The Evening Star.

v YoI.YHI.-~Fo. 2,233.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



•*3tffe^ "OEGULAR MONTHLY STEAM COMMUNICATION "*:s^^r2S*BKT7EEN- AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logaw, may be expected here again about the 16th May. She will leaycfor Sydney and Melbourne three dayß after arrral. #or freight orpassagc apply to ORUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-stret, Auckland April 20,1877. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEVT ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—May 1877. FOR TARANJEX NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Hawea .. Thursday, 3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11 a.m. Takaxaki Monday, 7th, 3 p.m. 2 p.m. TaupO . Friday, 11th, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m. Wbll'hgtox Tuesday, loth, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Hawea .. Saturday, 19th, 1 p.m. 12 noon. Tabanaki Thursday. 24th, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m. Taupo .. Tuesday, 29th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Wkll'ngtos Saturday, June 2, 1 p.m. 12 noon. FOR SYDNEY, from O.uekn-street 'Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, May 8, 12 noon. — FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, JS.APIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - street Wharf. Wanaka .. Wednesday, 16th, i p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from Wellington. Wakatipu Friday, 18th — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 22nd, 4 p.m. — ' HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, j Agents. ' Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION I jllllggiO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND j "^S^^^THE THAMES. • . The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland— Wednesday, laid up to clean. Thursday, 5 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. From Thames— j Wednesday, laid up to clean. Friday, 10 a.m. I Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. McGREGOR. Agent. T^OK THE HOT SPRINGS, J|p&3l^ '£} MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "^^''KA.WAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. i From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and ; Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every i Monday, Wednesdaj"-, and Friday, at mid-day. j Mahurangi. For Mahuransri every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides %vill allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11am. From Matakana. Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY fc SON. «e»KS^. CJTEAM ON THE KAIPAIIA .^^P&gg^O WATERS. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensvilla 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. J. CASEY & SON. THOR RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE wUJ leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s.>ARGYLE will leavo every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at S p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the &S..STAFFA for all BAY j OF PLENTY PORTS.) I The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows:— i Wednesday, May 2 Monday, May 21 J Monday, May 7 Friday, May 25 j Friday. May 11 Wednesday, May 30 j Wednesday, May 16 June. Monday, June 4 Monday, June 18 ! Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 I Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. McG-KTROOK. Manager. *Mfe^ TK7AIKATO STEAM NAVI- j Jm&&*l£Z VV GATION & COAL MINING ; "!SasSESia*COMPANY (LIMITED). ; TIME~TABLE: i The steamer WAIKATO j Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and ; Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. i Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and I Friday, at 3 a.m. I Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. i Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, j Secretary. ) __ Fort-strent. February 10. 1K77. j «S^^ CJTEAM~TO THE WADE i AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows : — ! Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland: Saturday, sth. 7 a.m. Monday, 7th, 2 a.m. Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Thursday, a a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return. 13s. 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. i fi^X-v npHE Brigantine FLIRT, •OOwV JL 100 tons register, John J&T^m^r McKknzie, Master, is a Regular -fa~f?#S^ Trader between AL OKLAND and ms*ssas~' LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply^o MfIKjcNSSTH , Aunt-land. Wal\-mn.rv 15 1«T« 'SfeSe^ UTEAM TO RIVERHEAD" £3 ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. .T. CASTS 7 & SON. &&L W OR L0IsTI)0N DIRECT. ■^^^^^ TO FOLLOW THE M&&mZZ GLENLORA. The Al Clipper Ship t ELECTRA, W 66y tons register, Captain Thomson. As the fj greater part of this vessel's cargo is already X- engaged, she will have quick despatch. fcrood accommodation for cabin and steerage passengers. For freight or paSsaee apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. April 16,1877,



MAIL STEAM •afesiMS®' SHIp COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KAN DAVU AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screvs Stoamship CITY OF SYDNEY, H. C. Dkarborne, Commander, will leave Auckland on WEDNESDAY", the Oth May, foi the above ports, carrying H.B.M. Mails. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to ! OWEN & GRAHAM, ' Agents, Auckland. <sSM?=- CJTEAM COMMUNICATION Jgfliii|:k3 WITH THE THAMES ANE COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and ' LALLA ROOKH, 7 Every Night. Time Tau lc : From Auckland:— ■ Enterprise—Wednesday 12 midnight i La!la Rookh— Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. All claims for los 3or demage to be made within seven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. EDWARDS. Manager. ° R W A * U X U* 1 The p.s. OREGON { Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku—J i Thursday, «.3O a.m. Thursday, 1 p.m. i Saturday, 0.15 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. i Weather and other circumstances permitting. | Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbins Auction Mart will bo attended to. i M. H. ROE. •i^l^vlR 1 ° R waiuku. "^^^^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku : ! Saturday, sth, 10 a.m. Saturday, sth, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, the 4th May, at 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permit! ing. Orders to collect goods left at the store 3of Messrs. Henderson and Macfariane, Agents i Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt, dispatch, ! A. CUNNINGHAM, Onßhunttß or Newmarket 'aa "jjT QR SYDNEY. I '^ne regular trader j £^isMsS SYREN I will leave for above port on or about SATUR DAY, 12th May. For freight or passage, apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. 1 jr^=K HraiE NEW ZEALAND _1 t SHIPPING COMPANY'S ssElßSiisffl FIRST SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Splendid Iron Barque ANN GAMBLES, AAI at Lloyds, 42* ton 3 register, J. Davidson, Master, being partly laden at Lyttelton, will fill up at this port, and sail as above early in June. For freight, apply to THE SEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO., (LIMITED), Agents. ~K i 171 O R FR EI GHT 0 R Jj CHARTER. y^^^fe^" The Schooner vgaart»sWßW^B 'DROVER,' 173 Tons Register, Captain Stephen. Applj to CRUICKSHANK & CO. May Ist. 1377. i~Wfe*^ AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY -«^3SS®' i(LIMITED). FOR TAURANGA AND GISBORNE. The s.s. PRETTY JANE Will leave Auckland for the above ports on THURSDAY, the 3rd instant, at it p.m., calling at Tauranga on her return trip from Gisborne. FOR NAPIER DIRECT, The s.s. STAR OF THE SOUTH Will leave for the above port on FRIDAY, tho 3rd ins'ant, at 4 o'clock p.m. . W.*LODDER, Manager and Engineer. IfYWEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c, Mr. Harrison. French (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. PSLTZEB. Monsieur Peltier is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. AI WE R A (II O T SPRINGS) HOTEL. The Manager of this establishment begs to announce that on and after Ist May proximo, the Charges will be Reduced to— Ist Class, £2 10s. per week, or Bs. per day. 2nd Class, £110s. „ ss. „ Waiwera, 21st April, 1877. W~ "ANTED KNOWN, that every des cription of Mercantile and F«ncy Printing is executed at the Evening Star Steam Printing Works. Latest Novelties in English and American Type; Scripts equal to Lithography; Material for Posters and Illumi nated Bills obtainable in no other Printing Office in the Colonies. IVTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL a\ vanised iron works company (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting i of all lands, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. i __™— ! N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metalß. j |^IHEAP BUILDING MATERIALS. .' The undersigned have made HEAVY RE DUCTIONS in their PRICES of SASHES, | DOORS, and MOULDINGS, and have on hand I a Very Large and Superior Stock of First and Second-class BUILDING TIMBER, of all kinds, : at Lowest Rates. Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Chaii i Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at j reduced rates. ! THE UNION SASH AND* DOOR COMPANY I MECHANICS* BAY. W. MACDCfNALD © HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSIONS AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. THK undersigned ore Cash Buyers a GUM, Bt Highest Market Pncea.



~ E R V CHEAP. NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED, AND NOW OPENED OUT:— . Amjsbican Dried Apples, Sd. $ a>. FBKNOn I?KUNBS, 6d. $ Ib. Finest New Figs, Is. 2d. $ box Almond Nuts, Is. $ ib. Ckusiibd Loaf Sugar, in 56tb. boxes, Sd. #lb. (S|Also, Messrs. Croaso & Biackwoll's Superior Goods in j groat perfection as usual. JELLIES. Guava Jelly, Orange Jelly, Apple Jklly. Red Ouukant, Black Currant (in jars - and tins), Calves Ficbt Jklly, also t Grosse and Blackwoll's Honky and Raspberry Vinegar. j FANCY BISCUITS. Huntley and Palmer's Best Kinds:—Dessert, Mixed, Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Wafers, &c, &c. PROVISIONS. • BACON, CHEESE, HAM, BUTTER, EGGS , LAUD. FRESH DUNEDIN OATMEAL, ' MAIZE-MEAL, WHKAT-MEAL, J3ROSE-MEAL, all at the Lowest Cash Pricks. PURE TEAS. ' A Splendid Stock on Hand, in Chests Half-chests, and Boxes. THE BEST VALUE IN THE CITY. m FRESH ROASTED COFFEES. -©» "Always good alike" is the standard of excellence of our CofTees. They possess great strength and full flavour, and are Fresh Ground Daily on our own Premises. COCOAS AND CHOCOLATES In Great Variety. Van Houten's Pure Soluble Cocoa, Cocoa Nibs, Efps', Fry's, Taylor Bros., French Chocolate, Cocoa and Milk, &c, &c. F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FANCY GROCERS, & TEA MERCHANTS, „„„ HP ,-.,..„, CORNKR OF QUEEN AND THE X POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. CARSON, Hous-e ;iiul Land Agent « Rent and Dobt Collector, STIOrtT!TTRY"« BmT.PTKRB' QITKF.M-STKWKT. \}ST H. S X I N N E R, YY « BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workman. Shop Fronts, Office PHttinjrs. &c.. &c 1 _ i RL. X M E~~E X, « LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. ' Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debto collected. SHORTLANI>STREET iCanning's Buildings). WT. B A L L, « CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 214, QUBBN-STREBT, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that he lias com menced Business as above, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to secure a share of public patronage. "T A N~D J. S" O P P E"T", 9_P « Freeman's Bay Stkam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf. Auckland. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Incorporated by Act of Parliament. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Oilice, Auckland Local Director: George Burqovnk Owtsn, K«q. (Messrs. Owen and Grohaui.) Principal Medical Officer: Charles Fikld Goldsbro'. Esq., M.D. General Agent for New Zealand : William T. J. Bkll. With Sub-Agencies in all the Principal Towns. Every information on tho subject of LIFE ASSURANCE ANNUITIES, and ENDOW MENTS FOR CHILDREN, afforded by J. A. Lowe, Travelling Assent 1.0 the .Association ; or WILLIAM T. J. BELL, General Agent. its, Special Features.—Age admitted on Policies, which are unchallangable from date of issue. Lowest Rates of Premiums, and no hamper ing conditions as to residence or occupation. A MEEICAN SEWING MACHINES THE LARGEST SALE- INV-AUSTRALIA. Reduced Pkice List* "THE HOMP-i WJ? SHUTTLE-LOCK-Sf*(fcH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sewß with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. " THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practice Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle,, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike \on both sides), lias a self-ad justing tension, and ! is adapted to every variety of sowing for any i wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; I AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER; \t will Hem, ! Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Tuck, RufHes, I Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew ' on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton . Goods, with Silk. T<\nen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us to endeavour tode ■ tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard ■■ to Price, and we feel confident that whenever ! persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give , the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE , a fair trial, in competition with other Machines, we will have the preference. AVith the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw, driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and 1 directions for use. All securely packed in strong ! case with hinges. ; j PRICE: ---1 Complete in box £i Os • With Table and Treadle £6 ss. 1 , With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover. Lock and Key £7 78 In proof o£ their superiority over all other 1 Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not , procurable, we will send them direct to pur ' • chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO I SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Sole ' Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time ': payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition " : free of charge. . 1 J. V. BREDA, *■ j , Shortland-street 1 j NOTICE OF REMOVAL. BEER SCHOTT will receive his Pupils at his New Residence, Harbour View, Shortland j Hf-VPftt. f \\T AiiJN UC X JJKUTHJS ii S, t' v v Soap & Candlk Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. 1 ICf 0T!. CIS TO THE LADiJSS UF .Jlt Auckland and Surrounding Diairicts.— MRS. WILLIAMS has opened up a New Lot of 1 Ladies' Underclothing. Linen-faced Cuffs, 3d " pair, best value in Auckland; Ladies' Garters; Ladies' and Girls' Stockings, 6d pair; No. 2 White Socks, Sd pair; Men's and Boys' Brown « Cotton Socke, W pair; stay Busks, Sd pair; I I Flowers, froiu Bii p<y spray} <md awl ye Rejection , ofUent;';'! fcV.wjy w«o>.lg, — Note th« address: j |hs. \vihhuM, mmitz mmm> too* ot



CROWN HOTEL, 6RB Y-S TREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. JAM E S BU T "c" h'T' 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 TmCTjtl. at veasonflhlo rat-os. S A L E, — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECTRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to H. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany GUSH, unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the PERFECTION OK Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billiard, Pool, and Pyeamid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. "ORIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES JO Leaves Onehunga— Auckland — 9 a.m. 12 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. 'l-;p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. ULMA 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 instantaneously. E~~O R G E A X E H S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. MR. T. TRAFFORD SURGEON „? '-X "■s**, Wakkfield- DENTIST, BTBBKT. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. ArMflnJn.! Troth Ifrntn On« to A P*nll Sflt). JAMES B LAX EV, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (EAST), Near Gohe-stkskt Jeti'y. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, -Deadeyos, Bullseyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. X> R I C X S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office : 27, Qukkx-strket. N. ITARKER has always on hand a larf?e stock of well-burnt Bricks, of larjce size and good colour, and their good shape effects a large saving in Mortar. 'At the present low price of Hricks, intending Builders will find it advantageous to übc them rather than Timber. j Purchasers can either be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of tho city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. Albert *&&$&$&&& Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. Tho Expensive 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 tho Ground Floor, and superintended by an Experienced Barmaid. STEWART'S ALBERT HOTEL, QU KEN-STREET, Opposite the Savings Bank. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATK CROMBIK'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baak, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. MUSICAL NOTICE. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of 10s-, will be allowed a Discount of 2s. 6d.; or on £1 worth, 6s. A Very Choice Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will also be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Ckappell's, Boosey's, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &o. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 240 OUEEN-STRKKT 500 CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Viotoria-Rfrreet Ffiaat. Q N SALE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED- Oatmeal (Anderson's) Sydney Maize Tartarian Oat 3 (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, DU RHAM-ESTRKET. JOHN SOP P fT~T HOUSE, LAND. AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Quern-street. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and tho Hookiiis of PasKorKrera. Optnwaa wfi. QP E CTTI NOTICE, Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the1 Waikato can roly upon them beiog forwarded ■with dispatch by Early Trail)., thence per Coach, by bookfaf? at the office of JOHN SOPPET, A«f«nt. fw Mr. W. K. Carter. KAIU'EA S.AIIWTY, To ensure DJspatch, GOODS should lsavk OttHmatoa—TUESDAYS. „ _, Wairpa-^-F] tIiiAYS. By $Fdmv



ST A M ** ** TTTT () TV T * Albert-street, Auckland. R. J. DAVIDSON, PROPRIETOR. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. mHE PHCENIX FIRE INSURANCE JL 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 CURRENT Rates. THOMAS H. MABIN, Superintendent for New Zealand. Office: Lower Queen-street, Opposite Fort-street. TO F. WEBSTER, JL\>» WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLE!;, AND HARNESS MAKER: H3 QUKEW-STREBT, AUCKLAND. (NVixt ttifi Union Rn.nir>. POINT RUSSELL HOTEL, MERCER. This Hotel is fitted up with every comfort and convenience. It is a favourite resort for Travel lers to the Waikato, being a few yards from the Wharf. A Boat kept to enable Visitors to enjoy a pul on the river. Hancock's Ale on draught, and a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, &c. J. HIGGINS, Proprietor. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] mHE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING JL AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellkslky-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietor*.—While thank ing th<i publin for their patronage during the pa>t 13 years, W. (•:. & Co. would beer to inform them 'hat they havo now on hand a complete »<ock ol! ILlm very best dyes, and that, with <h«ir appliances, in which they have adopted every Modern improvement, they can turn nnt their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit th« Ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and. Union Velvets, 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-pressed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wellesley-streel; 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. RAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D O W D E N Having purchased this Property, lutely 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. 1). If. McKonzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. 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 —Carrnalies, Lustres. Heps, Satin Cloths, and Wincny. 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. TI rl APE. Appointment Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MR S. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. VIOTORI A-STR SET. Mrs. P. bogs 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 Ooxitilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strongKettering Jean; also, strong Kelt. Elastic. Inspection invited. WARfWOfiTH TEMPERANCE YV 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. mHE TTTINCORE fiOFFEE Prepared by CLOSE BROS. mHE TTfiNCORE Is Packed in One, Two, Four, Six, & Twelve Pound Canisters. mHE THINCORE Is Prepared FROM THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Fresh Roasted and Ground. CLOSE BROS., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 226 & 223, Queen-street. HE. M ABLER, 9 (Formerly of Maeler & Twrnttmav, House Agents, Hart-street, Bloomsbury, Lon don), RENT & DKBT COLLECTOR, HOUSE AGENT, VALUATOR, AND ACCOUNTANT, over W. C. Denues'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 IT. E. Marler combined, makes it one of 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; 2£ per cent, on •he remainder; no extras. Tradesmeriß' Books kept and balanced by the week pr month, as agreed upon. Highest references given. GEORGE COOK'S 'BUSSES. \JF From opposite Coombes's. Kybee Pass and Newmarket, Daily, AT 9-15 a.m. 9.45 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 1?.45 p.m. 1.45 p.m. J2.15 p.m. 8.15 p.m. ■ 3.45 p.m. j 4.45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. ! 6.15 p.m. QAS p,Hi. ; Leaves Newmarket: ]() a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.;n, 3 pm. ■ i p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5,?.0 p.m. 6 p.ni. j 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evoning: j 8, 8.30, 0, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. 1 CE©RGE COOT?, j Wfl.kfiflftld-ntw»Bl. i TKfEW 2EALAND~" INSURANCE ! IS COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. | Capital, paid up and Invested .. .. £270,000 lnuuranoe against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for tM Voyage or Time. Mer ohanmse. Goods, and Fmghti Insured by Pteiraera And rowing ro^ta, tUafc) on 8»eoiB



HOPS. 12 bales NEW NELSON HOPS. T. H. HALL & CO. 0 N SALE, BY THE UIJDERSIGfNEB :— iS tons FLOUR, in sacks 12 „ „ in 50 and 1001b. bags 5 „ OATMEAL 3 „ PEARL BARLEY 10 „ BRAN 90 sacks FOWL WHEAT ! 20 tons CANTERBURY POTATOES j 6 cases BACON and HAMS (in cloth) j 1 cases LARD (in bladders and tins) j BUTTER (in keccs) I TEAS (in half-chests and boxes) : EAST INDIA KIP LEATHERS \ SHEATHING, ROOFING AND OTHER FELTS BAKING POWDER. T. H. HALL & CO. CANTERBURY CHEESE. 25 cases NEW AND OLD CHEESE, - On Sale by T. H. HALL & CO. WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to buppiy all kinds of Timbe pud oiher Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, P0.3t3, Rail?. Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and BUie Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at hi 3 Yards, Cu3 tem-house-streei;. WA."WATEHMAN bega to inform 9 bis friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over trose o'd established DINING ROOMS, kro.m as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Qnc en-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain p, fair share of patronage. Special care has >j"ea bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. MnjjlO LET, a Grocer's House and JL Shop, tox) of: Hobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobson street. mo LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed JL Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 21s. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. , ' ONE or two Gentlemen can be accom modated with Board and Residence in the best part of Paroell. Every comfort strictly. attended to. Terms moderate.—Card of address at this office. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortiand-street, next the Post-office. jT* "g /\ —FOR SALE, Building Allot- HvAV« ments, 89 x 150 fr-et, for £10. Capital chance for working men. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortiand-street, next the Post office. FOR SALE, a Large Shop and Dwelling House in Wake field-street. Terms as agreed.— S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-st. J^?3^O^fh '■ —CAPITAL Five - roomed 3& re."* <? $> \j • Verandah Cottage, with every convenience, and two allotment of land, twenty minutes walk from the Market. —S. Vaile, Estate Agent. J&f6%/&_&\ —FOR SALE, Five-roomed <3&/Qjt\J9 House, Stable, Fowl-honse, good well, &c, with freehold allotment 40 x 100. —S. Vaile, House and Estate Agren Shortland araat, next the Post-office. "JfjlOß SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments JD 40 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. IT^OR SALE, remarkably cheap, and } terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, 40 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, only two miles from PapatoHoi.—Apply to JOEN 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. TT>ROOKSIDE, PARNELL. FOR PRIVATE SALiTthe above Valuable Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 acres of land, having a large "frontage to the Parnell Road, and on which are erected a comfortable Family Residence, substantial Outhouses. &c. Further particulars, and cards to view, may be obtained at the Offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land and Estate Agents, Fort-street. FOR PRIVATE SALE—CEME"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. OR SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomed Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Coohrane and Son. Land Agents, Foct-street. FOR SALE, remarkably Cheap, and terms very easy, a really good Seven roomed House, with slated roof, and freehold allotment, 40 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, &c—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, Corner Allotment~in Hobson-street, being Lot 6, of Sub-division of Allotments 20, 21, and 22, of Section 25, City of Auckland. Very Cheap, and terms easy.— Apply to GEORGE SIBBIN Corner Mart. ON ~li A L E^ 300 SACKS BEST ADELAIDE FLOUR. tix Cabakpeidh. In lots to suit purchasers. S ■-■ - GEORGE SIBBIN. mHE THISTLE HOTEL, (Near the Theatre Royal), FIRST-CLASS LIQUOR 82 FINEST BILLIARD ROOM! UPSTAIRS BAR UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES. I rjtJTLER's iufiWFßr^DlTiSwi ; }-J Hcmucra daily e.t F-.HO a.m., 11.15 a.ra., and fttoSVaf*^ AUpJ{Saaa *% m ***** ***



JO H N S O P P E Tj HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, NO. 8, QUEffitf-STBEET. 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 avo streets in Newton TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aoouc one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, pai t of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwclhnglj 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., and General Store. . _ FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about -10 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &j., only 12 miles from town. FOR SALIC, cheap, at Mahtirangi, 150 acres of really good Land, -part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, !05 acres of Good Land on the W aiau Block, W aiuku' "with creek frontage. ■ FOR SALE, at a very low; price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi. being Lot No. i, three miles from the'landing-place. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy term!?, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE fcJAJUJS, at an exceedingly ow price, a Compact Farm of 109 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roon:ed house, stables, &c., only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy ternia, a comfortable iovT roomed Cottage, good garden, and about i acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. . FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low pricea, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, by E. C. GREENWOOD^ HOTEL BROKER. HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Market-house ; And at the Oobner of Queen and Short land-stkeets. FOR SALE, a country Hotel (freehold), 6 acres 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. j Terms easy FOR SALE, 4 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 ov 10 pnddocks, 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 IS months old. Price, £230. Terms very easy. FOR SALE, a Cottage of i rooms, nearly new. allotment 33 by 90, situated in <-sundry-streßJp^ Newton, let to a good ten mt for 10s. per 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 handy to town, and suitable', for a business man. Price. £509 (lowest). Terms, £100 cash, balance at £S por 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 lame and extensive vineries; well and substantially built House, containing about nine rooms, gotd stabling Hand outbuildings. This is a property seldom to be met with, as the gardens, vineries, and orchards are worth some hundreds per annum. Price, £2200; terms easy. FOR SALE, a new, well and substantially built six-roomed House, off Karantrahapo Road; rooms large and lofty, bay window, good view, large allotment, Rood well, tanks, &c. This houso is only just finished, and am be had a bargain. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a four-roomed Cottage in Cook street (quite, new), very large allotirient, good situation," and will be sold cheap, as the owner is leaving Auckland. Price, £3,20 : 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. per wck, Price for the lot, with freehold allotment, £450. FOR SALE, a very superior Villa Residence, near town ; also, several Cottages, &c, &c. FOR SALE, choice Farms, large and small; Land, improved and otherwise; Allotments in the city and suburbs, &c. WANTED, Property of every description to Sell; no charge for advertising, or commission if not sold. j£3T See Advertisement Board, Market-house; or call at oflice, corner of Queen and Sfeuerfcland streets. R. C. GREENWOOD, LAND, ESTATE & COMMISSION AGENT, Market-house ; And Corner_of Shortland and Queen-streets. F"r~~e~lTh s eTiTTm e¥t s OF SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTEE, • AND FIRE BRICKS. JAMES BLAIKIE, Victoria-street, (Four doors from Union Bank). m■ HO S. J. H A X U U T T," wholesale brush manufacturer Shortland-steeet Auckland. Flora Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Mour. or old ones refilled. 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doorsi below the Union Bank. ONEY TO LEND.-A large sum of Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and ivn. wards, at very low interest.-Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortiand-street. MONE,Y TO LEND, on Mortgage, at . the iisual rates of interest.—W?H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. Tfc/TONEY to LEND in large or small i'A A ?. u™^ t low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. IyrONEY to LEND on first-class free. R-M-DyE^hSanttref*6B °f laten*t- MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest — Jackson and Russell. Solk-.itmv.. E~STHER CpRCORANTSti^S^! * t^ 0* I7' se<£ lon 4. Town of Raglan, will hear MESCHANTS, AGENTsTI^d Machine Ruler, and Account Book ififw gONESI BONES"! BONES~i . . J. ft: J. ROPPWT If ° T I~c 1" -N-B^-Dk. Coffin's Botanic Modioines and HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DTSPRKsiNfI. OWO> xm% & VtQV"RTA'Slt'Hll!n''P. 'K~Of*KtX^yv; "KfICCOLr"HSNDRY & CO.. ■ GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISarCVV AG&ffTSj gjgaed for sale. *■'' ww