The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII -> To. 2,304

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



I Ti "i i ■ ■ ■ — "^^fes-TT 02 SYDNEY t AND MEL- The fast and favourite s.s, H E R O, Captain LOGAX, will, leave iTelbouvne on the 7th instant, and Sydney on the Uth; due here about the lGth inst. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSiIANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street. Auckland, August 1. 1577. s^g^ Q TEAM TO PORT DARWIN, •Smmr* 3 JAVAf AND SINGAPORE. The Netherlands-India Steam Navigation Company (Limited) will dispatch their power ful-steamship WILLIAM MACKINNON, .1,600 tons register, from Sydney, on TUESDAY, the ISth September. For all particulars as to freight and passage, apply to cruickshaink: & co.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, July 7,1877. fTNIUN STEAMSHIP COMPANY <U OB 1 NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—August 1577. FOR TARANAKT, NELSON, PICT ON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALM ERS. FROM Masukao. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Taupo i Sunday, Aug.s, 3p.n:J 2.30 p.m. Hawea .. Friday, Aug. 10, 20 a.m.j 9.15 a.m. Taranaki Thursday, Aug. 16,1 p.m.l vz noon. Waxaka.. Wednesday, 22nd, S a.m| 7 a.m. Hawea .. Monday, 27th, 10.30 a.nr| 9.15 a.m. Taupo . Monday, Sept. 3, 3 p.m. 2 p.m. Waxaka.. Friday, Sept.7, S.3oa.m. 7 a.m. FOR TA'URANGA, POVERTYbAY, xNAPIER, WELLIN6TON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, FROM Queen - STBEKT Wharf. Wanaka.. Wed., August Sth, 4 p.m.: — Taupo .. Friday, Aug. 21, i p.m.; — Taraxaki Wed., Sept. 5, 1 p.m.; — FOR NAPIER, WELLIN GTON ,"17YTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from QPEEN-BTREBT WHARF. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Aug. U, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from Railway w K arf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Aug. 2S, nooni — FOR SYDNEY, from Wellington. Wakatipu Tuesday, August 11 ! HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ~to£k^=^ QJTEAM COMMUNICATION "^^^^O BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under: — From Auckland- Friday. 6.30 p.m. Monday, 10.30 a.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m. From Thames— Saturday, 12.30 p.m. Monday, 4.30 p.m. Tuesday, 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. ,2^^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION with the thames and ■^^^^^COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengcr3 and Cargo. The ' ENTERPRISE' and * LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Enterprise—Friday, 5 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 11 p.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS. Manager. -zrt^r~TTl O R WAIUKU. The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Saturday. 10 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. KiJ/li. «sii«^ CITEAM TO THE WADE J|||||||:k} AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Wade: Wade to Auckland: Saturday, 11 a.m. Monday, 1 a.m. Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return, los. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER. Agent. T A B L E# S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: LeaA*e Wairoa Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. # Weather and other circumstances permitting. Single Fares. 3s. Gd.; Return, ss. Freight. l()s per ton. NICCOL, UENDRY & CO.. A fronts. Sa^ir"VI7AIKATO"STEAM NAVI- J^^jf?: GATION & COAL MINING I *-- COMPANY (LIMITED), TIME TABLE! Mercer to Hamilton. Per steamer Del ta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 10.15 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, ana 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, ana Saturday, 9 a.m. Per steamer Waikatc—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Thursday and Saturday, 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF. Secretary. KYn-t-strf*»t. June 21. 1577. lESte "fjiUR RUSSELL, WANGA ||||Sgg, JL? ROA, AND MANGONUI. The S s lON k will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at tne Office on the Wharf. N o cargo received after i p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for tho above pl&ce EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every AOMiA\ Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA i at 6 p. .a. Saloon Fares, 7s b'd; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAUKANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for ail BAI OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWBNA will leave as follows :— Monday, (Kh Monday. 20th Friday 10th Friday, 24th Wednesday. 15th Wednesday. 29th At 5 o'clock p.m. A. McGRtCGOR. Manager. riiltSt^ CITEAM- TO AND FROM RIVERHIJAD TWICE •«SssssSES' DAILY. On and after June Cth, Steamers will leave as under :— Kr.om Auckland: From Riverhead ; S.s. IH^-—13.30 p-'». S.s. Lily—!) a.m. 8.8. GhwntaW P.m. & SON.



I TFOR THE HOT SPRINGS, MAirjRANGL MATAKANA, j i X^S*'KAVVAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. . ! The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, j i will sail as under:— i AUCKLAND AND HOT SPRINGS. I : From Auckland everyJTuesday,. 'Ihursday,. wid ! Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every : Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. ! Mahurangi. i ' For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday | iat 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday , | and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. j • Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. j For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. ; Trom Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. , ! Weather and other circumstances permitting. : ! Not responsible for Parcels put on board.witli- ; i out. a shipping note. ! For freight or passage apply to j O TEAM ON THE KAIPARA. j The B.S. XI N A ) Will leave Helcnsviilc as under:—. j For Otamatea, calling at iunction «f Kaiwaka : I and Mangatorolo Rivers", Pal:i and Matiucohe, , i every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on , I Wednesday. ; i For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn- i irar's tide, returning on Friday. . i Passenger.? for Otamatea leave Auckland, per j LILY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and ior Port ; Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. i Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port j Albert on Mondays. imim \ xr flgjf This Service commences on iMUMJAi, 28t^May- J. CASEY & SON. ~-~vi>.. CITEAM ON THE KAIPARA JP§P||;ks waters. for kaipara heads. tokatoka, wkakahaha. tjo kopuru, mitatai, aKATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAK GAVILLB. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helcnsville every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morning's tide. Passengers leave Auckland, per 'LliA, on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and o a , g0 on Mondays and^ndays^ & lied Office. Wharf. F OrWATfKO. ■^■^sssar.Sff' rj, he s-g _ TAM 0 . SHANTER will cave for "^Vaiuku as follows: —■ From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 3.30 p.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to Waiuku and back -.—Return, os; Single, 3s bd. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfariane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; cr Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onohunga or Newmarket. ILL AND STEAMSHIP OWNERS, and Engineers, would do well to have their Steam Boilers, Steam Pipes, and Domes covered «ith " Duley's Patent Excelsior Non conductor of Heat Composition." whereby a saving ot from 30 to 50 per cent, of fuel can oe effected. Prepared only by E. Hadrill, Crown Hotel Yard, Grey-street, Auckland, and applied by competent workmen. Old and Now Roots covered with fire and waterproof material at two-thirds the cost of shingling. Terms and testimonials on application. f BONES ! BONES 1 iJONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bona Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street by SOPPWT_ \]s ° T_l " .0 E. ' JOHN ALLENDER. Soap and Candle Manu facturer. Parnell, begs to inform his Customers, and the Public generally, that he has Appointed MR. E. R. CARDNO, Fort-street, (in the pre mises lately occupied by Ward aid Co.). Ins Agent. All orders left with him will have prompt attention. Auckland, 19th Ally, 1877. -TW^-O TTCTE' OF REMOVAL. R. BULL, Coach Painter and Trimmer, late 1 of Upper Queen-street, has REMOVED to Dur ham-street, next to Buckiand's Sale Yards. Several Light Traps for Sale. , T>APERHA N G I N G. HENRY SHERLOCK, Paperhangek, Painter, &c, HOBSON-STREET, one door north from Welle slay-street. GALSVANIZED IRON WORKS i S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON' RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And ali kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. COBJIUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckland Waterworks, wkllesley-strket. AVCK.XJi.VTi. /~\ N SALE, AND TO ARR I V E,— Malt, in tanks Muntz Metal and Nails Candles, Belmont and Brandon Raisins, Sultana and Eletne. W. S. LAURIE. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9 a.m. 12 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. 4 p.m.! Special Coaches as per agreement. "T^TEW ZEALAND FERNS, mounted in J_^ sets, from 12 up to 120 varieties, from 3s. up to £5 per set; a few unmonnted sets, of 100 varieties, at 10s. per set, at Eiuc Craig s, Princes-street. R ING • COMMISSION AGENT, Shorthand-street. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATIIKR MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Hootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Colonies. 0 BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Fukchaseks of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLO W, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will ha\ c prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tankers and Leather Manufactokf^, Auckland. -TVT EWMAIt XE T NUItS EX V, Jjtf NEAR RAILWAY STATION. c. s. McDonald, During the present Planting Season, offers for ! Sale a Varied and Superior Collection of CONIFERS, SHRUBS. FKUIT TREES, and GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, well prepared for removal. . All the Plants are in perfect health, ana an inspection will satisfy intending purchasers of The excellent quality of the entire Stock. Catalogues post free on application to the Nursery. Newmarket. Auckland ."SSI r O U I Si F O U R N I E R, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, j Victoria-street East, AST One door above GREYHOUND HOTEL.



/GEORGE AXE XS, Vjr Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Gash Buyers ot_TaJl •_ C~~H A S7~ L~ A V E R, BUILDER AND CONTR \OTOK, Kyeep Park N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. Timber in lots to suit purchasers. JAMES BUT CHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at roftsonr.lilo ratea. MRS L V N D ' S Railway Refrksiimrxt House, : (Second house below Die Telegraph Office). Travellers and Visitors to Onehunga arc respectfully informed that at the above House Meals and Refreshments may be had at any time during the. day. Tea. Coffee, Sec., at the Shortest Notice. EF. WEBSTER, 6 WHOLKSA!".K AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKK-Rr !13 JJuf?',n>s?tp.t:et, Auc»t,.ant>. iWavl: t.lii* TTnfnn Rftnltt_ t ynd r sir? p c t, ejl © Fhrkman's Bay Steam Mtxxs, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf. Auckland. W PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL W • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS' Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oilss 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.—9s & 97. QUKKN-STRKET. J CARSON, House and Laud Agent » Rent, and Debt Collector, S'I'TOTTR"RV'a Rl-IT.IUWM' OITIT.-B-.-N--qT-RTr.lgT. AKNOC'K BROTHER S, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFAC T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. Bones purchased at from £5 to £G per ton. F~I SH B R AN D CO. 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 part 3of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. li. X A N I> E R S O.N, • Broker, Mining. Estate and Com mission Agent, Accountant, Auditor, Valukk, &c. Bank, Insurance, and Gold Mining Shares bought and sold at best market prices. Mining Companies Books and Accounts carefully audited. The formation, legal 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 Mortgage arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House and. Lacded Property bought and sold. Oiiice: iso li, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. . CLARKE B sTo THE R S (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Barik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. ' R G ANSI AIIGANS! 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). il ski n~~n c r, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Onice Fittings. &c. &n. ERCHA NT S, "AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit iequirementa Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Kvenino Stab office, Wy n d h am-nt.rntf T. L O V E T T, o TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesltcy-stkkkt. 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-seleoted 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 Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. _ _ _ _ Make the Money go as far as possible by using WENDEL'S FIRST-CLASS DYES, Cheap, Permanent, and Bright, for Ribbons, Flannkls, Silks, &c. Directions on each bottle. Price Is. and 2s. Grey-street, th June, IS77* EOKGE X IT "C~~H E N, PLUMBER. GASFITTER, BRASS FOUNDER, &C. Licensed Plumber to the CityjCorporation. N.B.—The only holder in this Colony of a Certificate for repairs and adjustment of Water Metros. _ MASON BROTHERS beg to inform their numerous friends and the public that their Extensive Grounds are full of NURSERY STUFF of the Finest Quality and in Kndless Variety. The PLANTS, having undergone the usual course of preparation, are in Splendid Condition for Removal. Descriptive Catalogues are ready, and may be had on application at the Nurseries, Parnell, or to our Agent, It. Brevjin.Sccd Merchant, Queen street. TH OS. J. H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corEßr of Victoria-street East and COBURG-STKEE'i, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. ULMA N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Short! and-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinetu and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Port.ra.ita taken instantaneously. T OOK OUT FOR THE BLUE BOOT. "* C. B ROOK F! S Has th« Largest Stock of MEN'S. WOMEN'S. aneW CHILDREN'S BOOT.*? AND SHOES, of Superior Quality, all Made ob the Premises, Selling Cheaper "than any other House in Town. N.B.—The Prices:— Men's Elastic-side Boots, 12s. 6d., our own make. Men's Watertigkts, 12s. 6d., own own mnke. Women's Calf Boots, 10s. (id., our own make. Children's Boots equally cheap. C. BROO XE S, BLUE BOOT, QUEEN-STREET. Opposite gjjfPSjy City Hall. A. WATERMAN begs to inform o his friends and the public of A scklasd that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Pouter'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 rooius, and settlers and country visitors to i Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all [ ho'".rs.^~"



mo TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO JL WAIKATO AND THE LAKES. BUGGIES (DOUBLE AND SIXGLE), AND SADDLE HORSES, ALWAYS READY FOR HIRE AT REASONABLE CHARGES. Parties intending to go through to the Lake • provided with first-class animals b7 ! B. EDWARDS (Late 'Of Cobb & Co.), LIVERY STABLEKEEPER. Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton. j Waikato. I 3, WYNDIIAM-STREET, I i ■ ______ . | _, ! HOUSE, SHIP, ° ' «d H 02 GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, j fctj — 12 r3 Estimates furnished, and experienced! Workmen sent to all parts of the j 3 r\ Province. J.II. requests attention of Builders and '"' ;_] others to his New Glazing TarilE. S -" c J. HENDERSON. • SJ 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. Ifi it os t & 7T~oT~ IMPORTERS. PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Corxep. Vulcan Lane anD High-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers of HIDEh. SKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, and KAURI GUM. Consignments will meet with prompt atten tion and 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, Chair, and General Groceries, &c. &'£{' Country Orders promptly attended to. Tfi R -E S II SITIfM EN T S SO OK SLATES. CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. JAMES B L A I X I E, VierORIA-STRF.KT, Four doors from Union Bank). X^ pHILLIPPS & gON, 'have now opened, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varik.d assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OB1 THE LATEST DESIGNS. Ua. NEW PICTURES! In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs ■ Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic. and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Venherkd Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &r\, &c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours', Varnishes. Brushes, &c, &c Carbon's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, Sec. 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, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, QUEKN-STKKKT £XOOO ST £1,000 BOOTS & » iaL SHOES, Bought Direct from tick Manufacturers For Cash. — Ladies' and Children's Superior Boots and Sliops, ex Spirit of the Dawn and Lombardian, now on sale by the single pair, at usual wholesale prices. An extraordinary line of Ladies' Oxford Shoes at 7s 6d. Every pair of Boots sold in our establishment is guaranteed to give reasonable satisfaction, or repaired free of charge. CLARKSON & CO., Bootmakekp, Next to Mr. Ldson, Chemist. 4 UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. F E N T O N (Late Hili. & Fenton), By Special r -zJt&oJ/%t£&&L^ ) Appointment Excellency"l4^Sfli«w^^*fthe Governor. WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, W, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Manufacturing Department.—This branch of the business is carried on as usual, first-class hands being employed. The size and shape of customers' head are taken with unfailing accuracy by means of the renowned FRENCH CONFORMATEUR. Orders received at the Warehouse, W, Queen-street, where this won darfully - designed " Conformatenr" may be seen. In order to render his Stock the most com plete in the colony, W.H. F. has arranged for DIIt EC T S HIP ME N T S of LATEST PARISIAN and LONDON NOVELTIES in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hats, etc. JUST"OPENED—A Splendid Assortment of Travelling Hats and Caps; the " Opera Hat;" a case of Superior French Felt Hats, latest fashions, *cc, &c. J®* Inspection respectfully invited. N.B.- Hats and Caps can be made to order at a few hours' notice. WTT TRENTON, . XX. JO 61, QUEEN-STREET. OTI C E TO THE PUBLIC. I will not be responsible for the quality of either Ale or Stout, in bottle, bearing my name, unless ordered from nayself direct, as my bottles may be refilled. T. FORDYCE, Fort-street. T>OOTS, CHOES, & QLIPPERS. R. Little LATE FOREMAN TO CHARLES MARKS, OF QUEEN-STREET), BOOT M A X E X, Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has cemmenced business in ALBERT BUILDINGS, in those premises lately in the occupation of Madame Neilson, and hopes by strict attention and civility to receive a share of public patronage. He sincerely trusts thnt I old customers of his late employer will favour him with a call, and select from a Large and Well - assorted STOCK, at Greatly Reduced Prices. Every Description oi Mo-r/s, Women's, and j Children's Boots made to order on the shortest ! notice. N.B.—A few Children's High-leg American Boats still left, at half the usual price. 53L Don't fcu'gefthe Addres3— R. LITTLE (Late Foreman to C. Marks), Three doors from McArtlrar & Cos.



i ~\,f ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— I jLvJ- F. Ring, Agent. Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND.—A large shim o Money to Lend, in sum 3of £ICO and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken. Shortland-srreet. __ MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual r^ites of intereic—W. H. Con neli. Vulcan Lane. TijTONEY to LEND in large or small JLvJi sums, at lo%s' rare of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor. Kigh-streer. "m/f ONEY to LEND on first-class free ill hold security, at low rates of interest.— ?"-9- DYER, Shortiand-street. "myi"ONEY TO LEND in large or small I LtJL sums at a moderate rate of Interest— ' .Tackson and RufwelJ. Solicitors. "If ONEY TO LEND on Freehold lyA. Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 2S, Shortiand-street. "|%/f ONEY TO LEND, in large or small 1 J.OL sums.—S. Vaiie, Commission Agent, Shortiand-street. next t.ho Posf-oflifo. Pee, " Ceara," " Miss Kilmakskgg" i " Fairlte," " Oamille," and Late Amu vals — 190 tons FLOUR, in sacks. 15 tons FLOUR, 1001b. bags. j 25 tons FLOUR, 601b. bags. 12 „ OATMEAL. li „ PEARL BARLEY 35 „ BRAN 700 sacks OATS CO cases CANTERBURY CHEESE U „ „ BACON & HAMS 18 bales NELSON HOPS T. H. HALL & CO., HlGn-STIHSET AND VULCAN LANE. WO^JYE^^^lß^N^A^7^^^ X? IVJL Vy Price at the Yard : Per ton. For Household Use 22s For Steaming Purposes (in quantities of not less than 5 tons) 18s The Price of Coal at the undermentioned places is— I s. d. s. d. Drury .. .. 10 0 Papakura .. 16 0 Papatoitoi .. 15 0 Otahuhu .. 14 0 Onehunga .. 14 0 Nefmarket.. U 0 The purchaser bears charge of carriage. making the total cost of the Coal uniform . throughout. The Monster Seam— Fifty-five Feet Thick. The following TESTIMONIALS respecting this Valuable Mineral for both STEAM acfl HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the best evi dence of their excellence. The Coals are now in great demand, and are giving general satis faction, as the Testimonials will show :— j Remuera, April 28,1577. —Mr. Foote: Dear Sir. I have.given the Miranda Coal you sent me I what I consider a fair trial, and have lound it j excellent for household purposes. If you can continue to send the same quality, I shall use it constantly.—Yours.truly, T. Short. Auckland, N.Z., April the 30th, 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l am much pleased with the sample of coal sent from your mine; and I pre fer it to any of the New Zealand coals, and quite equal to the Newcastle coals. First, it does cot corrode on the bars; second, it burns to very fine ash ; third, less attention; and fourth, I believe the fire-bars will last three times as long. —I have the honor to be, yours truly. Henry Wilson, Engine Driver for Mr. James Butcher Auckland, May 7th. 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have found it very good, and hope to be supplied with the same in every future requirement.— Yours truly, G. Rhodes. Auckland, May. 1877.—This is to certify that find Mr. Foote's Miranda Coals are very good or steaming purposes.—C. Hawkeswood. Governor Browne Hotel, April 30, IS77.—Mr- James Foote: Dear Sir,—ln reply to your in quiry, we beg to inform you we are novf using your Miranda Coal; it is good, and gives us satisfaction.—We arc. Dear Sir. yours truly, DUNNINGHAM & KING. JAMES FOOTE, GILFILLAN'S YARDS, Breakwater Road. JTi (5 A^ L. The Proprietors of the Waikato Coal Mines beg to inform the Public that they will be in a position to supply Coal in quantity on the open ing of the Waikato Railway between Mercer and Newcastle, which is expected to take place early in August next. Particulars may be v learned on application to the managerat the miue ; or at the office, No. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. Auckland, July 23.1877. TUT IRANDA COAL. MR. J. PEACH, of Remuera, having been appointed Sole aoknt for the Sale of Mr. Foot's Miranda Coal at Newmarket Railway Station, is now prepared to supply the above Coal at the following prices :— Orders for 5 tons and upwards, 235. per ton lton „ 265. „ cwts. „ 30s. Delivered at these Prices within one mile of the Railway Station. Orders left for Mr. Peach, Xewmarket Rail way Station, or Post-office, will be punctually attended to. /^ R E V KIVE E, COAL FOR SALE, INT LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and Smith work. P. CLARK, Shipping Agent, Onehuwsa. TMPORTANT NOTI CE. I E. WATER S Has very great pleasure to announce that since j his removal into Mr. Dyson's laic shop, his I £& DINING ROOMS *©» have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience ef Cia »ÜB tomers. The LOWER SALOON is thd most spacious and comfortable, as vreß as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra i room, of comfortable siae, to prevent over crowding. Thnre are i SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also xip-stairs, to which are attached side offices | provided with ablwtionary and other convcr.- ! fences. His Table he feels confident needs po j recommendation. The liberal patronage ot The ; Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of ii:e | Oity which he has received for a period of over i eight years i« a guarantee that -dhe Bill ef Fare ] is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON , I is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustrated and Comic Jc-.ir nals, together with the leading London News papers, are laid on the tables immediately en the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with gome confidence that he will, in h:s ; j New Premises, continue to receive the jarge ! ! share or patronage which has been aecoraed to ! ! him in the past. E. W. wishes al*o to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his ]ocaliy manufiictured Confections, which rival those oi Keillerand the best English makers. He has j removed his Factory to Durham-street West. I where he has llttea up all the most :mor":eKi machinery of the trade. ' E. WATERS, Wholesale ant> Retail- Confectioner, uekn-surket.



4 UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J&. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to tiih Universiti* of New Zkalaxd). The Quarter Days iov the current year are Cth February, 27th April.!7th July, and oth October. ' FARQUHAR MACRAE, TTr-fi.ri faster. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened en MONDAY. 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, See, Mr. Harrison'. French (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. Pkltkkr. Monsieur Peltier is higchly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study oi' this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. ~ Q —~- r c " X For Immediate Sa.le, 413 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from HoiensviOe Railway Stntior.: 203 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards: 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c, the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitken, Land A.^ent. BOOT ANITSHOE TRADE. A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON OF MODERATE MEANS. FOR SA.LE—The Lease, Fixtures, and Good will of. that Centrally-situated SHO^, Queen street, junction of Grey-street, in consequence of retirinK 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 tke appliances for conducting a large manufacturing business. The Plant is suitable for Sugar Crushing, Oil Cake Works, or other business requiring large vats and accommodation. —Apply to W. AITKKN, Land Agent. XOHNOO P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, AXI) GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUHjDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. 3, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also. Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and tho Booking of Passengers, FRSDK. HE WIN.] [HENRY HE WIN THE ~O ES T (MOFFEE IS AT F. HEWIN & BROTHER'S. ALWAYS GOOD ALTKE. AT K. HEWIN & BROTHER'S. FRENCH & INDIAN CONDIMENTS, In Great Perfection, as usual, at F. HEWIN & BROTHERS. f Specialities ! Specialities ! \ True Indian Currie r-^ i i True Indian Chut- Mushrooms and } ) ney ■> Butter V ) Real French Sar- , —, French Beans ( \ dines > > Oxford Sausage ( ( French Mustards , , German Sausage / ' French Vinegars j Kssence of Rennett J ) French Fruits - J Jugged Hare I ) Truffled Pates De , — v Hare Soup ( ( Joi Gras v i Mock Turtle / ' Truffled Pates of .. Ox Tail ) ) Partridge, Wood j 1 Chili Vinegar \ ) cock, Quail, &ft. I Tarragon Vinegar ( \ Truffles Fines de Mince Meat ( ( Perigord [ , Plum Pudding / < Asparagus, long Tunny Fish } ) tins I ] Guava Jelly, \ ) Green Peas, 1 and L J &c., &c. ( ) 2 lbs. _^_ . ( FOR THE BEST CHEESE, SMOKE-DRIED BACON, HAMS, AND GOOD BUTTER, GO TO ¥. HEWIN & BROTHER'S, PROVISION FACTORS, AND FANCY GROCERS, TTT , rf\ _ CORNTSR OF QUEEN AND THE 1 POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, Opposite United Service Hotel, AUCKLAND. AUCKLAND AND MERCER AND KAIPARA RAILWAY. On and after MONDAY. 9th July, the mini mum weight lor Goods will be two instead of five-hundred-weight. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. KA IPA R A RAIL WA Y. All Goods for the Kaipara District should be received at Riverhead by the Railway at least forty-eight hours before the departure of the steamer iron.-. Helensville. If Consignees would kindiv insist on this being done, much dis a-p-Bointment would be saved fchern. A. V. MACDONALD, .General Manger. C< OU T H B RIT IS H INSURANCE inCOM P A N V I "~ I CAPITAL, £1,000,000. S Buildings of every description and Contents j Insured. j Wool irom Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to jLondon. Vessels, Freight. Gold. Grain, Gum. and ! Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, j the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the ■ Lowwv Ccreest Rates i Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. i XTBW ZEALAND IN SU RAN CE Jji COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital £1.000.000. Reinsurance Fniad £100,000. Insyrßfice sgainst LOSS BY FIRE of every desti-ijition of Property may be eifeeted with this Company. | Hulls Insured for the Voyage or 'ilme. Mer -1 cr.andise, Goods. &zid Freigl;T Inatired, by ' 'lteamers and sailing vessels, Risks cji Specie fuibiect to special arrangemecis. ! «ar Uoßßjfs PHO7iiPT. r,y Pa*. i OKORGIf P. I'raHCH Mr,-Raw



|Y OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN JL ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTUIIES. Z5" TO-NICHT ! TO-NIGHT ! °©8 ! LECTURE by FREDERICK LARKINS, Esq.. ON •• REMINISCENCES OF LONDON f Its Greatness, Its Braidings, Its Great Men. The Lecture will be accompanied with the following pieces of Music :- - Anthem—"God be merciful, So.™ Quartette and Cho'iis - '"God oless the Prince or Wales." Glee—" Caller Heri'ijv." ! Chorus —'".Men of Harlcch." God Save the Queb.v ! Tickets for Course, (to admit Bearer and Lady), 5s ; Single Ticket, 3s. AMiiiisis'.on '.o Single Lecture, la on eh. Commence at 7.30. Scats reserved ior Ticket holders until 7.-0. Tickets to be bat! fiyoi ar.y of tha Book sellers, the Ivleinbeis gl1 the Committee, and Librarian, at the Roonis. rp< EMI'SR AN CE HAL L, JL ALBERT-STREET. SATURDAY NIGHTS' ENTERTAINMENTS. Saturday, ith august, istt. TEMPERANCE "VARIETY TROUPE, At the above Hall, Beg to announce that they have prepared., as usual, a Splendid Psoohamjie, Consisting of Comic and Sentimental .Songs, Hornpipe, Negro Dances ; also, Recitatior.s oy r that great and popular favourite, Mr. A. Smith. The whole to conclude with the Screaming Farce of THE BARBER OF SEVILLE. Chairman, Mr. J. Cox. Doors open at 7.80, commence a* S precisely. Price oil Admission—Tjjkrepencjs. Boys under 1C will not be admitted, unless accompanied by their parents or guardians. W. it. SCEATS, Manager. PRINCES X THEA TR E, WELLINGTON. The above spacious Theatre is now OPEN for Engagement by Dramatic Companies, Lecturers, &o. It is situated in one oi' the most populoar parts of Wellington, and has been fitted up re plete with every convenience. The Building will hold 750 persons. Theatrical Companies &c, engaged by the Proprietors on favourable terms. Address JtJOYD & CO., Wellington. HERE SCHOTT'S SATURDAY AFTERNOON PERFORMANCBS, AT HIS ACADEMY 0 F MUS 10, 30, SHOF.TLAND-STREET. A SERIES OF SIX MATINEES, COMMENCING OX SATURDAY AFTERNOON, Aug. 11, st 2.30. Carriages at 1.30. Subscription to the Beries of Six Perform ances :—Single (transferable) Ticket, £1 Is.; Double Ticket (to admit Lady and Gentleman), £110s.; Family Ticket, £3 3s. . Pbogeamme :—Part I. I No. 1. Piano Recital .. .. Hgrr SCHCTT. Part JI. 1. Song, " Carrissirna" (Pinyuti) Mr. HARKING 2. Solo (Pianoforte) Miss James 3. Song Miss Edgar i. Solo Oboe, " Lucretia Borgia"—Herb Schctt and Miss James. 6. Song Mrs. Mitchell part in. Operetta, in one act, entitled— A PUFF OF SMOKE! A Musical Duologue, in character, written by Chas. J. Rowe, Music by Angilina. DRAMATIS PERSONJE: Mrs. Montague Miss Lkaß' Cecil Montague Mr. Harding 1. Overture Miss James and Herr SfJHOTT 2. Song, " 'Tia all very well to have iovers'*— Miss Leaf. 3. Duet, " Something often goes for Nothing"— Miss Leap and Mb. HARDiNG. i. Song, " Ah! what visions greet my sight"— Miss Leaf. 5. Song, " 'Tis Monstrous" Mr. Harding (j. Duet, " 1 have not words" Miss Leaf 7. Finale, Duet, ''My Heart with Joy" — Miss Leaf and Mr. Harding. The Scenery and Stage Decorations expressly designed and painted by Mr. Thornton. TICKETS are now- available for Subscribers at Herr Schott's Rooms, where names and sub scriptions will be received. T> A N M U R E H A L L. An ETHIOPIAN ENTERTAINMENT will be held in the above Hall on FRIDAY, the 3rd instant, in aid of the Band Fund. Doors Gpen at 7.30, to commence at 8. Tickets: Single, 35.; Double, ss. ,1 UCKLANI) STEAM CONFECTION J3>- FACTOR ¥ ALBKRT-Si'IRBBT. E. -WATERS, CONFECTIONER, Begs to inform the public that the following froods, manufactured at his factory, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain ro 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 Marbles nn , Tim p.™ Burnt Almonds Bo.led G oo^s. 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. Ext»a Strong Beat Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Cora Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Tofry Musk 1 -ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Tcffy Juiubes Evert on Totfy Liquorice ■ Star and Love Sock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Straw berries Candy Imitntion Almonds Brown Candy Jimtauon Raspberries Horehound Candy Cuuyr, Dropo Nonpariel Comfita Ton) Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges of eve j^ i*ei?criptiGn always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, Ste>. r.«r dozen. One shilling v/ill be alloweu for every tin re turned in order. WEDDING C ARE ORNA MENTB, BONBONS, Somebody's Luggagk, &c, Slc, &o. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, Octob^i £8, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sip..—l have miicli pleasure in infoi-ming you, that after 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 innoeucus. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it ie quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, beiny entirely free from husi, it wjjl form an excellent article of <iiet for invalids, especially those sufFering trom an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, -csr obedient servant. Jav.ks M. TUN2SV, Pi-cviacia Analrst. T> E M O V A L. We beg to intimate to our friends and cus tomers that we have Removed our Office to New Building at our Yards in Custoiu-house street, adjoining the Britomart Hotel, v/her we hope by strict attention to the requirements of our customers to laerit a "continuance of the patronage hitherto so liberally afforded. Orders ■punctually attended to. \V. & G. WINSTOXE, ' Custon"i l.cv c-»:.ri'ci.