The Evening Star.

IT T7TTT -—W 9 1 m Vol. V 111. l^o. &,JL<JJL.

AUCKLAND, KZ,, TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



-ptACIFIC MAIL STEAM ■^BM^^ ship COMPA2TY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KAN DAVU AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw i Steamship CITY OF NEW YORK, J. M. Cavarly, Commander, will leave Sydney on Friday, the 9th March, leaving Auckland on WEDNESDAY, lith March, carrying H.B.M. Mails. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. v—>^^ IT'OR SYDNEY AND MEL- BO_URNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, left Melbourne yesterday, and is due horo on tho 19th instant. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the 21st March. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 10, Queen-street, Auckland, 10th March, 1877. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY of new zealand (limited). Time Table—March 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. JTraln. t Taranaici 'Thursday, 15th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Tauvo . Monday, 19th, 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Well'ngton Saturday, 24th, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m. 11awea .. {Wednesday, 28th, Sa.in. 7 a.m. Taiianaki Monday, Apl 2, 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m, FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from O.uken - STREKT Wharf. ; Waxaka .. Wednesday, lith, 2 p.m. — j FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL~- j TON. AND PORT CHALMERS, FROM QUiiK.V-STKiiET WIIARF. Rotorua..| Tuesday, 27th, Ip.m. .. — j i HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, i Agents. Corner Queen and "West Queen-streets. I «5£&W "EIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, ! =^P-t^ aJ MAHURANGI.MATAKANA, *3^3SiBSS'ICAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANE, Captain Kaspeb, J 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, tuid Friday, at raid-day. ■ Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday ! at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday i and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakaka, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c., every 'Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apoly to J. CASEY & SON. «S_H3^ O TEAM TO RIVERHEAD k3 ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. <!fflfe_S?^ QJTE VM ON THE KAIPAKA -^^^^■JO WATERS. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamatea, Pahi, and Mata koiie, 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 j Albert, &c., on Tuesday. J. CASEY & SON. «sJMkbw. "17* OR RUSSELL, WANGA iisi£i££ Sj roa, and mangonui. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY j at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers J booked and small parcels prepaid at tho Oiiice \ on the Wharf. No cargo received after 1 p.m— • strictly adhered to. | FOR WANGAEEI AND MANGAPAI ! The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for tho above . .place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY ! Morning at 12 noon, and c very FRIDA Vat 3 p.m. j FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. | (To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY . OF PLENTY POUTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows:— j Friday, March 1(5 Monday, March 26 Wednesday, March 21 Friday, Marck 30 At 5 p.m. A. McGREGOR. Manager. | JaMs^J^ » » 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 Retukn Ticket, and the Manager of the Hotel has Reduoed THE Charge for Board, j including Baths, Towels, ito., to 15s. for First- i class, and 103. for Secoad-class, from SATUR- i DAY till MONDAY. ! The Steamer will leave every Saturday afc2 p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. on Mondays. «s*&nTt^aikato~steam navi- ' gation & coal mining . (LIMITED). \ TIMiTtaBLE: i The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and i Friday, at S a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. j Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, j Secretary. Fort-street. February 10.1877. .fifcfcg* "g^OR LONDON DIRECT. ; ' '-■' .-/>. The favourite Al Clipper GLENLORA, \ ( as. B. MITCHELL, Commander, now alongside <i Queen-street Wharf, and having the greater' I trt of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick "despatch. lias first-class passenger acrommodation. For freight or passage apply to L. IX iv'ATHAN & CO., Ascents. ' M- mHE Brigantino FLIRT, -*- 1(W tons r(sSister» John &ysx^k£j£> McKenzih, Master, is a Regular -■? sSSSw?^ Trader between AL OKLAND and z*r£gSEß3£*sa LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to



i egs^. QTSAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND '^bSSTfIE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. FARQunAR, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland: Wednesday, at 12 noon From Thames: Tuesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 5.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. ] "—-t"-*^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTSR will j leave for Wahiku as follows :— j From Onehunga: From Waiuku: &}«■•?', j Wednesday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. j Saturday, 7.30 a.m. Saturday, 12 noon j For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 7 a.m. ; Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of ' Messrs. Henderson ana Macfarlane, Agents ! Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, On chunga or Newmarket-_ im or waiuku. •«-£S2SaSSS? The ps> OREGON I Will leave for Waiuku as under :— Thursday, 4 p.m., return 11 a.m. Friday, j Saturday, 7.30 a.m. ; For Whatipu Saw Mills and Manukau Heads, ; Tuesday, 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. : Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbins ! Auction Mart will be attended to. 1 M. 11. ROE. j -75T57 TpiTE NEW ZEALAND : ipHJr^-v A SHIPPING COMPANY '■ >Ms^kM& (LIMITED). Head Office: Christchurch, N.Z. ! London Branch : 81, Bishopsgate-street within. | THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— I Tons. Tons. jTheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO .. 1053 ! MATAURA.. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 ■ OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... S7l ; ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 j OT-4 XI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIA.KO 1000 WAITANGI 1101 RAKAIA ....1057 WAITARA..B33 RANGITIKI 1225 WANG AN UIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest j class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to i meet, the- requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins arc superbly fitted and arranged and. provided, with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and ail cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all. that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ters. The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the* colony with strict punctuality every month. 1 The Company has always ships loading homo ; ward from New Zealand. : Arrangements for the passages of friends to I and from the colony, and also for the conveyance |of cargo, can be made at the Head Oflice, | Christchurch, or at any of tho Branches in the I colony. | AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street , r^~=V HjIIIE NEW ZEALAND ! SKIPPING CO.'S LINE. ""^■'Qsila FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Superior Iron Clipper Barque LOCH URPv, 100A1, 71C tons register, Samuel Murdoch, Commander, having a large part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. I^or freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Aeents. q T. PA T RICK'S DA Y. EXCURSION TO THE UPPER NORTHERN WAIROA. Xm^ MINNIE CASEY Will leave Toka Toka on SATURDAY MORN ING next, 17th instant, at eight o'clock sharp, carrying Excursionists as far up the River as Piritaha, calling1 at Te Kopuru, Aratapu, Manga whare, and Kaihu, returning to Toka Toka same day. A QUADRILLE BAND IN ATTEN DANCE LUNCHEON PROVIDED. Further particulars may be obtained on appli cation to Captain Rawson, Helensville; or, to J. CASEY & SON, Queen-street Wharf. cXi TE^OR. LEVUKA. DIRECT 'ir^^r^iiSfei. The clipper schooner aerawßßis&M jkssie Henderson, John Urquiiar.t, Master, will sail as above on or about TUESDAY, 20th March. I For freight or passage apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO., C ust.oni-h o use-street. «§2s|^. QTEAM TO COKOMANDEL. | rpj ie new j ron ss> KINA J. Bewicke, Master, will leave as follows:— From Auckland: From Coromanuel: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. Weatlwr and other circumstances permitting. Will carry passengers and cargo, will leave as follows :— For particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Custom-house-street; Or, W. SMITH, Uueen-street Wharf. ] jJK^X QTEAM TO THE WADE \^rf;'(^^K^> The paddle steamer syS£^a£ia) EFFORT leaves as follows :— From Auckland— From Wade— Wednesday, G. 15 a.m. Friday, 4.30 p.m. Saturday, 8.15 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., i Agents. | sSa^. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION JillglgkJ WITH THE THAMES AND **SaaSB?COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Tuesday. 10 n.m. Wednesday, 11 p.m. Thursday, 12 midnight Friday, VI midnight > Saturday, 12 midnight | Fares, 7s. (id. and os. All cargo to be alongside one hoiir before Eail- , ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. ; Not responsible for goods or parcels; put on j 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 Mire. J. N. MAUGHAN. Manager. cSA'k'S*^ rsIIIE now iron Screw Steamer '7> ; v KI.VA ! Is open for Charter on St. Patick's Day For particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Queen-street. m ~I~M~~E TABLE, S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Wednesday) 2 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Single Fares. 3s. Gd.; Return, 53. ! Freight, 10s per ton. I M, A S enU . '



: ,-a-^v. X>ASSENGERS' LINE OF : •*- PACKETS TO NEW ZEA ! sssfeysbifes owned by Messrs Shaw, i Savill & Co., 31, Lcadcnhall-street, London. i The above Line of Ships are REGULAR j TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at ! Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. ! The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the I best quality, and the accommodation roomy and j convenient. Tha undersigned are empowered to grant i passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost i regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & CO.. i TJEW GROCERY STORE. Cash Buyer and Cash Seller ! j all transactions for cash only !! Small Profits and Quick Returns ! ROBT. C. SAUNDERS Just arrived from England, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Auckland, tbat 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, QUKEN-STREET. j _ j A L F 11 ED /Ti E E' S I CALVESFOOT JELLY! CALVESFOOT JELLY! ; Wholesale aed Retail. | M. SO MERVI LL E, j SOLE AGENT, ; 125, Queen-street, Auckland. I /"IHEAP DRAI' ER V STO RE, \y SYMONDS-STREET. Not Selling OiV, neither Selling under Cost, but I have several lines bought much under value, which I am offering at very low prices to give the public the bonelit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Milliner?, Haberdashery, &c, Drapery; Beys' Suits from 3a. 6d. to 135.: Umbrellas, from 3s. 9d.; Ladies' and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d. J. HE APE. i 'W B R OWN & SON'S 1 ?J © MUSIC CATALOGUE Is Now Ready, and may be had on application at their Warehouse, Shortland-stroct. A Large Shipment of the Latest Songs, Piano forto Music. &c.. Just Opened, ~JP» I* H- M E E X, i JA/e LAND AND GENERAL COMinS- I SIGN AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. 1 Rents and I )ebts collected. I SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). ■yiCTORIA -piLOUR J^J ILLS ' SYMONDS-STREET. WILSON AND MCG REG 0 R HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND : Flour, Sharps Bran, Oats Maize, Wheatmeal Maizcmoal, Ground Rice Crushed Maize, Oats Beans, &c, &c, At the Lowest Rates. WHEAT GROUND AND DRESSED FOR COUNTRY SETTLERS ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. EST Ask for Wilson & McGrkgor's Cele brated Baking Powder,—To bo had from all Grocers and Storekeepers. I»OYAL LETTERS I'ATENTi [^ The AERATED FLOUR COMPANY in placing before the public "Robloy's Aerated Flour,'1 they simply ask a fair and impartial trial, believing as they do that the highest medical testimony has placed on record the undeniable i 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 alter mealy, gout, gravel, &c. ; For Bread, Tea Cakes, and Pastry oi all kinds, because requiring less butter and fewer eggs, the Aerated Flour stands unrivalled. One triai solicited to test its value, ►iolu by Grocers and Storekeepers. Wholesale Agents MESSRS. BROWN & PATEN Auckland. __ _ _ _ _. c CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST i 214, QUEEN-STKEET, ' 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. Appointment C%, Marchioness to Her -*®$i|igSS* >T °f . Ladyship " N ormanby. MR S. PAT E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND : RIDING BELT MAKER. VICTOKIA-STRKET. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she lias 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. Q P E C I A L 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. S, Queen-street. As-ent for Mr. W. K. Hartm*. tSt o t i c 1". C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business or Messrs. F. Ahchakd & J. Brows:, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL., FIREWOOD, &c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to rcoei ye a share o(! the patronage so j liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— I Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. ' FENCING- OF ALL DESCRIPTION, I Carting done with despatch. I —__ All orders left at Mr. R. Browin's Auckland Sf»«rl Da not", will rp.doivpi tiroinpt attention. O S T- O V V I C E HOTEL Gkey-strke?l, Weli tngton. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry , Sample-rooms. | THO M A~s"~U RTVI N, : PHgj?mETQR,



CR O W N II OTE L, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRTLL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. IF~ R U S S E L L' { 9j © FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDINC ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE HOBBON-BTBBBT, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Privato Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERATE. JN O. C. C L O U G H MECHANIST. Masefield's Buildings, Albert-street, Aucklaud. Sev/ing, Knitting, Washing, and every othe description of domestic and general Ligh Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring. Screw and Wheel Cutting, &c. &c WANTED Known, that D. Goldie if prepared to supply all kinds of Timbo and other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus tom-house-streeL ■^T/KTANTEp, Intending Pmohasers oi V V Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Tww Sets oi' Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Foui Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cosl price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abernyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. Bd. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N. IS.—Af'c'.v bent quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Al»o, three sots eeconil-hand Spri-ag Cart flarness, Brass anrl Silver Monnterf. Ann Drn.y flncr.p.Ha. DRAIN, TILE, AND'TIpE JVIANU FACTORY, WAIT SMATA. W. D 0 W D E N Having purchased this Property, lately known as ''Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe andTilo Manufactory," with Uie extensive Shedding and powerful Machinery, bega to inform the public that iio ia now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &0., &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. MeKenzie, Custom-house-stieet, will receive prompt attention. \TEI LOG AL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Tvvelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Auk for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory! York-f»fcroot. Parnoll. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. 11. Cou ncil. Vulcan Lane. M~ ON EY to LEND iii large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAI3HLEY. Solicitor, Uiyli-sM-eet. M ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold secnrlty, tit low rates of interest.. — 11. C. DYER, Shorlland-stroet. TyrbNEY TO LEND in large or small _LvJß_ Hums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jn.ckHon smd lt.ufsell. SoliciLovs. E'IGIIT SCHOOL, City West No. 1, Union-street, conducted by Mr. J. Braba ! zon, Ist class Certificated Teacher, with 30 years' experience, 17 in Auckland, and 19 in the old country, Elementary CJasn, la. per week. Greek, Latin, French, Mathematics, and fit man's Shorthand, may be studied at double or treble rule. The School is open four nights in each week, and a fifth svill be added if the pre sent number of Scholars increase by one-fourth. TWTCW COAL AND FIREWOOD YARD. 1 MESSRS MAYNARD Us WEEKS beg to in timate Lo their friends and the general public that they have commenced business in the Coal and Firewood trade in that large Yard, corner of Napier and Willow-streets. The intention of the proprietors is to sell the very best Coals and Firewood at the lowest possible living profit. The public may rely upon full measure. Every order promptly attended to. Goods Removed on the shortest notice. Af AYNARD & WEEKS. MEAT AT QUEEN-STREET PRICES. CHEAP MEAT, HOUSON-STREET! T. SHOVE, Butcher, HOBSON-STRKET. (Established 1857). To moot the depression of the times, I have determined to let my customers have Meat as Cheap and Good as it is possible to procure in Auckland for CASH. T. SHOVE feels confident he can supply tho people with, an article as good and as reasonable as any other man in the trade. Kss' Note the Prices and Address. P R ICES :— Fore Quarters, 2UI. per IK Hind Quarter*, 3id. per lb, Legl?, Id. per lb. Boiling Beef, from 2d. to Id. per lb. Roasting Beef, from id. to Gd. per lb. Chops, id. per lb. Sausages, 4d. FOR CASH. CLARKE BROTHERS (late crommk's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baak, Queen-street, Auckland. First-clasa Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken inotanten eously. M iA"T! Meat, M EATI GREY-S T R E E T. W. PAUL Having returned to his old Premises, Grey street, lately occupied by Mb. J. Young, wishes to intimate to his old customers, and the public generally, that ho is determined to SELL ALL KINDS of MEAT, Priraest Quality, CHEAPER" than can bo Purchased at any other Establish ment in Town, as a visit to his Shop will prove. Auckland, 23rd February, 1877. LBERT E-f oTEL QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hot«l are cow 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 Banli. T7\AUltri KAURI ICAURi ! JUNK and SPARS, in any quantity, Delivered alongside Vessels, in lengths to suit purchasers. For particulars, terms, &c, apply '• X,' Star o*&ce, Augkjajid,



f\ N SALE, By the Undersigneb :— 750 sacks OATS 300 „ BRAN 40 „ OATMEAL 15 „ PEARL BxIRLEY 100 „ BARLEY DUST 3 12 cases NEW CANTERBURY CHEESE J, 15 „ OLD 5 „ BACON & HAMS (in cloth) i „ LARD (in bladders) ' 80 J-chots TEAS (fine qualities) 100 boxes TEAS (extra qualities) r t 20 FRAMES' ROOFING, SLATING, AND 0 SHEATHING FELTS : OTAGO SLATES 3 NELSON HOPS, &C. T. 11. HALL & 'CO. [ \TICCOL, HENDRY & CO., 1 -1-1 AUCTIONEERS, ' I GRAIN AND PUODUCE MERCHANTS, 5 i SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, : Custom house-street, ; Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con • , signed for sale. ; Account Sales promptly rendered. 1 ~fv> E 1) LI O N !I O T E L, &\i DRAKIO-STREKT, Frkemans' Bay, W. N. C J. A R KE, I PItoPMJSTOK. Tin1, public r;m rely on the undernoted Wines, Spirits, ice, beiny Al brands. ; s. d. Hennessey's Case 5 (5 per bottle. Square Gin, large hottles .. -1 6 ~ small „ ..3 0 „ Dunville's Whiskey .. ..4 0 ~ Grecmess and Oclville's do .. i 0 „ ! Old Tom, best brands .. ..10 i Best Port Wine -10 Fine Old Sherry 40 „ I Schnapps 2 G ~ ! Rum 3 0 „ English Bottled Ale .. ..13 imo SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER |JL CHANTS, BUILDERS, 8c OTHERS. The Kopuru Saw Mill Co. being about to relin quish their Ret ail Timber business in Auckland, and in order to effect a speedy clearance, have j greatly Itoducod their Prices. TO LET, the Yard, with Oflice, well adapted for the Firewood Trade. Possession given en Ist March. Apply to R. BARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road. ! February 10, IS7". BILLIARD T> O OM. THISTLE HOTEL, QUKKN-STREET. RF. WE B S TE X, » WHOLESAtiK AND RETAIL SADDIjKK ANTJ HARNESS MAKER: 133, QUKKN-STRKKT, AUCKLAND. <Nfixt thn Union Haonlcl- SPECIAL "TVT O T I C E. MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay and Honeyman, as Drapers and Clothiers, bey to intimate to their friends and the public that they will OPEN ON FRIDAY, THE 22nd inst,, WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK OF MENS', YOUTHS', and BOYS' Clothing1, 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. Mil. LECK, Late Superintendent for COSGRAVE & CO., solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends to the new firm, and will guarantee every attention shall be paid to their esteemed favours. A UCKLAND& MERCER RAILWAY. I '"" ST. PATRICK'S DAY, j March 17. i In addition to the Ordinary Time Table, an EXTRA TRAIN will run between Auckland and Onehunga, as follows :— Down. I a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m, I Auckland, dep ~ .. 10.30 1.15 i.40 11.13 : Newmarket.. .. .. 10.41 1.25 4.50 11.25 j ! Ellerslie 10,51 1.33 5.13 11.88 Onehunga, arr 11.7 1.51 5.19 11.51 Up. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. ! Onehunga 11.20 3.30 CO 7.0 : ■ Ellerslie 11.31 3.12 6.12 7.12 : ■Newmarket 11.43 Soo G.2C 7.26 j i Auckland, arr .. .. 11.53 i.b 0.3U 7.35, 1 By order. : A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. I TtTEW ZEAL AN D INSURANCS X% COMPANY. • FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. ... £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of ©very description' of Property may be effeoted with this Company. i Hulls Insured for the Voyago or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Speoio subject to special arrangements. ' 43ST fcO3SKS Promptly Paid. P. jpjkrqb, MAoagar, I



AL 0 V E T T. © TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER Opposite United Service Hotel, "Welleslf.y-stkew.t. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel. and other Tweeds. A good lit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GUAM _rl_ MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are Cth February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. i«r o t i c c. ■ T. B. HI L L Respectfully intimates to the Medical Profession, his old friends, and the public in general, that he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, in 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, VICTOKIA-STKEET, _AUCKLAND. SPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! X—/ tkJ F. HEWIN & BROTHER Have much pleasure in announcing that they have just received from Msssks. C'rossk and Blactcwell (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 :— / IT V / ',? \ \ Tarrasron Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet t Cl.ili Vinegar ) ( Jugged Hare ) Red Cabbage ( ) Sluice Moat ( ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( \ Ork-ni.a) Pickles ( \ (.:erman Sausage ( ( Orango Jelly \ ) I Oxford Sausage ) > .Apple Jelly j - ) > Hare Soup \ ) Blackcurrant >% ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant g ( )Ox Tail { \C.& B. Honey/ ■ / \ Ivipped Herrings / ?iiiT..'!7 ~~~. *~*. '^^^ I^Z^T^ i IT7^ 77.'~"TT'^ A Nice Assortment of Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits Just Landed. F. IT. & 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 oiler them at reasonable prices. T'E A S. 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 uaual 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, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, rpxTi? TH -nrm Corner of QUEEN and THE i POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. 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 testimoiiials arc of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s Baking Powder. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. EC. C A R R, « HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doora below the Union Bank. J CARSON, House and Land Agent, 9 Rent and Debt Collector, Stichburv's Buildings' Quhcen-strkkt. MR. F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte VVarehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January ifi. 1877. A NiD J. SOPPET, c Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. IOO^OOO ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, QUEEN-STEEET, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEW PATTERNS OF PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive per Carnatic and Glenlora, oifer special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new designs ; Artists' Colours in 'oil and water; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Sorax Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs below Publisher's price "' ' ' Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 X 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Painta, Oils, Colours, Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint. and all kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. £S" Wholesale and Rktail. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95. UnA fl7. Queen-street. ; "jMTR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the -LOL City Council for the Emptying of Eart" Liostts. 1-xivy jitm-d, :.\ sapits, &c, is prepared to a»i«iiu yunctuaiiy o all requests regarding the above, t-ersoui tlesiring to have the sail places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otnwwisc, can have the same done by llaviiio , ,' rr\,^:V rbaJ o!V,y.Tnt,«*n, with the giapfcctov at JSuißancea, City Council QfHeo, XSJ AR N OCX BROTHER S PVf aOAP & CAKDLB MANUFAOTnWS ' Richmond, Cos'a Greek. ' ' *>ffi«A»_T>nrhatn.n}r«fl<:. Anrikiftjiji SIIORTLAND-STREET, " AtJCKLANP.



TOIINS 0 P P E T ' <ZJ HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, ' NO. S, Qt)E EN-STREET. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed 1 House, with every convenience, and freehold f comer allotment. 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to 5 wo streets in Newton : TO LET. that substantial Brick Store in Righ , street, belonging to Low and Motion. TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aDouc 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-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed fanning purposes, centrally situated, being at the juuetion of two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel and General Store. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, cheap, a comfort j able 3-roomed Verandah Cottage, with 6(3x100 feet, freehold allotment, and a good well. j 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 1 Dwelling-house, stable,, cow-sheds &c, only 12 1 miles from town. • . FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres of ; really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. i FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku; ! with creek frontage. i FOR. SALE, at a very low price, 120 acrea . I good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 4, ; ; three miles from the' landing-place, j FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very I comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other out-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-rooraed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALJ3, 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 four roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 4 acrea land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALS, cheap, a good Totara Bush 1 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment, JLS x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little i Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build. 1 ii!«s, only 1J miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. S, Queen-street. XT ASHTON & SftTN JLJL* HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— KYBER PASS ROAD.—A First-class Euild ing Allotment in the best part of Kyber Pass Road, 50 feet by 200 feet. Beautiful view. GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable five roomed Verandah Cottage For Sale or To Let GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hotel —A comfortable six-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. ALBERT-STREET.—Two wooden Cottages, erected on a large allotment, fronting Albert street, and adjoining Messrs Masefield and Co.'s Foundry. PON SONBY.—Six-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about IJ acres in all. -^_- \VA KEFIELD-STREET. — Four Allotments, with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to Wakelield-street and another to Edwardes-street. STOKES' POINT, NORTH SHORE.-Small Farms in this rising district. Very desirable investments for working men. NORM SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from one to five acres on the j-ro'id to the Lake. \ WAIUKU.—Farm of 259 acres, with a sood I Bcven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings k well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. TO BE LET :— SYMONDS-STREET. — Six-roomed Cottage nearly opposite Choral Hall. GRAFTON ROAD.—The residence of the late CaDt. Beckham, with large grounds. QUEEN-STREET.—Shop in first-class stand, under Theatre Royal. GRAFTON ROAD.—Cottages in health situa tions, to be Let. HOBSON-STREET.—Six-roomed House to be Let. QUEEN-STREET.—Solicitor's Offices in new buildings next the Bank of New Zealand, com modious and airy, fitted up with every conven ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises., These offices are approached from Queen-street by wide and easy flight of stairs. CUSTOM-HOUSE-ST REET.-Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House. Land, and Estate Agents No. JS, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. JA M E S BUTCH E~~R, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &o. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at, reasonable rates. ONs x z 5 — 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 BiLLiARn Table manufacture. ■ I"JjJjXAKU Also, ox Hand, Billiaup, Pool, and Pyramid Balls, ]^iJ ]ELL & CO BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES _ . Leaves Onehunga- Auckland— ? a-m« 12 noon Mi. 3 p.m. 2 P-m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 P-m. 6 p.m, PU L M A n> a PHOTOGRAPHIC Rf»f) M S „ Shortland-stre-t ' CabS^ndV^vt^^' Maori bSS^md^rinS™^ Relies, Domain, Har- S Aucktt. P amldm S^ (also album eize) _jahflg]r,n'« Portrays taken instan tanerusly. KITCHEN'S CELEBRATEUHL^OD RESTORER. A NEVIiR-PAILING 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 MedicinA lor purifying and cleansing the blood meaicmo No Bottles are Genuine unless bearing the ... , Proprietor's Signature. All orders must oe forwarded to the AuckUus •».,. . Agent, W. DAWSON CHEMIST AND DEU&GHST •\t ,> n, <-• . Auckland. i^.B.-Teatimoniala Ciiii **** on applica- U qn . D . Freeman's Bay & SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. . cash Buyers ofTallow. ! jJ/JL &' T" TK & P fofiD i SURGEON WArnnw, ; T*tfj otfMotfcd without /4i by Dr. Clorcrt Patent Oxide G&a. Arfctfiotel Teeth if-rn-m Ow u> a Pnll Roto. rfTSMEERANOB. BOARI>JIs Ta HOUSE" ■ i.i I ■ . .11 -r.,-.i J. BBAMJS, Pkopkietok, Visitors from the country, and Boarders will find this, establishment■-convenient "for town business, and at the same time quiet und retired! and offering flrst-claaa accommodation witH borne comfortg.-Address; Upp« QuMtMvt