The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII. -No. 2,219.

AUCKLAND, IS.Z., MONDAY, APRIL IG, 1877.

PRICE : OIS_E PENNY.



«^__s____?=*_ "XT'OR SYDNEY AND MEL- Jg|||__g£ JO BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. H E R O, Captain Logan, left Sydney yesterday, the 11th instant, and is due here on the 16th instant. She will leave again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about THURSDAY, the 19th inst. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, 12th April, 1877. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U O. NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table —April 1877. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Hawea .. Monday, 16th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taranaki Thursday, 19th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Taupo .. Sunday, 22nd, i p.m. 2.30 p.m. Wkli. ngto.n Saturday. 2Sth, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Thur., May3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11a.m. ' FOR SYDNEY, from Wellington. Wakatipu Thursday, 19th — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Qpeen-street Wharf. Rotorua. . Tuesday, 21th, _ p.m. — FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, , .NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, i AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - street Wharf. Wanaka .. Wednesday, April 25th, — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. _S__fe_. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION il___si|_;K3 BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND ; "^^^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquiiar. Master, will leave as under:— j From Auckland— i Tuesday, '."0 p.m. ! Wednesda., .spm. I From Thames— i Tuesday, P. 30 a.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. _ Weather and other circumstances permitting. ' A. MCGREGOR. Agent. . «_&__*=>_ TOTOR THE HOT SPRINGS, JPgtTaS»; SO MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "^^■^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. j The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, Will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c., every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with- j out a shipping note. For freight or passage a PP ly c to gFT & go> _ ,~£k%^ CJTEAM TU RIVERHEAD lg|lS> 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. ,S£Wfe^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. Th.6 8 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 oh 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. _ ____. J. CASEY & SON. ««ifcaa_^ XTIOR RUSSELL, WANGA- 30 ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passenger booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— Btrictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave 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 every ffRIDA Vat 3 p.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, April 13 Friday. May 11 Wednesday, April 18 Wednesday, May 16 Monday, April 23 Monday, May 21 Friday, April 27 Friday, May 25 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 MoGRKGOR. Manager. I W E R A, VV 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 Fare of 10s. for a Return Ticket, and the Manager of the Hotel has Reduced the Charge for Board, including Baths, Towels, &c, to 15s. for First class, and 10s. for Second-class, from SAIUR DAY till MONDAY. The Steamer will leave every Saturday at Z p.m.. and return to Auckland at. half-past 9 a.m. nn Mondayr. ■£&_S_?^ TX7AIKATO STEAM NAVI JMiK; VV GATION & COAL MINING ' COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Meicer—Monday, Wednesday, and . Friday, at 8 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.__. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. February 10. 1877. ]_£_Z" T>ASSENGERS' BINE OF ,g|||||^ JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA- J 1""""^™ Owned by Messrs Shaw, Bavill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, Lonaon. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at LJ4, *K___d commanded by experienced masters. J& ifrtl of Fare is most substantial and of the Bi£ „aality, and the accommodation'roomy and o£2t-^s_ient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment lor which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost Wgalar intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., . OWEN & GRAHAM, . Agentfl,



«*KteafewC_TEAM TO THE WADE -ll^jlgiO AND PUHOI. The paddle steamer EFFORT leaves as follows :— From Auckland— From Wade- Tuesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 9.45 a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Monday, 3.15 p.m. From Auckland: From Puhoi: Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 8.15 a.m. Thursday, 9a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs. Holmes Bros. Weather and other circumstances permitting. HOLMES BROS' & CO., _. Agents. *^§fe~ TT ° R w A x v K_u* '"cjaJß' The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Thursday, 8 a.m. Thursday, noon , Saturday, 9.30 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. • Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills— Tuesday, 11 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. rjTT~M~E T A B L E. *"^*J~~ S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa : Monday, 2 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m. Thursday, 7 a.m. Thursday, noon Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. i Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL. Agent. i , 1 «*&«!.«. CJTEAM TO COROMANDEL. __J*l.^_>J •asKESssS' The new iron s.s. XI N A W. Adams, Master, will leave as follows :— From Auckland— From Coromandel— Tuesday Tuesday 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 n.m. " Return Tickets, available from Monday to Saturday, inclusive: —Saloon, 13s; Single do., 8s; Deck do., ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Queen-street: Or. W. SMITH, Uueen-street Wharf. i •^sa^-^lR 1 ° R F i J J I *__Ki____i' The a.s. bar qucntinc EMU Will pail for above in a few days. For freight or passage apply to STONE BROS., Agents. •gW^ iH 1 ° ll- W A I U X U. «3Sllii_i»> The g s TAM 0 . S HANTER will leave for Waiuku as fol'ows:— From Onehunga : Jb'roni Vai tku : Wednesday, 8.30 am. "Wednesday, .-.30 noon Saturday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 7.30 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson ai_:. Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with nromt't disnntoh. A. CUNNINGHAM, Qnahimwi or Nowmarkot. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION -p3__gg>;'4) WITH THE THAMES AND <^__aa» OOROM AN DEL. FOR SHORTLAND. calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The ' ENTERPRISE' and ' LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Enterprise—Monday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh—Tuesday, 12 midnight Enterpriser—Wednesday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 5 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight All cargo to be alongside one Lour 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. j-t-V TCTOR LONDON DIRECT. The favourite Al Clipper GLENLORA, Jab. B. Mitchell, Commander, having the gi-eater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch. Has accommodation for a few steerage passengers only. Carries an ex perienced surgeon. .or freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. TT\_ "OOR LEVUKA DIRECT. jSjkfi^ J. »i^bio,-i,„ The brigantine %§ggsgg£ AUGUSTA will leave for the above uort, on TUESDAY, 17th, at 10 a.m. All cargo to be on board on Monday. A.S.P. Co., Agenls. ajgjw rriHE Brigantine FLIRT, J¥€\ JL 100 tons register, John r^f^^^ McKenzie, Master, is a Regular gA4rrr_«g^ Trader between AL CKLAND and «sa=K33&« LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. McKENZTE _i_"-l»n«V H-hrn»rv Ifi. 187R ™r O T_ I C 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 will 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, VIOTORIA-STREKT. AUCKLAND. OF REMOVAL. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO., WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, Beg to intimate to their friends and the public that they have REMOVED to those Extensive Premises in HOBSON'S BUILDINGS, Shortland-street, lately in the occupation of Messrs. McArthur, Shera, and Co., where their Business will be carried on from THIS DAY (Thursday), April 12,1877. ; TT3URIRI POSTS ON SALE. The undersigned has ON SALE. 1,000 first rlass Puriri Posts, at the Lowest Market Price. R. A. ENGLAND, Coal and Firewood Dealer, Onehunga. RSTBEASLEY, Milliner, Dressmaker and General Draper, Princes-street, next door to Collison, Confectioner. AND J. SOPPET, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf. Auckland. mHO S. J. H~A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER, j SHORTLAND-STREET AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or oid. Qnm rciW.A.



qPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER Have niuch pleasure in announcing that they have 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:— pC -^^^( p333533C3"( \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet / / Chili Vinegar : '. Jugged Hare ) ) Red Cabbage V ) Mince Meat \ ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( \ Oriental Pickles ( ) German Sausage ( , Orange Jelly \ h , Oxford Sausage / { Apple Jelly \ ~ ) > Hare Soup J ) Black Currant >•_? ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant I§ ( )Ox Tail ( \C.& B. Honeyy ' ( ) Kipped Herrings ( )^ g^ ( .) 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 abetter class of Goods into Auckland, and -we beg to assure them that we will continue to do so, and olfer them at reasonable prices. TEAS. We are giving the Best Value in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Tioing Direct Importers of the Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, we give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, viz., Crushed Loaf, English in Loaves, and Chopped in 71b. tins, 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, E. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY- GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, 'pttt? HT d_t Corner ok QUEEN and THE A POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. BR (.) OK S & BASSE TT, COACH PAINTERS. SIGN WRITERS, ETC., Durham-street, Next to Havmarket. All kinds of Vehicles (new or second-hand), painted in the, most superior manner with quick depatcli, and at reasonable rates. Si_rn writing done for the trade. N.M.—J. li. Brooks, late Carriage Painter to the Bros. Antony and Fer dinand Rothschild, Air Alderman Wire, and other Oitv (London) dignitaries. _Z"EAl__N_yT_^^^ __. YANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria _,tk__t 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 Me.tn.ls. R ¥. ]J. WO O D H~X 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 111. 1877. W~H.~ S X I N N E R, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. See... fee. RL. II." ■"M~ E^ E X, • LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Cannings Buildings). WT. B ALL, • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 211, Queev-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. AR N 0C X BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. riflFlrv. t—r)nrhftTn-Ht.r««t.. Aiwklnnrt C< TA R /,*% TTOTEL, * Albert-street, Auckland. r. j. davidson, PROPRIETOR. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. OI NT RUS S E I7L 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 pul on the river. Hancock's Ale on draught, aud a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, &c. J. HIGGINS, Proprietor. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AMD CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellesley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., I'roprietor*.—Whi'e thank ing th"i puM_<> for ihei'- patr-magx durino- ~»« pa»t 13 years, W. W. & Co. would bee to inform them 'hat they have now on hand a complete otock of th« very best dyes, and that, with < heir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improv.ment, they can turn out their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit th« Ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvet*, Silk and Satin Presses, &c, 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 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured. Cleaned, or Dyed. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D O 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, Sec, Sec, &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. QYMO'ND-S- 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. Huts, from is. up. Dressmaking and all machine work done. Men's, Youths, and Boys' Clothing made to order, J. K_APE, . _.ppointment. fjaMsMss&l& Marchioness Ladyship n*,*^&**^s^£"? Normanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its v'cinity that Bhe has just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutill6s, Whit© and Pink Satteena, Scarlet | Lasting and strong Kettering. Jean i ftlso, utrocg I Bel.KlfiflttQ, ftppwUet. rnvM



CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. J_-___ _____________ CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. AJso, Firewood (cut or uncntl. at, reason_h)n rates. Q~ N S A L E. — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER ' ELEOfRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to H. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSH. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with tho utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. ___ RYAN, BELL & CO. kFERLEY'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. PU L M A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, , Shortland-street. Views of tho Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinet 3 and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Ch Idren's Portraits taken instantan O sly. G"E~0 R G~E AXE TO Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Ruvers of Tallow. I%|~ R. T. T R AFFORD SURGEON <e~2sP=^ wakefield- DENTIST, IffiffSSk STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. \i-t.ifioin.l -r«,-_h ifrmr. 0„r. to h. full >«._». JAMES B LAX EV, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near, Gore-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeyes, Bullseycs, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, Sec T_> R I C X 73. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Queen-street. N. BARKER has always'on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape etf-'cts a large saving in Mortar. At the present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will find it advantageous 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. A .W§^__lilr^_?t. TTT j_\.LBERT J^OTEL, 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 crombie's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba_k, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. -m/T USICAL NOTICE. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHE ET MUSIC to the amount of 10s., will be allowed a Discount of 2s. Od.; 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, 940 QUHIEN-STREWT C_» CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110a. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street fCast. pi N SALE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED- Oatmeal (Anderson's) Sydney Maize Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter Grass Seeds and Clovers Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) Boneflour (Bell's) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. T O H N SOPPET, _l HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen _treet. Agent for Mr. A. K. Garter. Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Hooking of Passengers. Ootobor 30. 187«. STeTTTI 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. Agent, for Mr W. X Carter. FTIPAEA RAILWAY. To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should LEAVE Auckland Wharf for the Otamatea-TUESDAYS. Walroa-FRIDAYS. By order. . „„ ,_."«___' V..* A, V, MACDONALD*



"|0 POCKETS NEWNELSON HOPS, Ex 'Hawea.' T. H. HALL & CO. pi N SALE, By the Undersigned :— Ex 'Ephkmy,' 'Jessie,' 'Saucy Kate,' 'Kenilworth,' & 'Emma': 05 tons BAKER'S BEST QUALITY FLOUR in sacks, 100's and 50's. 210 sacks BRAN 30 sacks OATMEAL 3 tons PEARL BARLEY 8 cases HAMS and BACON (in cloth) 4 cases LARD (in tins and bladders) 20 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE TO ARRIVE, Per 'Elizabeth Curle' and 'Kate Brain ': 250 sacks HEAVY-FEED OATS 20 tons PRIME SYDNEY POTATOES 18 tons BAKER'S BEST FLOUR 90 sacks FOWL WHEAT. Ex 'Nar do o' @ Dunedin, from Foochow : NEW SEASON TEAS, Finest Qualities. T. H. HALL & CO. TL£ AUli I! TZ" AUI. I! JUNK TIMBER, IN ANY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. G/3 per 100 superficial feet. 30 to 40 feet .. .. 6/6 per 100 superficial feet. From 22 to 12 inches in diameter. Delivery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand __et per Month. SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from 60 feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to "KAURI," Evening Star Office, Auckland. "VTICCOL, HENDRY & CO., JLI 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. GEORGE COOK'S 'BUSSE S. From opposite Coombes's. Kyber Pass and Newmarket, Daily, AT 915 a.m. 9.45 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3.45 p.m. 4.45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. i p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: 8, 8.30, 9, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. [CEORGE COOK, "Wake, fl el d-s treet. F. .WEBSTER, • wholesale and retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, Queen-street, Auckland. rW_Tt. tho TTnion Tlnnl.) C. C ~A "If R, • HOUSE, LAND, & GKNERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con noll, Vulcan Lane. _ IV/TONEY to LEND in large or small JJyJL sums, 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. O. DYER, Shortland-street. M _ ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jaokson and RusbcU. Solicitors. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. q FECIAL -pTOTICE. MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay and Honeyman, as Drapers and Clothiers, bog to intimate to their friends and the public that they will OPEN ON FRIDAY, THE 23rd inst,, with an ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK OF MENS', 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, MR. LECK, Late Su-erin.ei._ent for COSGRAVE & CO., Solicits a continuance of the patronage of hi a friends to the noyr.flrm, and will • gii arantee every attention shall be paid I „ ,»!t« XMx w\%vm& favours*



WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbo and other Budding Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &o. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. ANTED, 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.—Afewbest quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. Mr 110 LET, a Grocer's House and JL Shop, top of Hobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobson street. TO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 21s. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. ]m O R S A L E, The Windmill and Allotment on which it stands in Symonds-street. It is most sub stantially built, and could be easily restored to its former use. H. PARTINGTON", Stitchbury's Buildings, FOR SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments 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. FOR SALE, remarkably cheap, and terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, •10 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, only two miles from Papatoitoi.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR 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 F. G. Ewington, Commis sion Agent, 81, Queen-street. FOR SALE, three-roomed House in the best part of Ponsonby, with two large allotments, all fenced in. " Would be sold on very < jasy terms.—Apply to Messrs Council and Bromficld, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. pp iJ R S ~A L ~l_7 Nine acres of Land close to the Landing Place, Wairoa South, together with Largo Store and Dwelling-house, Barn and Stables, Piargeries. Cow-shed, &c., and also a comfortable 6-roomed Cottage.' To be Sold cither as a while or in separate lots. The Store and Dwcliing-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 Groce.es, Drapery, &c. To a steady man this offers an excellent opportunity of securing a Valuable Property in a rising district on very easy terms. For full particulars apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. . Auckland, 3rd April. 1877. FUR PRIVATE SALE—C EME NT, Cement, Cement (Knight, Bevan, and Sturgo), in first-class order, at 15/3 per cask, in lots to suit purchasers.—M. JONES & CO., Central Sale Rooms. TTIOR SALE, a 3-horse-powcr Engine and _ P Boiler.—Apply Star Office. ]il 01. SALE, an old established Coach . and Wheelwright Business on the Thames Goldfield, doing a good trade, with a good Family Residence if required. —Apply by letter, or personally, to James Mackie, Coachbuilder &c, Grahamstown. FO R ~SALE,"-Newton Road, a 6-roomed Cottage, quite now.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land Agents, Fort-street. FOR SALE, remarkably Cheap, aiid 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. 8, Queen-street. -| AS.-600 ACRES of First-class Land, _I_\" at 10s. per acre, easy distance from Auckland.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. _£_rK l\£\ —WANTED, a Partner with 3&0 " \f» „500 capital, to join a practical Brewer in a populous district where there is no competition. —S. VaUe, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. _|_®®> X CASH, BALANCE by Weekly n&'/-'^ Payments of £1, a neat Dwelling House, quite new, healthy situation, good view. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. M AA CASH, BALANCE as agreed. 3&JLvf vr A5-roomed Cottage at Spring bank, with allotment 40 x 100, good well.—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate Asrent. OR SALE or LEASE, a most Valuable Orchard, about an acre in extent, with D velling-house upon it, situated at the foot e>f Rutland Road, Parnell. A rare chance for a Gardoner~with a little capital. Terms easy.— Apply early to F. W. Lally, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, \TEWCASTLE fiOAL The barque ' Stag' is now discharging NEWCASTLE COAL, And may be had either Delivered, or at Ship's side, in lots to suit purchasers. Those desirous of laying in a Winter's Supply should not lose this opportunity of doing so, as they are being SOLD CHEAP. W. & G. WINSTONE, Custom-house-street. pOALS FOR THE MILLION 1 ! BEST NEWCASTLE COALS (CHEAP), _ _ r.jj. ju . i vsr. _. In Lots to Suit Purchasers, Apply early to J, CRAIG t Fort-street. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities ol Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of &% to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for even £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- p -v^-paV Total amount xngover rer weeK- Repayable. s. d. & b. 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— 12 .nonths or longer .. 6 per cent, per annun



JOHN SOPPET HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold 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 Motioa. 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, stables, cow-sheas, 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 aud 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 &:., only 12 miles from town. 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, 400 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. 4, three miles from the'landing-place. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. ! FOR IMMEDIATE SAi_E, 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 | ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable fou I roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 4 acie land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush mdes 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 aUotment 45 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. HASHTON & SON, • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :-^ KATPARA.—For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Land, within three-quarters of a mile of the Helensville Radway 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. Inteuding 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. LeautiMil view. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hote '—A comfortable six-roomed VeranUah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. PONSONBY.—Six-roomed House,' with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about If acres in all.. WAX____E__>ST__EET.— Four Allotments with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to Wakefield-street and another to Edwardes-street. POINT, NORTH SHORE.-Small Farms in.,,this rising district. Very desirable investments for working men. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from one to five acres on the road to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a erood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buddings well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Budding allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Guii dry's Paddock. TO BE LET:— • SYMONDS-STREET. — Six-roomed Cottage nearly opposite Choral Hall. QUEEN-STRBET.—Shop in first-class stand, under Theatre Royal. . GRAFTON ROAD.—Cottages in health situa . tions, to be Let. HOBSON-STREET.—Six-roomed House to te Let. QUEEN-STREET.— Solicitor's Oftices 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 Ascents No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. Quarter Days: January 25, April 12, Julys, October 20. The next Quarter begins on THURSDAY, 12th April. JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (Limited), have (in view of the approach of winter), had a number of tests made, for the purpose of ascertaining the value of gas as com pared with other materials for producing artifi cial light; the result, which is embodied in a table given below, proves beyond any doubt that gas is considerably cheaper than either oil or candles. Gas is acknowledged to be superior to every other material as a light-giving agent; not only on account of its brilliancy and cheapness, but because it is safer, economises time and labour, and is more easily managed. Table showing that 1000 cubic feet of gas yields a light equal in intensity to 3_ gallons of kero sene, or to 60_l_s. of tallow candles; or.to 78.1b5. of ordinary stearine or sperm candles: or to Ol.tbs. of pure sperm or wax candles. (These figures may be verified at the Gasworks.) Tallow Puke " R.AS _»nr>*TK* CANDLES- S.EARINE SPERM OR GAS. Kerosine Twisted candles. Wax Wick. Candles. 1000 cubic 3. gallons 60J lbs., at 78{ lbs., at 61. lbs., at feet costs at 3/6 per 6d. per lb, 1/ per lb., 3/ per lb., . gal. costs costs costs costs _ 10/. _13/6\ 30/2. 78/3^ 183/9. The Gas Company afford every facility to per sons willing to become consumers of gas. The Company open the street, tap the main, provide and lay 30 feet of service-pipe, make good the street, foot-path, and premises: also, supply a metre, and keep the whole in order without any charge whatever. The consumer has, therefore, only the house fittings to provide. A four-roomed house can now be fitted with piping and plain fittings for about £1, or about £1 for *_eh room. Office of the Company: 3, INSURANCE BUILDINGS. TJANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice la hereby given that the HALF YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 26th day of APRIL next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 31st instant, and for I any other business that may be Drought before J the Meeting. By order of the Board of Directors, JOHN MURRAY, Auckland. March IBUu wO**" *"»"** ' ■ - - i ■*.. • JgANK OF NEW ZEALAND. The Transfer Books of this Bank will be Closed from Tuesday, 17th instant, till Friday the 27th idem, both days inclusive. 1 JOHN MURRAY, BankofNewZealand, I*,toli^ta Auokland, April 9,1877. . 11/T IRANDA COAL. U J. .00 T E 1 Begs to return his sincere thanks to those wh_ " have so kindly given him a trial of bs Coals. '■ for steam generating purposes or household tosej I and begs to inform the public ikt he hsa ' OPENED a YARD udioinlng Mr. Gilfiljauß, m " Custom-bouse-street, near the Railway Station, where he hopes to secure a share of publio. pap_?ce as glt the Yard:-L&rgo Coal, household use, 225; Steaming Coals, 20s. • Numerous testimonials certify to the excellent „ cruality ot these Coals. - T~ATEBT AMEBIC AN TYPOGRA Jj PBIOAL N(W';.LTD fS, receitid iiv 4>_,