The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII —?To. 2,289.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, JULY 6, 187 T.

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PEGULAE MONTHLY -^SigS-t\; STEAM COMMUNICATION BETVirEENT AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, ND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 16th July. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. IG, Queen-street, Auckland, June 21,1377. UN lON STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—July 1877. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PIC TON. WEL LINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Tram! 1 Kvwev < Tuesday, 10th, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki j Friday,' 13th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Tutpo ..I Monday, Kith, 12 noon. \ 11a.m. Wanaka .. | Monday, 23rd, 2 p.m.) 12 noon. Hawea ..'• Friday, 27th, 10 a.m.; 0.15 a.m. Taranaki Wed., lst August 1 p.m.) 12 noon. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - stbekt Wharf. I Wanaka ..: Wednesday, llth.' J p.m. — Weli.'xgtu:; "Wcduedilti.v, -Slli, i p.m.; — Taupo ] Wed., Sth August 1 p.m.! — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND POliT CHALMERS, from QUEKN-STREET WIIARF. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 17th, 4 p.m. — I i FOR SYDNEY, fro^i Quern-street W"harf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 31st, 32 noon. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANS, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ,^&g^ QTEAM COMMUNICATION JQSSEkggIKJ BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND ':SsS3SSSPTHE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Faequhak, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland— Saturday, 10 a.m. ?>! onday, 9th, 11 a.m. Tuesday, 10th, 12 nocn Wednesday, 11th. 2.30 p.m. From Thames— Saturday. 3 p.m. Monday, Sth, 5 p.m. Tuesday, 10th, Up.m- Thursday, 12th, 5.30 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FR.ASEII & TINNE, Agents. «^ls^^ "FjlOR RUSSELL, WANGA -m££^^ R0A' AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers bcokod and small parcels prepaid at the Office on tiie "W narf. 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.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA V at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, 53. 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 :— July 9 August 1 September 3 „ 13 ~6 ~7 „ 18 „ 10 ~ 12 „ 23 „ 15 „ 17 ~ 27 „ 20 „ 21 „ 21 „ 2G „ 29 At 5 o'clock p.m. A. McGREGOR. Manager. QTEAM COMMUNICATION Jg3|isl^!O WITH THE THAMES AND <° L'ffn'ivyCOROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Enterprise—Friday, 6 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 11 p.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. >. J. EDWARDS. Manager. «j£kte£^Tj! OR W A I U X U. "«3*M«&£ The B B TAM o . SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows: — From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Saturday, 2 p.m Saturday, 6 p.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tana o' Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, 5s ; Single, 3s 6d. 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 prompt dispatch. L CUNNINGHAM, Onehuusra or Newmarket. ~gg|^-|rjl O R WAIUKU. Thep.s. OREGON Wili leave for Waiuku as under :— . From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Saturday, 12 noon Saturday, 5 p.m. Monday, 2.30 p.m. Monday, 7 p.m. Wednesday, 4 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. Saturday. 12 noon Whatipu Saw-mills and Manukau pleads-- Tuesday, 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. Weather ana other circumstances permitting;. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbm s Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. KOJj». ,£&fe^ -B7IOR THE HOT SPRINGS, jS±&£§>' Jj mahurangi, matakana, "^■"■"zawau, & little omaha. The p.s. ANNE MLLBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot bPF.iNgs. From Aucldand 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 O?.iaiia. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to TEAM 0N THE KAIPARA- The..;. X j A Will leave Helensvillc as under:- _ For Otmnatea, calling <-tf luric'uon .->t Ktiiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivei-e, Pahi and Matakohe every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on WFo\"pSubert direct, every Thursday morn ings tide, returning- on Friday. Passunaers for Otamatea leave Anckiand. per LTLY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, nt ri.ISO. Carso for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Poit Albert on Mondays. VHYDW S2T This Service commences on MONDAY, 23th May. CASEY^SON^ ,^*^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WTIAICAHARA. TK KOPUIIU. IVIITAI Al, ARATAPU, MAUNG-AWH APwE, and DAK GAVILLE. The s.s:. MINNIK CASKY Captain Kavtsom, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thur&rtay movnins'o Mdc, icavjn^ Dargaville on the retni it tririH every W eajiesctaj end Friday morning's tide. ___„ , Pfßsen«ers leave Auckland, per "LILY, on Mo> cays a-id W'ttdiic^fiays. u1~i2.30 p.m., arm ou j.loirduyi cud «'j-id:iyß. J. OASKY^^SON.^^



«sa^fc^ "Y^rAIKATO STEAM NAVI W GATION & COAL MINING iaSs^aorCOMPANY (LIMITED). TIMeTtABLEi Mercer to Hamilton. i Per steamer Delta —Monday, Wednesday, anc j Friday, at 10.15 a.m. j Per steamer Waikato— Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Wednesday, and Friday 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, anc Saturday, 9 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Thursday and Saturday. 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary- Fort-street. June 21.1877. <3§§s|fe^. r P I M E TABLE. S.S. TRANSIT. leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Single Fares. 3s. Gd.; Return, ss. Freight 10s per ton. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO.. A cents. .^kSW CJTEAM TO THE WADE JIJBeO AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 5 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d ; Return. 133. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Agent. «SQf*fc?- QTEAM TO AND FROM Jgm&£& RIVERHEAD TWICE t *Ssss*fiSiS' DAILY. On and after June Cth, Steamers will leave as under :— From Auckland : From Rivcrhcad; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lily—9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— J. CASEY & SON. CLEARING-OUT SALE OF BIRDS AND CAGES FOR ONE WEEK. Singing Cana rie s, from 15s. upwards. Cockatoos and Parrots. Revolving Cages on latest principle. Strong well-made Canary Cages. Parrot Cages. The Whole to be Cleared Out Cheap For Cash. E. R O B I N S O N, Shortland-street. -Jy/T R. F. B. W O O'D HA M, JurJL TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Son 3, Pianoforte Vyarchouse, Shortland-street. N.B.— Pupils attended in town or country. January Id. 1877 TTKT H. SKINNER, V? © BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c. fee. HO S. J. II A H~~B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of ViCTOBIA-STKKET East and GOBURG-STREET, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled, y, O U I S F 0 U R N I E R, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Victoria-street East. One door above the Greyhound Hotel. Abo, PRIVATE BOARD IN G HOUSE UPPKK QUHKf-STIUSET, Next Door to the Qieen's Head Hotel. Board, 15s. per week; with Residence, 20s. First-class accommodation. %&, Boarders wanted. ICTORIA HOUR MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. S U T T O N S LEATHER Having taken the Victoria Flour Mills, are pre pared to execute all oilers for country settlers and storekeepers. Wfeat ground and dressed on the shortest notice. Oats and Maize ground and crushed. U L M A N PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortla.d-street. Views of tho Hot Labs, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal biddings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits ta!en instantaneously. g~^ ALVANIZID IRON WORKS S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER o.' GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOTTING, PIPING, And all kinds <f Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IROT TANKS on Hand, or Made to Orde, at the Works, Wellesay-street. Plumbing Work in evey Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting of every tyle done at shortest noice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Coin try. S. PARKER has ereced first-class machinery, and having completed ill his arrangements for manufacturing, is in i position promptly to execute all orders. Lst of Prices forwarded upon application. O:ders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vesel, receive immediate attention. S. PACKER, Licensed Plumbir fob Auckland Waterworks, WELLESLBY-STREET. AtJCICANR. FREDK. HEWIN.] [HEKRY HEWIN mH E X> ES T IS AT F. HEWIN & BROTHER'S. ALWAYS GOOD ALIKE.^ & FRENCH & INDIAN CONDIMENTS, In Great Perfection, as usual, at F. HEWIN & BROTIL'K S. Specialities ! Speovlitjes ! \ True Indian Currie r -. / I True Indian Chut- Mushroms and J ) ney • Butfr \ ) Real French Sar- , —s irenclßeans ( { dines J OxforcSausage / French Mustards , . Germa Sausage ) French Vinegars | TCssenflOf Kcnnett ) French Fruits J JuggecHare ( Truffled Pates Do ; , Hare Sup JoiGras — > Mock urtlo , > Truftied Pates ot Ox Taj ) ) Partridge, Wood { 1 Chili Inejjav ( cock, Uuall, &o. U Tarrajn Vinegar ( Truffles Fines de , .UinccUeat ( Perigord > , Plum ud ding ). Asparagus, long Tnr.njFish ) r; ns f Guavyellyi ( ) Greor Peas, 1 and IJ &c&c. ( )_Jj^t JZ*^. I FOR THE BEST CHEESE, SMOKE ? DRIED BAOO3 HAMS, AND GOOD BUTTB, GO TO if. HEWIN & BROKER'S, PR O V ISIO N FACTORS, AND FANCY GROCERS, r r\ CoRN-vn F QUEEN and THE I POT, WELLE&EY-STREETS, Opposite United Servfi Hotel, I AUCKLANT '



GEORGE AK.E R S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. CH AS. r A V E R BUILDER AND PONTR \OTOR, KYBEJ' PASK N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just t( hand. > j Timber in lots to suit purchasers. AMES B~U TCH ER : CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C ! Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side or > Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (eul or nncnt). at reasonable rates. MRS ,L YND ' S Railway Revrkskment House, (Second house below the Telegraph Office). Travellers and Visitors to Oiiehunga arc respectfully informed that at the above House . Meals and Refreshments ma}" be had at any | time during- the day. Tea, Cofiee, &c, at tho Shortest Notice. ¥. w~le b st c r. O WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLSR AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 -JUEKN-STREET, AUCKLAND. <NfHrt t.b» TTninn TtajiU-V AN D J. S O P P E T, © Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. PHILLIPPS AND SONSTOIL o COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS' Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate? Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—l)s & 97, QUKEN-STRKK.T. CARSON, House and Laud Agent © Rent and Debt Collector, STTOHnrTRY's Bitty/dittos' Qttkw.m-ktrkft. ARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFAO T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Creeic. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of. all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. ¥TOTICE TO B U T C HEIt S. l>i HONES purchased in any quantities, by the undersigned, £(i per ton cash. WARNOOK BROS., Durham-street. ISII E R AND tTo7 Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. ""I "X R ANDERSON, *Jo Broker, Mining, Estate and Com mission Agent, Accountant, Auditor, VALUER, &c. Bank, Insurance, and Gold Mining Shares bought and sold at best market prices. Mining Companies Booksand Accounts carefully audited. The formation, ]e:;al manage ment, and secretaryship of Companies under taken. Accountancy work of all descriptions performed on the most reasonable terms. The collection of Rents and Accounts, and the management of House Property undertaken. Loans on Mort^ag^ arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House and Landed Property bought and sold. Oiiice: No 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. C 1 LAR X E BROTHERS / (LATE CKOMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baak, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously._ R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor * the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. Appointment '^S^^S^S^Sb?' Marchi°neS3 Ladyship Normanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND BIDING BELT MAKER. ViCTOKIA-STREET. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Ketterin;; Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. ER CHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Stab office, Wyn dhn.m-street. L O VET T7 • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellkslky-strekt. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trado supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. Xjl C 0 N O M Y. Make the Money go as far as possible by using WENDEL'S FIRST-CLASS DYES, Cheap, Permanent, and Bright, for RIBBONS, Flannels, Silks, &c. Directions on each bottle. Price Is. and 2s. Grey-street, th June, 1877 * I~~rTe land brothers, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmonger, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. ■ Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmurc, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Colonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, 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 aud im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, • Auckland. T(1 R E S II SHI PME NT S SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. JAMES B L A I X I E, Victoria-street, Four doors from Union Bank!. MR. T. TRA F 1 R D SURGEON j#3@l!!?\ Wakefield- DENTIST, Qgg^pS street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Ti EOR G E K~I T C H E N, \JT PLUMBER. GA3FITTER, BRASS FOUNDER, &C. Licensed Plumber to the City Corporation. V.B.—The only holder in this Colony of a fI^riTiFtCATE for repairs and adjustment of Water Metres. PICKLED MANGOES, AT CLOSE BROS. ; i



MASON BROTHERS beg to inform their numerous friend; , and the public that their Extensive Ground: are full of NURSERY STUFF of the Fines Quality and in Endless Variety. The PLANTS, having undergone the usua 3 course of preparation, are in Splendid Conditioi for Removal. Descriptive Catalogues are ready, and may b< had on application at the Nurseries, Parnell, oi , to our Agent, R. Brewin,Sced Merchant, Queen street. 1 "¥T EWMAEKET NURSEEI I US near railway station. c. s. McDonald, ; During the present Planting Season, offers for Sale a Varied and Superior Collection oi CONIFERS, SHRUBS. FRUIT TREES, and GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, well prepared for removal. All the Plants arc in perfect health, and an ! inspection will satisfy intending purchasers ol ' the excellent quality of the entire Stock. Catalogues post free on application to the Nursery, Newmarket. Auckland. In ro st & fi o. , 1 \j IMPORTERS. PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Corner Vulcan Lane and High-street, Auckland. Cash Purchvseus of HTDES, SKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, and KAURI GUM. Consignments will meet with prompt atten tion ana immediate Cash remittances. Regular Supplies of New Cure CANTER BURY BACON AND HAMS on arrival of Steamer from South. ON SALE--Potatoes, Flour, Grain, Wheat meal, Chaff, and General Groceries, &c. SZT Country Orders.promptly attended to. "fTACANCIES for throe Boarders, * superior accommodation, at Mrs Cashel's, Ujijvr Hobson-street, opposite Greenway's. "~E^ R I Sr g7 JD © COMMISSION AGENT, SHOHTTjAND-STKBET. i>ONES ! -BONESI BONES ! > Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free raan's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by .T. ft: .T. ROPPItT. A. WATERMAN begs to inform O his friends and the public of Auckland that he lias taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Poktek's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, 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 the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. TO TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO WAIKATO and the LAKES. BUGGIES (DOUBLE AND SINGLE), AND SADDLE HORSES, ALWAYS READY ! FOR HIRE AT REASONABLE CHARGES. Parties intending to go through to the Lake provided with first-class animals by B. EDWARDS (Late of Cobb & Co.), LIVERY STABLEKEEPER, Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton, Waikato. pjiLiifpi's & qon; c JL k5 HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Cluiplia. A Laege axd Vaeird Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OV THE LATEST DESIGNS. XSL NEW PICTURES! In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of sulyect, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &«.. Sec, Sec Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c, &c, Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OLL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, Queen-street 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, . : !___ e_, jz • HOUSE, SHIP, AND W m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, fetj W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the U """"""T? Province. W J.H. requests attention of Builders and £3 others to his New Glazing Tariff. w o J. HENDERSON. 1-5 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1564.] ! THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellkbley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.— While thank ing th« publio for their patrnnagft durinar the nast 13 years, W. K. & Co. would bee to inform them that they have now on hand a complete stock of the very beßt dyes, and that, with their appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn ont their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit th« Ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvets, Silk and Satin Dresses, &c, to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothing Cleaned, Dyed, Well-pressed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City E°tablishment, Wellesley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskinß Cured, Cleaned, or Dyed. /"V R G A N S ! ARGANS! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments, are now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, QUEEN-STREET. (Next.to Bank of New Zealand). X OOK OUT FOR TPIE BLUE BOOT. C. BROOKES Has th« Largest Stock of MEN'S. WOMENS. and CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, of Superior Qualitj'. all Made on the Premises, Selling Cheaper than any other House in Town. N.B.—The Prices:— Men's Elastic-side Boots, 12s. Gd., our own make. Men's Watertight;;. 12s. Gd., own own moke. Women's Calf Boots, 10s. 6d., our own make. Children's Boots equally cheap. C. BROO XE S, BLUE BOOT, J§is£ QUEEN-STREET. Opposite <dSO& City Hall. TT A I P A E A " RA I LW A Y. jSj\ -Vii Goods for the Kaipara District should be receiv ed at Riverhead by the Railway at least forty-eight hours before the departure of the steamer from Helensville. If Consignees would kindly insist on this being done, much dis aupointment would be saved them. A. V. MAC DONALD, General Manger. ~T s J 5 a" iT~Zi a v s, j CLOSif'BROS. I



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-strect. ONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up -3 wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. s Aitkcn, Shortland-street.' !t "jVTONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at 1,1 j -LvJL the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con n j nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to r Mr. LAISHLEY. Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rate 3of interest.— 3 R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— r Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. 1 TVTONEY TO' LEND on Freehold 1 JJtjL Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. \ IVrONEY T0 LEND, in large or small -LyJL sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, ; Shortland-street, next the Post-office. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND i INVESTMENT SOCD3TY. Office—93, Queen-street. ' LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £((,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— , Repayments extend-L „ Wo . v Total amount ing over ier weeK> Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. i years 12 6 130 0 0 : 6 years 9 2 3U3 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 13 3 DEPOSITS received at the following rates— 12 months or longer ... 6 per cent, per annum 7 day's notice — _ ; 5 , JOHN BATGER, Secretary iTI LENSIDE, UPPER SYMONDS VX STREET. Mrs Glover's Pupils will Re-assemble on MONDAY, the 9th of July. A Class for Calosthcnics. Deportment, and Dancing, will be held weekly. * TJ> E M U E R A. \i . —, The Misses Anstie's Pupils wrill Re-asscmblo TUESDAY, July the 10th. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are Gth February, 27th April, 17th July, and Sth October. PARQUIIAR MACRAE, TTftn.fi Muster. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES will bo Re-opened ' on MONDAY. 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping-, Sec, Mr. Harkison. French (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. Peltzer. Monsieur Peltzer is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. C"~HURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR I SCHOOL, PARNELL. (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). QUARTER DAYS:—January 27, April 12, July 3. September 27. The next term begins on MONDAY, July 2. JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. UCKLAND MODEL "TRAINING SCHOOL. Next Quarter will Commence on MONDAY, July Oth. A School of Art has been formed, under the direction of Mr. Kenneth WATKINS; and a Special Drawing Cl«ss, for Teachers and Ad vanced Students, will be held on SATURDAY MORNINGS, commencing July 11. JOSIAH MARTIN, Head Master. RS. SHAYLE GEORGE'S SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES, Emily Place. The Mid-winter Vacation will terminate on MONDAY. 9th July. Professor of Music and Singing: Hcrr Schot.t. AUIES' COLLEGE, opposite St. Mat thew's Church, will RE-OPEN on the 9th instant. p XMPORTANT NOT ICE. E. WATERS Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his m DINING ROOMS "®a have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is the most spacious and comfortable, as well as the beat ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. There are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES alsoiip-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years is a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustrated and Comic Jour nals, together with the leading London News papers, are laid on the tables immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, . hopes with some confidence that he will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large ' share of patronage which has been accorded to ' him in the past. , E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his locally- j manufactured Confections, which rival those of Kciller and the best English makers. He has ( removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. \ E. WATERS, 1 Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, ! QUEEN-STREET. /^ RE V RIVER COA L. I FOR SALE, INT LOTS TO SUIT : PURCHASERS. 3 Superior to any other'CbAL for Engineer and - Smith work. P. C L A R X, ( Shipping Agent, Onehunga. i CLOSE BROTHERS,! TEA MERCHANTS, • Queen-street, Auckland. ' E L 8~0 UR N E CU P, IS7 7. ' Mil. J. J. MILLER may be consulted as usual. Limited to 2000, distributed thus—First. £1000 : t Second. £100; Third, £150; Starters divided i s £250; Non-starters, .-8200. Result immediately forwarded to all subscribers. Commissions i executed. Office : Bull and Mouth Hotel, . Bourke-street, Melbourne. 1 SKATING! SKATING! SKATING! £ The RINK is OPEN every Tuesday and Friday at the Albert Hall, Darby-street. t Admittance—One Shilling. First-class Skates t provided. RESERVED GING ER, AT _ CLOSE BROS. ( P" RE SEIt YE D C UMQUATS, AT CLOSE BROS. "VTOTICE OF-REMOVAL. ] J. HARVEY, Builder, &c, Removed to ] Custom Hou3e-street, opposite Arrhsml's Hotel OTI (J E OF R E M <J V AL. ±M j i .BOWRING. Pianoforte, Maker, Tuner, and - ! Repairer, Removed to SYMONDS-STREET, . near Dr. Stock\v ell's, I June Gth, 18;?.



■| Xjl OR SALE, VERY CHEAP. SCO SACKS FIJI MAIZE (Prime Sample), IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. i NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. O T I C^ ET For Immediate Sale, U3 acres of Choice Land, within three-Quarters of a mile from Helensville Railway Station: 200 acres of it is . well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards: 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c, the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— Apply to John McLeo.l. Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitkcn, Land Agent. 11OOT AND SHOE TRA DE. A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON OF MODERATE MEANS. FOR SALE—The Lease, Fixtures, and Good will of that Centrally-situated SHOP, Queen street, junction oi Grey-street, in consequence of retiring from the Retail Trade. Apply to GEORGE HEMUS, Excelsior Factory, Auckland. OR SALE OR LEASE, all those Extensive Premises situated in Stanley street and Grafton Road, lately used as a Brewery and Distillery, having all the appliances for conducting a large manufacturing business. The Plant ?s suitable for Sugar Crushing1, Oil Cake Works, or other business requiring^large vats and accommodation.—Apply to W. AITKKN, Land Agent. JOHN qOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Shesp or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FAR MS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers^ R O O X S~TDls7~i» A R N E L L. 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, ; Lacd and Estate Agents, Fort-street. _ IP ~ in riaEE'NfOOD, AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, AXD COMMISSION AGENT. £-2r Office : Cokstek of Shobtlakd AXD QITEEX-STEKETS. Out-door Auction Sales of any and every description undertaken, and all matters apper taining therto properly balanced, and proceeds paid over within three days after day of sale. For Sale, as the owner is leaving town, a new and well-finished i-roomed Cottage (every con venience for a small family), commands a good view of the harbour, and only ten minutes walk to Queen-street, large freehold allotment. Price, £220. £40 or £50 sash, balance either on Mortgage, or through Building Society. For Sale, several first-class i and 5-roomed Cottages (freehold) within ten minutes walk of Queen-street. Prices, £150, £165, £185, £210, £250, and £325. Terms easy. For Sale, one or two really good Farms near town, suitable for dairy purposes. For Sale, several Villa Residences within three miles of town, on good roads. Have macmificent views a,nd several acres of land attached to them. Prices range from £iOO to £1200 each. For Sale, a Block of Land on the line of the Mount Albert and Wb.au railway, about 50 acres; commands a magniflcient view (in fact, one of the best in the province). The roads are good, land of fair quality ; situated within three minutes walk of a railway station ; would answer well if cut up into villa sites or building allotments, and will be sold a great bargain. Terms easy. For Sale, a first-class Country Hotel doing a steady and improving business, together with six acres of good pasture land. The hotel is replete with every convenience, is almost new, situated in a rapidly rising district, and within six miles of town by a main road, Terms very easy, and price low. For Sale, large blocks of Land of various sizes in the province of Auckland. For Sale, Allotments iv and around the city. I For Sale, Farms improved, near to town. For Sale, Farms in the Waikato and up North. Every information given to persons wanting Farms, Land, or Houses, and time nor trouble spared to please the purchaser. For other Properties of every description, see Advertising Boards at office, comer Shortland and. Queen-streets. R. C. GREENWOOD, Out Dook Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estate Agent. Offices : Shortland and Queen-streets. A SHTON & SON, • HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. ■ Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— B&NEWTON ROAD.—Comfortable four-roomed Cottage, with wash-house and good well; now let to a good tenant. NEWTON ROAD—Five-roomed House and Shop, well built and complete, registered stove. GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable well-built Verandah Cottage, with freehold allotment, 50 feet by 120 feet: 2-stall Stable and good well. NAPIER-STREET.—A 4-roomed Verandah Cottage, with well, and every convenience. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hotel —Aicomfortable six-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. PONSONBY.—Six-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about 1% acres in all. WAKEFD3LD-STREET. — Four Allotments, with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to Wakefleld-street and another to Edwardes-street. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from one to five acres on the 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. TO BE LET :— -A large and commodious House in a very central and healthy situation. The premises are in excellent order, with gas and wp.ter iaid on. The House contains a very large drawing room and dining-room, pleasant parlours, and several bedrooms, kitchen, scullery, and pan tries. The House can be 'net either fvtrnished or unfurnished, and for s. term if required. NAPIER-STREET.—A four-roomed Cottage, with verandah and garden, and p?ood well. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Six-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. QUEEN-STREET—Those centrally situated premises in Queen-street, adjoining Arthur's Auction Mart, now in the occupation of Mr. C. Bui-ton, Confectioner. For Lease for a term of seven years. ROYAL HOTEL.—Premise? in Eden Crescent, formerly known as the Royal Hotel, for Lease. GREAT NORTH ROAD.—A six-roomed Cot tage in a o"oen end he&ithy locality, facing the Surrey Hills Estate, veraiidah, well, tank, and every convenience. CU BTOM- HOUSE-STREET.—Largo and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and at-proof. H. ASHTON & SOX, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. S. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. QTRONG MERINO SOCKS, 11s. 6d. k3 per eleven—Cargo and McSaig's, Qr.een street, Auckland. ' TjINGLLSH, AMERICAN & GERMAN JkU styles in Gentlemen's Linen Collars, at Caiyo 'Hid Mi-Xl:-;'?--, Quocr-siraen Auckland. T~N D I A~"N~~1TH U T~N~lTfj JL AT CLOSIi BROS. '



I tit? \ nrT">TJl f^ut-i^wSSPls^r\\r t-< r\ir \ t JL JH^Aliiii, -dksbMi^^sßHSgaaiiuSf JIVOYAL, CROWDED HOUSES! CROWDED HOUSES! 3. AT THOMPSON'S GREAT SOUTHERN '"■ JDIORAMA of the .oLmERICAN \'» All n Grand Fashionable Night ! 3: GIFTS! GIFTS!! GIFTS!!! g H TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! i, FRIDAY. JULY 6, GOLD WATCH NIGHT! '■ The Leading Prizes fop. THIS EVENING j WILL CONSIST OP A Gold Watch, warranted 18 carat A Beautiful Tea and Coffee Servico (four I- pieces) Handsome Silver Watch c Two Sovereigns Large Cut Glass Liqueur Stand Opera- Glass Papier Mache Table Ormolu Clock c Silver Salver a Silver Card Basket s And 50 other useful articles. j f __^ il -Popular Prices :—Dress Circle, 3s; Stalls, 2a ; c Pit, One Shilling. Children Half-price to Dress Circle and Stalls -Tickets for Dress Circle may be obtained at Upton's, Bookseller, Queen-street. Carriages may be ordered at 10.20. , Doors open at half-post 7. commence at 8. SPECIAL NOTICE. SATURDAY NEXT. JULY 7, GRAND MATINEE! Commencing at 3 p.m., wlien every child attend ing the Diorama will receive a present. Children to Matinee: Back Seats, 6d; Front, Is. 3 Adults : Half-price to Stalls and Circle. CJINGING ON THE TONIC SOL-FA , (o method. Mr. CHARLES BLOMFIELD haying re ceived from Home a large supply of all the Latest Apparatus and Instruction Books, will , commence an ELEMENTARY SINGING ' CLASS, to be held in the Young Men's Rooms every THURSDAY EVENING, from half-past 7. Terms: ss. per Quarter, including Music. The Course will commence on THURSDAY - Evening, 19th July, 1877. with an Explanatory Lecture on "The Science of Music and the Structure of the Musical Scale, illustrated by several diagrams, and the Choir of the.Sol-fa Union, to which all are invited. Admission, Free ; after which subscriptions will be taken, and members enrolled for the New Class. Q 0U T H BRITISH INSURANCE k3 COMPANY CAPITAL, £750,000. I Buildings of every description and Contents ■■ Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to ' London. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China. Mauritius, I,]}.? Islam! &c. LOWKBT-CUSBBST RATES Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. "XfEW ZEALAND INSURANCE JJi COMPANY. FIRS AND MARINE. Capital, paid up &nd invested £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every .' description cf "Property may be elfected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks en Specie ■ subject to special arrangements. *W Losses Pbomptlv Paid. ; GKORGK P. PIERCE. Manacei* A UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION ! _!3l FACTORY, ALBERTS!REET. E. WATERS, CONFECTIONER, Begs to inform the public that the following; goods, manufactured at his factory, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter deleterious to nealth:— Dry Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert S Almonds Boi^d Goods. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Toffy Musk l^ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Jujubes Everton Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges of every description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing you, that aftep* having made a very careful analysis of various-Samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With. regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husK, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant. James M. Tunny, Provincia Analyst. MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY FISH, OYSTER, & SUPPER SALOON, VICTORIA-STREET. Having opened the above-named business, tne undersigned hopes by civility, combined with having fresh goods daily, to solicit a fair share of public patronage. Note the address— JOHN iSCHARRER, Victoria- street, Opposite Cottage of Content Hotel. Q O A L. NOW DISCHAECIIXG, EX BARQUE ' NOX •PAEIEL : ' /?AA TONS BEST ATEWCASTLE -TIOAL. To be Sold either at Ship's side or Delivered. W. & G. WINSTONE, Custom-house-street. 46 QTAR" PICTORIAL MAP O OF TH3 Se&t of "War. A Few COPIES of the "STAR" PICTORIAL MAP OF THE SEAT OF WAR IN EUROPE AXD ASIA, Are now procurable at the Stah Office, and the loading City Stationers, j'Tho Map is universally admitted to be the best • I issued in the Colonies, ' PRICE :-THP.EEPEIS[CE.