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AUCKLAND, KZ., TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1877.

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-^*w Tr>EGULAR MONTHLY STEAM COMMUNICATION -B-fgig®-^between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite S.S. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 18th April. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage, apply fo ORUIOKSHANK & CO., Agent* 16, Queen-street, Auckland, 22nd March, 1877. JTTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—March 1877. FOR TARANAKT, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, PROM Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. H-WEA .. Wednesday, 28th, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Taraitaki Monday, Apl 2,10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTONT~-_YTT__iLr TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Wharf. Eotorua.. Tuesday, 27th, 4 p.m. .. — FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - street Wharf. , Wanaka.. Wed , April4th, 4 p.m. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ,*£v*^ AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY "--^^isis-- (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s s PRETTY JANE Will leave Auckland for the above ports on. WEDNESDAY, 28th March, at 4 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. .B^kfe-. THOR THE HOT SPRINGS, _j__j_*_: a-1 MAHURANGI, MATAKLANA, S*-SSS?__A'WAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.S. ANNTS IxIILBANK, Captai. ___._?]__., •ffill 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 Sa"n_rday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m.. when tides will'allow. Matakana, Katvau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY • . SON. cSSVte- d TEAM TO RIVERIIEAD ~jg||g||; O . ONCE DAILY. The s.s, LILLY will leave as under :— Fi-om Rivcrheacl-^ From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. -_&_**- QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA _^^>_3 WATERS. Th.c s s MINNIE CASEY Leaves Hclensvillo for Wairoa ovary Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamatea, 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, to, on Tuesday. & I M E T~A B L E. * ■*^! --**- g tSj TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Wednesday, 3.30 p.m. Thursday. 8 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. Gd.; Return, ss. Freight. 10s per ton. M. NICCOL, Agent. -i^fe- TCI OR RUSSELL, WANGA .^^^^Jt? ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY r MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Oitice on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI Tho 3.5. ARGYLE will.leave for the above placo EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. POP COROMANDEL. The 8.8. ARGYLE wiii leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA V at 3 p.m. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY X OK PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Friday, March 30 At sp.m. A. McGREGOR. Manager. A I W E R A, jggg> .V HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with the ow-iior3of the 'LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat daring the Summer Months. She will con vcv passengers at the REDUCED Fare ot 10s. for a Return Ticket, and the Manager of tho Hotel has Reduced tub Charge fur Board, including Baths, Towels, &«., to 15s. for First class, and 10s. for Secoud-class, from SAIUR DAY till MONDAY. . The Steamer will leave every Saturday at _ p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past _ a.m. on Mondays. NAVI ' *jg-fsgg W ' GATION & COAL MINING "S-S&-*COMPANY (LIMITED). TIMETABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Mercer 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 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. February 10.1877. ,g^^OTEAM TO THE WADE. 3* The paddle steamer EFFORT leav _s as follows :— From Auckland— From Wade- Thursday, 3.45 a.m. Monday, Apl. 2.9.30 a.m. Single Fares, 55.; Return, Bs. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. €argo will bo received at the ofllce of Messrs. Holmes Bros. Weather and other circumstances permitting. * » HOLMES BROS' & CO., *n_v Agents. in ",-* . _^ , . ty% TpIOJR LONDON DIRECT. The favourite Al Clipper """^ GLENLORA, ."as. B. Mu'CHEll, Commander, having the - !greator pitrt _£ lier cargo oagaged, will moot with quick despatch. Has accommodation for a ;i'c\v steerago pnl. .eng.ra ox-Ay, Can. !0 an ex jioriojiwd t-uj-gewn. Box freight as nttssag- apply to j*», VSsmx * 00.,



.__&_>-S TEAM T0 COROMANDEL. "^sSsS&p The. new iron s.s. The new iron s._ XI N A J. Adams, Master, will leave as follows?— ... From Auckland: From Coromandol: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. v, fill carry passengers and cargo. For particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Custom-honse-street; Or. W. SMITH, Oueen-street Wharf. -KMfcZIQ TEAM OOM.M ONIOATION _J§_#£g:£3 BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND •^•^^■J-THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. FARQUHAR, Master, will leave a_ under:— From Auckland— Wodnesdav, 12 noon I Thursday, 12 30 noon 1 Friday, 3 p.m. 1 Saturday, 3.30 p.m. From Thames- Tuesday. 4 p.m. Wednesday, (J p.m. Thursday, GSI p m. f Saturday, 8.30 a.m. | t_£ Return Tickets will be issued during the •Easter Holidays, available from Wednesday, ; 28th March, till Thursday, sth April. Saloon, 10s.; Steerage, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting. j A. MCGREGOR. Agent. j __S&?fe^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION I JSBll§___:£_s WITH THE THAMES AND ' ***-s*-s-ss-a-^COROMANDEL. I FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS ! TOWN, and discharging Passengers I and Cargo. I The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," 1 Every Night. 1 j Timetable:" 1 From Auckland:— i Tuesday, 11 p.m. j Wednesday, 11 p.m. Thursday, 12 midnight \ Friday, 12 midnight ! Saturday, 12 midnight j Return Tickets, available by either Boat, j Saloon, 10s.; Steerage, 7s. Gd. All cargo to be alongside one hour before aau- I ihg. ! 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 j seven days, or they will not be recognised. I Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. N. MAUGHAN. Manager.^ ;«fe_--p O » WA I U X U. _:___i-_S^- Er rh I OREGON J Will leave for Waiuku as under :— I From Onohunga— From Waiuku— ] Thursday, -1 p.m. Thursday, !) p.m. { Saturday, 7.0U a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. { Refreshments on board. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods leftat Mr. G. Sibbit.s ! Auction Mart will he attended to. S M. H. ROE. I is#_>li:P °il w A I v X u> -_3ss_s__i_. /p ho g-s . TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows: — I From Onehunga: From Waiuku: We'dnusdav, I p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. 1 Saturday, 7.3;) a.m. Saturday, 12 noon j For Manukau Heads and Whatiptt Mills on j Tucsdav, 27th, and Friday, 30th, at 8 a.m. i Wcathorancl other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods loft at tho stores of J Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlanc, Agents J Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., J wiii meet with prompt dispatch. I A. CUNNINGHAM, Or. hunt'ri or Newmarket • ZZZZ X>ASSENGERS' LINE OF S%-^f^_s. _«L PACK-SIS TO NEW Z.EA s^__^_2___sfl oavxed by Messrs Sir aw, Savill & Co., 31, Lcadenhall-strcet, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by expciicnced masters. The Biil of Fare is 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 has been guaranteed in tho Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. I). NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK to C 0..) :''j_K^-_' nnHE NEW ZEALAND »^f%. J_- SHIPPING COMPANY _-f;3itoll> (LIMITED). !iJl__}„___la Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : B_, Bi3hopsgato-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of: — Tons. Tons. ThcHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAU RA .. 898 WAI MATE . .1157 OPAWA 100!) WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI .10.- WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RA KAIA .... 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 No w Zealand. The saloons and state cabins arc superbly fitted and arranged anil provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and ah cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the slups are commanded by experienced mas ters. The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street, jS4-«.*_ nnHE NEW ZEALAND S^K JL SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. 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. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. ft___ fT-HE Brigantine FLIRT, ■tf-H__!!_ -*- 10° tons register, John _s^y=«^^, McKenzie, Master, is a Regular Trader between AL CKLAND and nSa_fga_» LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoKKNZIR. A-W_lan . -*_rriArv 15. IJW<». -^TEGLECTED AND DESTITUTE 131 CHILDREN'S HOME. MR. F. G. EWINGTON has been requested to Canvass for Subscriptions in aid of the above Institution, and as the Government will give a Pound Sterling for every Pound sub scribed by tho Public, it is hoped that a generous response will he made to this appeal. The cm*rent ye.ar terminates on the 31st instant, and the Committee respectfully request that Sub s ribers will kindly pay their subscriptions to M Ewington before that time. T. M. HAULTAIN- ) „ <-„,,_ WM. C. KENSINGTON, j" *"»*•**-*■ WT. BALL, • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 214, Queen-street, Auckland. W T. B. begs to announce that he has com menced Business els above, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to scours a, share of public patronage. W A KNOCK BROTHERS, Soai- & Candle Manufactubeus, j Richmond, Co .8 Creak.



SPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER Have muck pleasuro in announcing that they havo just received from Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. Wo enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite an inspection of the Large Stock wo now have on view:— P § ( yPTZ $_ ■( \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet / / Chili Vinegar * ' Jugged Haro ) I Red Cabbage ( / Mince Meat I ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( ) Oriental Pickles ( ) Gorman Sausage ( ( Orange Jelly "\ m ) ( Oxford Sausago / / Apple Jelly B { Haro Soup ) ) Black Currant y& ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant 3 ( )Ox Tail ( \C& B. Honey/ • / \ Kipped Herrings ( ) ■~8 • ( )— —9—*—( A Nice Assortment of Huntley & Palmer's BI3CUITS Just Landed. F. H. . B. take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patrons for the encouragement they havo given tliem in introducing a bettor class of Goods into Auckland, and wc 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 of tho Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, we give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, viz., Crushed Loaf, English in Loaves, and chopped in 71b. tins, Snow Drops, and Mauritius. An early call is respectfully solicited. N.B.—Goods dclivercdin the City and Suburbs, and Families waited upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. m Corner op QUEEN and THE X POT, WELLKSLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. HEAP J) 11 Al'J_ R V .TORE, SYMONDS-STREET. Not Selling Off, neither Selling under Cost, but I have several lines bought much under value, which I am offering at very low prices to give, the public the benclit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Milliner}, Haberdashery, &c, Drapery ; Brays' Suits from 3s. fid. to 135.; Umbrellas, from 3a. 9d.; JLadies' and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d. • J. HE APE. NEWCASTLE C 0 A L. The Barque 'Stag,' Is Daily Expected with a Cargo of 4:00 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 Ciikai. W. & G. WINSTONE, Custom-house-street. By tfi, -j-. *yz-. '^xa Appointment c£sM&l ''Plyp Marchioness '"Her -|Slto^_. „ of Ladyship Normanby. TVf. It S. P A T E, XYJL STAY. CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. V_a_.l_AtS_.EET. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilies, White and Pink Sattecns, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt, Elastic. Inspection invited. TfcT E W ZEAL ANITTeaT)-AN J) GA L JL_ VANISED IKON 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 Metals. rriH.E UNDERSIGNED — HAVE ON SALE — PORT—Superior Old Red, in wood and bottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands bottled and in butts, lihds., qr,-casks, and octaves BRANDY—Hcmicssy's and Martell'B, in wood and case. Also, line old Vintages for private lies. W.T. RUM—3O 0.p., in hhda. and qr.-casks WHISK V—Dunville's, Grcenlcss and Colville's, Sliciriffs Islay. John Eraser's Brackla, and Jameson's in. bulk, and Lome's Highland, Dunville's, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk; Booth's, Bur nett's and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—UdoIpho Wolfe and Co.'s and Henke's quarts and pints GENEVA—John de Kuyper and Son's Anchor Brand, in green and red cases; J. H. Henke's Hollands, in stone jars and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGER WINE—In qr.-casks and cases CLARET—Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St. Julicn, etc. CORDIALS, Sec —Maraschino, Curasoa, orange and wliite, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomeranzen CHAMPAGNE — Cliquot's, Perrier Jouet's, Moet's, Collin's, and De Bossy's SPARKLING MOSELLE—Dienhard's quarts and pints LINDEMAN'S CAWARRA HOCK& LARET Ist growth BOTTLED ALE-Bass's, Dovenish, Tennant's, AUsopp's, and Ind Coope's BOTTLED STOUT—Bass's, Blood's, and Guin ness's • GROCERlES—Comprising Belmont, Ozakcrts and Field's Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar, Rennetts, Saltpetre, Blacking. RECKETT & SON'S FRENCH BLUE TEAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT VlNEGAß—Champion's No. 21, in half-hhds Hi.d CtisGS BUTT BOLTS, grooved points CIGARS—No. 2 U.S., in 500 boxes, La Caohas Albeurne, Aquilla de Oro. Alonzo Careclie Sir Robert Peol.'Flor do Solor, and Erota. TOBACCO—Various brands PAlNTS—Carson's Aiiticorrosion, red and stone colour; Blundell, Spenco & Co.'s Genuine Ground and NO3. 1 and 2 White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paints, Patent Driers, &c. OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed, in drums and ;«o«barre_; Colza, in drums; and Downer's VARNISHES—NobIe's and Hoare's OAK VARNlSH—Blundell, Spence & Co.'s, ia cases containing 16 1-gaJlon tins Hendc-y Yvhyte and Strachan's Celebrated FLOOR-CLOTHS, various patterns and widths CORDAGE—Europe, Manilla, Bolt Rope, and Galvanised Wire Rope COMPOSITION NAILS for Muntz Metal CORRUGATED GALVANISED mON~M.ro wood & Rogers', 7, 8, and 9 ft. lengths PLANING, SHAPING, and DRILLING MA CHINES POWER GEARED SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHES, 15,1G, and 2(5 ft. beds One three hundred weight STEAM HAMMER. 8, C. & Co. 7i_>e mow adopted the method followed by the large London Evusts of VATTIffO their WINES and SFIIiITS { this having been found U> uc are the delivery of a highsr s_ ndara of quality than otMrvAtK ■._.■!__'.. Original pa ckaqts delivered ■wm Etmd _ hor a __ re when «:s•___ ASJSNTS VOTi TH . CELE_U-flt> A_kl.tt_i-ttß Wa_?h, \ £HJ5«tfT« lte.CliST';. FOR AJt_ KtXDa 08* $l)Q_3i



I /. RO W N HOTEL, __ G R E Y-S TREE T, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. _L. Union-street, conducted by Mr. J. Brahn- Kon, Ist class Certificated Teacher, with 30 years' experience, 17 in Auckland, and 19 in the old country. Elementary Class, Is. per week. Greek, Latin, French, Mathematics, and Pit man's Shorthand, may be studied at double or treble rate. The School is open four nifrhts ill each week, and a fifth will be added if the pre sent, number of Scholars iucrcaso by one-fourth. TAME S B U T CHE . , _. CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &0. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's sido on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uno'ltV. at. reasonable-rates. N - g *— A l E, — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECfRA. BILLIARH'TABLES, AnnotT & Co., acme makers to H. It. Highness, TABLES Spanish Mahogany GUSH, unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with tho utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. RIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onchunga— 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. ULMA N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Sh ortland-street. Views of the Hot, Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken in fit an tan crn sly. H~ Ttchen WQELMRA^ED^LOOB RESTORED. A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY For all Skin Diseases, Rheumatism in all its forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, 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 the Aucklan Agent, W. DAWSON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, We llkslky-street, Auckland. N.B.—Testimonials can bo seen on applica li (~ . E O R G E AX E X S _" Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. -JUT R. T. TRAF EO R D SUBGEON _-_ga_-_ Wakefield- I) ENTI ST, (S^SS& street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxido Gas. ArMfiV.i_ Tooth (from One to a TPnll . ._>. f A M E ff* B 1. A X E V, <>- CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Gore-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadcyes, Bnllscycs, Handspikes, Relaying Pint;, .tc. _____ ___________ ___ _ PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Queen-street. N. BARKER has always on hand a larcce stock of well-burnt Bricks, of largo size and good colour, and their good shape eff-cts a large saving in Mortar. At, the present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will find it advantageous to use them rather than Timber. Purchasers can either be supplied at, the Kiln, or have them delivered in uny part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY, Agents. ¥EW GROCERY STORE. Cash Buyer and Cash Seller ! ALL TRANSACTIONS FOR CASH ONLY 11 Small Profits and Quick Returns 1 ROBT. C. SAUNDERS Just arrived from England, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Auckland, that he has OPENED a NEW GROCERY STORE in QUEEN-STREET, opposite the City Hall, which he intends to conduct on the above principle. A Trial will prove the advantage of Buying at tho above establishment. EOBT. C. SAUNDERS, Queen-street. IyTEDICAL HALL, NEWTON. T. A. CRAWFORD (eight years'with Messrs. Hill and Hudson, of Victoria-street), begs to in form the inhabitants of Newton nnd surround ing districts that lie has commenced Business as CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, in the Shop lately occupied by Mr. R. R. Hooper, of Karangahane Road. Having opened the Shop with an Entirfly New Stock of Drugs and Chemicals, hopes by strict attention to business to gain their confidence and patronage. T. A. CRAWFORD, Medical Had, Nowton. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Composition Powders kept n .took. m ourists to the hot lakes JL and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Ho?,es, atD. 11. 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 froui Auckland. N.B.—Good Grazing for Horses Is. Cd. per week. POST-OFFICE HO~TirL Grey-street, Wellington. Travellers to tho South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasontlv situated rooms always availablo. Good dry Sample-rooms. TH O M aTU R W I N, Pkoputkto r. -jyr TJ s" I C A L NOTICE. REDUCTION IN PIHCES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of 10a» will be allowed a iHscountOf 2s. Cd.; or bn £1 worth, C.. A Very Choica Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will also he offered at considorably Reduced Prices for Cadi. Just Arrived, ex 'Oxford':--A Fresh Supply of Ghappeil'B, Boosey's, and other Oh<?svp Musical Publications, Choi.Q Violin String?, iS*e.. &o. h, gycKSKY js musFc warehouse.



K _U.l^ K AUKI. JUNK TIMBER, IN ANY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. 0/3 per 100 superficial feet. 30 to 40 feet ~ .. 6/0 per 100 superficial feet, From 22 to 42 inches in diameter. Delivery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand Feet per Month. SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from GO feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to " KAURI," Evening Star Office, Auckland. ARK WORTH TEMPE" W HOTEL. The above is situated withir the LANDING-PLACE, and to the District a Comfortab* Charges Moderate:. CHAS. THOMSOiN, Proprietor. "XT ICC OL, HENDRY &""C 0?, J__ AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Salc3 promptly rendered. TO SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER 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. "OILLIARD DOOM. l_3r^_^&W =*'aX^^^^3__-C_JWr" r THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. I> F. WEBS TE R, ._■« WHOLESALE A7\*D RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, Queen-street, Auckland. <Nf_t fix* Union Bank!. SPECIAL -XT O T I C E. MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken tlioso Premises so lont- occupied by Hay and Hoxkyman, as Drapers and Clothiers, beg to intimate to their friends and the public that they will OPEN ON FRIDAY, THE 23rd INST,, WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW Se EXTENSIVE STOCK Of MENS', YOUTHS', and BOYS' Clothing, Lambswool Underclothing & Hosiery, Flannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' Silk Umbrellas, &c. MR. LECK, Late Superintendent for COSGRAVE & CO., solicits a continuance of tho patronage of his friends to the new firm, and will guarantee every attention shall ho paid to their esteemed favours. 100 9 000 ROLLS OF PAPER-HANGINGS. W. PIIILLIPPS & SON, 95 &97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, eighty packages new patterns of PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive pnr Carnatic and Glenlora, offer special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new designs Artists' Colours in 'oil and water ; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Sorax Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters'and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. tSBT WHOIJCSALB AND RETAIL. PHILLIPPS & SON, 8 6. and 97. Queen-atreefc. T. "' C. C A R R, ___• HOUSE, LAND, & GEN ERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLKCTOR, 120, QUEEN-STREET, f_v doors below the • Union Bank. E X R S~CfU 0 T T, 1 .A.M.17, i begs to announce that ho receive. MUSIC ! PUPILS at Mr. Joseph Brown & Son's Music J Warehouse, and at his residence, opposite St, , Matthew's Church. \ Ternis for Pianoforte, Singing, Harmonium, ! Theory and Composition, on application. i'6oo CAbKfei o]^iiNT ®s) i-s- I 20,000 Firs Bricks (Stourbridge, fill 10a, Fire Clay Cask* Piaster (AmaHoan), M I l.jf'OO Slates (Ce'iintess), 1 KEANB & JENKINSO^



Q N SALE, By the Undersioneb :— 10 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE (OLD 25 „ 2 „ PRIME LARD H* 20 sacks OTAGO OAT 10 „ PEARL 300 „ O"' 200 „ CO % t. a , ,_ ;. . IB L" HT~~M E~~ E lC _fi_\i« LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Cannings Buildings). A_LBERT',*^W»S r H QTEL, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to tho above Hotel 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, QUEEN-STRE ET, Opposite the Savings Bank. i ~ ~ CLARKE BROTHERS (late crombie's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES. Opposite Union Badk, Queen-otrect, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Sixe, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken in Rtn.titan cow sly. \%T ANTED Known, that D. Gold IE is. v V prepared to supply all lands of Timbe. and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Moid dings,' Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum' Laths, Shingles, &c, &.C. at the lowest market price, at Ids Yards, Cus torn-house-street. ______________ "\SyANTED, Intending Purchasers of v V Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price, to make room for large si dpments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abernyte. A large stock of'extra strong Buiiook-KiAo • ltidiu«- Ssaddle_, 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.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Gray Harness. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest,—W. H 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 on fixst-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— It. C. DYER. Short!and-street. IyrONEY TO LEND in large or small 1y a sums at a moderate rate of Interest- Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. RY THE CAFE of the AUCKLAND HOTEL. All tho Delicacies of the Season are provided at each Meal. The Restaurant is always open for Refreshments. TpONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Eought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. fc J. SOPPET. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D OW 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, bogs to inform the public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, ] FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c, &c. Orders left with Mr. D. 11. McKeuzie, Custom-honse-street, will receive prompt attention. j "T w. macdo nal d, *3 9 HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B —Rents collected. Money to Lend. QPE C I A L NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Quaen-street. Ascent, for Mr. W. X.. Carter. mHO S. J. H A R B U T T, wholesale brush manufacturer, Shortland-street Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. "WTTW P"" U" BIT I"' S ~jfl_~D. A NEW MAP of the CITY and SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, comprising the City and the Highway Districts of Ponsonby, Newton, Mount Roskill, Arch Hill, Eden Terrace. Karangahape, Grafton Road, Mount Eden and Epsom, Parnell, Newmarket, Romuera, and One 'free Hill, shew ing the numbers of original Lots, Subdivisions of Lots, and Sections, with all Roads and Street-, 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. sa. "DOYALLETTEKS PATENT. The AERATED~LOUR COMPANY in placing before the public " Robley's Aerated Flour," they simply ask a fair and impartial trial, believing as they do that tho highest medical testimony has placed on record ihe undeniable fact that A orated Broad in superior and more nutritious than Bread made from ordinary flour with yeast, and Hpocialiv adapted to all' those 1 who suiter from .lendnene, acidity, flatulence, distension, or i air, t.Ocr meals, gout, tyravel. -vc. For.Bread, Tea CaU.cn, and Pastry or all kind-, bttcauso i.cViH'h^v .-a-; butler and. fewer eggs, she A.nu.o ..!,.__ stusids ur.i'U'aUea. One trial gOHCIt.Q to .•• .. ji:_ vaiu.. Jolu by Orooofß and i-torckeepttra. *.„-„ Wholesale Agents MESSRS. BROWN & PATEN __-.„', ~,; , AUCTCI.A_rr. A tJCKLANt) COT4_El.fi AND GRAM -C3L MAR SCHOOL. (Ab'S'iuateo to the u_,nviuiwi'fir of Nev.' Zealano), Tho Quarter Day? far the current year are 6!h Fabruary, ?7tl- Apru.-Tl!: July, md ;-tliOctober, ffARQUIiAR MACRAE,



To T sop __? ' O, & ESTATE j -^kn-stref icnce 1. the Unioi. ... : FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, _. _ low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with d-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 „ acres land, in the best part, of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bnsh 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 s 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact nttlo Homestead of 21 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build ( ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. A S H T O N & SON 9 HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— KAIPARA.—For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Land, within three-quarters of a mile of the Hclensvillc Railway Station. About one-fourth of this property is excellent bush land, heavily timbered, and is essily 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 same day. KYBER 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-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. WA KEFIELD-STREET. — Four Allotmcnts with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to Wakofield-strect and another to Edwardcs-street. STOKES' POINT, NORTn SHORE.-Small Farms in this rising district. Very desirable investments for working men. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from one to five acres on the road to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 259 acres, with a sroo& seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-bnildinga well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 _*eet,j_i Gimdry's Paddock. TO BE LET:— SYMONDS-STREET. - Six-roomed Cottage nearly opposite Choral Hall. QUEEN-STREET.—Shop in first-class stand, unci er Theatre Royal. GRAFTON ROAD.—Cottages in health situa tions, to be Let. HOBSON-STREET.-Six-roomed House to be Let. QUEEN-STREET.—Solicitor's Offices in new buildings next the Bank 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 Queen-street by wide and easy flight of stairs. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House. Land, and Estate Acrentf* No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. J3URIRI POSTS ON SALE. Th. undersigned has ON SALE, I,COO first class Puriri Posts, at the Lowest Market Price. R. A. ENGLAND, Coal and Firewood Dealer, Onehunga. Public Works Office, Auckland, 10th March, 1877, JT AWAK AW A RAIL WA Y. STATION BUILDINGS, No. 2 CONTRACT, JM™_^ nl s -__E ei/ e<. a* this office till noon ■ of MONDA\ the 9th Aprd, for the Construction of Goods Shed and Loading Platform, Kawa kawa Railway, Bay of Islands. Plans, specifications, and conditions, can bo seen at this office, and at the Public Works Office, Kawakawa. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J (Signed) JAMES STEWART, ' District Engineer. T ° BUILD ER "^ Tendera are invited tip to noon on MONDAY. 3rd April, for the erection of three-storey addi tions to tho Star Hotel, Albert-street. T. B. CAMERON. Architect, Queen and Shortland-streets. FORMATION, Sec, PORTION OP HOBSON-STREET. Town Clerk's Office, March 22,1577- The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.30 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 2Sth inst, for the above work, in rerms of specifications and con ditions, to bo viewed at the Office of the City Surveyor, Queen-street. Tho Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tendera to he endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk, — -• _--__ __ _ QOUNTY O F WA iTEM AT A. ROADS A^uci?^f D NORTH 0F *..F c,.dF s .re re <l«ired by noon of MONO A V Oth ot April next, addressed to the underehnVpd' for the Erect on of Three _W_&p_Tt. J™n„iJP_.' Plans, specifications, and conditions of con, tract may be seen at the j >eveiroort Post-office? ._. OLIVE !t MAYS, I Devonport, March 2%wiT C°Umy Council" TO~~BUILDERB.~.Tcp I .cV'. "Will ~h 6 reoeived at noon Sstut<Ly, Slst tnvbmuZ , tag a ViUa at Conquest p: a ._. fv. .'^V '!ula- | j„. >___, _ _~ _ \rcS_-t_>cf.« T ° ~fi" _L£3' »~^~~^~~& j T-hders will ha rec-:.v_ .up to noon on WED-' : _.__SDA¥, the ..ill ii.na.ni, far Alr.ora.ionsand. : Additions to Bank Premise, of Uiaßank of NeW Zealand at Ng&ruawa-liia. Plana, &c„ at my * tttt.c. Queen-a!root. EBYVAUu MaHONKY, _A r .hiteot_ v fgiENDiiK;, <W a saudi Villa in llohat>iu _j_ street. Ph.aa a;;d _p.,-if... t.fo_t_lo bo seen at myom.o until I. yViock noon onTu-- .iav r>_xt, _r.h instant, when Uk, t-niders \yif( ba opened. W. F. Hauim^a, Architect, -_~___3-