The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1877

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



rfagS^JfToll SYDNEY AND MEL- The fast and favourite s.s. H E R 0, Captain Logan, left Melbourne yesterday, the 9th, ami is due here on the 19th instant. ' She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about TUESDAY, the 22nd May. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street. Auckland. 10th May, 1877. IT NlO N STEAMSHIP COMPANY _) OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table— May 1577. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON. LYTTELTON. AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Haavea .. Saturday, 19th, lp.m. 12 noon. Taranaki j Thursday. 21th, 3 p.m. 2 p.m. Taupo .. Tuesday, 29th, 10 a.m.! 9.15 a.m. Well'ngton Saturday, June 2, 1 p.m.J 12 noon. ' FOR SYDNEY, from Wellington. ! , WakatipuJ Thursday, 21th — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 22nd, lp.m. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, ■ Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. COMMUNICATION • i BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND <^2£iJKTSE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland— Thursday, 1 p.m. Friday. 5 p.m. Saturday. 5 v.rri. From Thames- Thursday. j0 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday. 10.30 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. MCGREGOR. Agent,



«a&gL d TEAM " COMMUNICATION jlslll&^K-? WITH THE THAMES AND ,"SS3:asSE?COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The ' ENTERPRISE' and * LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Lalla Rookh—Thursdar, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. All claims for loss or demago to be made within seven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. EDWARDS. Manager. SPRINGS, __W2Db^ £} MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, *Sssaeaß*KAWAU. & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MH.BANK, 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. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friri<_j- at 10 «,.___.. when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, Sec, ever3 r Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana. Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances nermittinj?. Not responsible for Parcels put on board AA-ith out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY Se SON. <€S.^^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA 1 WATERS. The s s MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamacea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Wairoa leave Auckland at 12.30 p.m. o-n Monday, and for Eastern Rivers on Wednesday at 12.30 p.m. Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port Albert, &c, on Tuesday. J. CASEY Se SON. "SWSt^ THOR RUSSELL, WANG-A jg|gg^ IP 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 Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leaA'e 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 e\-ery FRIDA V at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s Od ; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with tbe s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday, May 21 Friday, May 25 Wednesday, May 30 _"__..„-„_ June. Monday, June 4 Monday. June 18 Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 Wednesday, June 13 AVednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. McGREGOR. Manager. _ST^^. "VSTAIKATO STEAM NAVT -g|3|gg> > 7 GATION & COAL MINING «a_S__S_w COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer DELTA Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer—Mondiy, Wednesday, and Friday, at 9 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thtusday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 7.30 a.m. FIUNZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. April 2G. 1877. •SsJtfife^'E 1 OR V A I U X U. *Ss=agS> The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as indcr :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku — Saturday, 9.45 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods tft at Mr. G- Sibbin's Auction Mart Avill be atteided to. M. 11. ROE. S&ST CJTEAM 10 THE WADE _J||||ggk3 AN) PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT haves as follows :— Aucldand to Wade: '.Vade to Auckland: Saturday, 7.30 a.m. _V6nday. 12 noon Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Thursday, 1 p.m. Fifiay, 10 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7. Od; Return. 13s. Will call at BroAvn's and Long Hay if required. Weather and other circim stances permitting. master, Agent. <^H_*. CJTEAM nO RIVERHEAD .:-^-____> IO ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY Ayill lea-e as under :— F From Auckland— -i 12.30 p.m. -uspeiKied J. CASE V Se SON. .__^«le£___ 1 ____.;=_ "OOP. WELLINGTON. -__]_:____. J[l The schoner will sail as abo\-e on SATJRDAY next. or rassn.KQji-nly to



- ««|g«»^.Qi TEAM T0 RIVERHEAD The p.s. TE AROHA Will leave Riverhead, 9 a.m. Auckland, 12 30 p.m. _ J. EDWARDS, Agent. 1 '^t^-T^ * M E T A B L E* ""*""' "~* S.S. TRANSIT. LeaA-e Auckland: Leave Vv'airoa Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, os. Freight. .Os per ton. NICCOL. HENDRY & CO., Agents. , , , r TTOTICE T 0 SPORT SME N. The s.s. TRANSIT will leave for _SS>Wairoa on SUNDAY, at 9 a.m.. re •tss_S3£_C_i&'turning on Tuesday, at 10 a.m., and . on Wednesday, at 11 a.m. N.B.—Good accommodation to be had at Wairoa. «swif^_^. ~\W O R W A I U X U. vsayi*' The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as folloavs :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: • Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on • Friday, the ISth May, at 7 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfa.rla.ne, Agents - Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst Se Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunarn. or Newmarket : is-^*. mHE NEW ZEALAND A?^r%K -*- SHIPPING COMPANY'S __^^^__^ LINE" i____r_s-3_s_____ FIRST SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Splendid Iron Barque ANN GAMBLES, AAI at Lloyds, 421 tons register, J. Davidson, 1 Master, being partly laden at Lyttelton, Avill fili up at this port, and sail as above early in June. For freight, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO., (LIMITED), Agents. fl^. Tp OR LONDON DIRECT. "sllli?l_t_»* TO FOLLOW THE ■*wfi_3s_£sS_: GLENLORA. v__«S__E____SS___- The Al Clipper Ship ELECTRA, 6ft. 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 passengers. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agent 3. in, Queen-street, Auckland. April 16. 1877. ~~^_^T TDI OR LYTTELTON. 'ff*^^^^^ The schooner vSsasS&sm Elizabeth Avill sail as above, on SATURDAY nest. For freight or on.ssai?e apply to NICCOL, HENRY & CO., Agents. jJW^ 1-T ,UII HOBAR'i. TOWN BELL V MARY, Captain John Fiswhr, Avill sail as above on SATURDAY, the 19th inst. For freight or passage apply to STONE BROS. fV^sK. mHE Brigantine FLIRT, JL 100 tons register, John McKenzie, Master, is a Regular v);-~- hlZ^^ Trader between AL CKLAND and j_______*=_s__w LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MCKENZIE, inoklanrl. FVhrafff 15 iß7fl. aE Olt O B X I T U II E Is', PLUMBER. . GASFITTER, BRASS FOUNDER, &c. Licensed Plumber to the City Corporation. N.B.—The only holder in this Colony of a Certificate for repairs and adjustment of Water Metres. J CARSON, House and Land Agent « Rent and Debt Collector, Rti<-,K(.ttrv'« BTTTT.nrvQO- o.twt.n-btt_tsf.t H. SKINNER, « BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittin_rs. &c.. &C. T> F. W E B S T ~_T R, JO_.« WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. fNfvrfc th« Union Hani-1. J AND J. SOPPET, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. <f1 EORGE AKERS VIT Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. ARNOCK BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. OfHrv* '—r>m*h»m-«t;r«»t Anoklßit.?, M. M A C D O NAL D, • HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents coUected. Money to Lend. J~~ &TWXT S \Tir~T CHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, Sec Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also. Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. AMES B L A X E V, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Gore-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeyes, Bullseyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. mHO S. ~J_ H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER, Shortland-street Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. Ti/T R. W. B. WOOD HA M, JLtjL TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. BroAvn and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. -Tanuarv lfi. 1877. OHNSO P P E T. HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers. October 30. 1876. ICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. SUTTON & LEATHER J Having taken the Victoria Flour Mills, are pre pared to execute all orders for country settlers and storekeepers. Wheat ground and dressed on the shortest notice. Oats and Maize ground and crushed. ULMA N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. VieAvs of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. ftiChildren's Portraits taken instantaneously.' T\/jP~R^ T. TRA FJ. R D SURGEON /sggyS^ WAKEFIELD DENTIST, ff-gplpl street. Teeth extracted Avithout Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Art.ifin.Al Tooth .from Onn in h. Ftjll Sot.l. Q P E C I A L NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the j Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, J by booking at the office of J



T>ONES ! BONES ! BONES ! i Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free : man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower I Queen-street, by i .1 Xr. .1. SOPPWT. Tfl WIL LO X begs to inform the JC' ® inhabitants of Parnell and surrounding districts that he has commenced business as a Grocer, &c, in those premises lately occupied by Mr. Cross, and that having laid in a Large and Fresh Stock of Groceries, ho Avill be able to supply a first-class article at most reasonable rates.—F. WILLON. opposite the Fire-bell. PHILLIPPS AND SONS. OIL c COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS'! Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils* Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish' Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate 3 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, QUEEN-STREET. WT. B A L L, tt CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 211, Queen-street, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that he has com menced Business as above, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to secure a share of public oatronaKe. TUTU. B. SCHWAR ZBA S H _-T_i_ (From the Unia'Ersity Eye-Climos of Berlin), SPECIALIST FOR DISEASES OF THE EYE, EAR, THROAT, AND CHEST, can be Consulted, from May 18th to June 15th, at the "DEVONSHIRE HOUSE," Hobson-st., Auckland. ggL Hours, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. QYMONDS-ST R E E T. I haA re received a Splendid Assortment; of WINTER GOODS, all of which I shall Sell at Town Prices. New Dress Goods in great variety —Carmalies. Lustres. Reps, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid value for .money ; and a nice assortment of Millinery. Hats, from Is. up. Ti.essmaking and all machine work done. Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing made to order. J. II E A'^ E. <_*M \pßs_~£%z..> ~&£___i>tik- CL AR X E BRO T. HERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ■■ ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba_ik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Oliildi-en's Portraits taken instantaneously. elsTj a mTn tann ck, (Late Accountant to Messrs. Stewart and Anderson), begs to inform his friends and the public that he has commenced Business as an Accountant, Sharebroker, House, Land, and Commission Agent, and trusts by attention lo business, to receive a share of support. The conduct of the past being the beat guarantee for the future, he therefore relies on his sixteen years' residence in Auckland as a sufficient test of his integrity and business ability. Olliee : Corner of Queen and Shortland-street?, upstairs. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to 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 lur/e the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either A-crbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Olliee, Queen-street. Appointment c^^'^^^^Xp Marchioness Ladyship **&aujz*'nw>»t&ajui___* _$Q_,_____j__y_ MRS. P A T E, STAY. CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its A-icinity that she has just rcceiAred, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong R«lt Klastic. Inspection »«* viced. E~~. D W A R D luTTlPfL'ifY BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Established 1865.] All kinds of House and Ship Joinery, Sho Fronts, Shop and Office Fittings, &c, &c, orepared at the shortest notice, with thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished, in cv Branch. EDWARD HARTLEY, ALBERT- S T R E E T, Near Market. ERC HA N TS, 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 Star office, Wy ii d h am-f. treer.. FISHER AND 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 parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. PANTHEON NEW BOOT ANDSHOE MART, 106a, Queen-streets, Opposite A. Dornwell's, Butcher. WM. KINCAID & CO. begs to inform their friends and the public that they have now OPENED as ahoA^e, with a large and choice assortment of English and Colonial Winter Boolb and Shoes at prices to suit the times. We respectfully request the attention of Ladies to our Large Stock of Kid and Balmoral Boots, suitable for Winter Avear, just opened, ex Emily ChapUn. Ladies' and -Gents' Hoots and Shoes to measure. The "Pantheon" for Boys' and Girls' Strong Winter Boots. TT~ d v l c y, • INVENTOR AND MANUFACTURER OF NON-CONDUCTOR OF HEAT COMPO SITION for Lagging Boilers, Cylinders, Domes, Steam Pipes, Roofs, &c. Orders strictly attended to. Address: Care of Messrs. Katterns & Shep herd, Elliott-street, Auckland, near the Market, Avhere Testimonials and Price List may be obtained. Wanted, an Agent for the Auckland District. GALVANIZED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or 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 haA-ing completed all his arrangements for manufacturing, is in a positioii promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices foi-Avarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. i S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber fob Auckland Watebwobks, WELLESLEY-STREET, AtTCKXANTt. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1564.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellesley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.—While thank ing th« publio for their patronage durincr the past 13 years, W. E. & Co. would bee to inform them that they have noAV on hand a complete stock of the A rery best dyes, and that, with »heir appliances, in Avhich they haA'e adopted every ■ modern improA-ement, they ca» turn out their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the Ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvet", Silk and Satin Dresses, Sec, 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 -s. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, Avill meet Avitli prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their addri'si., personally or by post, at the OflJejN Weaesl^y-strcAt East.



I nVTI CCO L, REND R V & C 0., j _l_^ AUCTIONEERS. i GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, i SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, i Custom house-street, j Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. tITe land brothers, JL WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' 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 tlie Colonies. OBUTCHEES, SETTLERS, FARM ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersitrned are Cash Purchasers o.f HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, W OOL, TALLOW, Sec, Sec, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct Avill have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, A net-land. « 7j T I c e7 C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archard & J. Broavn, Coal and FireAvood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c., on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share of the patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting donrj Avith despatch. 's orders left at Mr. R. BroAvln's Auck £W>ri T)i.„»i._ will r,i.'*\i~n Tirnm.it a r.t.MiiHnn JSf" IT" " _2_J o E T. B. HILL Respectfully intimates to the Medical Profession, his old friends, and the public in general, that he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street, where he Avill be found 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. Victoria-street. Auckland. TfcTEW ZEALAND" GENERAL COM"' JLI MISSION AGENCY, Noegrove Buildings, Clark's Place BIS3IOPSGATE-STREET, WITHIN. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the Noav Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known in con nection with the New Zealand Shipping Trade desires to inform his frinds and tbe public, generally that he has commenced business at the above address, under thestyleof WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as General Shipping and Insurance Agents. From long experience acquired of the local Arants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the linn are in a position to offer special advantages to Colonists in their business relations Avitli Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passengers on a long voyage, orders entrusted to their care will receive their very best atten tion. [,; London. Movftinbor 18. IfV.fi. D~~RAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D 0 W DEN Having purchased this Property, lately known as " Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory,"Avith the extensive-. Shedding and powerful Machinery, begs to inform the oublic that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, Sec, Sec, Sec Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. — —j" q y g Tp jj7 ±\.9 TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER,. Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-stre ict. A.L., avhilo thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has ahvays 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. TAveed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a A-ery small advance on cost for cash. T> OVAL "OOWLING QALOON, Opposite Thistle Hotel. Neav Alleys ! Neav Balls ! Everything Neav ! ONLY Gd. Game through the Day. _t3T Cheapest and Healthiest Amusement in Auckland f\ N S A~L E~, By the Undersigned :— ■10 tons FLOUR, in sacks 12 „ „ in 50 and 100 lb. bags 5 „ OATMEAL 3 „ PEARL BARLEY 10 „ BRAN 90 sacks FOWL WHEAT 20 tons CANTERBURY POTATOES 6 cases BACON and HAMS (in cloth) i cases LARD (in bladders and tins) BUTTER (in kegs) TEAS (in half-chests and boxes) EAST INDIA KIP LEATHERS SHEATHING, ROOFING AND OTHER FELTS BAKING POWDER. T. H. HALL & CO. I r<A¥TERBU R V CHEESE. 25 cases NEW AND OLD CHEESE, On Sale by T. H. HALL & CO. Hp ° p 12 bales NEW NELSON HOPS. T. H. HALL & CO. T\ N S ALE, — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECTRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to H. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSH. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. f\N SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER 100 tons Coarse and Fine Bonedust 20 tons Animal Guano 100 bags Maize 200 bags Canterbury Oats 50 bags Fowl Wheat 20 tons Wood & Wilson's Flour, 100's Se 50 s. Bran and Sharps at Mill prices Potatoes in any quantity, Auckland, Canterbury, and Melbourne grown Canterbury Cheese, Hams and Bacon Canterbury and Auckland Butter Apples, Oranges Peanuts, and Cocoanuts



XITTANTED KNOWN, that Soblev's ! V? Pa lent, Prepared Flour. Wheat Meal, Porridge Meal, and Food .-ire eminently econo mical and highly recommended by the faculty, and are on sale by Grocers aud Storemen. The Flour makes excellent Bread. Tea-cakes, Scones, Piecrust, aud all kinds of Pastry, with out yeast. The Wiieatmeal makes BroAvn Bread also without yeast. The Porridge ".Meal makes a most •wholesome and palatable Dish ot Porridge : and the Food is superior to anything in Noav Zealand for Infants and Invalids.— Manufactured by J. ROB LEY. in the Premises at the back of Messrs. Brown & Paten, Durham street, Auckland. Testimonial.—Sir,-It affords me muchJpleasure in reporting upon your Meal, especially adapted for infant food, or for young children with impaired digestive organs, or in valids, demanding a light and highly nutritive pabulum easy of assimilation. This to my mind quite meets the Avarit so long desired—an essen tial aid in the treatment of chronic irritation oi the bowels—and for which you deserve the thanks ot the profession. —I am, yours, Sec, F. W. Wright. Lie. Phys. and Surg., &C. Dom. of Canada. WANTED, Purchasers for a Fash ion aide Lot of Hats (bought a job), prices, is 6d to _s Gd each. These Hats being- all new fashion able goods, are worth nearly double the'inarkcd price. Ostrich Feathers, from Is each ; Flowers, from 3d. a spray; Ladies' Underclothing, cheap; some very superior lines in Chemises : a superior line of Ladies' White Cotton Hose ; No. 2 Socks, 3d a pair, of good quality; Ladies' Plaits, 9d each, in all shades; Berlin Wools, in bright colours only; Best Silk Ribbon, from Id a yard ; Paper-CutE^, Gd tier dozen pairs; White, Grey, and Drab Fingering Wool, Is per head; th^se Wools are nearly equal to Berlin ; Pi-ice's Violet Powder, Gd per picket, highly recommended; Puff Boxes, with Puffs complete, from Is; Metal ditto, from Is Gd; Infants' Robes, extremely handsome, from lis to 18s each. N.B.—Every article is of the Best Quality, and could not be procured better or as cheap in Queen-street. — Address: J. Green, Hosier, Haberdasher, &c, second door above Thompson s Grocer, Victoria street. TXTANTJtsr* KNOWN, that every cles- TT cription of Mercantile and Fancy Printing is executed at the Evening Star Steam Printing Works. Latest Ncn-elties in English and American Type; Scripts equal to Lithography ; Material for Posters and lilumi nated Bills obtainable in no other Printing Oliice n the Colonies. WANTED KnoAvn, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe n.nd other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Hwuse Blocks, Posts, Pails, Hardwood Felloes. Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &C, Sees, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus tum-hor.ae-.--l.reot. W~ATWATERMAN be^s to inform c his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over tbose old established DINING BOOMS, known as PoRTEK'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 tind every comfort. Meals at all hours, "Viy ANTED KNOWN-jlhat H. Serjeant, YY of Excelsior Store, Karangahape Road, has now Opened a BRANCH in the NEW MARKET, Queen-street, Avith a Genuine Stock of Groceries, at prices to suit the times. One trial Avill prove tho fact, that the following articles S are the Best and Cheapest in Auckland :—Good i Family Tea, 2s T& lb ; Choice do, 2s Gd; Sergeant's j Excelsior Mixture, 3s, being a combination of j rarest and choicest Teas imported ; Good House -5 hold Flour, 71l»s for Is; Preserved 3Milk, best brand, Od $ tin, 8s $ dcv..: Good Bacon, 9d t' li,; Good Cheese, from id l> lb; Sparkling White Sugar, od Vlb ; Pure Linie.i nice, Sd :U hot. ; Pearl Barley, 3_d \> lb; Whiting, Id ".< !t>; Washing Soda, 7,'l'S for Is. Every other article of the best quality at the lowest possible prices. ANTED KNOWN, that Superior Skates can be had, at lowest price, at G. Partington's, Engineer, Waketield-street. TTS7ANTED, Purchasers for best Silver X V on solid German Siiver Mounted Har ness at £9> 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £C> 15s. per set; a large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding cuddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heaA-y work, at 775. od. each, complete Avith mounts. — W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Bra." Harness. mHE PHCENIN FIRE INSURANCE JL COMPANY OF LONDON. Established a Century, during wliich time it has Paid in Claims, Elea'en Millions Sterling. Head Office : Lombard-street. AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD The undersigned is uoav prepared to effect NSURANCES at Loavest Current Rates. THOMAS H. MABIN, Superintendent for Ncaa' Zealand. Office: LoAver Queen-street, Opposite Fort-street. CJUUTH E RITIS H INSURANCE kJ COMPANY. CAPITAL, £750,000. 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, the Island &c. Lowest Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. I\TEW~"Z EAL AN D INSURANCE -Ll COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. ... £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be eitected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the "Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Riska on Specie subject to special arrangements. iter Losses Promptly Paid. QJWRftrc P. PTEROTC. Manuurer "y E R V CHEAP. NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED, AND NOW OPENED OUT :— American Dried Apples, Sd. $ lb. French Prunes, 6d. $ lb. Finest Neav Figs, Is. 2d. $ box Almond Nuts, Is. •& lb. Crushed Loaf Sugar, in 561b. boxes, Gd. 33 lb. Also, Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's Superior Goods in great perfection as usual. JELLIES. Guava Jelly, Orange Jelly, Apple Jelly, Red Currant, Black Currant (in jaus and tins), Calves Feet Jelly, also Crosse and BlackAveU's Honey and Raspberry Vinegar. FANCY BISCUITS. Huntley and Palmer's Best Kinds:—Dessert, Mixed, Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Wafers, Sec, Sec. PROVISIONS. BACON. CHEESE, HAM, BUTTER, EGGS LARD. FRESH DUNEDIN OATMEAL, j MAIZE-MEAL, WHEAT-MEAL, BROSE-MEAL, all at the Loavest Cash Prices. PURE TEAS. A Splendid Stock on Hand, in Chests Half-chests, and Boxes. THE BEST VALUE IN THE CITY. S3- FRESH ROASTED COFFEES. "SB "Always good alike" is the standard of excellence of our Coffees. They possess great strength and full flavour, and are Fresh Ground Daily on our own Premises. COCOAS AND CHOCOLATES In Great Variety. Van'Houten's Pure soluble Cocoa, Cocoa Nibs, Epps', Fry's, Taylor Bros., French Chocolate, Cocoa and Milk, Sec, Sec. E. HEWIN & BROTHER, FANCY GROCERS, & TEA MERCHANTS, rpun- HP hat Corner of QUEEN and THE 1 POT, WELLESLEY-STREBTS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grrahamstown and Shortland, j



: rjjT.o LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed ]■ JL DAvelling-house, Avith Stable. Coach-house, • and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent. I 21s. per Aveek.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. FOR SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments •10 x 100 feet each,"" frontage 10 two i^-ood streets, in Bayfield. Ponsonbv. Price for the ' Avhole lot, £30.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, . __ No. 8 Queen-street. ■ | if-pOR SALE, remarkably cheap, and 'j JD terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, ' j -10 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, . I only two miles from Papatoitoi.—Applv to ; JOHN SOPPET, j No. «. Queen-street. OR SALE, a Tailoring Business, Avith . . an excellent connexion, which is im.prov j ing daily. A_n energetic and practical man, I' with a small capital, can do such a business as v.-ill ensure a competency in a few years. Liberal terras. Immediate possession. The _ most satisfactory reasons can be gi\-cn for | selling. This is a really srcod chance for a small capitalist.—Apply to F. G. EAVington, Commis j sio« Agent, 81, Queen-street. jX> ROOKSIDE, PAiiNE 171_7 | FOR PRIVATE SALE, the above Valuable j Freehold Estate, conn-rising about 7 acres of ! land, having a lar^e frontage to the Parnell Road, and on which are erected a comfortable j Family Residence, substantial Outhouses. &c. | Further particulars, and cards to view, may i be obtained at the Offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE Se SON, Land a ad Estate Agents. I Fort-street. I T7IOR SALE, remarkabl}7~Ciieap, and J_' terms very easy, a really good Seven roomed. House, with slated roof, and freehold allotment, 10 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, &c—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 3, Queen-street. ~jt?fOß SALE, Corner Allotment in JO 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 SIB PIN, Corner Mart XOHNS O P P E T ZJ HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR, POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed House, with eA-ery convenience, and freehold corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo streets in NeAvton TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aoouc one; half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling!! house, staolcs, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary braiding, suitable for either dairy or mixed fan.dug purposes, centrally situated, being at I the junction of two main roads, Avhere a good | business could be done as Hoteljaiid General i Store. FOR, POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, coAs-sheds Sec, only 12 miles from toAvr_. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres Ot really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 40C> acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block Waiuku. with creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very low price. 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. i, three miles from the'landing-place. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on \ rery easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, Avith every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil- I ton, Avith frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy tonne, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about i acres land, in the best nart of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Busli, 11 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low pricea, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR, SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, Avith eA-ery convenience, and freehold allotment 15 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Q.ueen-street. I~~T ASH TO N &~ SON JL* HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, S, Neav Zealand Insurance Buildings. QUEEN-STKEET, AUCKLAND. FOR 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 bearing. One-half of the purchase money can remain on mortgage. NEWMARKET.—The Lease ot Good Business Premises, consisting of large allotment, 54 feet by 135 feet, upon Avhich is erected a Two-storey DAvelling-house and Double-fronted Shop, Sheds, and Two-storey Workshop. A good business in tho Ironmongery and Hardware line is uoav being- done. This property is to be sold cheap, and is a bargain for anyone in the Building trade. GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable well-built Verandah Cottage, Avith 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. KYBER PASS ROAD.— A First-class Build ing Allotment in the best part of Kyber Pass Road, 50 feet by 200 feet. Beautiful view. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hot.e r; —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 If acres in all. WAKEFIELD-STREET. — Four Allotments, Avith tAvo Cottages erected thereon. The pi o perty has a frontage to Wakefield-street and another to EdAvardes-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, Avith a good seven-roomed House, stable, and outbuildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. TO BE LET :— GREAT NORTH ROAD.—A six-roomed Cot tage in a open and healthy locality, facing the Surrey Hills Estate, A-erandah, AA'ell, tank^ and cA rery convenience. ALMA PLACE. — Four-roomed Cottage in England-street. EDEN CRESCENT.—Two Houses in Erito mart Terrace, adioining Britomart House. QUEEN-STREET.—Solicitor's Offices in new buddings next the Bank of New Zealand, com modious and airy, fitted up Avith eA~ery conven ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. These offices are approached from Queen-street by Avide and easy flight ®f stairs. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.-Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and at-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8, NeAV Zealand Insurance Buildings. Q N S A L E, BY THE UNDERSIGNED— Oatmeal (Anderson's) Sydney Maize Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter Gras3 Seeds and Clovers Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) Boneflour (Bell's) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. T~O SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at cr GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, Ar d at, tho Soil.. Napier. iVJTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL JJ. VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. -FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Hon, and all kinds ot Plumbers Materials. N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. 500 UASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge. £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Piaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, ; V.oT,oria-Hi_i-t_t jjaau .



<i_^^i^-_&i3_'£i3" m H E A T R E R 0 V A L. Grand Opening Night ! SATURDAY. WAY 10. 1577. its' FOR SIX NIGHTS ONLY! 'Cm THE wokld-knoavn DAVENPORT BROTHERS ! DAVENPORT B ..OTHERS! DAVENPORT BROTHERS! PROFESSOR W. M. FAY ! PROFESSOR W. M. FAY ! PROFESSOR W. 51. FAY ! AND E. D. PA VIES ! E. D. DAYIES ! E. D. DAYIES ! Tickets and seats can be secured at Upton':., Book Stationer, Queen-street. Doors open at 7.o;l; commencing at 8. Admission:—Dress Circle. Is.: Stalls, 2s. Od.; Pit, Is. _Ti H O R A L H A L L. o Her Majesty's Sei'v.inls will Repeat Hei"v6'B ExtraA'anga, CHILE E R I C : CN TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! |? A pERFORMERS IN /CHARACTER I Divitiacus and tho Druids appear at S o'e'eck. The cu'side public will be admitted at 7.30- Tickets, 25.; Reserved, ;-'■... Plan ot the Hall to be seen at Brown's Music Warehouse. "myr as o n bro th cr s _L*_JL beg to inform their numerous friends and the public that their Extensive Grounds are full of NURSERY STUFF of the Finest Quality and in Endless Variety. The PL.'; NTS, having undergone the usual course of preparation, are in Splendid Condition for Removal. DescriptiA-e Catalogues are ready, and may be had on application at the Nurseries, Parnell, or to our Agent, R. BreAvh_,Seed Merchant. Queen street. ghollah's Gtßeat Indian Cures. .?3P (Tiger Brand). __& THE MOST POPULAR MEDICINES EVER YET INTRODUCED INTO NEW ZEALAND. In consequence of their proving to be what is stated of them, and all fulsome puihing or ex traA'agaut exaggerations about them being care fully avoided. Their worth and merit have secured for thorn in eA-ery part of New Zealand, tho confidence of the public. They haA _c cured long-standing cases of sickness, and TESTIMONIALS similar to those given below are being received from all parts of the Colony by the Proprietor :— ''Kensington, Dunedin, Ist March, IS76.—Sir, Having occasion to use your Aperient Mixture* and having der_A red much benefit therefrom, I haA-e much pleasure, in testifying to its merits, and in recommending it to others.—(Signed), A. Jamieson." "Pier Hotel, Dunedin, 26th May, 1876.—Sir,— Having been much benefitted by the use of your Indian Medicine, I haA-e great pleasure in adding my testimony as to its efficacy, andean reeom I mend others to try it. Some of my friends. Avho have also been using- these medicines, speak I very favourably of them, and haA'e received j much benefit from their use. —(Signed), Ophelia Bennett." "Port Chalmers, New Zealand, 3rd July. 1375. Sir,—l think it my duty to state that your Ghol lah's Rheumatism Mixture has proved in my I case to be all that you haA'e represented it to be ; j and for the sake of those who may be suffering I the misery and torture of severe Rheumatism, j such as I endured preAdous to taking your mi i valuable medicine I beg to state that I had been i suffering the most excruciating agony from severe Rheumatism for oAer two years. I could not rest at night. My appetite Avas gone, my general health shattered, and the pains through- I out my limbs and Joins Avere constant and almost insupportable. I Avas induced to try your Rheu matisin Mixture, and found myself getting better after taking three bottles of it. I continued taking the medicine for about six weeks, and became perfectly restored to health, being per fectly cured of all pain or symptoms of Rheuma tism. My appetite is excellent, and I sleep well , at night.—Signed), Fred. Williams." "Dunedin, 10th July, 1876.—Sir,—I have plea sure in stating, for the benefit of others, that I haA-e deriA'ed the most unexpected good results from the use of Glioliah's Rheumatism Mixture. I had been suffering from very seA-ere rheumatic attacks for about 15 years, accompanied by most agonising pains in my limbs and loins, through Avhich my rest Avas much disturbed at night, my appetite A*ery imperfect, and my general health altogether impaired. I am happy to state ib at I am now free from the pains I had experienced for so many years. I can sleep well at night, my appetite and general health are much improved, and I can attend to my business and house duties. This happy change has been brought about by the use of your Rheumatism Mixture for about tAvo months.—l am. Sir, youra gratefully.— (Signed), S. Pickett." "Dunedin, 31st August, 1876. —Sir,—Having taken your Ghollah's Rheumatic Mixture for some considerable time, and haAdng been com pletely cured by its use, of the very severe rheu matic gout from which I had suffered most severely for the last ten years, I can bear testi mony to its most extraordinary curatic powers. I am now free from all pain, and well in my health, and have the free use of my hands and feet, which I had not previous to taking your medicine. I think it right to state, for the bene fit of others suffering the tortures that I endured for the period above stated, that I attribute my restoration to health and freedom from pain entirely to the use of your invaluable medicine. I can strongly recommend it those suffering from rheumatism or gout.—(Signed), John Griff en, J.P." These invaluable Medicines are to be had throughout New Zealand, and in Auckland of ail Chemists and respectable Medicine Vendors. BROWN, BARRETT & CO., Wholesale Agents for Auckland Province. T3 OLLER q KATES! ROLLER SKATES ! The undersigned haA re a Large Assortment of ENGLISH AND AMERICAN ROLLER SKATES. E. Pcrtsr & Cto. QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, AUCKLAND. mHE Tjl NCO R E fIOFFEE Prepared by CLOSE BROS. mHE'-piNCORE |^OFFEE Is Packed in One, Two, Four, Six, & Twelve Pound Canisters. mi-IE -EINCORE Is Prepared FROM THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Fresh Roasted and Ground. CLOSE BROS., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 226 & 228, Queen-street. OURISTS TO THE~HOT LAKES and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Ho __ es, at D. H. M. EiUs Tauranga Livery and Bait Stables, Corner of Spring and Grey-streets, Tauranga. A telegrhphie message to the pro prietor Avill at all times ensure a trap being ready to proceed to the Lake District imme diately on arrival of the steamer from Auckland N.P..—Good Grazing for Horses is.. Od. per At'ees, • *"