The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII —So. 2,363.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



c^fcas*^ T> E G U L AII MONTHLY -SMggSt STEAM COMMUNICATION "s^Sffi*s?Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, -AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, maybe expected hare again about the ■'18th June. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICIvSHANK & CO.. Asonts. 16. Queen-street, Auckland, May 21,1577. fTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY 5j of new zealand (limited). Time Table—Juke 1877. VFOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHAL.MKIiS. FROM MAXUKAU. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Ladybird.. Monday, 11th, 8.80 a.m. 7 a.m. Taui-o .. Friday, loth, 11a.m. 9.15 a.m. Well'ngton Tuesday, 19th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. llawea .. | Saturday, 23rd, 2 p.m. 12 "oon. Taraxaki Wednesday, 27th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taui'O . Monday, July 2 1 p.m.' 12 noon. if OK TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queen -strf.kt Wharf. ■ vYanatca .. I Wednesday, 2rth, 4 p.m. — No Cargo received after 2 p.m. coil NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from QCEKN'-KBREET WHARF. Rotorua.. Wednesday, 2Ot3s, 4 p.m. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND *^^Se Tin? THAMES. The fast and oommodi'-us s.s. ROTOMAHANA, ■A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under: — From Auckland— Thursday, 10 a.m. From Thames- Thursday. 3.3S p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. a. McGregor, Agent. -^fc&^ C< TEAM COMMUNICATION _B|Q£i_>3 WITH THK THAMES AND E'OR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland :— Lalla Rookh—Thursday 7 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 3 p.m. Lalla J-tookh—Ssifurday, 12 midnight All carji'o to be alongside one hour before sail- Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Good 3 stored at the risk-of Consignee. Ail claims for loss or dernage to be made witnin seven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. EDWARDS. Manager. - «^kS£=^ TJIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, ilgl££#*" MA I iU • 1 ING r, MAT A KANA, IK^^&S*KA.WA.TJ, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBAXK, Captain KasPBS, will sail as under: — Auckland and Hot Springs. Fixmi Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and ■ Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Sprint every Monday, We .""nesday, and Friday, at naid-aay. Mahuraxgi. For Malnirangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi eyery Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Mvtakaxa, Kawau, and Oiiaha. For Mutakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. _ Weather and other circumstances perauuing. Not responsible for Parcels put oa boardWitii ■ ont a shipping note. For freight or passage apply'to ,^, QTEAM ON TPIE KAIPARA. The e.s. XI N A Will leave He.lensville as under :— For Otamatea, calling atiunction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pain and^vlatakolie, • every Tuesday morning's t'de, returning on Wednesday. _„ , For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTL^' at 1230 p.m. en Mondays, and tor Port Albert on Wednesdays, at-12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. „.._,. ,^ Ssf Tliis Service commences on JMUrsUiVi., -28th May. j. CASEY & SON. -^vfc. CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA 3||||gp-O WATERS. -FOR KAIPARA HEADS. TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, andDAR GAVILLE. MINNIE CASEY - Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and TJmrsrtay morning's tide, leaving -Dargaville on the return trips every W eanesaay and Friday morning's tide. Passengers leave Auckland, per LILi, on Mordays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and • Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. LAofcl oC Bl)i», Red Office Wharf. aS^*,, CJTEAM TO AND FROM jlpl^'^ RIVERHEAD TWICE On and after June Gth, Stcamera 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—lo.3o p.m. J. CASEY & SON. <*£y«&^ CITEAM TO THE WADE ~||g|||jj|;k!!s AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland: Saturday, 1 p.m. Monday, lHh, 6.30 a.m. Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Thursday, 7th, 11 a.m. Friday, Bth, 4 p.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s Cd; Return, 133. _ Will call at Brown's and Long Bay 11 required. Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Agent. *^^m I M E TABLE. """"* S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa N.B.—The a.s. Transit will be laid up for painting and overhaul on Friday, and resume her trips to the Wairoa on Monday. Weather permitting. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freight. 10s per ton. NICCOL. UENDRY & CO., Agents. _M_^."P ° R W A I U X U. •£**=£&*' The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onelmnga: From Waiuku: Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m.. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mill 3 on - j. Friday, the Bth June, at 8 a.m. ■"V 5 Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of * v«? Me33r3. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with T>roTnDt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarkat. "^#^ TF ° R W A I U X U' *s*n~i*'ti The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Sat trday, 2 p m. Saturday, 7 p.m. vVeather and other circati'stances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. ; sibbia's Auction Mart will be attended to. AT. H. ROE.



! "ietoss- T^OR RUSSELL, WANGA j . t ags§^gS.-&J ROA, AND MANGONUI. The 5.3. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at o p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office ! oh the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above j 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 G p.m. Saloon Feres, 7s (3d ; 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 :— Friday, J sue 8 Friday, June 22 Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 Monday, June 18 At 5 p.m. A. McGRKGOR. Manasrer. ifflj^^ TS7AJKATO STEAM NAVI- TT GATION & COAL MINING aBaaSB^COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE i The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and i Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. I Hamilton to Metccr—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 9 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-Pi-eot. May 23. 1877. r-i^ =T mHE NEW ZEALAND .^SgESk A SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. SHTP~~FOR LONDON "iggrss"al DIRECT. The Splendid Iron Barque ANN GAMBLES, AAlat Lloyds, 121 tons register, J. Morgan, Master, now loading at the Railway Wharf, and having the greater- uart of her Cargo engaged, will snil as; above about the end of June. For Freight, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agonta. TfeiaK TT 0K LUNDON DIRECT". "jMig_l«*> TO FOLLOW THE The Al Clipper Ship ELECTRA, (ji;y tans register, Captain Thomson". As the greater part of this vessel's cargo is already engaged, she will have quick despatch. Good accommodation for cabin and steerage passengers. For ixi^hc or passage apply to CRUIGIISIIANK & CO.. Agents. io, Oneen-street, Anc.kL-i.nfl. April lfi. 1577. ~^7^7 \TOW LOADING AT l^^^^^ ±% SYDNEY FOR THIS *"'"" +*<-".■&:& rphe clipper brig VISI 0 N, 159 tons register. Freight, 15?. per ton. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. =jT X M A N '■ 8 Jl photographic rooms, Sbortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Ifar^ hour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Ohilrlro.T:'s Portraits tfl-fcen instantnncously. >p< c o iTTTe kitchen, VJT PLUMBER. GASi^ITTER, BRASS FOUNDER, &c. Licensed Plumbehto the City Corporation. N.B.—The only holder in this Colony of a Certificate for repaiis and adjustment of Water Metres. ITIJ il. SKINNER, V? 9 BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Bspei-iCEced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Ofiice Fittings. &c. m H O"S. J. H A B BUT % H WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER, Shoetland-stkket Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. R. F. li. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse.. ShortJand-atreet. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. Jannarr Vf.. 1577. ICTU XI A FLO U R MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. S U T T O N & LEATHER Having taken the Victoria Flour Mills, are 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. rOONES ! BONES 2 BONES ! JL> Bought in any quantities for Cash at tho Free man's Bay Bono Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by TJI R E S H SHIPM EN T S JO ov SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. JAMES BLAIKIE, Victoria-street, Four doors from Union Bank). TT D U L E V, o INVENTOR AND MANUFACTURER OF NON-CONDUCTOR OF HEAT COMPO SITION for Lagging Boilers, Cylinders, Domes, Steam Pipes, Roofs, &c. Old or New Proof Coated at 53. per square yard, warranted fire and water-proof. Orders strictly attended to. Addrcs3: Care of Messrs. Katterns & Shep herd Elliott-street, Auckland, near the Market, where Testimonials and Price List may be Wanted, an Agent for the Auckland District. fTi li A S. L Ag V E R, \y BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kyder Pass. N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just to 'Timber in lots to suit^purchasers^ 8, WYNBHAM-STREET, HOUSE, SHIP, ° AND W TJI GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. tsJ « — 2 Ex, Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of tho w r\ Province. " W .7.11. rcqnf.sts attention of Builders and * p% othei'3 to Jus New Glazing Tariff. a — o J. HENDERSON". 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. T^ 1 X> HILL IP PS & DON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin.' A L-VRGE AND VAKIKD ASSORTMENT OF PAPERHANGINGS OB" THE LATEST DESIGNS. $S> NEW PICTURES! In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleograph?, Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and 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, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. AY. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS AN TS,



GEORGE AXE RS, Frekmax'sßay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buvera of Tallow. _ ARNOCK EROTHEES" Soap & Cas»t,e Manvfacturkrs, Richmond, Cox's Creek. M. M A C D O N AL D, • HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION A^ENT, Bank Buit.dixgs, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (out or uncut), at reasonable rates. AMES B LAKE V, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Gore-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadest, Bullsuyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. I" > Y. WEB ST E 11, \jm WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 .JUEEN'-STREST, AUCICIiAND. iN'dxt. th»> TTnion RsvnVl AN D J. S O P P IT~t| • Fkkkmax's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf. Auckland. "VST PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL 7 V « COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS'* Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish" Gold Leaf, Artists' Coiours and Brushes, Plate: Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographir Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Moulding. Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashe.v, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—l)s & 87, QU KKN-STRRKT. JCAPiSON, House and Laud Agent • Rent and Debt Collector, -STTrruurnv'a Khuthvos' QtTKV.w-s'rwir.F.T. _ _ _ ~ o commission agent, SHORTLAND-STREET. CJ V MO-N D S-S T E EE T. I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all of which 1 shall ScU at Town Prices. New Dress Goods in great variety —Carmalios, Lustres. Reps, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid value for money ; and a nice assortment of Millinery. Hats, from Is. up. Dressmaking and ail machine work done. Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing made to order. J. 71 £ A P E. CLARKE BEOT II EII S (LATH CKOMBIE'B) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Hank, Queen-street, Auckland. Firat-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 the Emptying of Earth Closets. Privy Boxes, Cesspits, ice, 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 O/tlcc, Queen-street. Appointment Q^J^wSl-^rP Marchioness MR S. PATE, STAY. CORSET; SURGICAL, AND li-IDING BELT MAKHC;. V ICVOW 4.-STKBBT. Mrs. P. bogs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has justf received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Sattecns, Scarlet Lasting and strong [lettering Jean ; also, strong Belt. Elastic.. Inspection invited. I\fI[EKCHAKT S, AGEN TS, ai i< 1 JL7.iL otiiers, can have Oillce 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 Stak office, vvyndham-sfcrwit. L O V E T T, c TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposito United Service Hotel, Wjslleslry-stkewt. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, boss to inform them that he has always on hand a Well-selcsted Stock of Black ami Bine Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosjriul, and other Tweeds. A good lit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. 7VTI CCOL, HENDRY & C o.', i_N| AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PItODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. IE ELAND BRO TII ER S, AVOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery. English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlero' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—l'anmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Colonies. 0 BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM KR3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, fee, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tankers and Lkather Manufacturers, Auckland. "fcf ~O T I C E~T C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Abchard & J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, bees 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.— Po3t3, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. \ orders left at Mr. R. Brewing Aiick Seed Oopot will rf><wlv«> imvn-.Tit ntfcont.ion 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, Parnell, or to our Agent, R. Brewin.Secd Merchant, Queen street. "XT" E W JVI A" R~~K E T NUBSEK V, J3l 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, we'll 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 to the ' Nursery, Newmarket. Auckland. OURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle HoSes, at D. H. M. Bill's Tauranga Livery and Bait Stables, Corner of Spring and Grey-streets, Tauranga. A telegraphic message to the pro prietor will at all times ensure a trap being ready to proceed to the Lake District imme diately on arrival of the steamer from Auckland. N.B.—Good Grazing for Horses la. 6d. per



Tk/r R. T. TKAFi R D SURGEON -_gg__ Wakefield- DENTIST, (mflslla street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artlflol:*! Tooth /from Ono to » Ftill Pt*»t> VEK*'~ONE HIS OrfN^HORSE CLIPPER. J. WISEMAN has just, 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 T 0 U I S F O U 11 i\ 1 E IF, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Victoria-street East. One door above the Greyhound Hotel. Also, PRIVATE BO A R DIN G HOUSE Upper Queen-street, Next. Door to the Queen's Ilea 1 Hotel. Board, 153. per week ; with Bcsidencc, 20s. First-class accommodation. l__ Boarders wanted. X> OVAL -OOWLING QALOON, Opposite Thistle Hotel. New Alleys ! New Balls Everything New ! ONLY G:>. Game through tho Day. *3T Cheapest and Healthiest Amusement in Auckland [ESTABLISHED A.D. ISG4.] THE CITY OP AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellf.sley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.—Whi'e tliank ing th« punlio for thei>- patrfnag* during r.l»e pa«t 13 years, W. K. & Co. would beer to inform tk«m that they havo now on hand a complete "took of tho very best dyes, and that, with iheir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they ca>> turn out their work of a quality not to he evcclicd. W.E.&Co. solicit tho LadifS of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvet-, Silk and Satin Dresses, Sec, to he Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothinar Cleaned, Dyed, Wcll-pre-^scd, and neatly repaired at short not>'cc. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a. pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wcllesley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leavingthoir address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wellcslfy-street East. Hats, Feathers, Shoepbkins Cured, Cleaned, or Dyed. "171 I S H E. R A N D C O. _? Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of Now 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. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Queen-street. N. lIARKER has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape eti'"Cts a large saving in Mortar. At the present low prico of Bricks, intending Builders will rind it advantageous to use them rather than Timber. Purchasers can cither be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. ALVAN IZ E D II lON \V UKKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER ok GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOUTING. PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Z*inc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, Wcllcsley-street. 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 flrst-class machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for manufacturing, 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 Plumber for Auckland Waterworks, wkllksley-strket. ArCKI.ANK. ghollah's Great Indian Cures £2T (Tic.er Brand), la THE MOST POPULAR MEDICINES EVER YET INTRODUCED INTO NEW ZEALAND. In consequence of their proving to be what is stated of them, and all fulsome pufliing or ex travagant exaggerations about them being care fully avoided. Their worth and merit have secured for them ineverypart of New Zealand the confidence of the public. They have cured long-standing cases of sickness, and TESTIMONIALS similar to those given below arc being received from all parts of the Colony by the Proprietor :— •' Kensington, Dunedin, Ist March, 1876.—Sir, Having occasion to use your Aperient. Mixture, and having derived much benefit therefrom, I have muc% pleasure in testifying to its merits, and in recommending it to others.—(Signed), A. Jamieson.' "Pier Hotel, Dunedin, 26th May, 1876.—Sir- Having been much benefitted by the use of your Indian Medicine, I have great pleasure in adding my testimony as to its efficacy, and can recom mend others to try it. Dome of my friends, who have also been using these medicines, speak very favourably of them, and have received much benefit from their use.—(Signed), Ophelia Bennett." "Port Chalmers, New Zealand, 3rd July, 1876. Sir,—l think it my duty to state that your Ghol lah'a Rheumatism Mixture has proved in my case to be all that you have represented it to be; and for the sake of those who may be suffering the UMsery and torture of severe Rheumatism, such as I endured previous to taking your in valuable medicine I beg to state that I had been suffering the most excruciating agony from severe Rheumatism for over two years. I could not rest at night. My appetite was gone, my general health shattered, and the pains through out my limbs and ioins w rere constant and almost insupportable. I was induced to try your Rheu matism Mixture, and found myself getting better after taking three bottles of it. I continued taking the medicine for about six weeks, and became perfectly restored to health, being per fectly cured of all pain or symptoms of Rheuma tism. My appetite is excellent, and I sleep well at night.—Signed), Fred. Williams." " Dunedin, 10th July, 1876.—Sir,—I have plea sure in stating, for the benefit of others, that I have derivedthe most unexpected good results from the use of Ghollah's Rheumatism Mixture. I had been suffering from very severe rheumatic attacks for about 15 years, accompanied by most agonising pains in my limbs and loins, through which my rest was much disturbed at night, my appetite very imperfect, and my general health altogether impaired. I am happy to state that I am now free from, the pains I had experienced for so many years. I can sleep well at night, my appetite and general health are much improved, and I can attend to my business and house duties. This happy change has been brought about by the use of your Rheumatism Mixture for about two months.—l am, Sir, yours gratefully.— (Signed), S. Pickett." '^Dunedin, 31st August, 1876.—Sir,— Having taken your Ghollah's Rheumatic Mixture for some considerable time, and having been com pletely cured by its use, of the very severe rheu matic gout from which I had suffered most severely for the last ten years, I can bear testi mony to its most extraordinary curatic powers. I am now free from all pain, and well in my health, and have the free use of my hands and feet, which I had not previous to taking your medicine. I think it right to state, for the bene fit of others suffering the tortures that I endured for the period above stated, that I attribute my restoration to health and freedom from pain entirely to the use of your invaluable medicine. I can strongly recommend it those suffering from rheumatism or gout.—(Signed), John Griffen, J.P." These invaluable Medicines are to be had throughout New Zealand, and in Auckland of all Chemists and respectable Medicine Vendors. BROWN, BARRETT & CO., Wholesale Agents for Auckland i_M_____________i___



THE PHOENIX FIRE INSUItANCE COMPANY OF LONDON. Established a Century, during which time it has Paid in Claims, Elkvssx Millions Sterling. Head Offick : Lombard-street. AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WOULD The undersigned 13 now prepared to effect NSURANCES at Lowest Current Hates. THOMAS H. MABIN, Superintendent for New Zealand. Office: Lower Queen-street, Opposite Fort-street. "XfEW ZEAL AN D INSURANCE _i 3( COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. ££7J,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may bo effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or lime. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insaroc, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks ou Specio subject to special arrangements. tST LOBSKS PROMPTLY PAI». nnOUnK P. PIKRCK. Mfumuror SOUTH BE IT IS II INSURANCE C O M P A N Y. CAPITAL, £750,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain. Gum, find Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China. Mauritius, the Island &c. LOWK^V CUKUKNT RATES Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. i AUCKLAND MODEL TRAINING SCHOOL. In Un;W with the Society of Auts, London. CHORAL HALL, Symonds-street. Science, Commerce, and Manufactures: Mr. JosiAH Martin, Society of Arts. Mechanics, Architecture, Drawing, and" Survey in f : Mr. K. Fraser Jones, C.E. French (Commercial and Literary): Mons. Y. PKLTZEB (of the College of Henry IV., Paris) German: (Visiting Master), Dr. Hansen. English Literature. Classics and Mathematics : Mr. H. T. Pvcnoi.T. Music (Vocal and Instrumental): Mr. M. Swallow. Junior Teachers: Mr. T. H. Ellis, MiS3 Howard, Miss Drought. Quarters for current year Commence April 9, July 0. and October 1. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GIiAM- J\. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to tiik Uxiversitv of NEn r Zealand). The Quarter Day 3 for the current year are Gth February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUIIAR MACitAE, Htmrf Itlantar. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-oper.ed on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping:, &c, Mr. Harrison. French (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. Pkltzek. 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. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— I'\ Kin?, Agent. Shortland-.^treet. MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr YV\ Aitifbn, Shoi'tland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interne—W. 11. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. _ ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND oh first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small Bums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Ruasell. Solicitors. M~ ONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Sfrortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vrtile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. PROSPECTUS OF THE WAITARA AND MANUKAUSTEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY (LIMITED). Provisional Dirkctoiss : Mr W. Courtney Mr D. Calligan Mr W. Cottier Mr J. Crozier Mr W. Dugdale Mr F. U. Gledhill Mr J. Holmes Mr W. Humphries Mr J. Jonss Mr P. Jack Mr S. W. Jackson Mr T. Leedom Mr J. Pennington . Mr J. Shore Mr J. Uncles Mr J. A. "Williamson With power to add to their number. Capital, £0,500, in 1,000 shares of £6 10s each. Payments, 10s per share on application, 10s per share on a'lotment, and 10s per share one month after allotment, and the balance in call^ of £1 per share at intervals of not les3 than two months, twenty-eight days after advertised notice. Bankers : The National Bank of New Zealand. Solicitor : G. D. Hamerton, Esq. The object for which this Company is formed is to purchase and work Steamers on the trade between Waitara and other Ports on the Coast. The vyant of a good steamer to do the rapidly increasing trade between Waitara, Manukau, and the other ports of the Colony, and the pro posed trade with the Mokau River (which from present appearances, carefully viewed, would shortly become very important), is now keenly felt among business men, both in New Plymouth and Auckland, and in order to meet the increas ing demand, it is necessary that a suitable steamer adapted to the trade should be procured at once, by which means cattle and sheep pro ducers .can at once secure a certain and ready market for their produce, and on the other hand Merchants and Storekeepers can depend on receiving their orders from the Auckland market punctually, instead cf being subiect to the caprice of the present Company's steamers calling or passing the roadstead. Furthermore, the cost of transit wiilbe consider ably reduced. The promoters of the Company, in fixing the above-mentioned rate of payments of calls, consider that it should meet with the hearty support of the settlers, who will be the principal gainers by having a means of conveyance to carry their surplus stock and produce to a profitable market. In the event of the whole of the sharesbeing applied for, the promoters do not consider it will be necessary to call up the whole of the Capital, but should it loe necessary so to do, the payments will extend over a period of at least twelve months, -which should make it convenient for every one to take a small interest in the Company. The Directors trust that all persons in business will take at least a small interest in the Company as Shareholders, inasmuch as each individual Shareholder would be likely to exert himself in promoting the well fare of'the Company by using the Company's Boat for any importation or exportation at his disposal. A number.of the Shares will be offered to the public in the Ports to which it is intended the Boat shall trade, but the Company will be managed by a Local Directory, and have its Head"OrHce"at New Plymouth. The Share List will close on the 16th day of June next. Applications for Shares can be made through any of the Provisional Directors, or direct to the Secretary, at the Company's temporary Office, Devon-street, New Plymouth. T. E. HAMERTON. Inteiim Secretary. T^ IR S T QUALIT V M EAT The undersigned respectfully requests the public to inspect the Splendid Quality of his Daily Meat Supply. Prices extremely favour- I able to purchasers.



"DENJ A M I N Tin A N N E R, ACCOUNTANT. COMMISSION, LAND ANU MINING AGENT, Corner ok Queen and Shortland-streets. FOR SALE— House and two Allotments, frontages to two streets in the heart of the city, iirst-elass site lor wholesale or manufacturing business. Price, £000. 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, £600 ; terms easy. First-class Business Premises and Dwelling Newmarket, present owner leaving the colon Price low. and tci-^s to suit purchaser. Eight-roomed House and extensive Out-build ings, Devonport, suitable for private family, boarding-house, or school. Cheap and terms easy. R Three Houses and Allotments, Mongonui, also, 10 acres Bush Land in same district, ehcap. Eligible Allotments in Ponsonby, Devonport, Ngaruawahia, fie. &o. Ss_ WANTED—Houses and Allotments for Sale. F'.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. _T ° TZJ 5 z For Immediate Sale, -113 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Helensville Bailway Station; 200 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for 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 the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitken, Land Agent. FOB SALE, an Improved Farm of 100 acres of really good land, about half in grass; orchard fully stocked: there is good water power, also splendid water frontage; a comfortable House, 28 x Hi feet, with Outhousi-s, Labourer's Cottage, Stockyard, &c, etc. Price. £150. —S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Short land-street, next the Post-office. |7<OR SALE, a Large Shop and Dwelling $) House in Waketleld-street. Terms as agreed.— S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-st. I7IOH SALE, remarkably Cheap, and JL terms very easy, a really good Seven roomed House, with slated roof, and freehold pllotment, 10 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by 18.} feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, &c.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET. No. 8, Queen-street. InOR SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments ' 40 x 100 feet e.ichT frontage to two good streets, in Bayfield, Ponscnby. Price for the whole lot, £30.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. S Queen-street. IL^OR SALE, remarkably cheap, and Ju terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, 40 acres of it fenced-and in grass, balance bush, only two miles from Fapatoitoi.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen street. O II N S~~O~~P ~~ P E~T HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo streets in Newton TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aoouc one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation*, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling? house, stables, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel and General Store. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, neaK-ly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about -13 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &c, only 12 miles from town FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 15!) acres oi really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 40G acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block Waiuku'. with creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 4, three miles from the landing-place. 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 excecdingli ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with -1-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 4 acres lind. in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsenby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. W ACRES of First-class LAND," includ ©3 ing a fine Orchard, situated withing a mile and a half of the Post-office, and admirably adapted for a Market Garden. Will bo Let on very reasonable terms to a respectable tenant.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. T> RO O KSIDE, PA R NELL. FOR PRIVATE SALE, the above Valuable Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 acres of land, having a large frontage to the Parnell Road, and on which are erected a comfortable Family Residence, substantial Outhouses. &c. Further' particulars, and cards to view, may be obtained at the Offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land and Estate Agents, For t-sfreet. HA SH T O N & SO N l, • HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, S, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— EPSOM.—A comfortable Suburban Residence consisting of Verandah Cottage, with outbuild ings, and 5 acres of land. One acre in Orchard and Garden, the remainder in good grass. The trees in the orchard are of good kinds, and in full bearing. One-half of the purchase money enn remain on mortgage. KAIPARA.—For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Land, within three-quarters of a mile of the Helensville Railway Station. A bout one-fourth of this property is excellent bush land, heavily timbered, and is easily accessible by land and water carriage. Over 200 acres are sheltered from all winds, and well suited for the produc tion of fruit. There are two private roads made through the property. Intending purchasers can visit the property, and return to town the so, roc dctv GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable well-built j Verandah Cottage, with freehold allotment, 50 ! feet, by 120 feet: 2-stall Stable and good well. NAPIER-STBEET.—A -1-roomed Verandah I Cottage, with well, and every convenience. ! GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hotel —A comfortable six-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. PONSONBY.—Six-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about 1J acres in all. _ _ ~, . WAKEFIELD-STREET. — Four Allotments, with two Cottage 3 erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to Wakefield-street and another to Edwardes-street. NORTH SHORE.—Good site 3 for small Homesteads of from one to five acres on the road to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 239 acres, with a good seven-roomed House, stable, and outbuildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. QUEEN-STREET.—Those centrally situated premises in Queen-street, adioining Arthur's Auction Mart, now in the occupation of Mr. C. Burton, Confectioner. For Lease for a term of seven years. TO BE LET :— ROYAL HOTEL.—Premises in Eden Crescent, formerly known as the Royal Hotel, lor Lease. GREAT NORTH ROAD.—A six-roomed Cot tage in a open and healthy locality, facing the Surrey Hills Estate, verandah, well, tank, and every convenience. ALMA PL ACE. — Four-roomed Cottage in England-street. EDEN CRESCENT.—Two Houses in Brito mart Terrace, adioining Britomart House. CUSTOM HOUSE-STREET.-Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and at-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. S. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. ENJA MI N TA N N eT^ (Late Accountant to Messrs. Stewart and Anderson), begs to inform his friends and the public that he has commenced Business as an Accountant, Sharebroker, House, Land, and 'Commission Agent, ami trusts by attention to I business, to receive a share of support, lhe conduct of the past being the best guarantee for the future, he therefore relies on his sixteen years' residence in Auckland as a sufficient test of his integrity and business^ ability.



Theatre Royal Manager 11. J. DeLias. Tc-sigta! To-night! FIRST APPEARANCE IN AUCKLAND OK TUB OItKAT German and Trish Dialect Actors, Vocalists, ConiO'liaaa, and Dancers, ■jITESSRS. DAKEK AND TCiARRON Whose conspicuous success throughout America, du;iiig the past six years, and recent overwhelming triumphs in Sydney and Melbourne, have impressed upon their fame the si amp of an abiding, popular, and critical approval, and who will appear, supported by a Full and Kfficikut Dramatic Company In their NEW AND ORIGINAL DRAMA Of inter.se interest, interspersed with numerous charming ORIGINAL SONGS. DANCES cc SKETCHES AND PARADE OK The Gallaxt Nkw York Volt;kt2jeks (Drilled by Mr, F. P. Baker), entitled LISA E C C L E S; On, LIF3 IN" NEW YORK! Synopsis of Principal Scenes and Incidents: — Acr I—Tho Batten-, Park, and New York Bar. Act 2—Tho Atlantic Music Ball—The Plot Con ceived. Act 3—Appleby's House—The Plot Executed — Counter-plotting—Parade of the Gallant Volunteers. Act i—The Apple by Social—The Talks Turned. During t:n> Drama Messrs BAKER & FARRON will itrtroduco th>i following unique bongs, L'ar.ces, Sec. :— ' Dutch Song, " You Know What I Know" P. F. Baker Irish Son::, "Since. Terence Joined the Gang" .. .. T. J. Fahhox Duet and Dance, "Happy Old Deitcher Phil-" .. .. Baker & Farron Song, "Little Coquette" .. T. J. Fahkon Duft and Dance. "little Fraud" Baker & Farrox Msirch and Song, "The Gal lant Volunteers" P. F. Baker and Miniature Volunteers. Operatic Medley, adapted and arranged by P. F. '. Baker Bakeb & Farbon Tickets and Seats an be secured at Upton's, Bookseller, Quccn-streel. Prices oc Admission :—Dress Circle, is.; Stalls, 2s. Od.; Pit, Is. T ITERA'TiY AND MUSICAL U i ENTERTAINMENT. LORNE-STREET HALL, FRIDAY EVENING, Stk instant. Opening Meeting of the Yourg Men's Christian At sociatioh Lecture Season. Chair ARCHDEACON Mauxsell. PROGRAMME*' Voluntary—Mr. Lambert ; Address by Chairman F. Larking, Esq.—"YoungMen and their Lon don surroundings." Rev. J. Robertson—''Character." Dr. Ellis-'•Money." An excellent Selection of Music will be pe:r formed by a very large and eflicient choir; a si> a Selection by the Orpheus Glee Club. Conductor —Mr. TheopViilus Cooper. Instrumentalist—Mr. Lambert. Tickets. 5s each, to admit two persons, and to include the course of ten Lectures, can be had from any of the Booksellers, the members of the Committee, and Librarian. Single admission, Is. each Doors open at 7, to commence of 7.30. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN JL ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES. Opening Meeting, FRIDAY, Sth inst., in the LORNE-STREET HALL, Archdeacon."' Maunsell in the chair. Speakers : Dr. Ellis, Rev. J. Robertson, and F. Larkins, Esq. Popular Music will be given by a large Choir. Glees by the Orpheus Glee Club. Conductor: Mr Theopliilus Cooper. Instrumentalist: Mr Lambert. LECTURES: June 22—" Tho New Testament in the first three Centuries"—Archdeacon Maunsell. June 29—"Personal Recollections of India and its People"—Rev. A. W. Webb. July 20—'' Reminiscences of London "—F. Larkins. July 27—"Luck"—J. C. Firth. August 24—" Mahomcdaaism"—Rev. E. C. Stuart. Augifst 31—" Central Asia—Russia's Progress and Englancis Fears"—COLONEL Haultain. September 21—" New Zealand—Past, Present, and Future "—Rev. T. Huddle. September 28—" Michael Angelo—his Life and 'J irnes " —Dr. E-llis. October 19—" John Ashworth —his Life and Writings "—Rev. R. Taylor. October 26—" Willijfta. of' Orange, King of England"—F. G. EwikgtON Tickets for Course, (to admit Bearer and Lady), 5s ; Single Ticket, 3s. Admission to Single Lecture, Is each. Commence at 7.30. Seats reserved for Ticket holders until 7.20. Tickets to be had from any of the Book sellers, tho Members of the Committee, ar>d Librarian, at the Rooms. "PUBLISHED, THIS DAY, By HERR SCHOTT, FANTASIA FOR THE PIANO, " LOUIS XIII." To be had of all Music-sellers, and at Hcrr Schott's Academy of Music, 30, Shortland strect. TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PON SONBY HIGHWAY BOARD. Sin,--We, the undersigned Ratepayers in the above District, hereby request you_ to call a Public Meeting without delay, for the purpose of bringing into operation the " Regulations of Local Elections Act, 1876," in the said District, and considering any business that may be brought forward respecting the Valuation LisC John Banbury G. W. Owen J. S. Day C. Langsford H. G. Oswald J. Calvert Frank Stephens Wm. F. Hammond llichd. Jessop D. F. Evans •Thos.Jenlvins.jun. H. H. Grainger W. J. Rees John Mason J. Buttle J. S. West S. Welsman, pr. J.B. S. Hughes, jun. Joseph Grant F. H, Lewisson Chas. Macindoe Geo. Cruickshank John H. Cobb C Brookes J. M. French Frank Jagger Thomas SifFord. IN comnliancc "with the foregoing requisition, and for the purposes therein specified, I hereby convene a Meeting of the Ratepayers of the Ponsonby and or Dedwood Hiehwav District to be held at the Ponsonby Hall on MONDAY EVENING next, 11th inst., at 7.30 o'clock. Dated sth June, 1877. jQg Chairman District Board. mHE X^NCORE £<OFFEE [Prepared by CLOSE BROS. mHE XfINCORE /COFFEE Is Packed in One, Two, Foiu, Six, & Twelve Pound Canisters. mHE "C^NCORE Is Prepared FROM THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Fresh Roasted and Ground. CLOSE BROS., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS,