The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.—No. 2,208.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



BEGULAR MONTHLY "lllsSi^jQj STEAM COMMUNICATION "^Mn^" Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain "jOGAN, may be expected here again about the Bth April. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. Jor freight or passage, apply to ORUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16,^ueen-street, Auckland, 22nd March, 1877. FT 11 ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY v 3b1 new zealand (limited). Time Table—April 1877. FOR TAIANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CIALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship Date of Sailing. Taupo Friday, 6th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Weli/ngtct Thursday, 12th, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea . Monday, 16th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taranak Thursday, 19th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Taupo . Sunday, 22nd, 4 p.m. 2.30 p.m. VVkll'ngtot Saturday, 28th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Thur., May 3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11a.m. FOR T_URANGA, POVERTY BAYT NAFER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - street Whaif. Wanak. .. Wed., April 4th, £ p.m. — FOR SY)NEY, from Queen-street "Wharf. ROTORUi. Tuesday, 10th, 12 noon. — FOR N_?IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, _ND PORT CHALMERS, from QUEEtSTREET WHARF. ROTORUA, Tuesday, 24th, 4 p.im —• EENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Cieen and West Queen-streets. .rtsJL ©TEAM TO SYDNEY. *RPffl||&T|^v > . From Queen-street The Unio Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA Will be desitched from Queen-street Wharf on TUESDAYIOth instant, at 12 o'clock noon, HEDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. I7IOR THE HOT "SPRING™ _H_l_^r MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, ""^^■OIWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. JTNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, Will sail as ider:— AIKLAND AND HOT SPRINGS. From Ai_land every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 111 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wnesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahungl every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clocl From Mahurangi every Monday and Fridayt 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Ma'kana, Kawatj, and Omaha. For Matana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather id other circumstances permitting. For freiglor passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. ,32 i *5^ TO RIVERHEAD ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LLY will leave as under :— From Rirhead—; From Auckland—' 9 a. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. *S£kfe^ I TEAM ON THE KAIPARA J|p£^i WATERS. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Heiville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tj, returning on Wednesday. For Port pert, Otamacea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, everyiursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passengenr Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 run. on Mlay, and for Eastern Rivers on Wednesday 1.30 p.m. -_■—._. Cargo for;airoa on Saturday, and for Port Albert, &c.| Tuesday. xcas _ y&SONi IME TABLE. I S.S. TRANSIT. t\. Leave _kland: Leave Wairoa: Thursday, Bn. Thursday, 1 p.m; Friday, 11 a Saturday, 2 p.m. Sing'ares, 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. ceight, 10s per ton. ? S M. NICCOL, Agent. _s_Vte^ TEAM COMMUNICATION liialSs^ BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND !P!E THAMES. The fast i commodious s.s. 10T0MAHANA, a FARQui Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland— Tu^y, & P-ni; Wesday, 5 p»m. 1 From Thames— Wesday, 10 a m. H3_ Rett Tickets will be issued during the Easter HOYS, available from Wednesday, 28th Mariill Thursday, sth April. Saloon, w'pathp'd other circumstances permitting. | A. MCGREGOR. Agent. RUSSELL, WANGA ]^^^g? ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.sNA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.njveather permitting). Passengers ' booked asmall parcels prepaid at the Onlce on the "WE. No cargo received after i p.m— strictly ared to. FOR iTGAREI AND MANGAPAI The sIRGYLE will leave for the above Dlace EIY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. •OR COROMANDEL. ■The S.RGYLE wiU leave every MONDAY Morninf 2 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. FOR iICURY BAY & TAURANGA. <To con with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY 1 !OF PLENTY PORTS.) • The &OWENA will leave as follows :— f A. MCGREGOR. Manager. J . A I W E R A, JEST W HOT SPRINGS. Arriuents have been made with the ownertoe ' LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat | the Summer Months She will con vey pgers at the Reduced Fare of 10s. for a R_r Tzcket, an_ the Manager of the HoteIREDUCED THE CHARGE FOR BOARD, inclutßaths. Towels, Sec, to los. for First dassjlOs. for Second-class, fr°m SAIUK DAYVIONDAY. . , _ . „ Thiamer wiU leave every Sa^rd.ay at _ ■p.m.ireturn to Auckland at half-pa."l» a>m' on Mys. «fi_L TITAIKATO STEAM NAVI _jB^ VV GATION & COAL MINING (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: Tlamer WAIKATO Mejo Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and urdav, at 10.15 a.m. Hap to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and day, at 8 a.m. Mejo Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. tJaige to Mercer—Friday, c a.m. FRANZ SOHBRFF, Secreta^y«



rvK-L TOASTER WEEK. VOT^M^* EXCURSION TO CORO -__"_' *u_*P^^ MANDBL. The s.s. X I N A, W. Adams, Master, will leave as follows :— From Auckland— From Coromandel— Tuesday, 5 p.m. — 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. For particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Custom-house-street; Or, W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. hSJI_S_?. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION £&MggLK5 WITH THE THAMES AND "ffls™Bßsy COROMANDEL. ' FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLAROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Tuesday, 12 midnight Wednesday, 12 midnight Thursday, 12 midnight Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 12 midnight Return Tickets during the Easter Holidays, available from 29th March to 7th April, by either Boat. ; SALOON 7s. 6d. 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. 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. «gw^^~pi OR W A I U X U. 'I'-'MiPir^ The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Thursday, 9.30 a.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 12 noon Saturday, 4 p.m. For Manukau Heads, and Whatipu Saw Mills, ! 6 a.m., calling at Pollock Settlement, Thursday, • sth instant. Refreshments on board. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin*s Auction Mart will be attended to. : M. H. ROE. I WAIUKU. I *^&z&e* The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will ■ leave for Wamku as follows:— I From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Wednesday, 9.30 a.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 12 noon Saturday, 5 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 7 a.m. I Weather and other circumstances permitting. 1 Orders to collect goods left at the stores of , Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents i Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunea or Newmarket. «3Ss^. AUCKLAND STEAM :§lll2^;_7jL PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNeTaND NAPIER. The s.s. STAR OF THE SOUTH Will leave for the above ports on WEDNESDAY next, 4th April, at 1 o'clock p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineor. ~K_k T7IOR GISBORNE AND _*^7?^___v JP NAPIER, 'K^feo^^ CALLING ON THE COAST. JL lie s.s* JANE DOUGLAS, Captain Fraser, will leave as above on WED NESDAY, the 4th instant, at 4 o'clock p.m. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 2,1877. at*. mHE Brigantine FLIRT, jf^p^Nv JL 100 tons register, John lasSr^eiiNfiX McKenzik, Master, is a Regular jyK>sfSF^ Trader between AL CKLAND and irt».7iray__i- LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apgyto MoKKNzra! Anoklana. lfuhnrnrv 15. TR7K. IT 1011 LONDON DIRECT. <#^iM|jfk. The favourite Al Clipper v, GLENLORA, Jas. B. Mitchell, Commander, having the i greater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch. Has accommodation for a few steerage passengers only. Carries an ex perienced surgeon. For freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. _3**J?_ nHHE NEW ZEALAND Jl||o^ JL SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. 898 WAIMATE .. 1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1054 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 i PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....1057 WAIT ARA.. 833 ! RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest i class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to ! meet the requirements of the trade between the : United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons j and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged j and provided with every requisite for the com- . fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale j is most liberal. Second-class and steerage ; accommodation is all that can be desired, and j the ships are commanded by experienced mas- ; The Company also charters ships of the highest ■ class as required, and vessels are despatched ■ from London to each of the principal ports of i the colony with strict punctuality every month. ! The Company has always ships loading home ! ward from New Zealand. 1 Arrangements for the passages of friends to j and from the colony, and also for the conveyance I lof cargo, can be made at the Head Office, ' : Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the • colony. j .AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, QUEEN-STREET, __S_*a^ mHE NEW ZEALAND I Ja|*|g||^ JL SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. \ Jp|||||g^ >" FOR LONDON DIRECT. \ ThekSuperior Iron Clipper Barque 1 LOCH URR, . 100A1, 716 tons register, Samuel Murdoch, Commander, having a large part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. ; For freich! or paSRiJJS apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), j Agents. ,s£j^^qTEA.M TO THE WADE. *_43_2S_i* rpjjg p a a6_ e steamer EFFORT !„__„„' as follows :— l^nm Auckland- From Wade- I m,,/,!™ «„ m. , Wednesday, 10.45 a.m. Tuesday, j^p^ 5g . ReturQ) Bs# i Will call at Brown's a *** &* j&?plffil^ A' Cargo will be received _l ljje offlco of Messrs. Holmos Eros. « m «.«'4.<.<»,r. Weather and other circumstances permitting. ilOl/ivIKS BROS' & CAi Age__». POSTERS (PLAIN and COLOURED), in WNGLIBH and AMERICAN BLOCK TYPF, by 11. I^KETT, attho "Evening Stab Office. i:c_ir f'KOPurfiOK of the ADVBRXI ING. BOARDS in City aa.d Suburb



SPECIALITIES ! ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER Have much pleasure in announcing that they have just received from Messrs. Crosse and. Blackwell (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OP SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite an inspection of the Large Stock we now have on view:— )_ $w ( )— $ ~( { Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet / ( Chili Vinegar } { Jugged Hare } ) Red Cabbage \ > Mince Meat \ ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( \ Oriental Pickles ( ) German Sausage ( i Orange Jelly m ) ( Oxford Sausage ) ) Apple Jelly p ) [ Hare Soup ) ) Black Currant >£ ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant _ ( )Ox Tail ( (C.& B. Honeyy • ( \ Kipped Herrings ( ( » / \ __^<r_^_. / A Niob 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 prices. 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 un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, viz., Crushed L9af, 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, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, _,„.._' fTI ___, Corner of QUEEN and THE ± POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. HEAP DRAPERY STORE, SYMONDS-STREET. Not Selling Off, neither Selling under Cost, but I have several linc3 bought much under value, which I ara offering at very low prices to give the public the benefit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Millinery, Haberdashery, &c, Drapery; Beys' Suits from 3s. 6d. to 135.; Umbrellas, from 3s. 9d.; Ladies' and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d. J. HEAPE. TW" EWCASTLE COAL. i 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-house-strect. Appointment <~G&&§s[S(tsfrji^ Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MR S. P A T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BE3LT MAKER. VICTOBIA-STBBET. 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. "VTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GaL _Ll 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. X ¥. 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 16.1877. . WH. SKINNER, • 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. fee. HAND P. GIBBONS, • grocers and produce i merchants, 58, Wellesley-steeet. Dealers in Maize, Oats, Bran, Flour, Sharps, Potatoes, &c. WT. BALL, • 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 patronage. W~" ARNOCK BROTH EES, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Offlnn t—nnrhn.m-Bt.rAAt:. Annlrlnnr?. # STAR ******** IT OTE L, ** ** AX * Albert-street, Auckland. r. j. davidson, ! PROPRIETOR. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. 01 NT RUSSELL HOTEL, MERCER. I This Hotel is fitted up with every comfort and i convenience. It is a favourite resort for Travel -1 lers to the Waikato, being a few yards from the I Wharf. i 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. HIGGINS, Proprietor. [ESTABLISHED A.D. ISR4.] mHE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING JL AMD CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellesley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.—Wh^e thank ing th*» public for their patmnag« durino- the past 13 years, W. V.. & Cn. would bee to inform them *hat they have now on hand a complete f«t.ock of th« very best dyes, and that, with■» heir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn ont their work of a qualitynot to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the Ladies of Auckland to send their Silt and Union Velvet", Silk and Satin Dresses, &c, to be Cleaned or Dyed, »nd Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothinsr 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 i Vtth prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen 1 waited upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wellesley-Btreet East. ' Hata, Fathers, Sheepskin? Cured, Qlsan,ed,Qr



CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E, HADRILL, ~ Proprietor. Good Liquors. JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &O. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle aad Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at. reasonable raten. r\ n s ""'a' l e^ — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER ' ELECfRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to H. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSH. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. BRIERLEY'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 the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantanerusly. ITCHEN'S CELEBRATED BLOOD RESTORER. A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY For all Skin Diseases, Rheumatism in all its forms, such 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 A^ent, W. DAWSON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Wellesley-street, Auckland. N.B.—Testimonials can be seen on applica /^EORGE A X E R S \JC Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. ly/T R. T. TRAFFORD SURGEON 4__e£!__ WAKEFIELD DKNTIS T, Q}ffp|i4 street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). JAMES BLAKEY, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Gork-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Doadoycs, Bullsoyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. T> R I C 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 size and good colour, and their good shape effects 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. -JTEW 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, that 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-street. Albert^^^^®^ Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hotel are row 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 instantaneonaly. , TVT 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. 6d.; or on £1 worth, 6s. A Very Choice Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will also be ottered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Chappell's, Boosey's, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &0., &o* H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, liti QUFRN-STTtF.F.T PAA CASKS CEMENT (KBS) lb's. , 20,000 Fire Brioka (Stourbridge. £11 10b. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), 41 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEAI^ * JRNKTNSOtf, Yfotoria^twetElMt!



IT A U R I! XT" A U R I JUNK TIMBER, IN ANY 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 """""■"*■ AKKWORTH 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. "KTICCOL, HENDEYTc'O., Jl-H 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 Kopuru Saw Mill Co. being about to relin quish their Retail Timber business in Auckland, and in order to effect a speedy clearance, have greatly Reduced their Prices. TO LET, the Yard, with Office, well adapted for the Firewood Trade. Possession given on Ist March. Apply to R. BARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road. February 16,1877. BILLIARD "J3OOM. g^^Pß^_______WßS_ss&j^ THISTLE HOTEL, QUEKN-STEEET. R'F. WEBSTER, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133. Queen-street, Auckland. (N>nrt t.hfl TTninn Rank!. E~"~ U. cj a" ii W, 9 HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doora below the Union Bank. "XTEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER JJI CANTILE AGTCNCY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Third Call, of Ten Shillings per Share, on the Third Issue of the Company, will be payable at the Company's Office on TUESDAY, 3rd April, 1877. By order of the Board of Directors. FREDERICK BATTLEY, For the Managing Director. Auckland, Ist March, 1877. HE Rlt SCHOTT, R. A. M. 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's Library. "KJHCTW 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. T> OVAL LETTERS PATENT. The AERATED FLOUR COMPANY in placing before the public "Rcbley'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 test its value. ►tola by Grocers and Storekeepers. Wholesale Agents MESSRS. BROWN & PATEN Auckland. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D O WD 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 ;hat 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, Cußtoi_-house-street,»will receive prompt attention. 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. Azemb for Mr. W. X- 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. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. "jV/jTONEY to LEND in large or small Jw-tjL 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. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. LSolicitors. "OONES ! BONES 1 BONES 1 Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Milla, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM _/■__ MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the Untverstty of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th -Tu]y, and sth October. FAIiQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. I=f AND J. S~~O~P PE" Tj , ?J « FnuRM.AN's Bay Steam Mills, I And, No. 1Q1 X Lower Queen-street; "VVT*tff^



"XT O T I C E On and after WEDNESDAY, 4th April, Un paid Balances of Education Rates will b( received at the Office of the Board of Education Wyndham-street, Auckland. R. B. LUSK, Receiver. WOLF'S celebrated hand-sewn Prunell* Boots, only 6s 6d; beautiful Condensed SurfFMilk, 9d per tin; best Wairoa Cheese, 8d Salt Butter, 8d; Pears, Hd; Apples, 2d; Pianc Music, 6d; superior Cork Soles, 6d; Men's Leather Slippers, 2s 6d; Children's Leathei Elastic-side Boots, 4s ; Epsom Salts, 6d per doz. Good Black Tea, 2s; Superior Mixed Tea, 2s 6d Auckland Blue, 3d per Jtb.; Lollies, 3d per ift. Superior Wodding Hats, 5s each; first-rate 8 day Striking Clock, only 14s; Good Mixed Pins Is 2d per lb., or Id the oz.; Infants' Flannel Boots, 4d per pair; a Brass Plate, engraved suit able for a School, only 10s; Black Brooch and Earrings. Is 6d the set; Gold Chains, 6d each Good Tobacco, 4d: Cigars, Id. Men's Superioi Socks. 6d; Women's Stockings, Gd; also Boots, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, &c, &c, cheap: Infants' Patent Leather Boots, Is; best Chignons. Is each; small ditto. 4d; Strong Purses, 2d: Neave's Food for Infants, 6d per tin; Book on Calisthenics, greatly illustrated, only 15s; Tin Boxes of Matche«, Id; Iron Forks, nearly 1 yard long, 6d each; Shelled Nuts, 8d per lb. Any article not approved of within a week, the money returned.—W. H. Dampier, Wyndham street. OBART 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. ~L. Hi M E li X, » LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). ANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Heuse Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. 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 los. 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.—Afew 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, • HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. TZ" AIPARA RAILWAY. To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should leave Auckland Wharf for the Otamatea—TUESDAYS. Wairoa-FRIDAYS. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. T AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICES. Notice is hereby given, that the several parcels of L^nd hereinafter described will be brought under the provisions of " The Land Transfer Act, 1870," unless caveat in the meantime be lodged forbidding the same, in each case on or before the 30th day of April next: — Isabella Gowan Wilson.—Lots 5 and 6 of Section D of the Village of Warkworth, in the Parish of Mahurangi. In occupation of James Thompson Wilson. 1047. Christopher Ross Leighton.—Allotment 149, Section 2, of the Town of Tauranga. In } occupation of applicant. 1049. Charlotte Stokes Yonge.—Allotments 26, 27, and 32, of small lots near the Village of Ota huhu, containing 12a. 2r. 39p. In occupation of Albert Sheppard. 1052. John Abraham Tinne.—Allotment 44, in the Parish of Tamahere, Banks County, containing 200 acres. In occupation of Herman William Tinne. 1055. George Thompson Chapman.—Part of Allot ments 9 and 10, Section 8, City of Auckland. In applicant's occupation. Also, part of Allotment 4, Section 16, City of Auckland. In applicant's occupation. 1056—1057. Diagrams may be inspected at this office. Dated this twenty-fourth day of March, 1877, at the Land Registry Office, Auckland. THEO. KISSLING, District Land Registrar. SLAUGHTER-HOUSE ON WES TERN SPRINGS ESTATE. ARCHITECTS are invited to furnish designs for the above on or before MONDAY, 16th April next. Particulars can be obtained from the City Surveyor. Either a Premium of £50 will be bestowed on the plan selected, or the work entrusted to the successful competitor at the usual commission, P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Public Works Office, Auckland, 19th Maroh, 1877, T7AWAKAWA RAILWAY. STATION BUILDINGS, No. 2 CONTRACT, Tenders will be received at this office till noon of MONDAY, the 9th April, for the Construction of Goods Shed and Loading Platform, Kawa* kawa Railway, Bay of Islands. Plains, specifications, and conditions, can be seen .at this office, and at the Public Workß Office, Kawakawa. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. mENDER FOR PLOUGHING. Tenders will be received till noon of sth April for Ploughing 100 acres of Land at the Karaka. W. AITKEN, Land Agent. Public Works office, (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, 21st March, 1877. fTIENDERS are invited for the Erection J of a Court-house at Kaihu. General conditions, specifications, and draw ings may be seen at offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington- and at the Public Works Office, Auckland. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside " Tender for Court-house, Kaihu," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of Monday the 18th day oi: April, 1877. Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided the original Tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. v The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, J W. H. CLAYTON, . Colonial Architect. Survey OlHee, Auckland, March 28th, 1877. LENDERS from duly qualified Surveyors J_ will be received up to noon of the 16th District.^ Surveys in the Hokianga Plans,.specifications, and conditions can be seen at tins office. The loweet or any tender not necessarily accepted. 3, PliHO i SMITH. i AfltogQWtf Surveyor,



JOHN SOPPET HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, NO. 8, QUEEN-STBEET. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a '• really good and well finished Five-roomed House, with, every convenience, and freehold i" corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to c 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, a none one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part - of which are under cultivation, the remainder a, in grass, together with good orchard, dwellings _ house, stables, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces . sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed g farming purposes, centrally situated, being at g the junction of two main roads, where a good j. 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 j' tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &c, only 12 ,J miles from town. '. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres of I 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 oh the Waiau Block, WaiukuJ '. "with creek frontage. ' ; . FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres '. : good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 4, ' I three miles from the'lan&ing-place. x i FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very j I comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah T 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 SALE, 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 Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable foHT . roomed Cottage, good garden, 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, i and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little , Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which , is under cultivation, with good nouse and buildj ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. II OR SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD AUCTIONEER, - HOUSE LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT, i MARKET HOUSE :— ; FOR SALE, in John-street, Ponsonby, a four , roomed Cottage in good repair, allotment 40x80, - let for 7s. per week. Price, £103. FOR SALE, 6 miles from town by main road, , a new 5-roomed House, together with 4£ acres of . land, fenced and laid down in grass, good cow ' house, stable, &c, orchard, garden, &c, plenty i of water. Price, £225. t FOR SALE, a good Cottage in Rockeby-st., off Upper Queen-street, freehold. Price, £100. FOR SALE, a 6-roomed House in Edinburgh i street, Newton, large allotment, good well, garden, &c, in thorough repair. Price, £210. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a new 4-roomed Verandah Cot tage in Gundry-street, off Karangahape Road, large allotment, let for 10s. pOT-week. Price, £210. Can be bought throug__th& Building Society. /" 'i"»j?!''*.H!T * ■ : FOR SALE, a 6-roomed House in Parnell every convenience, in thorough repair, together with about i an acre of orchard, garden, &c, let for £40 per annum. Price, £350. £70 cash will buy this Very valuable property. • FOR SALE, 3 very good Cottages (attached) in a good locality, let to good tenants foirSOs. per week. Price (the lot), £150. FOR SALE, 4 miles from town, in the Moun Albert District, a Villa- Residence, containing 6 rooms and orchard, good stable, cowshed, &c. ; large garden, shrubbery, paddock, &c, contain ; ing in all 2 acres. Price, £550. 'Buss passes the 1 door daily. i FOR SALE, a Genteman's Residence, con ' taining 8 rooms, bath-room, out-houses, two stalled stable, cow-shed, coach-bouse.'&c, 1 acre • orchard and garden, 2 paddocks containing ; acres, avenue, shrubberx,,.jilan.ted w,isi tphoiee ; trees, &c; House is welT situated r . comßßwads a magnificent view, and is passett'^afly by the 'Buss. Price, £1100. Terms very easy. FOR SALE, a 13-roomed House (Ittnile from town), together with paddock; ,;out-buildings, every convenience, main roadLtfrontage, healthy situation. Price, £600. £4Oft'<<san. remain at £5 per cent, per annum. , "p' < ■ DOR SALE, Villa Residences, Houses, Cot tages, &c, &c. FOR, SALE, Farms, Land, &c, &c. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. £3T See Advertisement Board, Market House R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission >Agent Market House. f\ N S ALE By the Undersigneb :— 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 (finest Qualities), in half chests and boxes. lo FRAMES' ROOFING, SLATING, AND SHEATHING FELTS OTAGO SLATES NELSON HOPS, &o. T. H. HALL & CO. ILSON & CO/S CELEBRATED BAKING POWDER.-This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from the wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from any deleterious ingredient which is often found in mauy Baking Powders. The local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co'a Baking Powder. See that every label is pro perlymarked-by the Manufacturers. MX. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between itEa/foffi^P ** NEWMARKET will (l&Tm. fK_f- From 11.45 a.m. From SJo_*__ Auckland i 1.15 p.m. ewmarket^ JjSl lUffim. mOURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES JL and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Bait Stables, Corner of Spring Grey Z^ !S»^VS^i_s^?g ready to proceed to the Lake DtatrSPiBSSF T> O S T - O P FTcfE~^O~f~E~L ■ JL Geby-strkkt, Wellington. n«™ravew* stothe Soatll will find flrat,-cla?=> ac- C A °^ modati on »* thQ above Hotel. Suites of • I&ffW 1*8 for Paniilies. Airy, pleasantly! TH O M A~S URW IN, • Pbotjrtkto w MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the ErT>pi"..j,5 F o f E, ir th Closets, Privy Boxes, O^utt* #■«. r* ?S . to attend punctually to all requests ri-ear^insf the above. Persons dn^" r i nß £ 0 .__•s„ «,„ , w -g 1 places attended to, t"n.:i wv>> lv *.«•• ris-Mlf. o« 1 otherwise, can > aye t \ lP „,,.. r,^ r . o _.. i;' ar fc r _ notice, either verbal or <.-.riti-ii w Jti _« 1 Inspector of Nuisar.ws <"*u-. ponVi** Of oa Qurwi-ot.rp.ef:. w "n 1= OAKSON '%^ *y,.? .■',-„.■ ■••, 6 ..^ STTWBURY'rB^jSBS^i^^TMB-.