The Evening Star.

Vol. VIIL-No. 2,209.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



BE6ULAE MONTHLY ■^&^-A\f STEAM COMMUNICATION "■=£^22^s' between AUCKLiUS TD, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 18th April. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, 22nd March, 1877. fTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table—April 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton. Wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. ■^ t?st Taupo . Friday, 6th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Well'ngton Wednesday, lltb, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Monday, 16th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taranaki Thursday. 19th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Taupo .. Sunday, 22nd, 4. p.m. 2.30 p.m. Well'ngton Saturday, 28th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Thur., May 3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAYT NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - street Wharf. Wanaka.. Wed, April 4th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-ITtreet Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 10th, 12 noon. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 24th, 4 p.m. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, „ ~ „ Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. QJTEAM TO SYDNEY, i '^■^^^^^ From Queen-street The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA j Will he despatched from Queen-street Wliarf ou j TUESDAY, 10th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, j teg^. TTIOR TPIE HOT SPRINGS, g Ji||gs3g>' ED MAHURANGI/MATAKANA, , S^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, ; will sail as under:— : Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and j Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springe, every ■ Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mii-day. ! Mahurangi. i For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday j at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday j and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawatj, and Omaha.. For Matakana, &c., every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. , ! <a»3&.%^ QjTEAM TO RIVERI3EAD | O ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead^- From Auck7:and~ -9 a.m. 1.30 p.ca. J. CASEY & SON. <^fe^ O TEAM ON THE KALPARA •SJS^™ 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 moi-ning's tide, renaming on Friday. i Passengers for Wairoa leave Aucklan d at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, and for Eastern R:\vers on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port Albert, &c., on Tuesday. J. CASEY & SON. <g|gg^m IME TAJBLE. S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Thursday, 8 a.m. Thursday, 1 p.m; Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, os. Freight, 103 per ton. M. NICCOL. Agent. .^iS^QTEAM COMMUNICATION j XvK v BETWEEN AUCKL, IND AND ! THE JIHAIMjSS. . ■ The fast and commodious s.s. j ROTOMAHANA, I A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as? under:— j From Auckland— - ! Wednesday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 5.30 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. ] From Thames- Thursday, l".3O a id. ! Friday, 11 a.m. $3L Return Tickets will be issued during the Easter Holidays, available from Wednesday, j 28th March, till Thursday, oth April. Saloon, 10s.; Steerage, 6s. j Weather and other circumstances tiermitting. a. McGregor, Agent. IL^OR RUSSELL, WANGA- ! J§||gg|;Jlj ROA, AND MAI TGONUI. i The s.s. lONA will leave EVEI? ,V MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepai \ at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo receive -A after 4 p.m— Strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMAN DEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every S RID AYat 3 p.m. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA (To connect with the s.s. STA FFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will lea ye as follows :— Wednesday, April 4 Monr lay, April 9 i At 5 p.m. A. MoGR'EGOR. Manager. j A I W E R A, i 4||ggg; T T 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 vey passengers at the Reduced F are of 10s. for a Return Ticket, and the M? mager of the Hotel has Reduced the Chart,b fok Board, including Baths, Towels, &c., to 15s. for First tetS&D 0!!. 600^01 '^-fronl SATUR- The Steamer will leave cv cry Saturday at 2 P.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. on Mondays. STEAM NAVl .jiiiSgg: V T GATICxV & COAL MINING su*au"* 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. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHKRFF, ffWHftfWt, February J,0,1877,



, 'WASTER WEEK. V^Fllf^^^' EXCURSION TO CORO e^^sliggf MANDBL. The s.s. X I N A, W. Adams, Master, will leave as follows :— 1* rom Auckland— From Coromandel— Wednesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. — Saturday, 1 p.m. Return Tickets, available for the Week, Ten Shillings. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Will carry passengers and cargo. * or particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Custom-house-street; Or, W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. •Bak&bs^CJTEAM: COMMUNICATION JlllgligkJ WITH THE THAMES AND | sa^COROMANDEL. I FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS • TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. ! The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," | Every Night. ': Timetable: j From Auckland:— Wednesday, 12 midnight Thursday, 12 midnight Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 12 midnight j Return Tickets during the Easter Holidays, I available from 29th March to 7th April, by I either Boat. ; SALOON 7s. Cd. ! STEERAGE ss. 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. i All claims for lohs or demage to be made ■within I seven days, or they will not be recognised. i Excursion Steamers always for Hire. ! J. EDWARDS. Manager. ' Wk-?^ "ftp OR W A I U X U. i Jte§JO : ■*•**—w^ 'fkep.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— i Thursday, 9.30 a.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. : Saturday, 12 noon Saturday, 1 p.m. ' For Mamikau Heads, and Whatipu Saw Mills, 6 a.m., cailing at Pollock Settlement, Thursday, sth instant. Refreshments on board. J Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbia s Auction Mart will be attended to. I M. H. ROE. i^K pO B WAIUKU. ■ J.'.'■■■. ■■v-.'alv^-^ _;■' ! •v-"^M^s^ ""x he s , Si TAM o . SHANTER will I leave for Waiuku as follows: — i From Onehunga: From Waiuku :j Saturday, 12 noon Saturday, 5 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on .Friday, at 7 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson aud Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., ■will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, On<?.hun«a or Nowinnrlrflt. I ar.^j. riHHE Brigantine FLIRT, i "^jSnK^fcv -*- 100 tOll3 register, John ! tf^x^^s^ McKbnzjbi, Master, is a Regular ; ■g.A.^asSSr Trader between AL GKIiAND and ; aissas.vssatßi i.YTTELTON. i For freight or p&Nsagc ajipiy to I IX H. McKRNZIK. "OOR LONDON DIRECT. ' The favourito A1 CUpper I GLENLORA, j Jas. B. Mitchell, Commander, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quirk despatch. Has accommodation fora few steerage pa^isengcra only. Carries an ex -1 perienced surgeon.'" I For freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. ofc^v T3ASSENGEES' LINE OF E&f\^%s x J_ PACKETS TO NEW ZEA 3s&l>B^@a Otvned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhail-street, London. j The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New ! Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars oi application to L. D. NA.THAN & CO., ) OWEN fc GRAHAM, } Agents. CRUICISHANK 8c C 0..) ~TZ~Z" miE NEW ZEALAND jgQOs^. -^- SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. igj^^^" lOR LONDON DIRECT. The^Superior Iron Clipper Barque lOCH URR, ' J.OOAI, 71G tons rsgister, Samuel Murdoch, i Commander, having a iarge part of her cargo i engaged, willhavt quick despatch. For freight or pissage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. «fe^^^ QTEAM TO PUII 01. ! •S^^^? Thei.s. | EFFORT Leaves as follows :— From Aucklanc: From Puhoi: ' ThurSiiay, 6.30 i,xa, Friday, 12 noon From Auc'cland to the Wade : Satuiday, 11 a.m. Will call at Browrts and Long Bay if required. Cargo be rece:ved at the office of Messrs. i Holmes Bros. Weather and othei circumstances permitting. HDLMES BROS' & CO., Agents. ■OOSTEKS (PLAIN and COLOURED)", Jl in ENGLISH vxd AMERICAN BLOCK TYPE, by H. BRETf, at the "Evening Star" Office. Solk Propxiktor of the ADVERTI : ING BOARDS in Ci.y and Suburbs. "OISQUIT, DUBOUCHE, & CO. I [Established 1819.] : SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC lix ±uti.D»., MX.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASKS. «59, Sole Agent in Auckland :— L. J). NATHAN & CO, A UCKLAND iIODEL TRAINING SCHOOL. In Union with the Society of Arts, London. I CHORAL HAIL, SYMONDS-STREET. Science, Commerce, and Manufactures: Mr. Josiah Martin, Society of Arts. Mechanics, Architectire, Drawing, and Survey • in?: Mr. E. Fsaser Jones, C.E. ! French (Commercial and Literary): Mons. F. ! Pei/tzer (of the Colege of Henry IV., Panic) ' German: (Visitinj Master), Dr. Hansen. English Literature. Classics and Mathematics : Mr. H. T. Pycbo>-t. Ivlusio (Vocal and Instrumental); Mr, M. SWJILLOW, Junior Teacherp: Mr. T. H. Ellis, Miss Howard, Hies Drought. Quarters for current year. Co?nmeßpe April $ f July 9, ar4 QeWb§r 1, ■i



QPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES! F. HEWIN & BROTHER Have much pleasure in announcing that they hare just received from Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell (Purveyors to the Queen) another _ SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite an inspection of the Large Stock we now have on view:— \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet / ' { Chili Vinegar ; { Jugged Hare ' / / Red Cabbage \ > Mince Meat i ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( \ Oriental Pickles ( \ German Sausage ( { Orange Jelly \h { Oxford Sauaage / ; / Apple Jelly 3 { Hare Soup ' ) Black Currant >£ ( ) Mock Turtle ( > ) Red Currant a ( )Ox Tail ( (C.& B. Honey/ • ( ) Kipped Herrings ( )<2> / \ C; ._. / A Nice Assortment of Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits Just Landed. F. H. & B. take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patrons for the encouragement they have given them in introducing a better class of Goods into Auckland, and we beg to assure them that we will continue to do so, and offer them at reasonable price 3. \ TEAS. We are giving the Best Value in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Being Direct Importers of the Finest Canter . bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, we give uu i usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. 1 A Splendid Stock on hand, viz., Crushed Loaf, English in Loaves, and Chopped in 71b. Tina, Snow Drops, and Mauritius. An early call is respectfully solicited. N.B.—Goods delivered in the City and Suburbs, and Families waited upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS. AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, „,„_, TV\ _,__ Cornwr of QUEEN and THE 1 POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. T^HEAP DRAPERY STO RE 3 \j SYMONDS-STREET. Not Selling Off, neither Selling under Cost, but I have several lines bought much under value, which T a»i offering; at very low pric:ju to give the public, the benefit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Milliner}, Haberdashery. &c-, Drapery; Beys' Suits from 3s. Cd. to 135.; Umbrellas, from 3s. 9d.; Ladies' and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d. J. HEAPE. "TVT EW CASTLE COAL. The Barque ' Stag,' Is Daily Expected with a Cargo of 450 tons Coal, Delivered, or at Ship's side. Those desirous of laying in a Winter's Supply should not lose this opportunity of doing so, as they will be Sold Cheap. W. & G. WINSTONE, Cnstom-housc-strcct. By jp, sj, >^f-^ T)! e Appointment C"j' '<< * J^rO Marchioness Ladyship j*Sjb& Normanby. MR S. PA T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. Victor] a-strbbt. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ox Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutill6s, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt, Eiii.stif,. Inspection invited. and gal- IS VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). VICTORIA-STRKET EAST. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. R F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January Tfi. 1877- WH. S X I N N ER, « BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c &c^ R~~ L. H. M~~E E X, • LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). WT. B A L L, • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 214, 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 pati-onagre. WARNOCK BROTHEES, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Offloft j—Durham-street. Auckland. # STAR /***** XT OTEL, # * -™—■*- •it Albert-street, Auckland, r. j. davidson, PROPRIETOR. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. POINT RUSSELL HOTEL, 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 pill on the river. Hancock's Ale on draught, and a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, &c. J. HIGGINS, Proprietor. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864] mHE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING JL AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellksi.ey-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.—Whi'e thank ing th« publi" for t-hei'- patrinag* during f^« pa«t. 13 ynara, W. W. & Co. would beer to inform th<»m fliat iheyhavn now on hand a complete stock of th« very best dyes, and that, with < h«ir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn out their work of a qualitynnt to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit thf Ladies of Auckland to send their Sil'r and Union Velvet", Silk and Satin Dresses. &c, to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich . Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle ' men's Clothincr Cleaned. Dyed, Well-prpßsed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. apaii*. Orders left at. their City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will meet i with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen wa^od ut>on by leaving their addrpss*, personally or by post, at the Qfilee, WeDeslpy-street East. , Hata, Featherfs, ghflepefciWJ Cured. QJeft?\eti, QP Prodi



1 i CROWN HOTEL, G R E Y-STEEET, ; Auckland. ! E. HADRILL, . Proprietor. Good Liquors. J" ""a "mi "c"I s"" "b""tj"I"t"'c 'he" r* CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. 1 Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on : Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or unout). at. reosonahln ratfin. ON S' A' X X — 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 Peufectjon of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. _ RYAN, BELL & CO. B" RIERLEY'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. 6 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. ULMA N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-istreet. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and priucipal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits ta.kon irmtantanerusly. ITCHEN'S CELEBRATED BLOOD RESTORER. A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY For all Skin Diseases, Rheumatism in all its forms, «uch as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentery, and is a valuable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. No Bottles are Genuine unless bearing the Proprietor's Signature. All orders must, be forwarded to the Aucklan Agimt, W. DAWBON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, WBW/KSr,,TCY-STKBET, Auckland. N.B.—Testimonials can bo seen on applica li EORGE A X E R S Fkekman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. lyi" R. T. TRAFFORD SURGEON flf"%F°zs\ Wakefikld- DENTIST, lmfs¥%§i street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Tnotti (from One t.o a WIIII R«t.l. JA M E S B LAX EV, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), NI.JAK GOXIE-STRBBT JETTY. Manufacturer of Sliips' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Dcadcycs, Bullseyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. X> R I C X S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office : 27, Queen-street. N. HARKER has always on hand a lar^e stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and K<>od colour, and their good shape effects a lur^e Bavins in Mortar. jfcg., the present low jjricc of Bricks, intending Wildcrs will find it ' advantaxcouH to use them rather than Timber. Purchasers can either be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. "VTEW GROCERY STORE. Cash Buyer and Cash Seller ! ALL TRANSACTIONS FOR CASH ONLY!! Small Profits and Quick Returns I ROBT. C. SAUNDERS Just arrived from England, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Auckland, tliat he has OPENED a NEW GROCERY STORE in QUEEN-STREET, opposite the City Hall, which he intends to conduct on the above principle. A Trial will prove the advantage of Buying at the above establishment. ROBT. C. SAUNDERS, QUEEN-STKEET. A-Lbert"®^®^ Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above HoW : 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. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE OROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, . Opposite Union Baak, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. MUSICAL NOTICE. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of 10s., will be allowed a Discount of 2s. 6d.; or on £1 worth, 6s. A Very Choice Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will also be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of. Chappell's, Uoosey's, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &c. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, ■RIAA CASKS CEMENT (RBS)"^ 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s, Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American)) 41 13,000 Slates (Countes3). KEANE &~jISkLNSQ.#,



JAU K.I! JUNK TIMBER, INT AXT QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. 6/3 per 100 superficial feet. 30 to 40 feet .. .. 6/6 per 100 superficial feet. From 22 to 42 inches in diameter. Delivery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand Feet per Month. SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from 60 feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. ■Apply to "KAURI," Evening Star Office, Auckland. W"~ 'ARKW OR T H TEMPERANCE HOTEL. The above is situated within a few yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and offers to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. Charges Moderate. CHAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. ~]%fl CCOL, HE ifD~Rir~&~COr, -Ln 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. TO SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. The Kopurn Saw Mill Co. being about to relin quish their RetailTimbcr business in Auckland, and in order to effect a speedy clearance, have ui'catly ftf-.clnced their Prices. TO LET, the Yard, with Ofnce, well adapted for the Firewood Trade. Possession given on Ist March. Apply to R. BARTLEY, A1 the Yard, Breakwater Road. February 10. 1877. BILLIARD "O O OM. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. |> F. WEBSTER, j£.k>» WHOLESALE AND RTCTAIL SADDLER AND .HARNESS MAKER: 1.33. QUKK.V-STKJSKT, AIJCKLAKI^. WflYr, the Union HantV E___ _ _ © HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, KKNT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUKEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. WEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- Jln cantile agency company (LIMITED). The Third Call, of Ten Shillings per Share, on the Third Issue of the Company, will be payable at the Company's Oflice on TUESDAY, 3rd April, 1877. By order of the Board of Directors. FREDERICK B ATTLEY, For the Managing Director., Auckland, Ist March, 1877. TX ER 11 SCHO TT, R. A. M. L., H .(L Receives Pupils for Piano, Singing Theory, and Composition, at his Residence, opposite St. Matthew's Church. Terms on application at Mr Brown and Son's, and Mr Upton':, Library. ~^r ~<Tw published" A NEW MAP of the CITY and SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, comprising the City and the Highway Districts of Ponsonby, Newton, Mount Roskill, Arch Hill, Eden Terrace. Karangahape, Graf ton Road, Mount Eden and Epsom, Parnell, Newmarket, Remuera, and One Tree Hill, shew ing the numbers of original Lots, Subdivisions of Lots, and Sections, with all Roads and Streets, the Waikato Railway with Stations, and the Kaipara Railway as finally located. Compiled with great accuracy to a scale of Ten Chains to an Inch.—At all the Booksellers.— Price, ss. ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. The AERATED FLOUR COMPANY in placing before the public " Robley's Aerated Flour," they simply ask a fair and impartial trial, believing as they do that the highest medical testimony has placed on record the undeniable fact that Aerated Bread is superior and more nutritious than Bread made from ordinary flour with yeast, and specially adapted to all those who suffer from headache, acidity, flatulence, distension, or pain after meals, gout, gravel, &c. For Bread, Tea Cakes, and Pastry of all kinds, because requiring less butter and fewer eggs, the Aerated Flour stands unrivalled. One trial solicited to tfst its value. Jola by Grocers and Storekeepers. Wholesale A gents MESSRS. BROWN & PATEN Auckland. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D 0 W D E N Having purchased this Property, lately known as " Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," with the extensive Shedding and powerful Machinery, begs to inform the public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c, &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. SPECIAL NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. AcrftTit for Mr. W. K. Carter. mHO S. J. H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER, Shortland-street Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. IyrONEY to LEND in large or small -Ly.J- sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLKY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free, hold security, at low rates of interest.— ! R. C. DYER. Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— I Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. j T>ONES ! BONES 1 BONES I Bought in pj\y quantities for Cash at the Freo ! naan's Bay Bone Mills, aud at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by .7. & J. SOPPKT. ! 4 UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- Jzk. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the UNrvaKaiTtf of New ZsALANBk j . Quarter Daya for the eurffenfc year arc 6th i February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October, i FARQUHAR MACRAE, I Head Master. ' T AN D J. S O~FFTT : fc? • Freeman's Bay Steam Mn.i,a, J A&d Wo, IQL JLo^eHJaeen-ati^et Wfewli



1 IVT IL N E AND riHOYCE HAVE JUST RECEIVED SEVERAL CASES OF SEASONABLE GOODS, WHICH HAVE BEEN MARKED AT VERY LOW RATES. The following are a few of the' Lines specially worthy of notice:— FICHUS, MANTLES, CUIRASSE, AND TABLIERS, in Lace, Braid, Cashmere, &c«, from Bs. lid upwards. LADIES' STRAW AND LEGHORN HATS, from 6d. upwards. Also, BOYS' AND MEN'S1 PANAMAS from 3s. lid. SA[SH RIBBONS All Colours, Is. 4d. per yard. v B 100 BEADED SATCHELS 2s. add upwards. BABY LINEN, CHIDREN'S AND LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING. ALL SILK GOODS are still being Sold at Very Cheap Rates, notwithstanding the great advance in the Home Markets. DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING conducted on the Premises by a First class Melbourne Artiste. MILNE & CHOYCE, " Chbapside House," QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. J^T O T^ I C E. On and after WEDNESDAY, 4th April, Un paid Balances of Education Rates will be received at the Office of the Board of Education, Wyndham-street, Auckland. R. B. LUSK, Receiver. HOBART TOWN RAILS! HOBART TOWN RAILS ! HOBART TOWN RAILS ! ON SALE, by the undersigned, 4000 of the above, and 30,000 Palings, 5 and 6 feet. C. T. HARDING, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is 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, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cos torn-house-street. ..,,.., .......... WANTED, Purchasers for best Silver on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £8 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £6 15s. per set; a large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Af ew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. W. MACDONALD, c HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO ±±. OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of 420 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— . Repayments extend- p w t Total amount ing over rer weeKl Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. £ years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years .. .... 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received at the following rates— 125 months or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum 7 day's notice ... .. : „ JOHN BATGER, Secretary. 17 AIPARA RAILWAY. To ensure Dispatch. GOODS should LEAVE Auckland Wharf for the Otamatea—TUESDAYS. Wairoa—FRIDAYS. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager Jf O T 1 C E. J?p!Aieas Ft aud P" G™bons, Grocers vHH Pfi UCLPi' C. han£ s ' 5S' Wellesley-street, otdV^StS 5 aat:c- be carried on by H. P Svkfof^'W a pdr^- T- M/HONY; under the Hr i-jri 1 C4l^bona and Co." H.i .h. takes this opportunity to return his sincere thanks to his Mends ami thepubHcfo? their liberal patronage hitherto, and respectfully SiZ M°f *"* BaQie on behalf cif "O" P. GIBB 0N S & C O Mnts W¥ ,AND PRODUCE MER. CHANIS, 58, WoUestey-street, Auokiand. Dated; the 3rd April, 1877, w. H. CONNELL. Witness; ARCHI W> BROSiTOSM), WM. COIiEMAN,



JOHN SOPPET HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a 1 really good and well finished Five-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo streets in Newton TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in Hign street, belonging to Low and Motion. ■ TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aDOUG one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which arc under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling^ house, stables, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either 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 I Store. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 apres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva ! tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good | Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &0., only 12 | miles from town. ' ! FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahiirangi, 150 acres of ; really good Land, part bush and_part strong j fern, with frontage to the main rivOT. ' FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 > acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, WaiukuJ | with creek frontage. I FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 4, three miJes from the'landing-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah, back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 x 132 feet^together with workshop and other out-buildings. 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 the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SAIjE, at an exceedingly low 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 TTn.mil. ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 4 acrea land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush" miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 21 acres, a large portion of which, is under cultivation, with good house and buildj ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. A S H T"O N & SON « HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, QtJEEN-STKEET, AUCKLAND. FOE SALE :— KATPARA.—For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Land, within three-Quarters of a mile of the Helensville Railway Station. About one-fourth of 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 Build ing Allotment in the best part of Kyber Pass Road, 50 feet by 200 feet. Beautiful view. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hote —A comfortable six-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. PONSONBY.—Six-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about If acres in all. WAKEFIELD-STREET. —Four Allotments with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to Wakefield-street and another to Edwardes-street. STOKES' POINT, NORTH SHORE.-Small Farais inithis risine district. Very desirable investments for working men. NORTH SJAOKE.-b.ood sites for small Homesteads of from ono to five acres on the . road to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a good seven-roomed House.Stable, and out-buildings well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. TO BE LET :— SYMONDS-STREET. — Six-roomed Cottage nearly opposite Choral Hall. QUEEN-STREET.—Shop in first-class stand, under Theatre Royal. GRAFTON ROAD.—Cottages in health situa tions, to be Let. HOBSON-STREET.—Six-roomed House to be Let. QUEEN-STREET.-Solicitor's Offices in new buildings next the Bank of New Zealand, com modious and airy, fitted up with every conven ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. These offices are approached from Queen-street by wide and easy flight of stairs. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House. Land, and Estate Agents No. 8. New Zealand Inaurance BnilfHnga. f\ N S ~~A L E By the Undersigne© :— 10 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE. (OLD) : 25 » » » (NEW) 2 „ PRIME LARD (in bladders) 20 sacks OTAGO OATMEAL 10 „ PEARL BARLEY 300 „ OATS 200 „ BRAN 60 „ BARLEY DUST 125 packages TEAS (nneat qualities), in half chests and boxes. 15 FRAMES' ROOFING, SLATING, AND ' SHEATHING FELTS OTAGO SLATES NELSON HOPS, &o. T-JI^HAL^CO.^ TTSTILSON & CO/S^CELEBRATFiI purity and efficiency. It is by far beVond th 2 imported article. Ask for WnßON&Cota Baking Powder. See that every label is mo periymarked by the Manufacturers PTO /8.45 a.m. /q oa _ — 10.15 a.m. mat.* 1" From 11 ds n r ■*- I •"■ a >nu ligss vtssr -15.45 d.ip -Vfiion.m. mOURISTa TO THE HOT LAKES JL and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain P" O-S T - O F fTc"e"~HO"T~E~L Grey-street, Wellington, Travellers to the South will find fit" * »i..« oommodation at the aboTe, Hoi* hSSS^S Apartments for Families a" ' ,famte s ,Q* situated rooms always aw*' . i T> tQEZS&P' Sample-rooms, y ftW~.ulile. Gooti dry 'HQM a"s~U r w I N. »^~-, S'WOPRTRTO R. TV!T R? Sole ContractoFtotfffl jSi*^**- City Council for the Sinptyiag of Earth wioaets, Privy Boxes, Ce»»pits, &0., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests resrardlngf the above. Persons desiring to faa-v* the saia places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, otf i Otherwise, caa have the same done by leaving & notice, wither verbal or Turittnn, -with the ■ Inspector of Nuisances, City Coxmoll Ottloe. Qj7«en-«t,r«et. , * 'j CAJBSON, House ami Land'AmoL . ***> S enian(i Dfibt Collector, * *