The Evening Star.

Vol. VIIL—No. 2,225.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, APRIL 23, 1877.

PRICE : OjN tE PENNY.



~£__&\ 13 EGU LA R MONTHLY '^My'l^ STEAM COMMUNICATION "aBaBs'BETO'EKX AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan", may be expected here again about the 16th May. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three das'S after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. April 20, 1877. ■TNI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—April 1877. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Maxukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Well'ngton Saturday, 2Sth, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Thur., May3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11a.m. FOR~NAPIER^ WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 21th, 4 p.m. — FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - street Wharf. : Wanaka .. Wednesday, 25th, 3 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, Fiwji Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Mayß, 12 noon. — i HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. iSMte^QTEAM COMMUNICATION ll&S^lkJ BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND gE^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, Farquhar, Master, will leave as under: — From Auckland— Tuesday, 10.30 a.m. j Wednesday, 11 a.m. Thursday, 11.30 a.m. From Thames — Monday, 1 p.m. Tuesday, -1.30 p.m. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 5.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. McGREGOR. AKent. j ,s&_r=. T^O^^HITIiOTFSPRINGS, I _jO£pg»- P MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, i & LITTLE OMAHA. j The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasi-er, ■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, j Mahukangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi everj' Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11am. j From Matakana, &c, every Wednesdajr. ; Weather and other circumstances permitting, j Not responsible for Pai'celd put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to l J. CASEY fe SON. (JTEAM TO RIVERHEAD O ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. ' J. CASEY & SON. •&__=** C<TEAM ON THE KAIPARA 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 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, &c, on Tuesday. L _ J. CASEY & SON. •a,*^ TTIOR RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave E VERY 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 leave for the above fllace EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA Yat3p. m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. <To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— April. May. Wednesday, May 2 Monday, May 7 Friday, May 11 Wednesday, May 16 Monday, April 23 Monday, May 21 Friday, April 27 Friday, May 25 1 Wednesday, May 30 June. Monday, June 4 Monday, June 18 Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. ___^ A. McGRTCGOR- Manager. *§(i*_fes_T}_r A I W E R A, ' W HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with tho Owners of the ' LILLY' to run her as an Extra ■*3oat during the Summer Months. She will con ve^v passengers at the Reduced Fare of 10s. for , a "k^turn Ticket, and the Manager of the ' Hotel >ias Reduced the Charge fob Board, includin T Baths, Towels, &c, to 15s. for First- : class, and Ws- for Second-class, from SATUR- j TheWteanV" will' leave every Saturday at 2 P.m and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. . on Mondays. ' «__W XtTAi'^ATO STEAM NAVl __^e^- W r \ TION & COAL MINING I * * XJT jC\ j T 1 "VXY'PTj"I I^\ " '"" COMPANY 'LIMIIED). TIMETAL^ 21' I he steamer Mercer to Hamilton^Stda?, Thursday, and _, Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. i~ aa Amr nnfl Hamilton to Mercer-Monday, We,.llieada^ ana Friday, at 8 a.m. > i k „ tv, Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10. 1& a>m> Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF,' , Secretary* Fort-streot. February 10.1877. j TjlOR SALE OR CHARTER.' •^^^^^^^ The schooner «ireTffi£re KENILWORTH, ( Captain McDonald, now ready for sea. I 0. A. HARRIS. _ I ft*?s^ nnHE Brigantine F LIR T, i #gsj\ -*- 10° tons register, John J^re awi»' McKenzib, Master, is a Regiolar &ma£&&^ Trader between AL CKLAND and *ai " ' v' ma LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoKKNZXTC. *notln.T>r>. Wo'hrTm.TTT-IK. I«Tft •*aa^w CJTEAM TO THE WADE J||||||;kJi 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, 6.15 a.m. Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 8 a.m. h Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return. 13s. Will call at Brown's and Long Hay if required. Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs, fjolme3 Broß. \V6fl,theit&nd, other circumstances permittingt UQLMK3 BEOS' 5c CO., """ Ageatft



uSSgfe^ AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY "eass*«»BS' (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT, The s.s. STAR OF THE SOUTH Will leave as above on MONDAY next, the 23rd instant, at 5 o'clock p.m. FOR TAURANGA AND GISBORNE. The s.s. PRETTY JANE I Will leave Auckland as above on TUESDAY, the 21th instant, at i p.m. FOR AWANUI, GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD i will leave as above on WEDNESDAY, the 25th 1 instant, at 1 o'clock p.m. • W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. i|__l_^S TEAM T° COKOMANDEL "3SSS2sS? The new iron s.s. KINA W. Adams, Master, w rill leave as follows:— From Auckland— From Coromandel— Monday, 5 p.m. Monday Tuesday, 5 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a m. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. j Thursday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday, 5 p.m. . Friday, 10 a.m. — Saturday, 1 p.m. Return Tickets, available from Monday to j Saturday, inclusive : —Saloon, 13s ; Single do., 8s ; : Deck do., 03. Weather and other circumstances permitting. 1 For particulars apply to , E. G. SMITH, Queen-street: Or, W. SMITH, Uuecn-street Wharf. I «3£^£. CJTEAM~COMiVIUNICATION : JllligglO WITH THE THAMES AND -anraatfWO COROM ANDEL. ; FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers ard Cargo. i The 'ENTERPRISE' and ' LALLA ROOKH," ' Every Night. I Time Table: From Auckland:— Enterprise—Monday, (! p.m. Lalla Rookh—Tuesday, 7 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 7 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 8 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 8 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight AH carj,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 at the risk of Consignee. All claims for loss or demage to be made within seven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. , J. EDWARDS, Manager. I M E T A B L E. S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Monday, 12 noon Tuesday, 2 p.m. Wednesday. 1 p.m. Thursday, 7 a.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. ." dingle Fares. 3s. Gd.; Return, os. Freight, 103 per ton. M. NTCCOL. Agent. xSs&Seg. W ° ll W A J U X U> "^^^ Thop.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehuuga— From Waiuku— Monday, noon Monday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 2.30 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills-- Tuesday, 8 a.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. M. 11. ROE. «£_£&_*_ ~W O R W A r""u K. U. ossfsmSEe* The s-s- TAM 0 - SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: Fn-ra Waiuku : Friday, 27th, 5 p.m. Saturday, 28th, 10 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, the 27 th instant, at 7 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. N O T ICE. The s.s. ' Tarn o' Shanter' will be laid up to be overhauled, &c, and will resume work on Fri day, as per time table. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onfihnmrn or Newmarket. 'a^sw XfiOß LONDON DLRECT. 'fem^a^ The favourite Al Clipper """*■""" GLENLORA, JAb. _. .'iiTCHET.L, Commander, will sail as above on WEDNESDAY, the 25th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. A notice to Passengers will appear in due course. All Claims against the above vessel must be rendered In duplicate at our office on or before TUESDAY, 2tth instant, at 10 a.m., or they will not be recognised. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Acrenta. ~£fe^ T^birLOlN TDO~N~DIRECT. TO FOLLOW THE Mtesg^gl^ GLENLORA. The Al Clipper Ship ELECTRA, 668 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 freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 16,1877. (3 r I C ET T. B. H I L L Respectfully intimates to the Medical Profession, his old friends, and the public in general, that he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, IN VIQTORIA-STEEET, where he will be found at all hours day and night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, arid Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, VTCTORtA-STREKT. AITiKXAND. - ipiHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \J SCHOOL, PARNELL. '— Quarter Days: January 25, April 12, Julys, October 20. The next Quarter begins on THURSDAY, 12th 1 Apr ' JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., H«ad Master. ; 1 J~iHEAP BUILDING MATERIALS. B ; Ti ic - undersigned have made HEAVY RE DUCT JONS 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, at Lowest Rates. Wood Turning in ai._ its Brancher—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa ~Lcgs, at reduced rates. THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY, MECHANICS' BAY. m WWsTj7~ir~A R B U T" T, j wholesale brush manufacturer, » shortlakb-stheet Auckland. Fiour Mills supplied With Brushes tor Bregsi.Bg FioWs 9V 914. Qn<s rejilM.



HITCHEN'S CELEBRATED "BLOOD RESTORER." The Proprietor begs to apologise to the public for the disappointment caused through the supply of the above Medicine having this week been so very short of the demand. The advertisement inserted in Saturday's Star Supplement was followed by so unex pected a rush for the medicine, that the Agent was at once cleared out of stocks on hand. In future the Proprietor will use every endeavour to produce a large enough supply, and is in creasing his facilities for preparing the Blood . Restorer. 1 Orders left with the Agent will be promptly i attended to. Agent: W. DAWSON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Welleslky-street, Auckland. "VTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL JJS VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street 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. k N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January 1(!. 1877. IL S X I N N E It, • 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. &o^ L. It" M E~~ W~K, JL_a LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). WT. 13 A L L~ • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 211, QUEEX-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 patronage. WAKNO C X B' ROTHERS, Soap & Canolk Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Greek. Offi/v» '—rtnrham-Rt.rnnt.. Aunlrlnnri Q.T A R /J\ JJOTEL, Albert-stuebt, Auckland. It. J. DAVIDSON, PROPRIETOR. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. POINT RUSSELL IlOfljS 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. BIGGINS, Proputktor. [ESTABLISHED A.I). ]564.] miTE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING JL AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RIOHMOXD, AND WISLLTCSLEY-BTRKET EAST.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.—Whi'e thank ing tho publi" for their pati'onago durinu- the pait 13 years, W. TC. & 00. would bee to inform them that they hay« now on liand a complete stock of th°i very beat dyes, and that, with »h<nr appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they ca" turn out their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit tho Ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Volvets Silk and Satin Dresses, &c, to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothing Cleaned, Dyed, Well-prnssed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair, Orders left at their City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waHed upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned, or Dyp.d. 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. QYMONDS-STREET. I have 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. Dressmaking and all machine work done. Men's, Youths, and Boys' Clothing made to order. J. H _ APE. Appointment c^^^^^^^^ > Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MRS. PATE, 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 White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. L~A T E S"T~AMERICAN "TYPOGRA PHICAL NOVELTIES, received by the Mail Steamer. —"Evening Stab" Steam Printing Works. mHE THING ORE /COFFEE Prepared by CLOSE BROS. mHE XjiNCORE /COFFEE Is Packed in One, Two, Four, Six, & Twelve Pound Canisters. THE XjiNCORE Is Prepared FROM THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Fresh Rousted and Ground. CLOSE BROS., TEA DEALERS AND SROOBRS, 228 & 253, Queen-street, , _^___^_^__^____.... g , __ XXip WKO&BSALK ANX> KSTAtt, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER;



CR O W N II OTE L, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. J"""""a""m E S BUTC HE R, 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 nncut). at. reaqgnahln ra.tea. 7^ 1* s ~a7 l c, — CV THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER ' ELECfRA,1 BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to 11. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSII. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Pekfjsction of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. BRIERLEY?S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9 a.m. 12 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 1 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. i p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. PU L M A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-streot. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. 7^l E O a.;G:..,E ~ A X JE R S \TT Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. 1%/r R. t. tr'af fo r 5 SURGEON -g^Spssas Wakefield- DENTIST, sjf£|§|S stkbet. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Tftftth (f7-oin One tn a Full H«t>. JA M E S B L A KE V, CUSTOMi[OUSE-STREET (East), NtiAU GOKKSTItKKT JISITY. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steci-iDg Wheels, Dearleyes, Bnllscyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. X> R IO X S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office : 27, Queen-street. N. HARKER has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt. Bricks, of large si/.e and good colour, and their good shape effects a large saving in Mortar. At the present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will lhul.it advantageous to use them rather ihan 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. COM BIOS & DALDY. Agents. ALnEiiT^ttSfe Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. Tho Expensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hotpl 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, Qtjeesn-strbet, Opposite the Savings Bank. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'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. ]yr USICAL 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. Cd.; 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, Boosey^s, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &c. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 240 OUKTCN-STRWTCT GASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Viotoria-afereet TCnat. f\ N SALE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED- Oatmeal (Anderson's) Sydney Maize t Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter Gr^ss Seeds and Clovers Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) Bonefiour (Bell's) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. J~"O H N "S O~T P~E~"Ti HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUEEN-STRKET. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Pasaensrerß. Ootolw 30. TS7fi. Q< P E C ITL N™O~T~I CE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Sarly Train, thence per Coach, by bookinsf at the office of JOHN SOPPST, . „, ■-. 0> 8> Queen-afreet, Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. XT AIP AR A RAILWAY, To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should fcBAVH Auckland Wharf for the Otamatea-TUESDAYg. Wairoa-FRIDAYS. By Qi*nci\ j j.. vi *v Vj M4e.BoNA^p l



Tp LEC T I 0"n N O T I CE. In pursuance of " The Regulation of El actions Act. 1870," I, Samuel Yeoman Collins, Returning Officer for the Electoral District; of Auckland City West, do hereby give notice that, by virtuo of a Writ bearing date tho 12th day of April, 1877, under the Seal of the Clerk of the Writs, an Election will be held for the return of one qualified person to serve as a Member of the House of Representatives for the said Electoral ; District; and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Young Men's Christian Association Building, at noon, on 20th day of April, 1877 ; and that the Poll (if necessary) will take place on the 2nd day of May, 1877. SAMUEL Y. COLLINS, Returning Ollicer. The following is the Polling-place for tLc Electoral District of Auckland City West: — The Young Men's Christian Association Building. SAMUEL Y. COLLINS, Returning Ollicer. mo THE -ELECTORS OF AUCKLAND CITY WEST. Gentlemen,—At the request of a number of Electors and Citizens of your district, I ofter myself as a Candidate to represent you in the General Assembly for the seat vacant by the resignation of B. Tonka, Esq. Having been a resident in Auckland for 35 years, and, during that time, a Member of the General Assembly for 12 years, it is but reason able that I should have acquired that experience which should lit me to be your representative. I may, without egotism, refer you to my course of action in the past as a guarantee for the faithful performance of my duties in the future. I need scarcely say that I shall strive to the utmost of my power to make the Colonial Land Revenue available for Colonial purposes. The arrangement of 1850 oarriedinjustice on its face, and I was one of several Auckland members who not only voted against it at the time, but petitioned the Home Government to disallow the arrangement. In my mind nothing would tend more to the advancement of the North Island than the laying out oli reserves of land for the natives, and the individualizing of native titles for tho remainder. If such a measure were adopted, the waste lands, now lying idle, would soon be occupied by thrifty European settlers The opening up of lands for settlement is of vital importance to Auckland, and should be urged on the Government by every legitimate means. I liope tho time is not far distant when the Queen's Writ will run through the length and breadth of tho land. There should be one law for all Her Majesty's subjects, which every one, European or Native, should be compelled to obey. I have no desire to see Provincial Institutions re-instituted on th<*ir former basis, but will not rest .s.itislied until a better substitute is obtained than Ihe present Counties Act, and I will sup port Sir George Grey in his patriotic endeavours to Obtain j ustice for the Province o£ Auckland, and thought of .the, people to real self-govern ment. The Road Boards have proved most useful institutions, and might have extended powers given them with advantage. I desire to see the Colony united, with one purse, and one Jand fund; otherwise I would ! use every exertion to obtain Insular Separation, on equitable terms. I think advantage ought to be taken of the present state Of the money market in England to dispose of our Railways to Companies who i would not only extend them, but work them i satisfactorily to the public. The proceeds of | such sales would be available for other public ! works, and reduoe the liability and heavy taxa tion of the country. If you return me as your Representative I will do all in my pow<jr to get the Auckland members to work together.knowing from long experience, the desirability of united action. I can give no farther pledge that I will do my utmost to forward your interests, which are identical with my own, in the welfare and advancement of the Colony. . I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your most obedient servant, ROBERT GRAHAM. HE. M A R L E R, • (Formerly of Mahler & TWBNTFMAW, House Agents, Hart-street, Bloomsbury, Lon don), RENT & 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 H. E. Marie l- combined, makes it one ot 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; 2i per cent, on the remainder; no extras. Tradesmena' Books kept and balanced by the 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 Cukkent Rates. THOMAS H. MABIN, Superintendent for New Zealand, Office: Lower Queen-street, Opposite Fort-street. •VT ICC OL, H E~N DR V & CO., _3I AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-stkeet, 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 | Local Director: George Burgoynk Owen, E«q. (Messrs. Owen and Graham.) Principal Medical Officer: Charles Field Goldsbro', Esq., M.D. General Agent for New Zealand : William T. ,T. Bell. j With Sub-Agencies in all the Principal Towns. Every information on the subject of LIFE ASSURANCE ANNUITIES, and ENDOW MENTS FOR CHILDREN, afforded by J. 4.. LqwEi Travelling Agent to the Association ; or Oeneral Agen.t» s^, SPEOUt, FKATURSB,.—AaB ARMITTK» Q& Poiidcg, wiiich are tmCHALt.ANgA.BLE from date of issue, i Lqwkhv >U! kh cf Presidiums, 3#d no ham?jss-



VSTANTED Known, that D. Goldik is V V prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doers, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, Sec. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Gus torn-house-street. WAN TED, Purchasers for best Silver on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £8 loe. 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. JOKES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. X.B.— A. few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damagsd, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver .Vlmint.prl. and Dray FTamfiSß. EItOIIA NT S, AGENTS, and others, can have Oftice 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 Evkning Stab office, W ynnhfu n -s r.rco r.. Mf|lo LET, a. Grocer's House and Ja_ Shop, top of 'Hobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobs'on- Btrcet. : TO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 2is. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. T7IOII SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments JaJ . 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. 1710] I 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 SOPPJET, No. 8, Queen-street. IjiOß SALE, a Tailoring Business, with . 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 V. G. Ewington, Commis sion Agent, SI, Queen-street. "^i O R S A L E; Nine acres of Land close to the Landing Place, Wairoa South, together with Large Store and Dwelliiitf-hoiiiie, Barn and Stables. PK'Kevies. Cow-shed, &c, and also a comfortable U-roomcd Cottage. To be Sold cither as a whole or in separate lots. The Store and Dwelling-house, &c, and 5 acres of land, in one lot; and the 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 or' securing a Valuable Property in a rising district on very easy terms. For full particulars apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. Auckland, 3rd April, 1877. TTjiuß PRIVATE SALE—CEMENT* _fi. Cement, Cement (Knight, Bevan, and Sturgo), in first-class order, at lo.iper cask, in lots to suit purchasers. —M. JONES & CO., Central Sale Rooms. FOX SALE, a 3-hor.se-]io\vcr Engine and lioilcr.—Apply STAB Oiilce. 17U) 1 i SA LE, aw old established .Coach JsJ and Wheelwright Business on the Thames Ooldfield, doing a good trade, with a good Family I'csidenee if required.—Apply by letter, or personally, to James Mackie, Coachbuilder &c, Grahamstown. IJIOR SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomcd Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochvane and Son. Land Agents, Fort-street. . ■ "Ij^Oß SALE, remarkably Cheap, and JO. terms very easy, a really good Seven rooined House, with slated roof, and freehold allotment, JO feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep, well stocked with choice trees,' &c.—Apply to JOHV SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. TjlOR SALE, Corner Allotment in JC Hobson-street, being Lot 6, of Subdivision 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 FLOUR. EX C.ABARFEIDII. In lots to suit purchasers. GEORGE SIBBIN. MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum of Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONE or two Gentlemen can be 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. JM. MACDONALD, c HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. THE undersigned are Cash Buyers of GUM, at Highest Market Prices. NIOCOL, HENDRY & CO. Onßtoni-ho«80-8t.reet. 31st March. 1877. ()NEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—"VV. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. "jV/ITONEY to LEND in large or~small -LtJL Bums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY 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.— Jaokson and Russell. Solicitors. • . • .■ ' q P E C I A L ¥OIICE. MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay and Hoxeymax, 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 OF KEENS', YOUTHS', and BOYS' Clothing, Lambswool Underclothing & Hosiery, Flannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings* Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' Silk Umbrellas, &c, ', ' : . :, MU. LECH, LAl'lS StJPmiNTBNBBNT FO3S COSGRAVS & OOii solicits a continuance of the patronage of his Mends to the new firm, and will guarantee every attention shall be paid to their esteemed favours. TT caption of Mercantile and F«nc* Pstatiaaf s executed the BVfSwe Stab 1 Steaan Printing Works. Latest Novcltias jr English and American Type; Scripts'equal tc lithography; Material for Posters and Illuml natad, Billa obtainable, j* na QtfewFriQSJagOfflfiS



JOHN S O P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, NO. S, QUKEN-STRKET. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Fiye-rooined 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 nood Farm of 150 acres, aoouc one hah' fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, tho remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwellings 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 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, cow-sheds &0., only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres of really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOll SALE, at an exceedingly low price, -400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau l?loek, WaiukuJ with creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres \ good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. i, I three miles from the landing-place. ! FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a i really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ; iencc 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, 2o of which are in grass, with 1-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable fou roomed Cottage, good gardt-n, and about 4 acre 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-rocmed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPKT, No. 8. Queen-stree iqf ASH TO N &~ SO N% lie HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand. Issueance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. FOll SALE :— SEAFIELD ROAD.—2 allotments, having to gether a frontage of GO feet to Seafield Road by 91) feet deep. KAIPARA.—For Immediate Sale, lib 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 laud and water carriage. Over 200 acts ;nc sheltered from all winds, and well suited tor 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 Cottoge, with an acre of Land in grass. PONSONBY.—Six-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about 1J acres in all. WAKEFIELD-STREET. — Four AUotm ents with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to Wakelield-street and another to Edwardes-strcct. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from one to live acres on the road to the Lake. WAIUKU.-Farm of 230 acres, with a eood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NSWTON.-J3uilding allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Giuidry's Paddtiok. TO BE LET :— ALMA PLACE.—4-reomed Cottage in Eng land-street. "PONSONRY ROAD.—A newly-built Cottage, with verandah, and every convenience. ■ EDEN CKKSOENT— Two Houses in Brito mnrt Terrace, adioining Britomart House. QUEEN-STREET.—Solicitor's Otiicea m 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 arc approached from Queen-street by wide and easy (light of stairs. C USTOM-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 Aerents No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Huildingw FOR SALE, by R. C. GKEKNWOor* HOTEL BROKER, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Market-iiuuse ; And at the Corner of Queen and Short land-strtsets. FOR SALE, a country Hotel (freehold), 6 acre 3 of good pasture land, doing a very good trade, near town, and in every way a good investment for an enterprising person with a little capital. Terms easy FOR SALE, i miles from town, a Dairy Farm, of 50 acres, for the most part volcanic soil of the very best quality, free from stones, thoroughly fenced and divided into 8 or 10 p>ddoeks, and mostly laid down in good grass. House contains nine rooms, with every convenience, good stabling and outbuildings, &c, &c. Price, £1000. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a compact little Homestead, six miles from town by a good road, about 5 acres of good land, fenced and divided into three pad docks, good orchard, and garden, well watered by stream, good well. Cottage contains 5 rooms, and only 18 months old.. Price, £230. Terms very easy. FOR SALE, a Cottage of 1 rooms, nearly new, allotment 33 by 90, situated in Oundry-strect, Newton, let to a good tenant for 10s. par week. Price, lowest, £185. Terms, £85 cash, balance at £9 per cent. FOR SALE, near town, a Villa Residence, ' containing seven rooms, with every modem, convenience; about 2 acres of rich volcanic soil laidout as paddock, orchard, garden, shrubbery, &c, very nandy to town, and suitable for a business man. Price, £500 (lowest). Terms, £100 cash, balance at £8 per cent. FOR SALE, a very desirable Property, about three miles from town, of about 18 acres of the richest volcanic soil, laid out with 6 paddocks & acres of orchard, 2 acres of garden, with lar'ue and extensive vineries; well and substantially* built House, containing about nine rooms, good stabling and outbuildings. This! is a property seldom to be met with, as the gardens, vineries, and orchards are worth some hundi'eds per annum. Price, £2200; terms easy. FOR. SALE, a new, well and substantially built six-roomed House, off Karaneahape Iload • rooms large and lofty, bay window, good view, large allotment, good well, tanks, &c. This house is only just finished, and can be had a bargnin. Terms easy. ■FOR SALE, a four-roomed Cottage in Oook street (quite new), very large allotment, good situation, and will be sold oheap, as the owner is leaving Auckland. Price, £220: terms easy. FOR SALE, a Cottage in Rokeby-street, being the third on the left from Upper Queen-street* Price, £90. FOR SALE, three Cottages in Duke-street> let to good tenants for 30s. pex* we*k. Price for the lot, with freehold allotment, £150. FOR SALE, a very superior- Villa Residence, near town ; also, several Cottages, &c, &c. FOR SALE,' choice Farms. Targe and small j Land, improved and otherwise; Allotments in the city and suburbs, &o. WANTED, Property of every description to Sell; no charge for advertising, or commission if not sold. tm~ See Advertisement Board, Market-house» or call at office, corner of Queen and Shortland streets, 11. C. GREENWOOD, LAXD, EStATE & COMMISSION AGENT Market-house ; ' * And Corner of Short-land and Queen-streets, GEORGE COOK'S 'BUSSES, From opposite Coombes's. Kyber Pass ahd Newmakket. Daily. AT 9.15 a.m, (ys u.au 10,15 &,m, J.US a .:n. 12.1a p,m» l°M p.aj, 1.45 p.m, • 2»p p.m. 8.15 p.m. <U5 p.m. §.*§ vMi 5.15 p.ixii j fe.lo p.m 4 . . 6.55 p.m> Leaves Newmarket; fjj a.mi $9-30 ftOn. ILSO &.)))„ J. 2 GQQiiv 4 P'JH' 1.80 p.mj • &?.Q p,m. , 3 Pm, A p.m,> 4*30 p.m,l 5.30 p.m. 8 y.m» f p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday e?au!n^ t , " 8, 8.30. 9, &3!>, 10, td*|ft. 11. CBOrt'MOOOK. •