 „ .. I, and at 9 and 10 p.m. daily. Saturday nights, 8, 8.30, 9,9.30,10,10.30&11.p.m. Mount Albert axd Whau Buss.. Leave Union Bank: Leave Whau: 12 noon 8.30 a.m. 5 p.m. daily 3. p.m. daily - Saturdays 2fc 10.30 p.m. 8.30 aud 5.30 p.m. Orders left at Mr. F. Quick's, Popsonby; or J. *" Tbompson, Star Hotel, Newton, w"l be punctu * aUy attended to. j TUQ^ ps^ 11 'ORIERL.EY'S ONEHUNCA 'BUSSES c J3 i.eaves .'■ Onehunga— Auckland— y 9 a,m. 12 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. »» 2p.nl.* 5 p.m. ■■?;'(-, Sunday : 2^p Hi. 4,p.m. 5, Special Coaelies:as per agreement. Xt;, aip xr a ra i lw ay. jl\. —-— . a I OuagdaL'ier MONpj-Y,, ith June, there will