The Evening Star.

Vol. VIIL-No. 2,179.

AUCKLAND, KZ., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 37, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



BERULAR LIONTHLY AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, maybe expected here again about the j "sUSSlleavoforSydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. . . For freight or passage a P plytO NX & cQ^ Agents. 16, Queen-street, ' Auckland. 21st February, 18/7. —v^T" TTNION STEAMSHIP COM ''WSjt^^ vJ PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. AVEL LINGTOX LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. booking theouph to sydkey, melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—March 1377. j i 1 I . I p. a 3 -i a W 21 11111 II 11 ■ . j & Frid Tue. Sat. j E Mar Mar Mar W 2 6 10 — — — — — — ' VA 10 1 i I °ia.m. p.m. p.m. ' The s s. TAUPO will leave the Wharf at 10 a.m. on FRIDAY, 2nd March. Passengers by !).lo a.m. train. , HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. :*£&*- CJTEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND ' *^^^^THE THAMES. ( The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Fakquhar. Master, will leave as under:— ■ From Auckland: ; Wednesday, 12.30 p.m. Thursday, 3 p.m. Friday, J. 30 p.m. From Thames: Tuesday. 5.30 p.m. Wednesday, 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. McGREGOR, Agent. TTIOU THE HOT SPRINGS, llSJIExi^ jp MAHURANGLMATAKANA, , "^^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. j The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, | will sail as under: — j Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. , Mahckasgi. I For Mahuranei every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. \ Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, cv-ry Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, <tec, every Wednesday. AVcather and otlier circumstances pormittmg. ■ For freight or passage apply to J. CASKV &■ SON. «sSr^i CJTEAM TO HIVERHEAD | j£&g2g£ £3 ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LTLLY will leave as under :— From Rivcrhcad— From Auckland— 0 a.in. VJO P.m. J. CASKY & SON T. CJTEAM ON THE KAIPAItA WATERS. • MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helonsvillo for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamatea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on 'MsaJLay, and for Eastern Rivers on Wednesdays 1.30 p.m. Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port Albert, &c, on Tuesday. & p^a- mHE Brigantine FLIR'rT rf/^^^v J- 100 tons register, John JsS*3^^. McKenzib, Ma3ter, is a Regular Trader between. AL GKLAND and JjY TI ELTON. For freight or passage apgy^o MoKJ^zm. A.noklß.nd. Fohrnarv Ifi. 1«7« TT'OR 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 b.b. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The S.S. ARGYLE Will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA V at 3 p.m. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows*— Wednesday, Feb. 21 Friday, March 16 Monday. Feb. 26 Wednesday, March 21 Friday, March 'i Monday, March 2*3 Wednesday, Mar. 7 Friday, March 30 At 6 p.m. A. MoO-ltrcOOß. Manaeor. tf£kS^~TA7' A I W E R A, J||X|j|; Vf HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have baen made with the owners of t»ia ' LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Moh ths. She will con vcv passengers at the Rkducbd Fakk of 10s. for a Rktukn Tickkt, and the Manager ot the Hotel h;is Reduckd thk Charge for Board, including Baths, Towels, &c, to 15a. for First cla»9, and 10s. for Second-class, from SATUR DAY till MONDAY. The Steamer will leave every Saturday at & p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. on IVToTid.'WH. «£&SL i; ETAIKATO STEAM NAVI -SSSS^; V V GATION & COAL MINING *S^SS*'COMPANY (LIMITED), TIME TABLE i Thasteamcr WAIKATQ Mercer to Hamilton— Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Met cer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.1a a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. ~ FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. February 10. 1877. -S^tt. Q TEAM COMMUNICATION ISag^-io WITH THE THAMES AND '^sSS^COROMANDEL. 3?OR SIIORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, uDd discharging Passengers and Carg 0 * The JENTERPRISE' and 'LALLAROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— f Lalla ROOkh—Tuesday, 10 p.m. ; Enterprise—Wednesday, 11 p.m. I Lalla Rook//—Thursday, 12 midnisrht Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookii—Saturday, 12 midnifcht. From Thames :-- Enterprise—Tuesday Lalla Rookii— Wednesday Enterprise—Thursday I T V/ a Rookh—Friday I J"' jcßPßise—Saturday. > /■ Fares, 7b. (id. and ss. FOft. feO R O M A N D E Ir-DURHAM (3.8.) :— Froih. Auckland : From Covomandel: Thursday. 12 Jioon Wednesday, 12 noon Saturday, 2 p.m. Friday, IS noati Fares, Ba. and on. .. All cargo to be alongside one hour before Bfl.u» ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting, j Not responsible for Rooda or parcels put on board without a ahippiw? note. Goods stored at the risk of Oonfiftftiee. All clulniß for loss or demasc to be m&do ■witma 7§oven days, or they will not be recoKnlfsed. Bxeursjon Steamere always'for Hu"e.



, •~KJL QTEAM TO THE WADE. *tlfsfi[ff^^ The paddle steamer T2i£exZs£3z£S, EFFORT leaves as follows :— From Auckland— From Wade— Monday, 2 p.m. Tuesday, 6.30 p.m. j Wednesday. 3.30 p.m. rJ?lmrsday, 7.30 a.m. Friday, 5.30 a.m. Saturday, 815 a.m. Weather and otho circumstances permitting <!S3|g^OTEAM TO COROMANDEL. "*s£«bSßHßS' The new iron s.s. KINA 1 J. Bewioke, Master, will leave as follows :— I From Auckland: From Coromandol: 1 Wednesday. 2 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Will carry passengers and cargo. For partioilars apply to E. G. SMITH, Custom-house-street; Or. W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. eSM|^m IME TABLE. ! S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. 1 Freight, 10a per ten, coLAgent _ "^2^*' The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows: — From Onehunga: From Waiuku : Wednesday, 7.50 a.m. Wednesday, 10.30 p.m. Saturday, S a.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. For Manukan Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 8 a.m. . , Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with nromnt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. i&fcfe^lT 1 ° R w A I v X u> *sSsrsa^s&' The p.s. OREGON Will leave;for Waiuku as under :— Thursday, 7 a.m. Saturday. 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin s Auction Mart will be attended to. M. JU. itUJii. «te£V%^ TnOR GISBORNE AND l|||g|*>;Jj NAPIER, **"* *"« Calling on the Coast. ThCS- S- JANE DOUGLAS, Will leave Auckland as above on FRIDAY, the 2nd March. CRUICKSHANK & cO .. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, February 27. 1877. ,:-*-^ T7IOR OAMARU DIRECT. .^te^3=|gW ~ The Schooner w^Wra^™ ISABELLA PRATT Will leave, for Oamaru direct on TUICSDAY next, 27th inst. N[GOOL) HEXJ)RY & co . r**3v "VTBW ZEALAND SHIP- JLi PING COMPANY 1M0%&£& (LIMITED). Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO .. 1053 MAT AURA .. 898 WAIM ATE .. 1157 OP iWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1054 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....1057 WAITARA.. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all 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. The Company has always ships loading homo ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christohurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Qcsen-3TREET , itfEW^ziALAND SHlP jg||R^ J3I PING CO.'S LINE. ~|||||lgf' FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Superior Iron Clipper Barque LOCH URR, , IOOAIt 716 tons register, Samuel Murdoch, Commander, having a large part Of her cargo engaged t will have quick despatch; For freight or passage ayjply to NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agents. _x*ts?v "PASSENGERS' LINE OF Jlglp^-*^ T PACKETS TONEWZEA «tBB9agfeM 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 oy 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 ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ") OWEN & GRAHAM, [ Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) -TT^OR LONDON DIRECT. ji*|||O|||^ c favourite Al Clipper qUe GLENLORA, T . 't, MlT p _ mmander, now alongside Jas. B. JMiTC HEt , L , eof, and having the greater the t Q nfeh?; Street Whar «d> wm meet wfth quick part ot her cargo engag despatch. Has firgt-ciass passenger accommodation. For freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Ascents. ■W"EW LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twalvetrees, the renowned manuraoturera. A trial solicited. A3k for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. w. Owen. I TV'annfactory: York-streak. Parnall. TyfONEY~to LEl^7n~la7g7OT""sman _L?JL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free^ hold security, at low rates of interest— R. C. DYER, Shortland-atreet. ONEY TO LEND in largo or small Bums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. _ ICTIGHT SCHOOL, City West No. 1," X% Union-street, conducted by Mr. J. Braba mn, Ist class Certlnoßted Teacher* with 36 years' experience, if in Auckland, and 19 in the old country. Elementary Class, is. pel' week. Greek, Latin, French, Mathematics, and Pit* man's Shorthand, may be studied at double or treble rate. The School is open four nights in each weak, ajad a fifth will be added if the pru-



MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave a3 follows: — Z8.45 a.m. /U3O a.m» 1 10.15 a.m. 111 a.m. From 11.45 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland ■< 1.15 p.m. ewmarket-< 2 p.m. 2.45 p.ro 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. U.45p.m V6.80p.m. . T-EW T>ATTERNS jMf^WjK^ PAPERHANGINGBi rxSfflßWiciucs^^fe Just Opened fr*icmiM\ ■o*mmmZ^!& Ex ' City ob1 Auckland^' . Cheap Scrim, Hessian, &c. j Window Glass, at reduced prices i Paints, Oils, Turps, White Lead, Zinc, White ! Varnishes, &c., and every description of , Painters' materials Patent Silicate and Carson's Anticorrosion 1 Paint I PORTLAND CEMENT I GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES PICTURES, Artists' Requisites, &c. Agents for Maw & Co., Encaustic Til« Manu facturers. Samples and drawings on view at our j arC °US9S & 97, QUEEN-STREET. W. PHILLIPPS & SON. I T>ONES ! BONES I BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bono Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by j. a j. BOFFW. \%f H. SKINNER, 7V • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c &c. ____ iyrl^ ¥. trafford, SURGEON /*G3i£^> Wakefibld- DENTIST, QfPjSspia stkkkt. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Toet.h (frrtm Qua to a Full SaH. T~ OND O N AND PARIS JLj PATTERN DEPOT, Queen-street. MRS. BUTTERWORTH Invites the attention of her friends to NEW GOODS JUST OPENED UP. LONDON and PARIS MILLINERY AND COSTUMES. ECRU-FISCHEURS and MANTELETS In the New Colours. SLEEVELESS JACKETS and APRONS in Lace and other Material, from 3s. lid. each. A CHOICE STOCK OF LADIES' UNDER CLOTHING always on hand. Children's Costumes in Great Variety. A Large Assortment of HATS and BONNETS (Trimmed and Untrimmed). TRIMMED HATS from 1/11. Mrs. Butteuwortii having secured First olass Hands both in the Millinery and Dress Departments, is now prepared to complete orders at the Rhortestnotico. EORGE A X E R S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Caah Buvora of Tallow. ____^___ "T LFR E D jp EE ' S CALVESFOOT JELLY! CALVE3FOOT JELLY! Wholesale akd Retail. M. S 0 M E RVIL LE, SOLE AGENT, 125, Quecn-etrect, Auckland. /~\ N SALE, — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECTRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to H. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSH. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. ■O EALITIES FOR CHRISTMAS, CLOSE BROTHERS, 226 & 228, QUEEN-STRfIETt Respectfully announce to their numerous Cus» tomers that they are now showing some of the PRIMEST HAMS AND BACON OF THE SEASON. Due regard has been paid to please the palate of connoisseurSj by having on hand some of the RIPEST CHEESE in the Market. it3T Note our Removal: Close to Messrs. J. and J. Diokey's. CLOSE BROS., 226 & 228, QUEEN-STREET, E.C. AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &O. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (out or iinont). at reasonable rates. -TTrARNER'SCOMMERCIAITHdTEL TT CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing "Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he has recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand. A considerable portion of the ground floor of the New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch will, the pro prietor is assured, find no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under the supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his own long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is acknowledged fey connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR , w> p . WARNER Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. J~CARSON, House and Land Agent, 9 Rent and Debt Collector, STIOHBTJRY's BUILDTXfiS. QUKEN-STREKT. T BROW N & Slop's jj • MUSIC CATALOGUE Tis Now Ready, and may be had on application at their Warehouse, Shortland-street. A Large Shipment of the Latest Songs, Piano forte Mnsio. &0.. Just Onene.d. RL, H. ~M E E X, • LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected, SHORTLAND STREET (Canning's Buildings). MR. F. B. WOODHA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and 8m& Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. it «,B.'~PujpUs attended, ia tewa w eouatrji



CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STRKHH Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. Appointment C^^^^^^^P Marchioness Ladyship " Normanby. MRS. PATE STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. VIOTOKIA-STREKT. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, c: Abernytc, a splendid stock of Stay Material: from home, including White and Grey Frencl Coutilles, White and Pink Sattecns, Scarle Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, stronj. Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. J RUSSELL'S • FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. T ERMS MO PER AT K. _______ JN O^ C. G L O U G H. MECHANIST. Masefield's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every othei description of domestic and general Light 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. JA N D J7 S O P P E T, • Fkkkman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, Auckland. IVTEW GROCERY, TEA, PROVISION, _Ll AND SEED WAREHOUSE. BEST GROCERIES, FINEST TEAS, SPLENDID PROVISIONS, And shortly, FRESH SEEDS of every description. W. SPRAGG ft CO., Corner of THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STR.EKT. "S- 0~~ T I C E. C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archakd & J. Brown, 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 receive a share of the patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. All orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland Snfd Dopnt will rf*p,(\ivn prninptn.ttont.ion. fpEMPERANCE BOARDING HOUSE J. BRAME, Proprietor. Visitors from the country, and Boarders will find this establishment convenient for town business, and at the same time quiet and retired, and offering first-class accommodation, with home comforts.—Address: Upper Queen-street, corner of Turner-streot. qPECIAL 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 ofllce of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. ARent for Mr. W. K. Oartor. WANTED Known, that D. GoldlE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe 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, &o. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus tom-house-str^et. __ ANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store.—For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart. Victoria-street East. WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that tho under signed has Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost 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. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Tmporter, Queen - street. N.B.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale vei'y cheap. Also, three seta second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silvor Monntprf. Ann Dra.v Harness. \ffANTED"KNO\VN that~J. MORRT- T T SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D OW D E N Having purchased this Property, lately known as " Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory)" with the extensive Shedding and powerful Machinery, begs to inform the public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c, &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKonzie, .Custom-houso-atiwt, will receive prompt attention. ON SALE AT SERJEANT'S EXCELSIOR STORE, Newtox : 2 tons of the best Bacon and Hams in Auck land at Od. and lOd. tt>.; less by the cwt., guaranteed. I Good Old Canterbury Cheese, 6d. and Bd. Ib. Good Family Tea, 2s. tb. Very Superior Tea, 2s. 6d, tb. The Best in Auckland, 3s. Ih. No. 1 Sugar, sd. tb. No. 2, i|d. tt>. Pearl Bat-ley, 3Jd. lb. Fresh Lobster, be3t brands, lOd. per tin Keiller's Marmalade, lOd. per tin Splendid Rice, 2*d. lb. Pure Lime.ji.ice, Bd. per bottle; 2a. 4d. gallon. Pure Malt Vinegar, od. per pint, 3a. gallon. N.B.—All articles guaranteed. No damaged goods kept on the premises. Goods delivered within a circuit of flvn mile? free of charge. "VTEW COAL AND FIREWOOD YARD. Jjm . MESSRS MAYKARD & WEEKS beg to in timate to 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; EverJ? order promptly attended to. Goods Removed on the shortest notice. I MAYNATID & WEEKS. WT. B A L L" c CHKMIBTAND DRUGfcGISTj I 211, OUEBN'STIIEtVi', Auckland. ' W, 1\ S. begs to announce that he has com menced Businesa as above-, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to secure a share of public oatronagc. WillialFaljs¥ralia graham, (Late Preece and Graham), Licensed Interpreter and Surveyor, Tamahere, Waikato. Address in Auckland :—William Coleman I 'Blsn,, SnUnitnr. Vnir-n.n Trfina. 1 ~f7 wHeTb s""t c;■"■». J&JUQ WHOLSSAWS AND RETAIL . SAHDWiR AND HARNESS MAEKII; i " leys AuoK&Aj^



r\ N SALE By the Undersigned :— 750 sacks OATS 300 „ BRAN 40 „ OATMEAL 15 „ PEARL BARLEY - 100 „ BARLEY DUST 12 cases NEW CANTERBURY CHEESI 15 „ OLD 5 „ BACON & HAMS (in cloth) '' 4 „ LARD (in bladders) 1 80 V-chets TEAS ((inequalities) s 100 boxes TEAS (extra qualities) 1 t 20 FRAMES' ROOFING, SLATING. ANE t SHEATHING FELTS OTAGO SLATES NELSON HOI'S, &c. T. 11. HALL & CO. \TICCOL, HENDRY & CO., J3I AUCTIONEERS, * GIiAIN AND PKODUCB MERCHANTS, ", SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, I Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con si.LC'iucl for Kiilc. Account, Sales promptly rendered. . "13 E I) L I O N H O T E L, Ji.\j DRAKE-STREET, Frermaks' Bay, A^ r. N. CLAII XE, Propiuetor. The public can rely on the undernoted Wines, Spirits, &c., being Al brands. s. d. Hennessey's Case 5 0 per bottle. Square Gin, lai'KC bottles .. t 0 „ snuiU „ .. 3 0 Dnnvillo's Whiskey .. .. i 0 Qreenless and Colville's do .. I 0 „ Old Tom, best bronds .. ..40 „ Best Port. Wine 10 Fine Old Sherry -to Sclinapps 2 6 „ Rum 3 0 „ English Bottled Ale .. ..13 „ TO SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. The Kopuru Saw Mill Co. beini? about to relin quish their Retail Timber business in Auckland, and in order to effect a speedy clearance, have tcreatlv Reduced their Prices. TO LET, the Yard, with Office, well adapted for the Firewood Trade. Possession given on Ist March. Apply to R. BARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road. February 16, 1877. AUCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION FACTORY, ALBERT-SI REET. E. WATERS, CONFECTIONER, Begß to inform the public that the following goods, manufactured at his factory, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or colouring matter deleterious to health :— Dry Goods. Dky Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfltß Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Marbles Pntrirnftnnn* Burnt Almonds boiled goods. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollicn Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Suga..1 Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppcrminto Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Toffy Musk 1 ozengeo Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice ficnges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot B.ock Honey Tofly Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds. BroWn Candy Imitation Ra.spbi3rfie3 Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Turkish Rock Regent Pipe Tom Thumbs Medicated Lozenges of every description always on hand* Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. 1 One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. Wedding cake ornaments,bonbonsj Somebody's Luggage, &Ci t &c, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland) October 28, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Bm,-1 have much pleasure in informing yen, that after having made a very cai'eful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the 1 colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quito equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent article of diot for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant, James M, Tunny, Provincial Analyst. WILSON & 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 th« wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is tree from uiiy deleterious ingredient which is often found in mauy Baking Powders. The local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It ia by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s Baking Powder. Sco that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. EC. ~C iV It R^ * HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. BILLIARD "OOOM. IX) THISTLE HOTEL, Q.TTKBN.STRI3KT CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba«ik, Queon-street, Auokland, First-olasa Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Sisra, 1 at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken Instantaneously. '\y'Q CASES PEARS AND APPLES, . 4 O EX lONA, FROM RUSSELL. , The attention of families ia Invited to above Shipment of splendid Mating and Cooking Pears. &0n in lost i;o suit, purchasers, jmosT & co,,



AL O V E T T • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPEK Opposite United Service Hotd, Welleslry-strewt. A.L., while thanking the public for tho llbera patronage bestowed on him since recommencm; business. be4;s to inform them thftt he ha: always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Blacl and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advanct ~ on cost for cash. 'j ________________ _—^———— - "' " ' A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM ±\_ MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of Nkvv Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6tl February, 27th April. 17th July, and sth October FAHQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. , o T^ 0 I T. B. HILL Respectfully intimates to the Medical Profession his old friends, and tho public in general, tha he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street, where he will be found at all hours day anc night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, am Mk. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, Victoria-street. Auckland. HOS. J. H A R V> U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER, HAIR AND BRISTLE MERCHANT, &C, SIIORTLAND-STREKT, Auckland. t£a, The attention of Country Settlers is re quested to the fact that the best price is given, and prompt rem i ttances made, for consignments 1 of HorBC Hair, Hog Bristles, &o. SPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! F. HE WIN & BROTHER Have much pleasure in announcing that they ! have just received from Messrs. CeossK AND I Br.At'KWKi.L (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate n few lines, and respectfully invite ! an inspection of the Large Stock we now have ; on view :— \^,_. .. .*. .. .. .. .(\ 1/ J V \\ J 'iP \ I \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet / : Chili Vinegar : ( Jugged Hare ) ' ) Red Cabbage v I Mince Meat \ ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( ) Oriental Pickles ( ) •."■erman riausage ( { Orange Jelly m } ( Oxford Sausage / (Apple Jelly I 3 ) Ml are Soup : ) Blackcurrant >-£* ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant I 3 ( )Ox Tail ( jC.& B. Honey; • | j Kipped Herrings ( \ & r / \ r • A Nick Assortment of lluntlky & Palmer's Biscuits Just Landed. F. IF. & 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 wo beg to assure them that we will continue to do so, and offer them at reasonable prices. TEAS. We are giving tho Best Value in the City. A trial solicited, PROVISIONS. Being Direct Importers of the Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, we give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on handj viz., Crushed Louf, English in Loaves, and Chopped in 71b. tins t Snow Dropsj and Mauritius-. An early call is respectfully solicited. N.B.—Goodsdeliveredin the City and Suburbs, and Families waited upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, _~.-.„, rp _ _ Cornf.r oV QUEEN AXd THE 1 POT, WELLESLEY-STREBTS, AUCKLAND. Also v at Grahamstown and Shortland. T7ICTORIA TjILOUR "Tl/riLLS, V JJ -LvJL SYMONDS-STREET. WILSON AND McGREGOR HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND! Flour» Sharps Bran, Oats Maiae, Wheatmeal Maizemeai, Ground Rice Crushed Maize, Oats Beans, &c, &c, At thk Lowest Rates. WHEAT GROUND AND DRESSED FOR COUNTRY SETTLERS ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. &3T Ask for Wilson & McGregor's Cele brated Baking Powdeu.—To be had from all Grocers and Storekeepers. EAST riHAAIAKI 13ACES, Will take plase on Tamaki Heads Farm, ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY, SATURU AY, 17th MAR CH, 1877.1 First Race to start at half-past twelve o'clock, Hurdle Rack, of 15 soys. Entrance, 30a. Dis> tance, abour, •>. miles, over 8 nights of hurdlea, no weight less than list. Maiden Pjlatk, of 1U suvs. Entrance, 1 sov t Disiunc^, ljmiles; for all horses that have never won an advertised rucei Weights 1 3 years, 7st. Ulb.; ± years, Usts: oyearSj 9sU 71bi; 6 years and aged, Kst; 81b, Mares and geld ings allowed 31bs. I St. Patrick's Hanjuicai*, of 30 soys; Kotoiha i tion. 1 soy. ; acceptance) t soys. iJistance, j % miles. Noniinauoua to be sent to the 1 Secretary at Hay market, 011 Friday, 2nd j March, by 4 p.m. Acceptances at genera! 1 entry. j Pony lUcje, of 5 hoys, Entrance, 10s,, post : entry. Catoh weiuhoh i'w ponies U hands i :in;l lUitSor. Weltkh rihi.nst'- ttAci;, of 20 soys. Entrance ! t gyve, ihtuuuw, mi miles, \\'innor to ht aoid tuv 15 bovb. ; any surijlus 10 go tho funOjA 1L 1.0 oe soiil for iOsuvs., unaliowunßC of Tloi o years old, lOst 7lbs,; i y,.ars old, Jlat, "7lbs I S yearn oia, last. 2K)Si; (j rears und aged, I2st 1 loiO3i ' Hack Rack, of boys. Once round course Catch weight, Poat entry. Admission to Couvse, 3,5, No charge for horse: ' or vehicles. , !ED WQQLHELD, Hod. Seo. Mil. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to th. City Council tax- tha Emptying of Eartl 1 Closets, Privy Boxes, (Jesapits, &c ( , X» prepare* to attend punctually to all requests regardinj the above* f ersons dfisiring to havH the saw j places attended to, either weekly, fovtuightlyi 0; otherwise, can have tha same done by letivioi? < notiqe, either verbal or written, with tin Inspector of Nuisances, City ppuncii, OSe?



, T O H N SOPPET' ' *J HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT •> No. 8, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALTS, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Fiye : roomed 1 House, with every convenience, ana ireehold t corner allotment, 102 feet by 103 feet frontage to 1 wo streets in Newton ,_,,_. . T , r TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in Hign , street, belonging to Low and Motion. ' TO LET, a really Ejoqd Farm of 159 acres, aoouc one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder t» in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling^ house stables, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the i unction of two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel and Ueneral FOB IMMEDIATE SALE, cheap, a comfort] ■ able 3-roomcd Verandah Cottage, with 6(3 x 100 feet, freehold allotment, and a good well. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Ftfrm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion except about 10 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &;., only 12 i miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahwangji, 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, 400 ■ acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiukul with creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acrea good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. i, I three miles from the'landinjj-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a Aery comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah. back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 1 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other out-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terrne, a I really good 7-roomed House, with every conven -3 ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SA.L.K, 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 termo, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 4 acrea 1 land, in the best part or Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush 15 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments aD Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomcd House, with every convenience, 1 and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact nttlo Homestead of 21 acres, a large portion of which j is under cultivation, with good house and buildg ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. XT ASH TON & SON JO 9 HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, 2\ tkw Zealand Insurance Buildings, QUKEJf-STREET, AUCKLAND. FOR SALE :— KYBER PASS ROAD.—A First-class Build : ing Allotment in the best part of Kyber Pass Road, 60 feet hv 200 feet. 1-Jcautiful view. GRAFTON 110 AD.—A comfortable five roumed Verandah Cottage For Sale or To Let. GIiEAT 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 adioiniug Messrs Mascfield and Co.'s Foundry. PONSONBY.—Six-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about 1$ acres in all. WAKEFIELD-STREET. — Four Allotments, with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to Wakefield-street and another to Edwardes-strcet.. STOKES'POINT. NORTH SHORE.-Small Farms in this rising district. Very desirable investments for working men. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for j small Homesteads of from one to five acres on the road to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres,, with a srood seven-roomed House.Stable, and out-buildings 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 Capt. 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 l>e 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 night of stairs. C USTOM-HOUSE-STUEET.—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 Accents No. 8. New Zealand Insurance BuildingM. FOR SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD AUCTIONEER, HOUSE LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT, MARKET HOUSE:- -£""-1« A > FOR SALE, in John-street, Ponsonby, a four roomed Cottage in good repair, allotment 40x80, let for 7s. per week. Price, £100. FOR SALE, 6 miles from town by main road, a now 5-roomed House, together with 4i- acres of land, fenced and laid down in grass, sfood cow house, stable, &c., orchard, garden, &c, plenty of water. Price, £225. FOR SALE, a good Cottage in Rockeby-sJ,, off Upper Queen-street, freehold. Price, £100 FOR SALE, a 6-roomed House in Edinburgh street, Newton, large allotment, good well garden, &c., in thorough repair. Price, £210. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a new 4-roomed Verandah Cot tage in Gundry-street, off Karangahape Road, large allotment, let for 10s. per week. Price £210. Can be bought through the Building Society. FOR SALE, a 6-roomed House in Parnell, every convenience, in thorough repair, together with about h an acre of orchard, garden. &c let for £10 per annum. Price, £350. £70 cash will buy this?very valuable property. FOR SALE, 3 very good Cottages (attached) m a good locality, let to good tenant 3 for 30s. per week. Price (the lot), £450. FOR SALE, 4 miles from town, in the Moun Albert District, a Villa. Residence, containing 6 rooms and orchard, good stable, cowshed, &c., large garden, ahruhbery, paddock, &c, contain ing in all 2 acres. Price, £550. 'Buss passes th© door daily. FOR SALE, a Gentleman's Residence, ccm» taining 8 rooms, bath-room, out-houses, tv'o etalled stable, cow«shed, coach-house, &c, X jtcre orchard and garden, 2 paddocks contairincr 3 acres, avenue, shrubbery, planted vrit\ choice trees, &c.; House is well situated, commands a magnificent view, and is passed daily hv the •Buss. Price, £1100. Terms veJ- easy FOR SALE, a 13-roomed, House. (1 mile from town), together with paddock, out-buildings, every convenience, main road frontage, healthy situation. Price, £600. £400 can remain at £5 per cent, per annum. JB OR SALE, Villa Residences, Houses, Cot« tages, &c., &c. ' gOR SALE, Farms, Land, &c ¥ &c. ! *$9 RJ& i ' H, ouses,.Land, Allotments (free. I hold and leasehold), m various parta of tha Town, Suburbs, and Province. tfgr See Advertisement Board, Market House R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent Market House, : H^^'lffiS™ SWOB ; A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY , For aU. Skin Diseases, Rheumatism fn *n <t. forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, IdaSL -St , Lumbago, likewise cures C&on!c P^teE? , and is a valuable remedy as a Fa>p",i -\^}%fh . for purifying and cleansing the, b>: n f MecllomQ No Bottles $~^«^ W^&axtag the » , NV-. DAWSON, Chemist and druggist, • Welleslky-sthekt, -vt ti m Auckland. • I t^l 'B'~~Testimonials cau bo seen on applies V^ SYMONDS-STREET. ' Not Selling OPi, adiiher Felliag uacJSi1 Cost, but I have several liwe^ bought maah lujder s value, which I an* olfc.i'iytf at very low prices to give the public the hc?;e.ut. In Flowers, Ribbons, CtftaGial Millinpr}, ~ | Haberdashery, &c.» I'mpevv; Boys' Suits from o 3;;. Bd. to !35.; Uliibrcllfti, from &•,, Bd.; LaOi-es'' a and Ohiidren'e BatSi H'Oin is.; MeaVfroaa Iff. 3d«- I ! RNO C X BRO "THE iTE • yy SOAP& CANDI.K MAfttTK-^OTtTpitMS, a : BichEiond, Oox!« Ci-suk.