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-Vfit.. TJEGULA R MONTHLY "r^'f^ JJU STEAM COMMUNICATION <255^^3?Bktwkex AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND IVIELBOURNE^ The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may bo expected here again about the lCShe will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three 4ays after arrival. For freight or passage apply to UorirwK * catTicKSHANK & CO.. Agents, ifl Queen-street, Auckland, April 20,1377. i^PvTo^N STEAMSHIP COMPANY {J OF NEW ZEALAND (LHVOTED). Time Table— May 1877. yon TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LXTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, fkom Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. 1 Hawea .. Thursday, 3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11a.m. TA.RAXAKI Monday, 7th, 3 p.m. 2 p.m. TiUPO • Friday, 11th, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m. Wei l'ngton Tuesday, loth, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Wawea ..| Saturday, 19th, Ip.m. 12 noon. TAK4KAKI I Thursday, 21th, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m. T\LTO ..' Tuesday, 29tb, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Well'notos Saturday, June 2, 1 p.m. 12 noon. fOrTsYDNEY, fkom Queen-street Wharf.' EOTOKUA.. Tuesday, MayS, 12 noon. — foiTtXuranga, poverty bay, . napier, wellington, lyttelton, AND DUNEDIN, fkcji Queen - street Wharf. Waxaka .. Wednesday, 16th, i p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from Wellington. Wakatipu Friday, 18th — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL- 1 TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from QPKEN-STREET WIIARF. j Kotorua.. Tuesday, 22nd, 4 p.m. — ■ HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. QTEAM COMMUNICATION i BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND • THAMES. j The fast and commodious s.s. '■ ROTOMAHANA, I Farquhar, Master, will leave as under: — 1 From Auckland— Tuesday, Ist May, laid up to clean. From Thames- Tuesday, Ist May, laid up to clean. "Weather and other circumstances permitting, i A. MCGREGOR, Agent, j ,S£Vfe^ xriOR~THE HOT SPRINGS, IJgQSlfe'-rJj MAHURANai, MATAKANA, *®aa^KAWAU l & LITTLE OMAHA. I The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Easpeb, j 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. i For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday j at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., vrhen tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, Sec, 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. Forfreightorpassaseapply^^ & sS&m-^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA W3£b&-)O WATERS. The B.E. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensvillfi for Wairoa overy Tuesday ', morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. j 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. • J. CASEY & SON. «*&s&^ THOR RUSSELL, WANGA ,,J||ggg,_gH ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 0 p.m. (weather psrmitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i. p.m.— Strictly 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.B. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s Gd ; 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 :— Wednesday, May 2 Monday, May 21 Monday, May 7 Friday, May 25 Friday, May 11 Wednesday, May 30 Wednesday, May 16 June. Monday, June i Monday. June 18 Friday, June 8 ' Friday, June 22 Wednesday, June 13 Wednesdaj', June 27 At 5 p.m. A. MciiUKROR. Tvr>i.Tia.gtvr. \STAIKATO STEAM NAVI jl&^; W GATION & COAL MINING 'asSBS^COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Morcer to Hamilton— Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Meicer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.1a a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, j Secretary. Forf-^tront. FrVbnmvv 10. 1877^ «sa*g^CSTEAM 'TO THE WADE ; AND PUHOI. Tlie p.s. EFFORT leaves as folloAVS :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland: | Tuesday, May, 1,5 p.m. Wednesday, 3SO a.m. I Saturday, s'h. 7 a.m. Monday, 7th, 2 a.m , Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Thursday, 5 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return. 13s. < WiS call at Brown's and Long bay if required. Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs. Holmes Bros. .... „ Weather and other circumstances permitting. HOLMES BROS' & CO., Aeents. fH3*. nnHE Brigantine FLIRT, j -f^RikVv' JL 100 tons register, John I J^=^^.McKbnzik, Master, is a. Regular JUs=a£&^ Trader between AL OKLAND and BftWifraSMi LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apgly^o MfIKJBNa!IB . A.noWn.nrt. PAhrnarv 15. 187 R. j S^ QTEAM TO RIVERHEAD , .^fe;^ ONCE_DAILY. j The s.s. LILLY will leave as under:— ! From Riverhead— From Auckland— \ 9am 1-30 p.m. J. CASEY is SON. I 'T^T C! HIP ELECTRA, CAPT. ' k3 THOMSON, @ LONDON. ■^^^^^^ All Claims against this vessel on ■HBWFHSaa acC ount of inward cargo, must be rendered in duplicate to the undersigned before noon of WEDNESDAY, the 2nd May, or they cannot be recognised. ---. « n CEUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16. Queen-street, Auckland, 30th April, 1877. llSk^ "tr OR~ S V D N E Y. *^^^^^^, The regular trader gp)|wfefit 'feg>^ S j iv ii « will leave for above port on or about SA-TUR PAY, 12th May. $ W fteigUt or passage, ttjsply to



ACIFIC MAIL STEAM «^&~.mm> SHIp COMPANY FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KAN DAVU AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, 11. C. Deakbokne, Commander, will leave Auckland oh WEDNESDAY, the 9th May, for the above ports, carrying H.B.M. Mails. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. «Sk^^ OTEAM COMMUNICATION WITH THE THAMES AND sssasss2^COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling- at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging: Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Evert Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Lalla ROO Uh—Tuesday, 11 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight 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. GooSs stored at the risk of Consignee. All claims for los 3or demage to be made within seven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. EDWARDS. Manager. <£gsfe^i!^ OR W A I U X U. ~^sS^ Thcp.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as tinder :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— \ Thursday, £.0!) a.m. Thursday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 9'.i5 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting, ■ Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbiri's Auction Mart will be attended to. M. 11. ROE._ OR W_A I U X U. •vSsbs^p -1 The B-8 TAM 0 , SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Wednesday, 2nd May, Wednesday, 2nd May, . 8.30 a.m. 12.30 a.m. Saturday, oth, 10 a.m. Saturday, sth, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads and WJiatipu Mills on 1 Friday, the 4th May. at 8 a.m. j Weather and other circumstances permitting. | Orders to collect goods left at the stores of j Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents 1 Union 5.3. Co.; or Messrs. W, J. Hurst & Co., I will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM. OnehmjiTij, or N«wmarknt. ■-^jw "EpOE LONDON DIRECT. <#-^s^H||w TO FOLLOW THE ikscS^^^ GLENLORA. The Al Clipper Ship ELECTRA, CG« tons 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 steerago passengers. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents lG.FQueen-street, ' Auckland, April 16,1877. ,-b, &. nnHE NEW ZEALAND -L SHIPPING COMPANY H^%|^vj*>K. (LIMITED). Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 ' jVTATAUKA.. S9B WAIMATE.. 1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WA1R0A....1057 PLAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKATA .... 1057 WAIT ARA .. 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 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 sliips 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 tnends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at tho Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-stbeet milE NEW ZEALAND :£*S^S£x J_ SHIPPING COMPANY'S sSiiSS&iaa first SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Splendid Iron Barque ANN GAMBLES, AAI at Lloyds, 421 tons register J. Davidson Mastcv being partly ladpn at Lyttolton, will nil up at this port, and sail as above early in June. For fveizht. apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO., (LIMITED), Agents. «sKM«*^ A ucklandlteam 7pffe» A PACKET COMPANY >^M&&' ' (LIMITED). FOR TAURANGA AND GISBORNE. The s.s. PRETTY JANE Will leave Auckland for the above ports on THURSDAY, the 3rd instant, at i p.m.. calling at Tauranga on her return trip from Giaborne. FOR NAPIER DIRECT, The s.s. STAR OF THE SOUTH Will leave for the above port on FRIDAY, the 3rd instant, at 4 o'clock p.m. LQDDE^ Manager and Engineer. W~ AIWERA(HOr STRINGS) HOTEL. The Manager of this establishment begs to announce that on and after Ist May proximo, the Charges will be Reduced to— Ist Class, £2 10s. per week, or 83. per day. 2nd Class, £110s. „ ss. Waiwera, 21st April, 1877. | ■^TANTED KNOWN, that every dcs- W ~ "cription of Mercantile and F*noy Printing is executed at the Evening Star Steam Printing Works. Latest Novelties in ISh and American Type; Scripts equal to 1 UWranhv: Material for Posters and Illunn natSXobtainablein no other Printing Office in th» Colonies. ! ■;Stew~zealand lead and aAi.;. N VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY ■XI YAma.-^ (LIMITE D). Victoria-street East. I -FOR SALE - ' ■ Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Snouting of kindt Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materlala. N.8.-Hig;heiJt mtWb WIW B^t» IQR 01?



DE V I T T, • GUNMAKER, 24 1, Queen-street. Opposite the Market. ON SALE. IN STOCK:— Single and Double Breech-loading and Muzzle loading Fowling Pieces Best Brands in Gunpowder. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals :— Shot, E'ey's Double Waterproof Caps, Cart ridge Cases, Wadding, Patent Shot Con centrators Cylinder Wire Cartridges for Breech-loading Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements of every descrip tion Patent Chi'led Snot Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Swords Fishing Tackle Fireworks. J CARSON, House and Land Agent « Rent and Debt Collector, Sncn ruby's Buildings" Quken-strhkt. • j JOHN Q M I T II to is RETIRING FROM BUSINESS, AND SELLING OFF THE STOCK AT EIDICULOUSLY LOW PEICES ! THE GOODS ARE BEING GIVEN AWAY I; A SINGLE TRIAL WILL PROVE IT. THE PREMISES TO BE LET. JOHN SMITH, NEXT THE UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, QUEEN-STRHET. H. SKINNER, ■T f O BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND ! JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. [ All Branches of the Building Trade executed "by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, OJJico Fittings. &c. &-.C. "¥> L. II." M E" E~ X, A\i% LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuably Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STRKET (Canning's Buildings). WT. B A L L, • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 2li, Queen-street, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that he has com menced Business as above, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to secure a share of public patronage. ' W °~ T 1 C 1 1 T. V,. H I L L Respectfully intimates to the Medical Profession, his old friends, and the public in general, that he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street, where he will be found at all hours day and night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.B. —Dr. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, and Mb. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING; CHEMISTS, -'•■ VxCTOKIA-BTRKKT. AtTCKXAND. ikTICCOL, HENDRY & C 0.~, JJi ' AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. i Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. .; CHEAP BUILDING MATERIALS. The undersigned have made HEAVY RE DUCTIONS in their PRICES of SASHES, DOORS, and MOULDINGS, and have on hand a Very Large and Superior Stock of First and Second-class BUILDING TIMBER, of all kinds,; j at Lowest Rates. j I Wood Turning in all its Bkanojitcs.—Chain j Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, ati reduced rates. THE UNION SASbTaND DOOR COMPANY, MECHANICS' BAY. J~" M. M A C~D ONA LL\ « HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION ; AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. j nHHE undersigned are Cash Buyers, of ) JL GUM, at Highest Market Prices. NIOCOL, HENDRY & CO. Custom-house-street, 3'i.st March. 1877. "J^ O T FeTe OF REMO VA L. HERR SCHOTT will receive his Pupils at bis New Residence. Harbour View, Shortland strp.et. "TT AN D "J. SOPPET, $J> o Freeman's Bay SteamMius, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf. Auckland. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Incorporated by Act ov Parliament. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Auckland Local Director: George Burgoyne Owen, Esq. (Messrs. Owen and Graham.) Principal Medical Officer: Charles Field Goldsbro', Esq., M.D. General Agent for New Zealand: Wtlliam T. J. Bell. With Sub-Agencies in all the Principal Towns. •Every information on the subject of LIFE ASSURANCE ANNUITIES, and ENDOW MENTS FOR CHILDREN, avorded by J. A. Lowe, Travelling Agent to the Association ; or 1 WILLIAM T. J. BELL, General Agent. $$ Spegcali Features.— Age admitted on Policies, which are unchallangabt,e from date of issue. Lowkst Ratks of Premiums, and no hampbb-j TNrt OONIDPPtOW is to residence or occupation. ■ ABNOCK BROTHER fc>, Soap & Candle Manupactubebs, Richmond, Coxa Creek. ~%JljrirnrE. TO~THJ£ LADiEs~TFF Jjs Auckland and Surroundinß Districts.— MRS. WILLIAMS has opened up a New Lot of Ladies' Underclothing. Linen-faced Cuffs, 3d pair, beat value in Auckland; Ladies' Garters; Ladies' and Girls' Stockings, 6d pair; No. 2 • WMto Sooke, 3d pair; Men's and Boys' Brown ' : Cotton Bocks, 6d pair; Stay Busk?, 3d pair; Flowora, from. 3d perspray; aad &. wee s&loctfoii I at General Faucy GpQ&f, —• M_H« the adtims:



CEOW S HOTEL, greY.-street, AtfGKLANB. E. HADRILL, •/ Proprietor* G»od Liquors. "A M E S "i U T C H E R, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coalt Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonablexn.tes. N ST^^A ~L E7 — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PKR 'ELECTRA,' BILLIARD; TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to H. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSH. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the PjaiFISCTION 0Jbn BILLIAKD Tablis manufacture. Also, on'Han-u, BiLLunr>, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. _ , RIEiILEY'S OjNtETIUNGA: 'JB"USSES Onehunga— I Auckland— 9 a.m. :fu < 12 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 0 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. ' . . Cp.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. P~U L "M A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings {a).so album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. E O B' G E A X E R S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallriw. MR. T. T.'-R AFF OR D SURGEON /J**%*2_\ Wakefield- DENTIST, tOTra^ppi street. Teeth extracted without,!. Jain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Ga3. Arttfioial 'i'piot.li (frovn Ono to ft Full SfttV. ~F~iV M E S •!■» L A X E V, ty CUSTOMHOUSK-STREET (East), Neak Goßis-aittiEEt Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeycs, Bnilse-ycR, Handspikes, Bofayiiifi; Pins,' &c. T> R I C X S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office : 27, Qukex-stuekt. N. HAR.KER has always on hand a largo stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size ancl Koocl colour, and their good shape effects a largo saving in Mortar. At fhe present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will find it advantageous to use them rather than Tiniber. Pui'chasers can either be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES '&, pA LDY. Agents. Albert Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Exfcnsive Additions and Alterations to the above Hot"! arc 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, ancl superintended by an Experienced Barmaid. STEWART'S ALBERT HOTEL, QUKKX-STRKET, Opposite the Savings Bank. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATK CROMB'fIB'S)" '• ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, . Opposite Union Baiik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. TUT USICAL NOTICE. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. ' All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of 10s-, will be allowed a Discount of 2s. 6d.; or'on £1 worth, Cs. A Very Choice Selection of HARMONIUMS 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'g, Boosey|s, and other Cheap Musical. Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &c. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC.WAREHOUSE, 2iO QUEEN-STREET: PAA CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street Eapt. f\ . N S A , L E, BY THE UNDERSIGNED- " , Oatmeal (Anderson's) Sydney Maize ~, Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats . ... Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter ', . ' Grass Seeds and Clovers Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) ' : . Boneflour (Bell's) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, DUKHAM-STREKT.. J"~O" H N S<O E P E T* HOUSE. LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, Q,*Wr.KN-£TRKRT, Agent for Mr. A. JL Oarfcer'a Waikato Paroels Delivery, ana t.he Bookinc of PttKxau^ora. P.E C I A L N O TTlTir. Parties sondir)!-: I'ARCELS to any part of tho Waikato can wlv upon them being rorwaxdod ■jrith dispatch hjr Early Train, thenco per Coach, Uy boolunsc at ths office of ; . JOHN 30PPKT, No. S, Qneen-atreßt!. Agent ftvr TJfr. VS. K. V,ftrtnr. To ensure Dispatoh, GOODS should LEA7B Auckland Wharf for the ■ G!7imatea»-TUSS.OAY,S» ... Waii-oa--FFuD4yg!, By wdoj't



ST AT? ** ** ITT OTT? T ****** fr! ' Albert-street, Auckland. r. j. davidson, PROPRIETOR. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. THE PHCENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON. Established a Century, during winch time it has Paid in Claims, Eleven Millions Sterling. Head Office : Lombard-street. AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD The undersigned is now preparad to effect NSURANCES at Lowert Curre?jt Rates. THOMAS H. MABIN, Superintendent for New Zealand. Office: Lower Queen-street, Opposite Fort-street. BF. WEBSTER, '© WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; (133, QUEEN-STBBET, AUCKLAND, (Nti-xt the Union Bank). PO INT RUSSELL HOTEL, MERCER. This Hotel is fitted up with every comfort and convenience. It is a favourite resort for Travel lers to the Waikato, being a few yards from the Wharf. 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. HIGGINS, Proprietor. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] mHE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING JL AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellesley-strekt East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.—While thank ing th>( public for their patronagn durinor fche pa«t 13 years, W. TC. & Co. would beir to inform thorn that thny have now on hand a complete clock of thn very best dyes, and that, with their appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they ca» turn ont their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the Ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and 1 Jnion V^lvct^, 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 wa'ted upon by leaving theii1 address, personally or by post, at the Oilice, Wellcsloy-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned, or Dyed. DRAIN 1, TLLE, AND PIPE MANU 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 ihc extensivo Shedding and powerful Machinery, begs to iaform the public that ho is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c. &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. SY M~O~N D S - S T R E E T. I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all 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 Ib. up. Dressmaking and all machine work done. Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing made to order. J. II r) A P E. Appointment cjg^ssws£x&> Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. VICTOKIA-STREET. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abcrnytc, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coulilies, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. W ARK WORTH TEMPERANCE HOTEL. The above is situated within a few yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and offers to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. ChaPlGes Moderate. CHAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. HE TI7INCORE /HOFFEE Prepared by CLOSE BROS. milE "ONCORE COFFEE Is Packed in One, Two, Four, Six, & Twelve Pound Canisters. mHE TT7INCORE •JL ' JCj Is Prepared . FROM THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Fresh Roasted and Ground. CLOSE BROS., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 226 & 225, Queen-street. HE. MA R L E R, 9 (Formerly of MarlEß & Twkntyman, Mouse Agents, Hart-street, P-loomsbury, Lon don), RENT e-c BKBT COLLECTOR. HOUSE AGENT, VALUATOR, AND ACCOUNTANT, over W. O. Dcnnes's Sewing Machine Depot, QUEEN-STREET. Houses for Sale. Money advanced to assist in the purchase if desired, at, current rates. The central position of this office, with the experience of H. E. Marier combined, makes it one of the best in Auckland for the sale of house property. Those having Houses for sale should send or call and leave particulars. Terms: 5 per cent- on the first £100; 2| per cent, on. he remainder; no extras. Tradesmens Books kept and balanced by the week or month, ■ as agreed upon. Highest references given. G~~EORGE COOK'S 'BUSSES. From opposite Coombes's. Kybeb Pass and Newmarket, Daily, AT 9.15 a.m. 9.45 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12,i5 p.m. 1.10 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3,1;> p.m. 3.4-5 p.m. i.46 p.m. 6.15 P-ni. 8.15 p.m. KA<> p.m. ■ Leaves Newmarket : i 10 a.ni. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. i V?, noon. I p.;n, 1.30 p.m. I 2.30 p.m. '<* p t'.i. 4 p.m. ! •UO p.m. 8.30 jiiStn a p.m. I 7 p.m. 7.50 p.m., Saturday evening! & 8.30. ». 9.30, 10, 1030, 11, I OEOROK COOK, j vv?.;<(afi ( ,ir]-Ktrrat. ; ; rMTEW Z'fTLA-NI) ' INSURANCE . ; Oi COMPANY. ; mm.® and maiunh, ; Capital, paid up and invested .. ~, ! Insurance agoinst LOSS BY FIRS of ever^ description of Property may be effected -^itL 3 this Company. Hulls Inaured for the Voyage or Time. Mer ©handise. Goods, anO. Fjcf^ht, Insured, b\ ftcamerse.n(laftyj3,£rvos?yl(j, 3.lisks on ggscif waiact to speoiew armHSomonts. i m "^ mm* £ warn mm<



Hp °p s*l ________ j 12 bales NEW NELSON HOPS. T. H. HALL & CO. Q N SALE,! By the Undersigned :— 10 tons FLOUR, in sacks 12 „ „ in 50 and 100 3b. bags 5 „ OATMEAL 3 „ PEARL BARLEY 10 „ BRAN 00 sacks FOWL WHEAT 20 tons CANTERBURY POTATOES 6 cases BACON and HAMS (in cloth) A cases LARD (in bladders and tins) BUTTER (in kegs) TEAS (in half-chests and boxes) EAST INDIA KIP LEATHERS SHEATHING, ROOFING AND OTHER FELTS BAKING POWDER. T. H. HALL & CO. CANTERBURY CHEESE. 25 cases NEW AND OLD CHEESE, On Sale by T. 11. HALL & CO. WANTED Known, that D. Goldik is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Heuse Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &CJ, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. WA. WATERMAN be^s to inform ® his friends and the public of! Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Uoyal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon ilic Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every oonxlort. Meals at all hours. MniO LET, a Grocer's House aud JL Shop, top of Hobson-street, contain-, ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobsjm street. TO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 2is. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. ONE or tAvo Gentlemen can be accom modated with Board and Residence in the best part of Parnell. Every comitort strictly attended to. Terms moderate.—Card of address at this office. M~~ ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Taile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. jC?~fl fk —FOR SALE, Building Allot dSw'JLxJ'* ments, S9 x 150 ffet, for £10. Capital chance for working men. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post office. FOR SALE, a Large Shop and Dwelling House in Wa.ke"hcld-street. Terms as agreed.— S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-st. j£?*£Q|_~ki —CAPITAL Five - roomed.. 3& CV Cl^ \r t> Verandah Cottage, with every convenience, and two allotment of land, twenty minutes walk from the Market. —S. Vaile, Estate Agent. _^_ J&&%/$ 4\ —FOR SALE, Five-roomed 3&/'W tdi:Va> House, Stable. Fowl-house, good well, &c, with freehold allotment 40 x 100. —S. Vaile, House and Estate Aercn Shortland areot, next the Post-office. t. "171 OR SALE, a Bargain,'four Allotments JO 40 x 100 feet each, frontage to two good streets, in Bayfleld, Ponsonby. Price for the whole lot, £30.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. "IT^OR SALE, remarkably cheap, and JD terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, 40 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, only two miles from Papatoitoi.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Tailoring Business, with an excellent connexion, which is iinprov- j ing daily. An energetic and practical man, with a small capital, can xlo such a business as will ensure a competency in a few years. Liberal terms. Immediate possession. The most satisfactory reasons can be given for selling. This is a really good chance for a small capitalist.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, Commis sion Agent, 81, Qupen-street. TVROOKSIDE, PARNELL. 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, Fort-street. ur~pmvXte sale—cement, Cement, Cement (Knight, Bevan, and Sturgo), in first-class order, at 15/3 per cask, in lots to suit purchasers. —M. JONES & CO., Central Sale Rooms. Jj^OK, SALE, an old established Coach . and "Wheelwright Business on the Thames Goldfleld, doing a good trade, with a good Family Residence if required.—Apply by letter, or personally, to James Mackie, Coachbuilder &c, Grahamstown. F~OR SALET^Newton Road, a 6-roomcd Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land Agents, Fort-street. FOR SALE, remarkably Cheap, and terms very easy, a really good Seven roomed House, with slated roof, and freehold allotment, 40 feet f rontatre to Upper Queen-street by 185. feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, &c—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, Corner Allotment in Hobson-street, being Lot 6, of Sub-division of Allotments 20, 21, and 22, of Section 25, City of Auckland. Very Cheap, and terms easy.— Apply to GEORGE SIBBIN, I Corner Mart. 7% ':.N. " ■■.»: * A L E, \J SCO SACKS BEST ADELAIDE FLOUR. Xx Oabakfejdh. In lota to suit purchasers. _ GEORGSSIBBIN. rp H E THISTLE II OTE L, (Hear the Theatre RoyalV I FIRST-GLASS LIQUORS 1 FINEST BILLIARD ROOM J UP»ST'A/ms BAH UHfiSSTAIisJ) IN TE! i . ~ , UULUIxJJ^, . . .



X O II N S O P P E T, *J HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. ! FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and tfrell 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, aDOHC 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's and General Store. „ jt, FOP, POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under culth ac tion, except about 40 acres in bush, withgocd Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &0., only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres or really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, i(HJ acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiukuj with creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. i, 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 SAIiK, at an exceedingly ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres gocd land, 25 of which, are in grass, with 4-roomea 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, 1* miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low priced, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment §^*g^ pETf No. 8, Queen-street. ASHTON & SON' © HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, QUEEN-STKEET, AUCKLAND. FOR SALE :— EPSOM.—A comfortable Suburban Residence consisting of Verandah Cottage, with outbuild' ngs, and 5 acres of land. One acre in Orchard and Garden, the remainder in good grass. The trees in tho orchard are of good kinds, and in full bearing. One-half of the purchase money can remain on mortgage. KAIPARA.—For Immediate Sale, iU acres of Land, within three-quarters of a mile or tho lelensville Railway Station. About one-fourth of this property is excellent bush land, henvily 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 SaKYBE SR PASS ROAD.—A First-class Build ing Allotment in the best part of Kyber Pass Road, 50 feet by 200 feet. Beautiful view. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hote —A comfortable six-xoomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Lnnd in grass. PONSONBY.—Six-roomed House, with out buildings, largo garden and paddock, about If acres in all. ■ ~, . WAKEFIELD-STREET. — Four Allotments with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro porfcy has a frontage to Wakefieid-street and another to Edwardcs-strect. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homestca.ds of from one to five acres on tho •road to the Lake. , WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a good seven-roomed House, stable, and outbuildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gmsdrv's Paddock. TO BE LET:— GREAT NORTH ROAD.—A sbc-roomed Cot tage in a open and healthy locality, facing the Surrey Hills Kstate, verandah, well, tank, and every convenience. ALMA PLACE. — Four-roomed Cottage in England-street. • ■ PONSONBY ROAD.—A newly-built Cottage, with verandah, and every convenience. EDEN CRESCENT.—Two Houses in Brito mart Terrace, adjoining Britomait House. QUEEN-STREET.—Solicitor's Offices in new buildings next the Kan!; of New Zealand, com modious and airy, fitted up with every conven ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. These offices are approached from Jueen-street by wide and easy flight of star s. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.— Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and at-proof. h AgHTON & SON> House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. S, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. ILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED BAKING POWDER.—This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may 'be had from any respectable Grocer, or frmn th« wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from any deleterious ingredient which is often found in mauy Baking Powders. The local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond tl c imported article. Ask for Wmon & Co. s Baking Powder. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Mo.nufaouirerß- TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM KRS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &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., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, 'Auckland. mHO S. J. HA R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER, Shortland-stbeet Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressiog Flour, or old ones refilled. /CONTINUATION OF CLEARING* \J OUT SALE. JOHN W. PEA RS E (Leaving for England). The Stock must be sold at Frightfully Reduced Prices, to realise quickly, consisting of a very Large Stock of Men's and Boys' Clothing, Ulster Coats, Waterproof Coats, Inverness Capes, Overcoats, French Felt Hats, Cloth Caps. A large quantity of Ladies' Vary Fashionable Costumes, Jackets, Shawls, and Felt Skirts, just received from London. Blankets. Flannels, Tweeds.Hosiery. Gloves, uffles. Feathers, Flowers, and Straw Goods. Every Department is Marked Down, so as to clear out. The Lease of the Premises for Sale. G. (3 "A R % • HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR^ 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. MONEY TO LEND.-A large sum of Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and itd. wards, at very low interest—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. IVfONEY TO LENDTITMwt^Tirt ]VrONEY to LEND' in large or small ™■ t Awo^ilo^.^9 of interest.-Apply to Mi-. LAISHLEIc, Solioitor. High-Btreet. TVT 0???' t0 LENI) °n~fii-st-class frel« MONEY TO LElJjDin terge or smJiU < n^an Bxnn3 x£ a raoS°y.at.e rat« of Interest*- Jackson and RnaselK Sol->«it.om. ; CORCORAIf7o 1r tW\v^ir~tf JJJ Lot 17, section 1, Town of Raglan, will hear of a Purchaser by applying to T. B.'Hill, Chemist, victoria-street. M~~"E~R C hTn TTs, AGENTsT~and other?, can have Offlco Books Ruled ana Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines, Mueiq, and other Works hound ,b all "styles, by WILLjAJU LKY;:-, r.ookbiader, Machiue Ruler, and .-vetHnuit Booit Marnvfac tairor, next doos> to Bs-ab o&ag* Wyndham'Sti'eat. "SoWES I BONES I BONES i ~: bought iv any ciiisixytios ms Cash at the $Vg? ■k mail's a«F Bu>,)« WM m\s at K-a joi, hmxw