The Evening Star.

Vol. YIII-Fo. 2,295.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, JULY .13, 1877.

PRICE : ONE FENNY.



•_^g^T>ACIFIC MAIL STEAM ""^^^^ SHIP COMPANY. FOR SYDNEY DIRECT. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, H. C. Dearbokne, Commander, will leave Auckland for the above port on or about FRIDAY, 13th July, carrying Mails and Passen gers. For further particulars, freight, or passage j apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. :<s|^g^^T OTI C E TO W0 0 L The Pacific JMatx Steamship Compaxi' are j prepared to issue through Bills of Lactiug; for WOOL shipped in their Steamers to San Fran iseo for NEW YORK, BOSTON, & EUROPE, on the most favourable terms. For further particulars apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. SYDNEY AND MEL- The fast and favourite s.s. H E R O, Captain Logax, left Sydney yesterday, the Oth instant. She will leave Auckland again as above on or about TUKSDAY, tho 17th instant. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, July 10. IS7F. 0- NI O N STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—July 1577. FOR TARANAKT, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. kko:m M.OUKAU. Steamship. Date of Sailing. I a.. t? st Taraxaki Saturday, ltth, 12 noon.j 11a.m. Hawea .. Tuesday, 17th, 12 noon. 11 a.m. Waxaka.. Monday. 23rd, 2 p.ip.1 12 noon. Taraxaki Wed., Ist Aug. 12 noon.! 11 a.m. FOR TAUIIANGA, POVERTY BAY, .NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, FROM QOEEX - STREET Wharf. Taupo Wednesday, 25tli, i p.m. — Vv'eli.'xgtox' Wed., Sth August _ p.m. — I FOR NAPIER, WELLTKC^TON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, KROM Q[.'ekn'-btreet Whar:-'. Rotouca..! Tuesday, 17th, 4p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, khom Uuks:;-stkkct Rotorua.. Tuesday, S Ist, 12 noon. — 1 J , ! HENDERSON & _,lAGi<-_.K_AN_, Agents. Corner Queer; and West Q-aeon-streets. mARAN AX I, FOR souther:: ports, "■'-■ "J**t Will be detained until 12 o'clock noon on SUNDAY, 15th instant, in event of ; San Francisco Mail Steamer not arriving by 10 o'clock To-morrow (Saturday) Morning. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. CJTEAM COAIMUNICATION __i_||S^lO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND '*^SSSS^ T HE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under '.— From Auckland — Friday, i p.m. Saturday. 1.30 p.m. From Thames — Saturday, 9.30 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. «_s>^^ C.TEA3M TO THE WADE AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland Saturday, 0 a.m. Monday, 10 a.m. Auckland to Pulioi: Puhoi to Auckland: Thursday, 4 a.m. Friday, 8 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d ; Return. 133. Will call at Brown's and Long Ray if required. "Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Ascent. -U.k*-*. __TEAM TO AND FROM riverhkad twice On and after June 6ch, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland : From Rivorhead; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lily—9 a.m. S.s.Gonim-Sp.n, B* Gemhn- & TTTOR THE HOT SPRINGS, ____?_^ fIJ MAHURAN«I,MATAKANA, <aa^ yk-AWAIJ, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE IvULBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under:— AUCKLAND AND HOT SPRINGS. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-aay. Maiiukanki. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monaay and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides wiil allow. Jlatakana, Kawalt, and Omaha. I For Matakana, &c., every Tuesday at 11 am. I From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. i Weather aHfl other circumstances paraiitting. i Not responsible for Parcels put on board with- 1 Out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to | J-. CAS-iOY & SO a. O TEAM OX THE KAIPARA. J The b.s. „ _ „ , XI N A Wiil leave Helensville as raider :— For Otainatciu calling at iunction of Kaiwaka | end Man^atoroto Rivers,. _aai and Miuakohe, j every Tuesday monungs t.uc-, returning ou direct, every Thursday mom in."'s ti(3c. returning on Fridaj". Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland per LTLY at 12.30 p.m" 0:1 .Mo:uiaye, and for Port ASrAttt F?fc». -nd. for Port Albert on Mondays. vrn\m • V £&• This Service commences on 2d.U*UA.±, , 28th May. j. CASEY & SON. | mIS TEiUI KAIPAI:A i aRATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR- j GAVILLE. The s.s. 1 MINNIE CASEY Captain Raavsox. will leave Helensville every ; Tuesday and Tnursclay morning's vmc, leavn^, , Dargaville on the return trips every \v eunes_.a.. ; _.i;d Friflay morning's tide. __ ~ Passongers leave Auckland, per *LiLi, °-, ; Mo-days aud Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., aua , rargo on rdondoys one! I'Vidays. J. CA>'KY ft SCV ; itcd Oillcc, « l. hart 1



i "Sih,at- TT^OR RUSSELL, WANGA- J^gj^,s-} ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prcpaJi at the Office on the V.Hiarf. No cargo received after 1 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the abovt place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. ; The s.s. ARG-YLE will leave over" MONDAY Morning at 32n00n, and every "*BTDA V at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s Od; Steerage, ss. j FOR'MERCURY BAY & TAUIIANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave 1:3 follows:— Friday, July 13 Wednesday, July IS Monday, July _3 i Friday, July 27 At 5 O'clock p.m. A. McGRKQOR. Manager. -Stefew TI7AIKATO STEAM NAVt. V* GATION & COAL MINING TIMirTABLE! Mercer to Hamilton. Per Ptfamer Delta—Mouday, Weunesday, and Friday, at 10.15 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta —Wednesday, and Friday, 10.15 a.m. ifarnilton to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Sal urday, !) a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, i) a.m. (Jamuridg'e to jfcrocr. Per steamer Delta—Thursday and Saturday, 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHKRFF, Secrcuiry. TPnrft-Btrnet. June 21. 1377. <&&** AUCKLAND STEAM - -.:-s^___. PACKET COMPANY *^~^^!^^ > (LIMITED). FOR AWANUIAND GISBOENE. The s.s. PRETTY JANE Will leave Auckland i'or the above ports on SATURDAY, the lith July, at 12 noon. W. LOUDER, Manager and Engineer. sS^gS^rip 1 M E T A B L E. S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave Walroa Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Hingle Fares. 3s. Gu.; Return, ss. Prftivrlit. 10s per ton. . NICCOL. HENDRY & CO., AarftnM. "|J< OE, W A 1 U~K~UT -vj__ £ ru_»=' The sg _ TAM 0 . SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follov/s: — Frora Onehunga: From Waiuku: Saturday. S a.m. Saturday, 12 noon Reduced bares per s.s. Tani o' Shanter to Waiuku and back :—Return, sa; Single., 3s Ud. Weather and otlier circumstti.uees permitting. Orders to collect goods left at tho stores of Messrs. Henderson aiic. IMacfarlane, AgentD Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CONKING-HAM, O?,Ahvin_\'i nr Nftwnmrkflfc. fv v il vA L v Ku< Tho p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Saturday, S a.m. Saturday. 12 neon Single Farce, 3s Gd; Return, ss. Weather and. other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goody- left at Mr. CJ. Sibbins Auction Mart will be attended to. M\ H. ROE. _ & ? v T>ASSENGERS'|LINE OF ;V;="^^k JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA '&£&£33ii&&m owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR 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 best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ship 3to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on appliwmen t? . L. D. NATHAN & C!O, ; ) OWEN & SbAKAM, \ Agents. ORUICKStfASriC &r. C 0..) "Tlir mHE NEW ZEALAND >^__§_S_ t SHIPPING COMPANY'S Rs&fiC2£i*a FOR LONDON DIRECT. The magnificent new iron clipper ship WANGANUI, 303 Al at Lloyds, 1000 tons register, will sail from Lyttelton, as above, on the 22nd instant. Has unrivalled accommodation for passengers. THE yN_W ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents.^ -alka_^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION WITH THE THAMES AND *^3^Ses>COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Eveky Night. Time Table: From Auckland :— Enterprise— KViday, 11 P.m. LaUa Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. .). EDWARDS. Manager. HOS. J. H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and COBURG-STREET, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled/ _ MASON BROTHERS beg to inform their numerous friends and the public that their Extensive Grounds are full of NURSERY STUFF of the Finest Quality and in Endless Variety. The PLANTS, having undergone the usual course of preparation, are in Splendid Condition for Removal. , , , Descriptive Catalogues are ready, and maybe had os application at the Nurseries, Parnell, or to our Agent, R. Brcwin.Sced Merchant, Queen- MAR KE T NUESEE V, JS NEAR RAILWAY STATION. c. s. mcdonald, During the present Planting. Season, offers for fcHe a Varied and Superior Collection of CONIFERS, SHRUBS. FRUIT TKKES, and GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, well prepared f°AilThe Vpiants are in perfect health and an inspection will satisfy intending purchasers 01 the excellent quality of the entire Stock. Catalogues post free on application to tJie Nursery, Newmarket. Auckland. TSTi O R S A L E, _£j T THE STAFFORDSHIRE IRON WORKS, HOBSON-STREET, near the Gasworks:— , Large Consignments of Hardware at EnglisQ Ship'sfens, 5-1G 25,0, §24/6, i 23/6, 9-16 ancl : _o', 11-10 and i ILV, £■ and 117.', li and 2 17/, per cwt., with test certificate with each Eoiler^ivets, :J, g, h h 5-IG, 1, from! 2 2; V cwt. Horse Nails, from /9 to ''II t- !b._ Ewbank's Nails, from /3J to /i '& ib. Ewbank's Spikes, 7 and 8. ._.',■ V «... . Galvani/.ed Spikes, 3 to 0, from i"A f lb. Galvanized Pooling Nails. 2 ana '-'~ /-i.; v il'. Galvanised Chains, 5-16 ,'4i, -_■ i'± v %>• Copper Boat Nnils, l.G \fK<- Composition Spikes, ;Lt) Carpenter's Pvim Locks, Files, Screws Boiler Mountings Steam Engine Boilers Ship's Pumps and \V indiasses ]jrass Casting's, from 1 3 v' \b. \ Iron Castings, from 14; 0 cwt. C. UAWKESWOOD. |



UEORGE AKERS Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. j Cash Buyers of Tallow. i /I H A S^ f A V E R • V 7 BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kybej* Pass I N.E.—Shingles. A splendid shipment j ust t< > hand. Timber in lots to suit purchaser d. BUTCHER *$ CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. | Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side or ' i Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newe s I and Bay of Islands Coal. Also. Firewood icm I c,c nnnnt). at rnaßfinnhlo rar.«s. • < "IMF R s ~j^ V N. D' g J_yJL Railway Refkesiimtcnt House, (Second house below the Telegraph. Cilice). 1 Travellers and Visitors to Onchunga arc respectfully informed that at the above House Meals and Refreshments may be had at anj time durinc? the day. T< .-i, Coriee, &n., at the Shortest Notice. i¥> j. w c irrs~~'F"ir~R J I £ WJIOI/ESAI.'B AN.O RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNK-SW MAKER: ilo AT7OKXANI>. n<! nv t the- TTnion T!wW TAN n~X. 8 "(n r~F~l<r~T, (?>" a Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Q.nocn----treei. Wharf. AnnWaniH. Tl7" PHILLfPPS AND SONS, OIL V T O COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS* Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish1 Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate? Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture1. Frame and Tapestry Mouldings. Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors. Sec. Gla&a cut to si:cc, and carefully packed.—{in & 97,_y.UKEN-:£/rUKET. _. IT CARSON, House aud Laud Agent pJ> « Rent and Debt Collector, STrrnßTiß.v'« Ruir.mvrw Qnmw-sTßrawp. II7AKNOCK BKUTHE "lTs7 T T SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFAC T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. FISHER A. N D CO. WHOLESALE, SniPI'ING & FAMILY BUTCHER. Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked "Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale m largo quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. ~K A^N I)~E X S"lfN, fj 9 Buoktcr, Mining, Estatk and Coji 3tissio.v Agent, Accountant, Auditor, Yai.uki:, &c. Bank, Insurance, and Gold Alining Shares bought «nd sold at best market prices. Mining Companies Booksand Accounts carefully audited. The formation, legal manage ment, and secretaryship of Companies under taken. Accountancy work of nil descriptions performed on the must reasonable terms. The collection of lients and Accounts, and the management' of House Property undertaken. Loans on Mortgage arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House ami Landed Property bought and soid. Oiiioe: No 1!, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. pi LAR X E E R OTHERS \j (LATE CKOJlßltTi's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOC4RAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ea_ik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-ckis Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, !?..;. moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. T^/sTR- FAULDEK, Sole Contractor to the JJOL City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, is;c, is. pvejiared. to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Perßons desiring to have tho said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, cither verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Oftlce, Queen-street. O~~R~G ANSi f\ R G AlTs"! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Bale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmoxium Warehouse, queen-street, (Next.to Bank Of New Zealand). H. SKI N N" ER, V? 8 BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Ofllce Fittingn. fop... fro. ERO HANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evkning Star office, WvndJiftm-Rtrpcir.. AL O V E T T\ • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wklleslk y-strb kt. 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 fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweert thoroiiKhly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. TT7I C O N O M Y. Make the Money go as far as possible by using WENDEL'S FIRST-CLASS DYES, Cheap, Permanent, and Bright, for Ribbons, Flannels, Silks, &c. Directions on each bottle. Price Is. and 2s. Grey-street, th June, 1g77" T R ELAND BROTHERS, JL WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery. Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Auction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods chipped to all the Colonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, .SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c., at highest market rates, in any quantity". Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. TLfl X E S H SK 1 F MEN T S JL 1 OF SLATES. CEMENT, PLASTER, FIRE BRICKS. J AMES B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STRKET, Four doors from Union Sank). I^T K. T. TEAIi 'J ED "SURGEON ~-)f^s3Ku WAKEFIKLD DB N T IST, $$$&$$ ST.HEET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. A-fifinin! TVvtf.h Ifrnm On« tn a Fnll Kntl A EOKGE X i T G H E in" ' \JT PLUMBER. GASFITTER, BRASS FOUNDER, _c. Licensed Plumber to the City Cokporatioj;. N.B.— The only holder in this Colony of a : Certificate for repaiz-s and adjustment of Water Metres. _J "O IOK LE D :.I ANGO ES, ■ JL AT | ; close iir.us. J



TO TOURISTS AND VISITORS TC WAIKATO and the LAKES. BUGGIES (DOUBLE AND SINGLE), ANT ' SADDLE HORSES, ALWAYS READY FOR HIRE AT REASONABLE CHARGES. 3 Parties Intending to go through to the Lake provided with first-class animals by B. EDWARDS ' (Late of Cobb & Co.), LIVEIiY STABLEKEEPER, HaJnilton Hotel. Hamilton, (. , Waikato. ' %/ft X- F- B- WOOD II A :\l, _LYJI teacher of the pianoforte. Address r'Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-stroet. ' N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. ' f .Tfinimrv Hi. 1^77 TptHILLIPPS & QON, HA V m NOW OPENE D, ' _ar'Emily Chaplin. A Large a3jd Varird Assortment of P APERH AN GINGS I ■ OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. S3, NEW PICTURES! j In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs. comprising Landscape, Sporting. Coioic. and every variety : of subject, Moitos, Texts, &c. : Gilt. St.'.in!cj>, axd Veneered FitAirc and : Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, > : &<\.. &;c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, _c, &c.. Cftr-ox's Anticorrosion Paiiit, Zinc, White; Patent Silicate Paint, _c. ■ ~ Polished, fill v«ired, and Rough Plate .Glass ) Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass ' • Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass"' Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PIirLLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCISA>NTS, 95 & £'7, QUEEN'-STREEX 8, WYJS 4DKAM-STREET, . 1 ' . e_, iiousE, ship, O I*' M j GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. .W « _ -^ W Estimates taprAshod, and experienced Workmen sent to all pr_ ta of tha C r\ j Province. .1.11. requests attention cf Builders and <~ fH othera to hia New Glazing Tariff. Wo J. HENDERSON. . tz! J "S, WYNDtIAM-STREET. '_ jp II OS 'T & ,Q O. , IMPORTERS. PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Corner Vulcan Lane anD Higii-st.ri-1-t, At'CKLAXD. Cash Pi-rciiasers o£ Hll)i:s. SKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, and KAURI GUM. Consignments will meet with prompt atten tion anti iniiriediate Cash remittances. Regular Supplies of New Cure CANTER BURY BACON \'SD HAMS on arrival of Steamer from Soulla. ON SALE—Potatoes, Flour. Grain, Wheat ineal, ('hail', and Gerieral (irocerics, &c. <t_j- Country Orders promptly attended to. ■?cn r_ r ,n " g Jj • COMMISSION AGKNT, .-_■ ll' i! LTLANII-STREET. BONES J BONES I BONES 1 Bought. i:=. any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bo:;e" Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. Xr .T. KOPPffT. YICTOKIA FLOUR. MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. BUTTON & LEA T HER , Having taken the Victoria Flour Mills, are pre pared to execute all orders for country settlers and storekeepers. Wheat ground and dressed on the shortest notice. Oats and Maize ground and crushed. U L M^ A N ' _ PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-st reet. 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. W A. WATERMAN "begs to inform i • his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Portkh's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair _hare of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 18C4.] mHE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING JL AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellkslky-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., ProprietorH.—While thank ing th« publin for their patronage durinc- the pant 13 years, W. K. & Co. would bear to inform them that they hay« now on hand a complete wfock of tho very best dyes, and that, with i heir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn out their work of a qualitynot to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the LadiPS of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvet", 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, lilankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City E°tablishment, Weliesley-stxeet Bast, 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^ V OOK OUT FOR THE BLUE BOOT. ' C. B ROOK E S Has tho. Largest Stock of MEN'S. WOMENS. and CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, of Superior Quality, all Made on the Premises, Selling Cheaper than any other House in Town. N.B.—The Prices :— Men's Elastic-side Boots, 12s. 6d., our own make. Men's Watertagkts. 12s. 6d.. own own make. Women's Calf Boots, 10s. 6d., our own make. Children's Boots equally cheap. C. B ROO KE S, BLUE BOOT, J§^t QUEEN-STREET. Opposite __P^r City Hall, RANS TO N & FOR ST E IT, COPPERSMITHS. PLUMBERS, BRASS FOUNDERS, GASFITTEKS, BELLI!ANGERS, &C, &C. Having imported a Large Stock of IRON PIPING and BRASS FITTINGS, as specified by the Corporation, we are now prepared to Lay on Services with despatch, and at REASON ABLE Rates. Hydraulic Hoists made and fixed to suit any Buildings Water Meters (Guest and Ghrymes) Water Engines, 1 to 6 h.p. India-Rubber Hose and Branch Pipes. Lead Burnt for Chemical Pcrposes. BRA S S C AST DAI L V (Foundry, Mills' Lane). Drawings and Estimates given for all Classes of Work, and Experienced Workmen sent to ail parts of the Country. Albert-street, Auckland, June 23.1877. A UCKLAND AND MERGER AND ____. KAIPARA RAILWAY. FOn and after MONDAY. Oth July, the mini mum weight lor Goods will be two instead of fire-hundrkd-weight. By order. A. V. M_ACDONALP. (iem-raS Man.-_er. \



AU CXL AN D COLLEGE ANI GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Third Quarter will begin on Tuesday ) 17th instant. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Headmaster. "\T7EST END COLLEGE FOI Vy ladies, SPRING VILLA. PONSONBY. Conducted by Mrs. Addey. School Duties will be resumed on TUESDAY 17th July. Young Gentlemen under 10 years of age in £ separate class-room. RS^ LEWIS'S SEMINARY. E.PSOM HOUSE, OXEIIUXGA. , Midwinter Vacation will terminate en MON DAY, 16th July. 1577. Q T A M F~o R D HOU SE, ■ k5 upper symonds-street. MRS. J. R. NICHOLSON'S Pupils will re assemble on July 16th. JrJ MRS LA MAX'S Select Dancine Class (by rcqufifst), Avill commence on Thursday, July 19. Tickets to be had at her rcsidcr.ee on applica tion. T" HE MISSES BANKS will be happy to receive their Pupils on Monday. 16th July. Lessons in Music. Singing, Drawing, and French if required.—Cholniley House, Vincent strect. PE O*S PE C T HOU SE, HOBSON-STREET. ESTABLIBHMKXT KOK YOUXG LADIES. Lady Principal i;l -.... Mrs. J_4Y_: AVright. ; "Witts' will be resumed on TUESDAY, 10th July.' ■ ■ .. i.. ■■ : : - > ■■ O^NE HUNG A YOUNG LADIES' SCHOOL will re-open on MONDAY next. Oth July. Preparatory School for Young Bovp. MRS. MORRISON. 4 UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM _____ MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the UyrvEßSirv of Ni_\%' Zkaland). The Quarter Days for the current year are Gth February, _7th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, TTf'»i.fl T.Tr<«l p.r. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, ■WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.3(). English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c, Mr. Hakkisox. French (Commercial and Conversational), Mon's. F. Peltzkk. I Monaicur Poltr/cr is highly successful as*- a | Teacher of French. Those interested in tho l study of this language are invited to call and I obftorve his metlmd of instruction. HUJLtGH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. (Affiliated to tiik Nf.w Zealand Usivkksitv). QUARTER DAYS:-January 27, April 12, July 3, September 27. The next term begin.-- on MONDAY, July 2. * JAS. ADAMS, P..A., Head Master. A UCKLAND MODEL TRAINING _r\. school. Next Quarter will Commence on MONDAY, July 9th. A School of Art has boon formed, under tho direction of Mr. Kexnetii Watkiks; and a i Special Drawing Cl»ss, for Teachers and Ad- I vancci Students, Will be held on SATURDAY MORNINGS, commencing July li. JOSIAII MARTIN, Head Mar!or.__ IT IRA ND A C O~~V L. _.VJ_ MR. J. PEACH, of Remnora, having been appointed Sole Aokxt for the Sale of Mr. Foot's Miranda Coal at Newmarket Railway Station, is now prepared to supply the above Coal at the following prices :— Orders for o tons and upwards, 23=. per ton ~ 1 tan ~ 20s. „ ~ cwts. ~ 30s. ~ Delivered at these Prices within one mile of the Railway Station. Orders left for Mr. Peach, Newmarket Rail way Station, or Post-office, will be punctually attended to. /~1 R E V R IYER CO A L. FOR SALE. IV LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and Smith work. P. C L A R X, Shipping Agknt, Onehunga. i^i O A L. Now Discharging, ex Barque ' Non |PARIEL : ' (.00 TONS BEST "JVpWCASTLE pOAL. To be Sold either at Ship's side or Delivered. W. & G. WINSTONE, Custom-house-street. FOOTE'S "I* /TIRANDA Price at the Yard : Per ton. For Household Use .. .'. 22s For Steaming Purposes (in quantities of not less than 5 tons) ISs The. prices of tho Miranda Coals from Mercer, 165., at Drury; at Papakura, 165.; at Papatoi toi, 15s. The Monster Seam—Fifty-five Feet Thick. The following TESTIMONIALS inspecting this Valuable Mineral for both STEAM and HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the best evi dence of their excellence. The Coals are now in great demand, and are giving general satis faction, as the Testimonials will show:— Remuera, April 28, 1877.—Mi". Foote : Dear Sir, I have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have jound it excellent for household purposes. If you .can continue to send the same quality, I shall u^;s it constantly.—Yours,truly, T. Short. Auckland, N.Z., April the SOth, 1877.—Mr. Foote : Dear Sir,—l am much pleased with the sample of coal sent from your mine; and I pre fer it to any of the New Zealand coals, and quite equal to the Newcastle coals. Fivst, it docs not corrode on the bars; second, it burns to very line ash ; third, leas attention; and fourth, I believe the fire-bars will last three times ss long. —I have the honor to be. yours truly, Hexry WILSO-f, Engine Driver for Mr. James Butcher Auckland. May 7th. 1577. —Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l have given the- Miranda Coal you sent mo what I consider a fair trial, and have found it very good, and hope to be supplied with the same in every future requirement.— Tours truly, G. Rhodes. Auckland, May IS77.—This is to certify that find Mr. Foote's Miranda Coals are very good or steaming purposes.—C. HAWKESWOOD. Governor Browne Hotel, April 30, IS77.—Mr. James Foote: Dear Sir,—ln reply to your in quiry, We beg to inform yem we are now using your Miranda Coal; it is good, and gives us satisfaction.—We are, Lear Sir, yours truly. DUNXIXGIIAM _ __„• G. JAMES FOOTF. GIL FILL AN S YAR D3, Breakwater Road. TT^XGLISH, AIJPERICAX _ GERMAN J__ styles in Gentlemen's Linen Collar;;, at Cargo and McKaig's JQueen-street, Auckland. ~\ S P A^ il AcT U B, _-__ AT CLOS._ 8E.03. I



} ]V/f OXEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.- J3'J_ F. Ring. Agent, Shortland-street. M"~OXEY TO LEND.—A lar-e sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W Aitken, Shortland-stvcet. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, * the usual rates of intereu.—W. H. Con nell, VuJcan Lane. MONEY to LEND in large or smal sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply tc Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor. Hi^h-s-rcet. MONEY to LEND or, first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— " i -___• DYER- Shorthand-::vect. MONEY TOTEND in Large or small sums a.t a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and RnsseU. Solicitor«. ONEY TO LEND en Fi-cchoicl Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliot) Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shorrland-street. ONEY TO LEND, in large or smal] sums.— S. Vaile, Comrr.ission Agent Shortland-street. next the Post-Gt'rice. ■ a uckland~peiTm~vnent cc ■ j£\. OPERATIVE BUILDING AN! INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queex-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities ol Freehold or Leaseiiold Properties in eums of £2( to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rales i'or every £100 borrowed :— Repaymentsextend-'p._ -itt.^i, : Total amount in^ over | rel k»ea_.| R e p a y a bJe. p. d. | & sTT. 4 years 12 3 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 5 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 13 3 I ; DEPOSITS received at the following rates— 12 months or longer .. »? per cent, per annum 7 day's notice _ _ : 5 JOHN BATGER. ™______. ___'_*''' r __ FOR SALE, .VERY CHEAP. SOO SACKS FIJI MAIZE (Prime Sample), IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. O T I C~ E. For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Choice Land, within thi'ce-quarters of a mile from Helensville Railway Station ; 200 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c the most con venient to market ol: any kauri in the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitken, Land Aaent. __ BOOT AN D SHOE TRA DE. A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON OF MODERATE MEANS. FOR SALE—The Lease, Fixtures, and Good will of that Centrally-situated SHO:\ Queen street, .junction of Grey-street, in consequence oi retiring from the Retail Trade. Apply to GEORGE HEMUS, Excelsior Factory, '_ Auckland. FiOR SALE OR LEASE, all those Extensive Premises situated in Stanley street and Graf ton Road, lately used as a Brewery and Distillery, having all the appliances for conducting a large ma,jiufactii"ing business. I The Plant ia suitable for Sugar Crushing, Oil Cake Works, or other business requiring large vuts and accommodation.—Ar<niv to W. AITJvKN, Land Agent. JOHN QOPPET, 1O HOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTI V A TED FAR MS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on raost reason able terms. No. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. K\ CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. BROOKSIDE, PARNELL. FOR PRIVATE SALE, the above Valuable Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 &cres of land, having a large frontage to the Par-tell 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, Laud and Estate Agents, Fort-street. AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT. __r Office : Corner of Shostlakd AXD QITEEN-ST__ETS. Out-door Auction Sales of any and every description undertaken, and aii matters apper taining therto properly balanced, and proceeds paid over within three days after day of sale. For Sale, as the owner is leaving town, a new and well-finished Jt-roomed Cottage {every con venience for a small family), commands a good view of the harbour, and only ten minutes walk to Queen-street, large freehold allotment. Price, £220. £10 or .-650 cash, balance either on Mortgage, or through Building Society. For Sale, several first-class i and 5-roorped Cottages (freehold) within ten minutes walk of Queen-street. Prices, £150, £165, £I£s, £210, £250, and £325. Terms easy. For Sale, one or two really good Farms near town, suitable for dairy purposes. For Sale, several Villa Residences within three miles of town, on good roads. Have maenificent vi«ws and several acres of land attached to them. Prices range from £400 to £1200 each. For Sale, a Block of Land on the Hn« of the Mount Albert and Whau railway, about 50 acres ; commands a maKuincient view (in fact, one of the best in the province). The roads are good, land of fair quality ; situated within three minutes walk of a railway station ; would answer well if cut up into villa sites or onilding allotments, and will be sold a great bargain. Terms easy. For Sale, a first-class Country Hotel doing a, steady and improving business, together with six acres of good pasture land. The hotel is replete with every convenience, is almost new, situated in a rapidly rising district, and within six miles of town by a main road, Terms very easy, and price low. For Sale, large blocks of Land of various sizes in the province of Auckland. For Sale, Allotments iv and around the city. For Sale, Farms improved, near to town. For Sale, Farms in the Waikato and yip North. Every information given to persons wanting Farms, Land, or Houses, and time nor trouble spared to please the purchaser. For other Properties of every description, se-3 Advertising Board, at ofiice, corner Bhortland and Queen-streets. 11. C. GREENWOOD, Out Door Auctioxeef., House, Lakd, and Estate Agent. Offices : ghortland nr.ri Queer,--tree:s. IF this should mcc-t the eye of the " Doctor," or any other man, heis requested to buy the following bargains :—A strong hand some travelling bag, or satchel, for 45.; a pair of superior spectacles f :>r Is.; an organ concer- | tina for Gs.; a lady's wedding hat for (is.: Wolfe's hand-sewn prunella boots, Gs. Gd.: viewj of the Thames, 3d.: portraits of themselves, or their friends, Gd.; lollies, lOel- ;or a small tooth comb i for Id. No credit given, except to the "Doctor," tooth combs exceptt'd. itcoli-ci,! I have rt u:ovi-d to Victori'n-streot, corner of Ifntoson-



- Theatre i^^^^e ELoyal. to-night (friday), • Geanp Fashionable Night ! AT THOMPSON'S I JQIORAMA cv the i MERICAN TJO"AR ; GIFTS! GIFTS!! GIFTS!!! r ONE WATCH. ; SILA' E R WAT CH, anil Sixty other Gifts. [ SAT U RDAY. JULY 1!, : LAST G R A jN D MA TINE E. I Every Child will receive a Present. Admission to Matinee :—Children, Ud.: Dress • Circle, Is. Doors op::: a: -2.20, commence at 3. ► » .-a. SATURDAY EVENING—Lc\ST NIGHT! HossTEK Gift Niairr! [ fW\ E M 1"' EII ANCE II ALL, J JL ALBERT-t/i'REET. ■SATURDAY NIGHTS'ENTERTAINMENTS. Satckday, Hth July, 1577. TEMPERANCE VARIETY TROUPE, At the above Hull. Splendid Programme:— Chairman's Address - ... r . q ox Piano Solo HGrrßutsehkov Son."-, " Don'ti Judge a Man" - - J. Met.tarn '"Let" me like a Soldier fall" - - Ulr. AicL-i'.lire " Path by the Riv-ei*"' - - - Mrs. Smith Double song: and Dance - - Meltarn Bros. "Is ray Dai'.diig true to me T- - Mr. Hcy'e Recit'ition ;"o;- the popular favorite) Alex. Smith " The Sun shines for all" - - 2Ai: Jamie?on " Salamander Sam" - - - - Mr. McGuiro " God bleb's the friends we love"' - Mrs. Smith "Ah! never dream my love can change." IVIr. Hoyle. "Blooming' 3 lorn ing Glories," Messrs. jVlettain Brothers and AicUniro. Doors open, at 7.30. commence a<: S precisely. Price or Admission—Tiiui'Jii^ENCE. Uoys under 10 will not be admitted, unless accompanied by their parents or guardians. \V. H. SCEATS, Manager. "TfcX E V," :>[ A. li X E T H A L L. TEMPERANCE VARIETY TROUPE. GRAND CONCERT AND DANCE On 2.IONDAY next, 16th July. Foi- particulars see Day Bills. Admission :—Concert and Dunce, 2s ; Conceit only. Is: Children, half-price. Doors open at 7.50, to commence at S p.m. Y\". H. SCEATS, Manager. T O. O. F., T>L U., A. D. A>^:.. - The Members of the LO YAL .-:% -'• GOOD INTENT LODGE, Ao. G^'iv^-^vf j. -13C!(, will celebrate their 27th v- NIVEHSARY by a /? I . p.TNNEK AND "O ALL, WlK^Wrat the Odd Fellow's Hail, £r-;i"^S~SSffirii - Cook-street, on TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, 17*1: July, 1577. ! Members of ether Lodges &r3 invited to attend. Dinner at 3 o'clock. Dancing commence at 9 o'clock. Double Tickers. 7s. Cd., may be procured from any of the Conuriittee, or THOS. COLE, P.P.G.M., M.C. SINGING ON THE TONIC SOL FA METHOD. Mr. CKARL'SS BLOMFISTJD'having re ceived from Home a large supply of all the Latest Apparatus and Instruction Books, will commence an ELEMENTARY STNGEnG CLASS, robs held in the Young lien's Rooms every THURSDAY EVENING, from hall-past 7. Terms : ss. per Quarter, including Music. The Course will commence on THURSDAY Evening, 19th July, 1577, with an Explanatory Lecture on "The Science of Music and the Structure of the Musical Scale, illustrated by several diagrams, and the Choir of the Sol-la Union, to which all are invited. Admission, Free ; after which subscriptions will he takei", and members enrolled for the New Class. ! OOCIETY OP AHTISTS, AUCKLAND. The Society's EXHIBITION, to consist of Colonial Works o!: Art, will bo held in Auck j land in November next. | An ART UNION will be held in connection I with the Exhibition. J. SYMONS, Secretary, 5, Wyndhani-street. -^ew"~z"e"allXniJ~"insueancei Jji COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital ... .. JEI.OOn.OW. Reinsurance Fund £100,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE Of 07cry description c-£ Property may be effected -with I this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. *&" Lossbs PrqmptijY Paid. fiKORCK P. PTWRCTC. Mnnaeer SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE CCMP A N V CAPITAL, £1.000,000. Buildings of every description ap.d Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies. America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. 'Lowkst Cup.rext Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY-FISH, OI'STER, & SUPPER SALOON, Victoria-street. Having opened the above-named hnsinesa, tfte r.ridersi^nc-il i:;opes by civility, combined with having fresh goods daii3", to solicit a fair share, of public patronage. Note- the address— JOHN SCIIARRER, Victoria - strhp,t. Opposite Cottage of Content Hotel. TNI)I A2s CHUT NE V, JL AT CLOSE EROS. TU"OTICE O F R E MO V AL. J. HARVEY, guilder, &c, Removed to Custon\ Hou3e-^:reat. opposite Archard"3 Hotel 1%/f ELBOURNE CUP, 13 77. MX. J. J. MILLER may be consulted as usual. Limited to 2cfO. distributed thus—First, 51000; Second. ,€i00: Third. £150; Starters divided £250; Non-starters, £200. Result immediately forwarded to t-.li subscribers. Commissions executed. Office : Bull and Mouth Hotel, Bourke-street, 2ilei'oournß. GALVANIZED IRON WORKS S. PAEKER, MANUFACTUKF.R OF GALVANIZED IRG.N, RIDGING. BPOU TIN G, PIPING, And aii tin-.ls of Sheet Iron and ■ Zinc Work. CORRUGATE!! lI.OX TANKS on ila:id, cr Made to Order, at the Works, \YeLiesley-street. PlmsibiTia1 Work in every Branola ox the Trade. Gasiitting oi every style done at shortest notice. Bxperienoed Workmen sent to any p?.rt of Che Country, S. PARKE?. kaa erected first-classmachlaeir, and having,- ccririctecl all his arrangements lor manufacture:^, is in a position proir.ptly to execute all orders. List o£ Prices forwarded upon application.. Orders. per_ coach, train, carrier, or czCiz.:^.^ vessel, receive iram.edi.ale attention. I Licensed Plumbee foe Avcklakh i WEi.LKl'il.K V-& Vl;j.iST,