The Evening Star.

Vol. VIIL—No. 2,2 m.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



-£$_** JJ> EGV LA R MONTHLY XP-Xs>>- I \j STKA^.r CO-MMUNICATION '-^Sjs'1 !et , vb ,; X AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 16th .A lay. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days alter arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 20, 1377. j-TN IO N STEAMSHIP COMPANY <v of new zealand (limited). Time Table—April 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton. .Wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS. fro:,i Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. I n st . , ■ ■ — '- Wei.l%.gton Saturday, 28th, 9 a.m.! 7 a.m. Hawea .. i Thur., May3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11 a.m. FOR NAPIER. WMJjINGTON, LYT'I'EL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Qceen-street Wharf. Rotorua..! Tuesday, 21th, 4 p.m.! — FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, JNAPIER, WELLINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - street WHARF. ; Wanaka .. Wednesday, 25th, 3 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from Quekn-jstreet Rotorua. . \ Tuesday, Mayß, 12 noon. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. jak.C!T£AM COMMUMCATION __ '■•' WJsSj BETWEEN AUCKLAND AXD "^^s^^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, Farquiiar, Master, will leave as under:— j From Auckland— j Wednesday, 11 a.m. Thursday, 11.30 a.m. From Thames- Tuesday, 1.30 p.m. ■Wednesday. 5 p.m. Thursday, 5.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. McGREGOR. Agent, ««S3£*^ T?OR THE HOT SPRINGS, ! _§SSS>; fn MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, *a*a>r_£AWA'U, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, ; will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. ! From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. j For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday \ at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday I and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, KAwau, and Omaha. ; For Matakana, &c., every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances perniitting. I Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to ■I. CASEY fe SON. .s^" UTEAM TO RIVERHEAD j ONCE DAILY. ,| The s.s. LILLY wiU leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. The s.s. f MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville. for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamacea, Pahi, and ilata 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, Sec, on Tuesday. J. CASEY & SON. ■Sj&iSfc- X^OR RUSSELL, WANGA -4|g|gg,.lj ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Olii«ve on the Whatf. No cargo received after 4 p.nv strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at sp.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at,l2noon.and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Arril, May. Wednesday, May 2 Monday, May 7 Friday. May 11 Wednesday, May 1G Monday, May 21 Friday, April 27 Friday, May 25 -— Wednesday, May 30 June. Monday, June 1 Monday, June IS Friday, June S Friday, Juno 22 Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. MoOUKOOR. iVfanafirei*. *S)sS6?^ TI7AIKATO STEAM~NAVI* j _]||i|§g»; YY GATTON & COAL MINING s^Efis^COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m. i Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, (3 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. February 10.1877. «^^^m I M E TABLE. "*~ S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Wednesday, 1 p.m. Thursday, 7 a.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s. Od.; Return, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL. Asrent. «*k^ OTEAM'TO THE WADE J-ft^S AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland: Tuesday, 1.30 p.m. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. Friday, G. 15 a.m. Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 8 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s Gd; Return. 13s. Will call at Brown's and Long Hay if required. Cargo will be received at tho office of Messrs. Holmes Bros. Weatheitand other circumstances permitting. HOLMES BROS' & CO., A. treats. "^^^^ The s.s. TAM O* SIIANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga; From Waiuku: Friday, 27th, 5 p.m. Saturday. 28th, 10 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, the 27th instant, at 7 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect good.s left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J, Hurst & Co,, • will meet with prompt dispatoh. N 0 T I C E. The s.s. * Tarn o' Shantcr' will be laid up to be overhauled, &c, and will resume work on Fri slay. as pcs time table, ' A, CUNNINGHAM,



«^^-^ A v c KLA N D STE A M Jtmss_v-t*L- PACKET COMPANY "tE^WSBKB- (LIMITED). FOR AWANUI, GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave as above on WEDNESDAY, the 25th instant, at 1 o'clock p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. «s*£fc^. CJTEAM TO COROMANDEL. B*^ The new iron s.s. XI N A W. Adams, Master, will leave as follows:— From Auckland— From Coromandel — Tuesday, 5 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a ill. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. Thursday, ID a.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. 1 — Saturday, 1 p.m. 1 Return Tickets, available from Monday to Saturday, inclusive:—Saloon, 13s ; Single do., 8s ; Deck do., ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Queen-street; . Or. W. sr. IIT 11, Queen-street Wharf. «^ktfe_- Ci TEAM COMMUNICATION J^S_i_it'>3 WITH THE THAMES AND s>*3Esasy COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND. calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," 1 Every Night. I Tt m c TAB hE : From Auckland:— Lalla Rookh —Tuesday, 7 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 7 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 8 p.m. Knterprisc—Friday, 8 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight All cai'i;o to be alongside one hour before sail ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Goods stored a- the risk of Consignee. All claims foi-loss or dentage to be made within seven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. EDWARDS, Manager. ~-;a.^ 'IT. 0 R W A I U X U. •-uiiiiSiiiS7 TLe p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Wednesday, 2.30 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, It a m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills-- Thursday, S a.m. Weatiier and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at, Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will bo attended to. At. TL ROW. ~pZZ FgfUiE iiiigantine FL IR T, ■<*§h?^^ -«- 100 tons register, John ,;Jii-_^ McKEN'JiiE, blaster, is a nebular t^SPPxPgz^ Trader between At OKLAND and ■ssscS-SEaa. LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoKENZTK. Vnnkland. ffehrnarr Ifi- 1873. A 1 W ERA, - -sjp, 1 ■} HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with the owners of the 'LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She will con vex passengers at the Reduced Park of JOs. for a Return Ticket, and the Manager of the Hotel has Reduced the Cuargis for Board, including Baths, Towels, &c, to 15s. for First class, and 10s. for Second-class, from SATUR DAY till MONDAY. The Steamer will leave every Saturday at 2 p.m.. and return to Auckland at hall-past 9 a.m. an Mondays. 'rtK X. T7IOR LONDON DIRECT. *6"-rt ,v" I^^, The favourite Al Clipper _itmmm i)ar,ino' GLENLORA, Jas. j«. AiiTCiiELL, Commander, will sail as above on WEDNESDAY, the 2.3 th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. A notice to Passengers will appear in due course. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Accents. ~~ZfZZ Tjl OR "LONDON "DIRECT. '#f^^4%s-. TO FOLLOW THE J^L^gg^ GLENLORA. The Al Clipper Ship ELECTRA, CGy tons register, Captain Thomson". As the greater part of this vessel's cargo is already engaged, she will have quick despatch. Good accommodation for cabin and steerage passenger-. For irciuht or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 10, 1577. J^ o" ~"T i X T. T>. H I L L Respectfully intimates to the Tvlcdical Profession, his old friends, and the public in general, that he has Returned to tho OLD SHOP, IX VICTORTA-STBEET, where he will be Sound at, all hours day and night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, and Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, VlflTOUl A-STHKKT. AUCKLAND. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. Quarter Days: January 25, April 12, July 5, October CO. The next Quarter begins on THURSDAY, 12th April. JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. /^HEAP BUILDING MATERIALS. The undersigned have made HEAVY RE DUCTIONS in their PRICES of SASHES, DOORS, and MOULDINGS, and have on hand a Very Large and Superior Stock of First and Second-class BUILDING TIMBER, of all kinds, j at Lowest Rates. Wood Turning tn all its Branches.—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at reduced rates. THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY, MECHANICS' BAY. ;mH OS. J. II A R B U T T, wholesale brush manufacturer, Shortland-street Auckland. ; Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. I t~~ 5l ma c d~~o~n al d, *} 9 HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION : AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. nnilE undersigned are Cash Buyers of _L GUM, at HjV-hest 3larket Prices. ; NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. Cnstrtin-honso-stre.pt. ;it?t March. 1877. 7_f~o TI c c oITITe m oval HERR SCIIOTT will receive his Pupils at his New Residence, Harbour View, Shortland- Strppit. •%I_T A IW ERA(H 0r S P RIN GS) V i HOTEL. The Manager of this establishment begs to announce that on and after Ist May proximo, the Charges will be Reduced fo ist Class, £2 10s. per week, or Bs. per day, 2nd Class. £1 108, „ 3s. ■ „ Waiwera, 21st April, 1877, __.. _ _ _ _^ Jli9 HOUSE, LAND, tc GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, m> QUF.EN-»s;r-HKKT, few dcora Ijeldw the



jXT E R V C II E A P. ' NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED, AND NOW OPENED OUT:— j American Dried Apples, Sd. "i;) lb. French Prunes, (id. V n>. Finest New Figs, Is. 2d. V box Almond Nets, Is. V 11,. Crushed Loaf Sugar, in 561E boxes, Gd. V 11.. At.so, Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's Superior Goods in great perfection as usual. j JELLIES. Guava.lei.lv, Orange Jet.lv,- Apple Jelly, Red Currant, Black Currant (in jars and tins), Calves Feet Jelly, also Crosse and Blackwell's Honey and Raspberry Vinegar. FANCY BISCUITS. Huntley and Palmer's Best Kinds:—Dessert, Mixed, Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Wafers, &c, &c. PRO VISIONS. BACON. CHEESE, HAM, BUTTER, EGGS, LAUD. FRESH DUNEDIN OATMEAL, MATZE-M R AL, WHEAT-MEAL, BROSE-MEAL, all at the Lowest Cash Pricks. ! PURE TEAS. A Splendid Stock ox Hand, tn Chests Half-chests, and Boxes. 1 THE BEST VALUE IN THE CITY. &$• FRESH ROASTED COFFEES. ~m "Alwajs good alike" is the standard of excellence of our CoiFees. They possess great strength and full flavour, and are Fresh Ground Daily on our own Premises. COCOAS AND CHOCOLATES In Great Variety. j Van Houten's Pure Soluble Cocoa, Cocoa Nib-, Kpp.s', Fry's, Taylor Bros., French Chocolate, Cocoa and Milk, &c, &c. F. HEWIN & BROTHER. FANCY GROCERS, & TEA MERCHANTS, rnT .„ rj\ Cornfh ok QUERN AND THE 1 POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grabamstown and Shortland. "VTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- J3I VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). VICTORIA-STREET EAST. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys. Spouting of all kind.-.. Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Highest current rales given for Old Lead and Metals. <\/ir R. ¥. R W~O O D~IT~A M, j I?JL TEACHER OF TDK PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.lS.— Pupils attended in town or country. January l(i. 1X77. "XXT h. s k i n"We ~ it, YY o BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, Sec. &-.<.. "P L. 11. ~"M~ E"E "X, JL%J9 LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AG K NT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SI tORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). ¥iT ' T. " B A L L, 1 9 CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 21.1, QUISE.V-STREET, Auckland. W. T. R. hogs to announce that he has com menced Business as above, and trusts by sup- I plying a good, article at a moderate price to secure n share of public, pat roungo. g T A It /J% JJ PTE L, ALBERT-STREET, AUCKLAND. R. J, DAVIDSON, PROPRIETOR. EHR EI NFRTO DS' BIT TE R BEE It On Draught. ' PO INT It USSE L L II OTEL. MERCER. This Hotel is fitted up with every comfort and convenience. It is a favourite resort for Travel lers to the Waikato, being a few yards from the Wharf. A Boat kept to enable Visitors to enjoy a pul on the river. Hancock's Ale on draught, and a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, &c. J. lIIGGINS, Proprietor. [ESTABLISHED A. D. 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AVD - CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellksi.ky-si rekt East.— W. EDGAR & CO., i Jroprietor\—Whi'e thank ing th« puhli-i for 'hei'- patrnnag'< during ••*>n pa*t 13 years, W. W. & f!o. would beer to inform them that Uieyhav" now on hand a complete flock of th» very best dyes, a-'d flint, with ' heir applinnces, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they ca" turn onttheir work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the. Ladi"S of Auckland to send their Sill' and Union Velvet*, Silk and Satin Dresses &0., to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothins. Cleaned, Dyed, Well-pressed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wcllcslcy-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen wahed upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wcllcslcy-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Oii'ed, Cleaned, or Dyed. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D 0 WD E N Having purchased this Property, lately known as " Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manu'acLory," wich the extensive Shedding and powerful Machinery, begs to inform the public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, Sec, Sec Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. qYMONDS-STREET. I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all of which 1 shall Sell at Town Prices. New Dress Goods in great variety —Carmalies, Lustres, Reps, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid value for money ; and a nice assortment of Millinery. Hats, from Is. up. Dressmaking and all machine work done. Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing made to order. J. H E A P E. By ,__ «b _r_-^ The Appointment C£J * ! £sP Marchioness to Her -<^PPlg||2aJr of Ladyship Normanby. -]%/*■ It S. PATE, JLYJL STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including While and Grey French CoutillSs, White and Pick Satteens, Scarlet LasUns? and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Bolt Klastin. Inspection invited. L~ATE S T~AMERICAN~TYPOGRA PRICAL NOVELTIES, received by the Mail Steamer, —" Evening Star" Steam UuixTiyn WoßtCf*. ■^XTANTED'KNOWN, that every dcs- T T cription of Mejvo-ntilo and Fancy Printing 1b «jxecU«ed at the Evening Star Steam Piiatins Work!!, Latest Novelties in English and American Type; Scripts cqiud to Li Olograph s'; Mißurip 1 for Posters ami j.li«ini> natcdßiu? 'Ms inoh^in *•..» other PrintingOfijce



Si R O W N II OTE L, \y G It E Y-S T R E E T, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. x" A~M V"s RUt" "c""h""e R^ eJ CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut). «.t reasonable rates. 7\ N S A L E7 — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PEE 'ELECTRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott 8e Co., acme makers to 11. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSII. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billiattp, Pool, and Pyramid Ralls. RYAN, PELL & CO. B~R7ERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— !) a.m. 12 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. 1 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. P._ l M a N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of tho Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children.! Portraits taken instantaneously. G _____________ __________ Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of 'fallow. lUf R. T. T R A F E O R D SURGEON *?"%£-_% Wakefiklb- DENT IS T, I^^M, street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Tooth /from Ono to a Full Rpt.l. J A M E S B L A KEY, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), i Near Gore-strket Jetty. j Manufacturer of Ships' I'locks, Pumps, Steering I Wheels, Deadeycs, Ridlseycs, Handspikes, ' HclajinK Hios, &c. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Queen-street. N. MARKER has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape ofP-cts a large saving in Mortal". At the present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will find it advantageous (o use them rather than Timber. I'llrchusers can either be supplied at the iviln, or have them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. Albert <£MM^Z& "Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the 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-street, Opposite the Savings Bank. *-*_; __r^4.£_3st_n__£? *__>«* C 1 LAR X E B R OTHERS / (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. Tlf U S I C A L NOTICE. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHE XT MUSIC to the amount of 10s., will be allowed a 1 liscount of 2s. 6d.; or on £1 worth, 6s. A Very Choice Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will also be ottered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford' :~-A Fresh Supply of Chappell's, Boosey's, and other Cheap . Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c., &o. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 240 OUFEN-STRIiIFT KAA CASKS CEMENT (KBS) His. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street, East.. Q N SALE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED— Oatmeal (A nderson's) Sydney Maize Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter Grass Seeds and Clovers Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) Boueflour (Bell's) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. TO H N S O Ir~P" '"WY, O HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 3, QUEKN-STREET. Agent for Mr. A, K. Carter's Waikato P&roola De'.ivrry. g.nd thi.' Ponl'ins of Pa»,H.enu-era. Ootobor Wl. I<<7'l QPECIAL NOTICE. Parties sending PA UCELS to any part of the waikato can rely npr.-n thf-m being forwarded with ilis|iatcli by E?i>ly 'i rain, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, QuQßn-f.treet. Asp.nt, fnr IVfr. W. X Carter. F"AIPARA RAILWAY, i JP&- —~- To ensure Dispatcln GOODS should leaviS Auckland Wharf for the Otawatca- -TUESDAYS. Wairpa-FItIDAYS. By order.



TO THE ELECTORS OF AUCKLAND CITY WEST. GENTLEMEN,—In compliance with a numer ously-signed Requisition, I otter myself as a Candidate to represent City West in the House of Representatives. I beg to state formally the principles which shall guide me, if I should have the honour of being chosen by you. I profess to follow Sir George Grey, and to be a Reformer and an j Economist. The resolutions proposed in last Par ! liament by Sir George Grey would have had my hearty support. There beinp no prospect of the Land Fund being brought into hotch-pot, and made colonial property, the policy of Auckland must be Financial Separation, leading ultimately to Insular Separation. Tho Counties Act, with its precarious subsidies, having turned out to be a trap, and a mere taxing-machine, I would sock to secure Local Self-government on the basis of the existing Highway District system. As Auckland in the past suffered greatly from dis union amongst its representatives. I think they should self-denyhigly and patriotically strive after that union, which is strength. It is high time that the Government of New Zealand should become something more than a Board of Works and a Borrowing Association. If we arc to keep abreast of the age, legislation must embrace social as well as political questions. A watchful eye must be kept upon governmental extravagance and indirect bribery, and upon the growth of oflicialisni, and corruption of the Native Department. I should strongly oppose any attempt to dispose of the colonial railways to English monopolists. In view of the universal tendency of all Govern ments to acquire railways in the public interests 1 should regard it as a fatal blow to colonization if tho advantage now enjoyed by yew Zealand in this rcsp"ct were sacrificed to meet a tern porary difficulty. The franchise, liberal as it is, will soon have to be placed on ajustcr and broader basis, in order to check the intrigues of cliques. Sanitary matters demand far more attention and science than they have as yet received here. There is great need of our laws being simplified, and of their administration being cheapened. In a young country the protection of some industries may bo temporarily not disadvantageous, but commercial prosperity is inseparably connected with freedom of trade. The providing of the means of education for the young ought to be considered one of the most, important depart ments of our affairs. Time, no doubt, will be required for the discussion and settlement, of, some of the foregoing question:-, and I have now alluded to them in order to indicate tho lines in which I think the future legislation of New Zealand must proceed. if I should have the honour of being return- d to represent you in the General Assembly, I pledge myself, Electors of City West, that my voice and my vote slvill be given on behalf of Freedom, Education, Economy, and Progress; and ayai'-nt Centralization. Extravagance and Demoralization, which have so deeply marked political life in the colonies. I have the honour to be, gentlemen, Your obedient servant, JA3 lES \Y/VLLI3. nn if c im Nc < > it c f^ off c c Prepared by CLO S E B It OS. mi IE T7INCOKE /COFFEE JL MIL ■ \y Is Packed in One, Two, Four, Six, & Twelve Pound Canisters. . rjpJIE TTpNCORE Is Prepared FROM THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Fresh Roasted and Ground. CLOSE BROS, TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 22G & 228, Queen-street, j> W. W E 5 S T E U, X.\j9 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: IX3. QUEK.\-STHICET, AUOBTtANT), •Xi.Tt Hio lrnirui Ri<nki XT E. M A R L E R, .IL.JL© (Formerly"of Marler & Twkntx-man, House Agents, Hart-street, Bloonisburv, Lon don), RENT Se DEBT COLLECTOR, HOUSE AGENT, VALUATOR, AND ACCOUNTANT, over W. C. Dennes's Sewing -Machine Depot, QUEEN-STREET. Houses for Sale. Money advanced to assist in the purchase if desired, at current rates. The central position of this office, with the experience of 11. E. Marler combined, makes it one ol the best in Auckland for the sale of house property. Those having Houses for sale should send or call and leave particulars. Terms : 5 per cent on the first £100 ; 2. per cent, on the remainder; no extras. Tradesmens' Books kept and balanced by tho week or month, as agreed upon. Highest references given. THE PHCENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON. Established a Century, during which time it has Paid in Claims, ELEVEN MILLIONS Sterling. Head Office : Lombard-street. AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD The undersigned is now prepared to effect NSURANCES at Lowest Current Rates. THOMAS H. MABIN, Superintendent for New Zealand. Office: Lower Queen-street, Opposite Fort-street. "T^TICCOL, HENDRY & CO.,' X% AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against, Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Incorporated by Act of Parliament, NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Auckland I Local Director: George Burgoyne Owen, e-q, (Messrs. Owen i and Graham.) | Principal Medical Officer:' j Charles Field Goldsbrh". Esq.. M.D. General Agent, for New Zealand : William T. J. Bell. With Sub-Agencies in ali the Principal Towns. I Every information on the subject of LIFE ' ASSURANCE ANNUITIES, and ENDOW MENTS FOP CHILDREN, afforded bs; J. A Lowe, Travelling A?ent to tho Association ; or | WILLIAM T. J, DELL, : General Agent, ! 53L Special Features.—Age admitted on i Policies, which are unchallangablk from date of issue. Lowest Rates of Preiniiima, und no hamper* TNr. rsoNrsTTioNß as to resirlpuon or occupation. i X_T AKNOOK BROTHERS, !f ? Soap & Candle Manufacturers, i Richiuar.il. Cox's Creek,



\T7" ANTED Known, that D. Goldie is ¥ t prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles. Sec, Sec. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus tern-house-street. "TSTANTED, Purchasers for best Silver t / on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £8 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £t> 15s. per set; a large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. Gd. 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 Soring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness, MT|lO LET, a Grocer's House and JL Shop, top of Hobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobson street. rjno LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed JL Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent. 2is. per week.—Apply to AY. Aitken, Land Agent. BTIOII SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments JO 10 x 100 feet each, frontage to two good streets, in Bayfield, Ponsonby. Price for the whole lot, £30.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. I7IOR SALE, remarkably cheap, and _ terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, 10 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, only two miles from Papatoitoi.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. S, Queen-street. HjlOit SALE, a Tailoring Business, "with __aJ an excellent connexion, which is improv ing daily. An energetic and practical man, with a small capital, can do such a business as will ensure a competency in a few years. Liberal terms. Immediate possession. The most satisfactory reasons can be given for selling. This is a really good chance for a small capitalist.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, Commis sion Agent, SI, Queen-3treet. T7l O R S A L E. J_ Nine acres of Land close to the Landing Place, Wairoa South, together with Large Store and Dwelling-house, Barn and Stables, Piggeries. Cow-shed, &c, and also a comfortable 6-roomed Cottage. To be Sold either as a whole or in separate lots. The Store and Dwelling-house, &c, and 5 acres of land, in one lot; and tho Cottage and 1 acres in another. Also, the Stock in Store, consisting of Groceries, Drapery, &c. To a steady man this offers an excellent opportunity of securing a Valuable Property in a rising district on very easy terms. For full particulars apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. Auckland, 3rd April, 1877. t^TuTPniVATE"^ ALE—C EME NT, ' Cement, Cement (Knight, Bevan, and Sturgo), in lirst-e'ass order, at 15/3 per cask, in lots'to suit purchasers. —M. JONES & CO., Central -Sale l.oonis. ITiOl! SALE, a 3-liorsc-powcr Engine and .Jb. Boiler.—Apply Star Office. IJIOR SALE, an oid~csta.bli.shcd Coach W} nod Wheelwright Ihislne.ss on the Thames Goldlield, doing a good trade, with a good Family IJosidonco if required.—Apply by letter, or personally, to James Maekie, Coachbuilder &c, Ci aham town. TiTH.R SALE, Newton Road, a (5-roomecl .MP Collage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land Agents, Fort-street. QjlOR SALE, remarkably Cheap, and £J icrnis very easy, a really good Seven roomed House, wit.i slated roof, and freehold allotment. JO feet frontage to Upper, by 1155 feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, &c—Apply to JOIINT SOPPET. _ No. 8, Queen-street. tnOR "SALE, Corner Allotment" in JIT Hobson-street, being Lot 0, of Sub division of Allotments 20, 21, and 22, of Section 25, City of Auckland. Very Cheap, and terms easy.— Apply to GEORGE SIBBIN, ________ Corner Mart. ON S A L E, 300 SACKS BEST ADELAIDE FJ OUR. Ex Cabarfeidh. In lots to suit purchasers. GEORGE SIBBIN. "TMTONEY TO LEND.—A large sum of -JjyJL Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ]\/f ONEY~TO LEND, on Mortgage, at -IvJL the usual rates of interest.—W. 11. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. TVjTONEY to LEND in large or small .LtJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. "jV/TONEY to LEND on first-class free- JLv'lb. hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. jyfONEY TO LEND in large or small JjvJL suni3 at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONE or two Gentlemen can he accom modated with Board and Residence in the best part of Parnell. Every comfort strictly attended to. Terms moderate.—Card of address at this office. ON MORTGAGE.—Money to be ad vanced in various sums. Principals alone treated with.—Apply to F W. Lally, Land and Estate Agent, Sho tland-street. TVf ONEY TO LEND, in large or smal _LvJL sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent> Shortland-street, next the Post-office. jCeiS £_ —YOR SALE, Building AUot r^J-.*?e ments, 89 x 150 feet, for £10. Capital chance for working men.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post office. FOR SALE, a Large Shop and Dwelling House in Wakcrteld-street. Terms as agreed.—S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-st. jSJMb><QO —CAPITAL Five - roomed Csjj./VSJ'IM Verandah Cottage, withevery convenience, and two allotment of land, twenty minutes walk from the Market. —S. Vaile, Estate Agent. _^6^___7_ — FOttSALE, Five-roomed 3S/r«^ra:\™« House. Stable, Fowl-house, good well, &c„ with freehold allotment 10 x 100. —S. Vaile, House and Estate Agent, Shortland sraat, next the Post-office. SPECIAL T%JOTICE. MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay and Honeyman, 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 & EXTENSIVE STOCK QV MENS 1, YOUTHS', and BOYS' Clothing, Lambswool Underclothing & Hosiery, Flannels, Pialding, Blankets, Clofhß> Tweeds, Siena Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' Silk umbrellas, &c. Mil, LECIv, ! LaTB BUPEKiNI'KKUr.K* t'Ou j COSGRAVE & CO., Solicits a continuance oi. tho patronage of bis frienda to the new firm, and will i guarantee every attention BhaU bo paid | ttt \Hix §sWtra%d favQW is,



JO 11 N .» U r *■ & x, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed House,'with every convenience, and freehold comer allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo streets in Newton _ r _ . TO LET, that substantial Brick store in High- Street, belonging to how and Motion. TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aoouc one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, pait of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling? house, staolcs, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for cither dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at . the junction of two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel and General Store. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Goou Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 10 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &:., only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres ol really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price. 100 acres of Good Land on the Waiaußlock, Waiuku* with cieek frontage. FOR, SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres' good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. i, three miles from theManding-place. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from i the Union Bank. I FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly ! ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 1-roomed j lit use, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable fo«. roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 1 acre land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALIC, cheap, a good Tolara Bush miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE S ALI*:, at very low prices, I several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with, every convenience, and freehold allotment 15 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-stree 11 ASH TO N & SON JUL© HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. EOR SALE :— EPSOM.—A comfortable Suburban Residence consisting of Verandah Cottage, with outbuild ings, and 5 acres of land. One acre"in Orchard and Garden, the remainder in good grass. The trees in the orchard are of good kinds, and in full beating. One-half of the purchase money cm remain on mortgage. KATPARA.— For Immediate Sale, lib acres of Land, within three-quarters of a mile of the llc'ensvillc Railway Station. About one-fourth Oi this property is excellent bush land, heavily timbered, and is easily accessible by land and water carriage. Over 200 acres are sheltered from all winds, and well suited for the produc tion of fruit. There are two private roads made through the property. Intending purchasers can visit the property, and return to town the same day. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A First-class Bidd ing Allotment in the best part of Kyber Pass l.bad, 00 feet by 200 feet. Beautiful view. GREAT SOOTH ROAD, near JunctionHote —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 1} acres in all. WAKEFIELD-STREET. — Four Allotments with .wo Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a, frontage to Wakcfleld-strect and another to Edwardes-street. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from one to live acres on tho road to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 259 acres, with a good wven-roomed House, Stabl- and out-buildingß* well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. TO BE LET :— • GREAT NORTH ROAD.—A six-roomed Cot tage in a ooen and healthy locality, facing the Surrey Hills Estate, verandah, weli, tank, and every convenience. ALMA PLACE.—I-roomed Cottage in Eng land-street. PONSONBY ROAD.—A newly-built Cottage, with verandah, and every convenience. EDEN CRESOENT.-Two Houses in Brito mart Terrace, adioining Britomart House. 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 Agents No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildiners- The undersigned begs to inform his numerous customers, and the public generally, and espe cially the working classes, that he has just received Direct from England, and imported to his own order, another SHIPMENT of the CLOTHING FROM THE WEST END OF LONDON, of the same Fashionable Styles and and Materials which were so much admired hare a short time ago. They will be sold at a (^reat Reduction on the farmer low prices, owing to the fact that being Bought for Cash a very large discount was allowed him, in con sequence of dull times prevailing at home. The public are well aware that tho advert-'scr has the best chance of offering Bargains tothera than any other Clothier in town, for the simple reason that he keeps no lo"g array of assistants, but attends to th« wants of his customers him self, being on the premises from 7 a in. till 10 p.m., and takes especial pride in seeing them well suPed, both as regards Quality, Style, and Price. During his long business career, by attending to the above, increase of custom has been his reward. His Stock throughout has always been noted for the best and well spoken of, no rubbish finding a place on his shelves, and he makes it a rule never to Buy other people's Old Rubbish at Auction also, but always keeps replenishing it from the Best Home Manufacturers, selected by hi* own buyer. When any of the Stock becomes out of Date, instead of trying to pass it off on Cus tomers as Bankrupt's Stock at enormous sacri fice, he prefers getting rid of it, and sending ie himself to auction. He does not believe in having his Creditors Selling his Goods by Auction, but sells them himself to the public at a Lo\v£Figure, acting on the old adage, " Small Profits and Quick Returns." There is no ruff ing about him. His advertisements are always genuine, and are paid for out of his own pocket, and not out of those of his creditors. They know they are always sure of having their claims paid in full, and so lets him "rip." The proof of the above-mentioned can always be found if the nub'ic will only look at the manifests of the different ships always arriving here from London, I. Levy's name always figuring pro minently as a Large Importer. SPECIAL NOTICE.-As I. Levy is a Profes sional Tailor, and has been a long time in business here, it stands to reason that ho knows the kind of Goods to suit the public, and no Customer has any occasion to leave the Shoo without the different purchases tit to perfection, A SPECIAL Feature is one case of New and Old Fashioned Styles of extra b;g size Men's Trousers and Vests, and Shirts, length from 11 inches to 17£ collai-3 (a rarity in any city). This shipment was secured solely that no difficulty will be met in securing Clothing to fit fhort and stout people. Also, a second case of Trousers and Vests suited for tall and slender p"rsor>g. JUST TO HAND. Ove-roat.3 (Ulsters), and Boy's and Youths' Clothing and Knickerbockers n large variety. Please Step in before Going Elsewhere, Note the Address; I. L E V V, MONSTER CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT 210, Queen-street, g.Oppoßite Mo Arthur';. New Httl)t\tag).jj| fi E0 R GEO O O K fS ~' ?1 I! Sg& S, j \J\ From opposite C<sq&Bk%'«., I Kyber Pass and fevMAM&T. Daily. At ! 3i6 run. Jus a.t». i 10.15 ........ D,lf, a.m. \ 12.15 p.m. \%U p.u.. M6p.ttt, 2.!f. !>.«.. [•■•d p_tti\ 3,..'» p.m. i,i& tr.tA: . &.!o r-'ni 51,15 pd-fr. . ai.n p.JJJr I 10 &.«*) W.30 a.m. \l-_\ tt-lU* ; 12 aoom 1 Pm» |«t $Hgh i 2.30 p.lff. 3 pnn * &s}-, f p.irh 7.80 pMv