The Evening Star.

)• Vol. VIIL—Na 2,210.

AUCKLAND, N.Z.. THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PEISTISrY.



■-Vte. T>EGULAE MONTHLY T§3ffi^ JL\/ STEAM COMMUNICATION ■SSHfis' Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logax, may be expected here again about the 18th April. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three flays after arrival. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, 22nd March, 1877. ITNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table— April 1877. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. TAUPO . Friday, Cth, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Well'ngton Wednesday, 11th, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Monday, 16th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Tarvnaki Thursday. 19th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Tujpo ■■ Sunday, 22nd, 4 p.m. 2.30 p.m. Well'ngton Saturday, 28th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. HAWEA .. Thur., May 3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11a.m. FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street wharf. Eotorua.. Tuesday, 10th, 12 noon. — wSr7~NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Wharf. ROTORUA.. Tuesday, 24th, 4 p.m. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. rtsi QTEAM TO SYDNEY. 't^^^^o^s > . From Queen-street The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA Will be despatched from Queen-stree-t Wharf on TUESDAY, 10th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. XHOR THE HOT SPIUNGS _3|2Ei2l>' Sj MAHU RAM GI, M ATA fT &N A, ■MVTiafBgn» K AWAU, & LITTLE O LABI. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m.. when tides 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 •Ppr ( g aBSy & SQN . «=SVfe^ CiTEAM TO RIVERHEAD *gp£e|> io ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9a' m- J. CASE'^SON. CiTEAM ON THE KAIPARA |^p^>{O WATERS. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensvill« for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamacea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, and for Eastern Rivers on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port Albert, &c, on Tuesday. & gQN< .^g&l^m IME TABLE. S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL, Agent. rfsafcfe^ CJ TEAM COMMUNICATION Jliiip^iO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND •"^S^ffl^xHE THAMES. The> fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland- Thursday, 5.30 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. From Thames- Friday, 11 a.m. _ . S3, Return Tickets will be issued during the Easter Holidays, available from Wednesday, 28th March, till Thursday, sth April, fealoon, 10s.; Steerage, 6s. Weather and oa^£^gg^§gjgfigjg£* «Sk«fc^ "EHOR RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, AND MANGONUI. Thes.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— Btrictly adhered to. FOR 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 12noon, mid every FRIDA Vat 3 p.m. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To oonneot o with all BAY The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— April May. Wednesday, April 4 Wednesd ay, May 2 Monday, April 9 Monday, May 7 Friday, April 13 Friday, May 11 Wednesday, April 18 Wednesday, May 16 Monday. April 23 Monday, May 21 . Friday, April 27 Friday, May 25 - — Wednesday, May 30 June. Monday, June 4 Monday. June 18 Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 "Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. McGBROOR. Manager. «aate^"W a i w c R A, VV 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. ..or a Return Ticket, and the Manager of the Hotel has Reduced the Charge for Board, including Baths, Towels. &c, to los. for Firat class, and 103. for Second-class, from bAiUK DAY till MONDAY. .. . o The Steamer will leave every Saturday at & p.m., and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. on Mondays. OAfeN. TI7AIKATO STEAM NAVI- J||aj|»; VV GATION & COAL MINING "™ " *■'"" COMPANY (LIMITED). _ TIME~TABLE: xhti steamer WAIKATO %*trcer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and ' Saturday at 10.15 a.m. , , \ -'-lamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednosdayi ana Friday, at 8 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Meroer—Friday., a a.m, , IPIUNJ! SCHERFS 1,



. pASTEB WEEK. i^ftO^^ EXCURSION TO CORO- J^^^^^ MANDEL. The s.s. X I N A, W. Adams, Master, will leave as follows :— From Auckland— From Coromandel— Thursday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday, o p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. „ — Saturday, 1 p.m. Return Tickets, available for the Week, Ten Shillings. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Will carry passengers and cargo. For particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Custom-house-street; Or, W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. ,£^^aTEAM COMMUNICATION J§&MSjg;'>3 WITH THE THAMES AND I FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS • TOWN, and discharging Passengers 1 and Cargo. Tho 'ENTERPRISE' and *LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Thursday, 12 midnight Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 5 p.m. Return Tickets during the Easter Holidays, available from 29th March to 7th April, by either Boat. SALOON 7s. 6d. STEERAGE ss. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ' Ing. "Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. All claims for loss or demage to be made within seven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. EDWARDS. Manager. ,s^^-pi O R W A I U ,X U. The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Saturday, 12 noon Saturday, & p.m. Refreshments on board. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. "^ESSgff? The sg< TAM q, sHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku:! Saturday, 12 noon Saturday, 5 p.m. j For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 7 a.m. 1 Weather and other circumstances permitting. ! Orders to collect goods left at the stores of ', Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents ! Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prom pt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehnns-si or Nftwrnarlcot. a-j,- mHE Brigantine FLIRT, rff^pCNN. H. 100 to as register, John JsreWfcNttv yfcKV.N7JY.: Master. i« b. RnsrwlHr suM=i^*^ Trader between AI. OKLAND and rJ^xsasiS-jmi LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply^o MoK]ffiNZIK Annkland. Kfthrnarv 18. 187fi. «fc^v. rpOR LONDON DIRECT. f^£s^j||w The favourite Al Clipper GLENLORA, Jas. B. MlTCHBt.ii, Commander, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch. Has accommodation fora few steerage passengers only. Carries an ex perienced surgeon. ffor freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. i-^^s^ "DASSENGERS' LINE OF j=|2||gjx JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA m£&S£&saaa& owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ship 3 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 i 3 most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment tor which ha 3 been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. i Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) £>*ja^ mHE NEW ZEALAND JL SHIPPING COMPANY «fe^^^^, (LIMITED). Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. LONDON Branch : 34, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO .. 1053 M ATAURA .. 898 W AIM ATE .. 1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1054 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....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 between the j United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and si, • te cabins are superbly fitted and arranged : and provided with every requisite for the coin ' fort of the passengers, who are provided with j '' bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale i 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 i ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to ; and from the colony, and also for the conveyance \ of carge, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branchesin the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street , r?^^. fTIHE NEW ZEALAND Ja|g|g|^ JL SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. J|||||jg|p^ > FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Superior Iron Clipper Barque LOCH URR, 100A1, 716 tons register, Samuel Murdoch, Commander, having a large part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. i For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. | (LIMITED). I Ascents. TEAM TO PUH 01. EFFORT Leaves as follows :•— From Auckland: From Puhoi: i Thursday, 6.30 a.m. Friday, 12 noon '■ From Auckland to the Wade : ! Saturday, 11 a.m. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs. , Holmes Bros. . i Weather and other circumstances permitting. vveuLuo HOLMES BROS1 & CO.. I Aornntn. PIASTERS (PLAIN and COLOURED), in ENGLISH AXD AMERICAN BLOCK TYPE, by H. BRETT, at the " Evening Star" Office. Sole Proprietor of th<* ADVERTI ING BOARDS in City and Suburbs. JA N D J. S 0 P P E T, » Fkkeman'b Bay Steam Mills, A^d. ftp., 101. Lower QueeM-sfeW Wftftrf» eiasA,wWw4Mi



SPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES 1 F. HEWIN & BROTHER Have mucli pleasure in announcing that they have just received from Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OF SUPEKIOR GOODS. We enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite an inspection of the Large Stock we now have on view:— )™. $ —( ) $—~( { Tarragon Vinegar / ) Essence of Rennet / : Chili Vinegar ) ( Jugged Hare ) ) Red Cabbage I > Mince Meat ) ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( ) Oriental Pickles ( ) German Sausage ( ( Orange Jelly h ( Oxford Sausage / I Apple Jelly b { Hare Soup } ) Blackcurrant >•£ ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant g ( )Ox Tail ( \C.& B. Honey; • ( ) Kipped Herrings ( )C*t I \ (® ■- V *-~ . .- {JJS- —-^ ■( )«-— .«—•>-sip- •*-*—> "~-( A Nice Assortment op Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits Just Landed. F. H. & B. take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patrons for the encouragement they have given them in introducing a better class of Goods into Auckland, and we beg to assure them that we will continue to do so, and offer them at reasonable prices. TEAS. We are giving the Best Value in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Being Direct Importers o: l"je Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, we give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on liaxid. \iz., Crushed Loaf, English in Loaves, and Coopped in 71b. tins, Snow Drops, and Mauritius. An early call is respectfully solicited. N.B.—Goods delivered ij the City and Suburbs, and Families waited upou for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, mTT _, HP _-,_._, CORNF.R OF QUEEN AND THE 1 POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. ROOKS & BASSET T, COACH PAINTERS, SIGN WRITERS, ETC., Durham-street, Next to Haymarket. All kinds of Vehicles (new or second-hand), painted in the most superior manner with quick depatch. and at reasonable rates. Sign writing dona for the trade. N.B.—J. B. Brooks, late Carriagtf Painter to the Bros. Antony and Fer dinand Rothschild, Mr Alderman Wire, and othm' City (London) ditiiiitjirios. NEWCASTLE COAL. The Barque ' Stag,' Is Daily Expected with a Cargo of 450 tons Coal, Delivered, or at Ship's side. Those desirous of laying in a Winter's Supply should not lose this opportunity of doing so, as they will be Sold Cheap. W. & G. WINSTONE, C iistom-h ouse-stroet. Appointment Q^^^^^^O Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MRS. PATE, ST/Y, 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 Abcrnyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French CoutAlles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Bolt. Elastic. Inspection invited. TtTEWTEALAND LEAD AND GAL IS vanised iron works company (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metala. R. ¥. R WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.— Pupils attended in town or country. .Tnnnary 18. 1577. H; 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, <Xr.o.. &o : "O ■—. L. l€ M E E X, JX« LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). WT. BALL, • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 214, Queen-street, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that he has com | menced Business as above, and trusts by sup i plying a good article at a moderate price to secure a share of public patronage. ARNOCK BROTHEES, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Offlnnr—DnrhaTn-at.w»i»t. AnnVlmii'l * STAR /***% IJOTEL, ** ** JJ * Albert-street, Auckland. K. J. DAVIDSON, PROPRIETOR. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. 01 NT RUSSELL HOTEL, MERCER. ! This Hotel is fitted up with every comfort and i convenience. It is a favourite resort for Travel lers to the Waikato, being a few yards from the Wharf. _• I A Boat kept to enable Visitors to enjoy a pul ; on the river. ~.'•» ! Hancock's Ale on draught, and a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, &c. J. HIGGIXS, Proprietor. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] mHE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING J AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellksley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietor".—Whi'e thank inr th>i puhli" for thei<" patr^nag* during the pa»t 13 y< jars, W. w. & Co. would bear to inform th^rn »hat, thpy hay« now on hand a complete ptock of th« very best dyes, and that, with 'h^ir appliances, in which they have adopted every ino'lern improvement, they ca" turn ont their work of a qualitym»t to be e^celled. W.E.&Co. solicit th« Lad)>s of Auckland to send th<ur Silk and Union Velvet", Silk and Satin Dresses. &c. to be Cleaned or Dyed, nnd Finished. Ostrich F*ath-r«, Ck>an"d, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothintr Cleaned. Dyed, Well-prp°sed, and neatly repaired at short nopce. blankets Scoured at 2a, a pair. Orders left at their Oity Establishment, Welleßley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentle mc» wa'ted \ipon by leaving theiv addrpse, personally or by post, ftt the Ofiice, Welteßlpy-street East. Hats, Feathers, SiwepsMng Quveu, Cleaned, or



CROWN HOTEL. GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. J, «___«-™-_--«__^ 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, or unnntl. at v<w.HOTifl.blfl rates. T\ n~~ s a! L e7 — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECTRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to 11. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSH. unrivalled for Speed.. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Pebfection of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. RIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9 a.m. 12 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. 6 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. PU L M A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortiand-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Childvon'B Portraits taken Inatnnr.nnerusly. HITCHEN'S CELEBRATED BLOOD RESTORER. A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY For all Skin Diseases, Rheumatism in all its forms, such a6 Gout, Neuralgia, Scialica, and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentery, and is a valuable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. No Bottles are Genuine unless bearing the Proprietor's .Signature. All orders must be forwarded to tho Aucklan Agent, W. DAWSON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Wklleslky-street, Auckland. N.B.— Testimonials can be seen on applica i EORGE A X E R S FrtKEMAN's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Burers of Tallow. I^/r R. T. TRAFFORD SURGEON a*Zg£ss>s Wakefield- DENTIST, $gflpi§i street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. A rtiflrtini Tooth 'from Otip to a TT,,11 Rptt. JAMES B LAX EV, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Nkak Goke-stkhet Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadcyes, Bullseyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. TT> R I C X S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office : 27, Qtjeen-stkeet. N. HARKER lias always on hand a larpre stock of well-burnt Bricks, of largo si/.c and good colour, and their good shape olivets a large saving in Mortar. At tho present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will (md it advantageous to use them rather than Timber. Purchasers can either be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. JrjOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hot«l are now completed, and is without exception the LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE HOTEL in the Colony. A HANDSOME NEW BAR has been opened on the Ground Floor, and superintended by an Experienced Barmaid. STEWART'S ALBERT HOTEL, Q, UK EN-BTRE ET, Opposite the Savings Bank. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baak, Queen-street, Auckland. Firßt-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken inflta.ntaneoT.sly. MUSICAL NOTICE. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of 10s-, will bo allowed a Discount of 2s. 6d.; or on £1 worth, 6s. A Very Choice Selection of HARMONIUM 3 and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will also be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Chappell's, Boosey's, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &c. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 9AO QTTH!TCNT-BTRT™t CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge. £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Viotoria-Rt.roftt. Enst. Q N SALE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED— Oatmeal (Anderson's) Sydney Maize Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter Grass Seeds ar.cl Clovers Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) Boneflour (Bella) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, DURH A M-BTBEETi QRgoT P E T] HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Pftyoelg OeUvory, and the Booking of Pap^engftyg,



K AURI! X A v RI! JUNK TIMBER, IIST AXY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. C/ 3 per 100 superficial feet. 30 to dO feet .. .. 6/6 per 100 superficial feet. From 22 to 12 inches in difuncter. Delivery at the rate of One' Hundred Thousand Feet per Month. SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from 60 feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to " KAURI," Evening Star Oflice, Auckland. W ARK WORTH TEMPERANCE HOTEL. The above is situated within a few yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and olfers "to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. Charges Moderate. CHAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. "XT'I COOL, HEN DR V & CO., -Ll AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-stkekt, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. mo SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER JL CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. The Kopuru Saw Mill Co. being about to relin quish their Retail Timber business in Auckland, and in order to effect a speedy clearance, have greatly Reduced their Prices. TO LET, the Yard, with Office, well adapted for the Firewood Trade. Possession given on Ist March. Apply to R. BARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road. February IG, 1877. jHEORGE COOK'S 'BUSSES. vUT From opposite Coombks's. Kybek Pass and Newmarket, Daily, AT 9.15 a.m. 9.15 a.m. 10.15 a.nj. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.15 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. ; 3.15 p.m. 3.45 p.m. | 4.45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 pm. 1 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: 8, 8.30, 9, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. 'CKOKGE COOK, Wn.kp. fl ol rl -street. T5~ F. WEBSTER, i.V/« WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 188, QITKTSN-STRKKT, AUCKLAND. (N'n-vt t.l>B Union Ttanlr). lii c. c a ii r; {J» HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Batik. TtTEW ZEA.LAND LOAN AND MER JJI CANTILE AGKNOY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Third Call, of Ten Shillings per Share, on the Third Issue of the Company, will be payable at tho Company's Office on TUESDAY, 3rd April, 1877. By order of the Board of Directors. FREDERICK BATTLEY, For the Managing Director. Auckland, Ist March, 1577. HE R R SCHO TT, R. A. M. L., Receives Pupils for Piano, Singing Theory, and Composition, at his Residence, opposite St. Matthew's Church. Terms on application at Mr Brown and Son's, and Mr Upton's Library. 7^" O W PUBLISHED. A.% A NEW MAP op the CITY and SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, comprising the City and the Highway Districts of Ponsonby, Newton, Mount Roskill, Arch Hill, Eden Terrace. Karanprahape, Grafton Road, Mount Eden and Epsom. Parnell, Ncwmarkot, Remuera, and One Tree Hill, shew ing the numbers of original Lots, Subdivisions of Lots, and Sections, with all Roads and Streets, the Waikato Railway with Stations;' and the Kaipara Railway as finally located. Compiled with great accuracy to a scale of Ten Chains to an Inch.—At all the Booksellers.— Price, ss. T3-OYAL LETTERS PATENT. JL\) The AERATED FLOUR COMPANY in placing before the public " Robley's Aerated Flour," they simply ask a fair and impartial trial, believing as they do that the highest medical testimony has placed.on record the undeniable fact that Aerated Bread is superior and more nutritious than Bread made from ordinary flour with yeast, and specially adapted to all those who suffer from headache, acidity, flatulence, distension, or pain after meals, gout, gravel, frc. For Bread, Tea Cakes, and Pastry or all kinds, because requiring less batter and fewer eggs, the Aerated Flour stands unrivalled. One trial solicited to test its value. fiola by Grocers and Storekeepers. Wholesale Agents MESSRS. BROWN & PATEN Auckland. D~RAINrTILE; "AND "PIPE~MANtr- FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D O W D E N 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 public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PTPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c, &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custoru-house-street, will receive prompt attention. qjpecial'noti'ce. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coaoh,, by booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. A BTPint for Mr. "W. K. Carter. mHO S. J. H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER, Shoktland-street Auckland. Flour Millß supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at tho usual rates of interest. — W, 11. Con nell, Vulcoji Lane. MONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest, —Apply to j Mr. LATSHLWY. Solicitor, High-atroftt. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of Interest,— ! K. C. DYER^Shortlatiti-otrßft. TI/fONEY TO LEND in large or small JJi JL sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— ■Taikcon and Russell. Solicitor*. "OONES ! BONES I BONES I j§ jj Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free i Man's Bay "Bnne Mills, and at No 101, Lower ! Queen-street, by | J. A- .T. SOPPTHT. ._^^,£?>, AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND QKAM MAR SCHOOL. I (Affiuatbd to tub University of ! Nkw Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February. 2?Ux April, 17th July, and sth October. *' FAKQUHAR MACRAE,



MILNE AND riHOYCE HAVE JUST RECEIVED SEVERAL CASES OF SEASONABLE GOODS, WHICH HAVE BEEN MARKED AT VERY LOW RATES. The following are a few of the Lines specially "worthy of notice :— FICHUS, MANTLES, CULRASSE, AND TABLIERS, in Lace, Braid, Cashmere, &c, from Bs. lid upwards. LADIES' STRAW AND LEGHORN HATS, from 6d. upwards. Also, BOYS' AND MEN'S; PANAMAS from 3s. lid. SAiSH RIBBONS All Colours, Is. 4d. per yard. 10C BEADED SATCHELS 2s. and upwards. BABY LINEN, CHIDREN'S AND LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING. ALL SILK GOODS are still being Sold at Very Cheap Rates, notwithstanding the great advance in tho Home Markets. DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING conducted on the Premises by a First class Melbourne Artiste. MILNE & CHOYCE, " Cheapside House," QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. J^" O T I C E. On and after WEDNESDAY, 4th April, Un paid Balances of Education Kates will be received at the Office of the Board of Education, I Wyndham-street, Auckland. I R. B. LUSK, ', Receiver. HOBART TOWN RAILS! HOBAP.T TOWN RAILS ! HOBART TOWN RAILS ! ON SALE, by the undersigned, 4000 of the above, and 30,000 Palings. 5 and 6 feet. C. T. HARDING, Mechanics' Bay. TIT ANTED Known, that D. Goldie is TV prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Heuso Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Baric and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles. &C, &O. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn -house-street. . ... . ANTED, Purchasers for best Silver on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £8 15s. per : set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £G 15s. per set; a large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen ■. street. N.B.—Afewbest quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silvp.r Mounted, and Dray Harness. W. M A C~D~O~N AL D, « HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buii/dings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO J\. OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. . Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of -Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— .' ._ . Repayments extend-tj-^ w oa i, Total amount , , ing over Fer WeeK;> Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 <5 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 108 7 6 10 years ...... 6 3 IG2 16 3 DEPOSITS received at the following rates— 125 months or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum 7 day's notice .. : „ , JOHN BATGER, Secretary. KAIPARA RAILWAY. — To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should LEAVE Auckland Wharf for the Otamatea—TUESDAYS. Wairoa-FRIDAYS. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. 100,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES KEW PATTERNS OF PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive par Carnatic and Gicnlom, offur special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt^aouidings, a large assortment, and new Artists'"Colours in oil and water; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and KSp?b°lfhe?' 3 SS m° UU«*««*«. Sllvored Plato Glass, from -,33 x 72 Polished .&tf ßough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments, ' Pftinta> Olla> Col0 *"*. Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Antioorrosivo and Nelson Hematite Paint, Sundries °f Pataterß' and Decorators* Portland Cement.



JOHN SOP PET 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 allotnient, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo streets in Newton TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in Hign street, belonging to Low and Motion. TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aDouc 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, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &3., only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres ol really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOB, SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku; with creek frontage. ! FOR SALE, at a very low price. 120 acres j good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. i, \ three miles from the'landing-place. 1 FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very ■ comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah I back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other I 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 4-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 garden, and^ about 4 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush" miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build j ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD AUCTIONEER, HOUSE LAND, and COIIIHSSION AGENT, MARKET HOUSE :— FOR SALE, in John-street, Ponsonby, a four roomed Cottage in good repair, allotment 40x80, let for 7s. yer week. Fxira, £IGO. FOR SALE, 6 miles from town by main road, a new 5-roomed House, together with 4 A acres of land, fenced and laid clown in grass, good cow house, stable, &c, orchard, garden, &c, plenty oi5 v-p'ecr. Price, £2"5. FOR SALE, a good Cottage in Rockeby-st., off Upper Queen-street, freehold. Price, £100. FOR SALE, a 6-roomed House in Edinburgh strace, Newton, lorge allotment, good well, KPvden, Src, in thorough repair. Price, £210. Terms e=v-y. FOU SA liE, a new 4-roomed Verandah Cot tage in (i 'Ddiy-street, off Karangahape Road, large allotment, let for 1C"-". per week. Price, £210. Can be bought tdi-ou'rliJJie Building Society. """"SSSSa FOR SALK, a 6-roomeo. House in Parnell every convenience, in thorough repair, together withatDuf. i an acre of orchard, garden, &c, let for £10 her annum. Price, £350. £70 cash will buy thit/ ,'cry valuable property. FOR SALE. 3 very good Cottages (attached) in a gocd locs tit j, let to good tenants for 3C3. per week. Price (the lot), £150. FOR SALE, 4 miles from town, in the Moun Albert District, a Villa Residence, containing 6 rooms and orchard, good stable, cowshed, &c, large garden, shrubbery, paddock, &c, contain ing in all 2 acres. Price, £550. 'Buss passes the door daily. FOR SALE, a Genteman's Residence, con taining 8 rooms, bath-room, out-houses, two stalled stable, cow-shed, coaoh-house, &c, 1 acre orchard and garden, 2 paddocks containing acres, avenue, shrubbery, planted with choice trees, &c; House is well situated, commands a mp^nificent view, and is passed daily by the 'Buss. I Ace, £1100. Terms very easy. FOR SALE, a 13-roomed House (1 mile, from town), together with paddock, out-buildings, every convenience, main road frontage, healthy situation. Price, £600. £400 can remain at £5 per cent, per annum. J<OR SALE, Villa Residences, Houses, Cot tages, &c, &c. FOR SALE, Farms, Land, &c. &c. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. t&T See Advertisement Board, Market House R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent Market House. Q N SALE By the Undersigneb :— 10 oases CANTERBURY CHEESE (OLD) 25 „ „ „ (NEW) 2 „ PRIME LARD (in bladders) 20 sacks OTAGO OATMEAL 10 „ PEARL BARLEY 300 „ OATS 200 . „ BRAN 60 „ BARLEY DUST 125 packages TEAS (finest qualities), in half cheats and boxes. 15 FRAMES' ROOFING, SLATING, AND SHEATHING^ FELTS OTAGO SLATES NELSON HOPS, &O. T. H. HALL & CO. WILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED BAKING POWDER.-This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from the wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from a,ny 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 V far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson &Co 'a Baking Powder. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. MR. MAIDEN'S~'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— /8.45 a.m. /9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. (ii a m From 11.46 a.m. From 12.30 pirn. Auckland ■< 1.15 p.m. ewmarkeU 2 p.m. 2-*sp.m ) 3.30 p.m. Hf p#m 5p.m.« 15-45 p.m U&p.m. mOURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES J_ and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain wo?£ 03 ' fa£ d TTLis i(£. 2 nd Gentlemen's Saddle Ho|es, at D. H. M. Bill's Tauranga Livery and Bait Stables, Corner of Spring ant Grey-streetß Tauranga A telegraphfc message to the pro prietor will at all times ensure a trap befog ready to proceed to the Lake District imme diately on arrival of the steamer from Auckland. wi£r Grazing- for Horses la. 6d. per POST-OFFICE HOTEL Grey-street, Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodatior, at the above HoteL Suites £ Apartments for Families. Airy, pleftsontly- THOM A~~S U RWIK, PRfIPftIKTO R. M^'J AULDEIi, Sole CSSKtwfotiTo ± City Council for the Emptying of Eiith Closets, Privy Boxeg, Cesspits, &c., & prepared to attend punctually to all icegneats reVardini? | the above. Pcreona rtesiid»« to hay« the said places attended to, (nMtweeßly; fortsiphtly, or otherwise, oau have the sumo dbno by l^Hvinv » notice, eithoc verbuJ or v.-ritt»n,»* with the' . Inspeotor of Nuisances. City Council Offioo* I Queen-street J CARSON, House and Land Agent* • Rent and Debt Collector, THE undersigned are Cosh, BuyeftTftf GUM, at Wsfopjtt Market Prioes, NIHCOL, HKNX>UY & no, 1 Cvnt^^euafi-street, urn Uw<&\ W?\