The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, KZ., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 1877.

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Tha fast and favor.riU-s.s. HERO, Captfldß Logax, may be expected lefe again about the 18th April. She trill leaye fovSydne? and Melbourne tnree days after arrivas> For freight- or passage, *pply.fc CRUKXSHAIOI CO., Agents. 15, Queen-street, Auckland' 22nd H.vA, 1377. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—Makch 1877. CHALMERS, pkom Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Trafn. Hawea .. Thursday, 29th, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Monday, Apl 2,10.30 a.m. 9.10 a.m. AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - street Wharf. _____ Wanaka., Wed, April4th, 4p.m. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. rfd**^ XilOR THE HOT SPRINGS, MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "^^■"■'KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p s. ANNE MLLBANK, CaptaiH Kasper, WiU saU a^uMerj- gpR From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 11 a.m. From Het Springs every §S_Jf Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. MAHURANGI. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 tfdSckT From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, 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 apply c to gEy & g0N _ esrv*^ CJTEAM TO RIVERHEAD O ONCE DAILY. The b.b. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— Q a -m J.ol) p.m. a ■ J. CASEY & SON. OTEAM ON TH-TkAIPARA WATERS. TheS" 3' MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensvillo for Wairoa, p.very Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamatea, Pan, and Mater kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. wiirofon Saturday, and for Port Albert, &c, on Tuesday. QASEY & SON^ ,^^^m I M~E T A B L E. S.S. TRANSIT. . Leave Auckland : Leavo Wairoa: Wednesday, 3.30 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, os. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL. Agent. OTEAM~COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND •^^SsS^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland— Thurnday, 12 30 noon Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 3.30 p.m. Monday, 12 midnight From Thames— Wednesday, 6 p.m. Thursday, 6.3" p m. , ~. , Saturday. 8.30 a.m. Monday, 6 30 a.m. . , ««, Return Tickets will be issued during the Easter Holidays, available from Wednesday, 28th March, till Thursday, sth April. Saloon, IjIOR RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leai'e EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. N o cargo received after i p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s s. ARGYLE mil leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The S.B. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAI Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA Vat 3 p.m. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connectw^th^y^STAFFAto all BAY The s s ROWENA will leave as follows:— Mdar, MarcMO Arrangements have been made with the OWnewQf the 'LILLY' to run her zs an Extra , r . , ■ . , "-of AO.S, for ; \V GATION & COAL MINING -d&gftWCOMPANY (LIMITED). TIM_~TABLE: The steamer WAIRATQ Mercer to HabiL^V, ■ rfuijjday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. , Hamilton to Mercer-Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a_m. -. .l, „■,= „, Mercer to Cambridge-Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Seoretary. Fort-street. February 10.1877. ,gg^aTEAMTTO THE WADK l^'™^*^' The paddle steamer EFFORT leaves as follows:— ,„ . From Auckland- , From Wade- Thursday, 3.45 a.m. Monday, Apl. '2. 9.30 a.m. Single Fares, os.; Return, Bs. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs. Holmes Bros. . . Woather and other circumstances permitting. HOLMES BUO3' & CO., Agents. "rt^T I^OR LONDON DIRECT. $||IP||^. The favourite Al Clipper - f GLENLORA, JAB. B. Mitohei,l, Commander, having tke greater part of her oargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch.. Haa accommodation for a 'few steerage passengers only. Carries anex apowenced Burgeon. ffW freight or passage apply to



' <-k > "DXCUESION TO -EJ COROMANDEL AND i^f^^^^THAMES. -.^^fe.as EASTER HOLIDAYS. The new iron screw steamer KIN A • Will leave Auckland on Thursday, at 7 p.m. .., „ Monday, 9.30 a.m. Returning on Friday, at 10 p.m. i .; Monday, at 6 p.m. Will it-arc Coromandelfor the Thames on Friday | morning, returning at night. Return Tickets, available for one week, 10s. E. G. SMITH, Agent. «sa^. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION .JggfilSifcgkJ WITH THE THAMES AND *ES3SS!^COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLAROOKH," } Evert Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Wednesday, 11 p.m. Thursday, 12 midnight Friday, 12 midnight Saturday, 12 midnight Return Tickets, available by either Boat, Saloon, 10s.; Steerage, 7s. 6d. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. j Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. All claims for loss or demage to be made ■within seven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. N. MAUGHAN. Manager. ~Ki "F> S. 'OREGON.' '^J^^^^> GRAND EXCURSION GOOD FRIDAY TO MANUKAU HEADS, FLAGSTAFF AND LIGHTHOUSE, WHATIPU SAW-MILLS, VIEW OF THE WRECK OF THE ILL-FATED 'ORPHEUS.' Leaving Onehunga at 10 a.m. Return Fare, 2/6. Refreshments on Board. "Weather permitting. 'XT' ° E W A * U X U* •^zz&&&£/ Thep.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Thursday, i p.m. Thursday,!) p.m. Saturday, 7.30 a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Refreshments on board. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. eglkfe^ T7l O R WAIUKU. «£_£S;S3» Tho s#s . TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows: — From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Wednesday, 4 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 7.30 a.m. Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Tuesday,27th, and Friday, 30th, at 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson ajucl Maefarlano, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, OnahiinKH or NewmaTket. ■ra^a. "171 O R HOKI AN G A :p£S33sx Jp DIRECT. The Schooner QUEEN, Captain Jones, will sail on THURSDAY next, 29th instant. For freight or passage apply to JSICCOL, HENDRY & CO., A gents. r^J^ "OASSENGERS' LINE OF 3||||||^ JL t PACKETS TO NEW ZEA- Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, 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 Lloy<ts, 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 ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, >Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) ;C*-Jk«. mHE NEW ZEALAND pS^S?^. JL shipping company l&iW< &£> (LIMITED). Hkad Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 81, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUT ..1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO ......1000 WAITANGI 1161 RATCATA ....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 cabii is are superbly fitted and arranged I and provided with every requisite for the com j fort; of the passengers, who are provided with J bedding and ail cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most, liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodatisn 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 home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargs, can bo made at tha Head Office, Chriatchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street , ■st-SL mHE NEW ZEALAND :g|gg|^^ JL SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. *|||b||||^ FOR LONDON DIRECT. TheiSuperior'lron Clipper Barque LOCH URR, 100A1, 716 tons register, Samuel Murdoch, Commander, having a large part .of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. ~~ZZ" rfIHE Brigantine FLIRT, .J^f^kV^ JL 100 tons register, John isc*a=''#vSx. McKenzie, Master, is a Regular JS^P^ Trader between AL OKLAND and «3Essss&Mi LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoKKNZITC AnnVland. Fnhnmrv 16. TB7«. IVTEGLECTED AND DESTITUTE J^ CHILDREN'S HOME. MR F. G. EWINGTON has been requested to Canvass for Subscriptions in aid of the above Institution, and as the Government will eive a Pound Sterling for every Pound sub ■ scribed by the Public, it is hoped that a generous i response will be made to this appeal. The - our-nnt year terminates on the 31st instant, and • the Committee respectfully request that Sub : bribers will kindly pay their subscriptions to MEwington before that time.



SPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER, Have much pleasure in announcing that they ha.ye just received from Messrs. Crosse and I Blackweh (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR. GOODS. We enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite an inspection of the Lar&e Stock we now have on view:— \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essenco of Rennet ( ( Chili Vinegar } ( Jugged Hare , ) Red Cabbage \ ) Minco Meat ) ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding: ( ) Oriental Pickles ( ) German Sausage ( ( Orange Jelly "\ m ; ( Oxford Sausage / { Apple Jelly 3 ) { Hare Soup ) ) Blackcurrant >% ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant 3 ( ) Ox Tail ( )C.& B. Honey J? \ j Kipped Herrings ( )*•"■ —■•**>•—■$■ —"^'~*^~"( )-~" —••—•■— ty*-" — —~ "— ( A Nice Assortment op Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits Just Landed. F. H. & B. take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patrons for tho encouragement they have given them in introducing a better class of Goods into Auckland, and we beg to assure them that we will continue to do so, and offer them at reasonable prices. TEAS. We are giving the Best Value in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Being Direct Importers of the Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, we give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, viz., Crushed 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, mTT _, m _,__, CORNKR OF QUEEN AND THE X POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. HEAP DRAPERY STORE, SYMONDS-STREET. Not Selling Ofr, neither Soiling under Cost, but I have several lines bought much nuclei1 value, which I am offering at very low prices to give the public the benefit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Millinorj, Haberdashery, &c, Drapery; Boys' Suits from 3s. Gd. to 13s. ; Umbrellas, from 3s. 9d.; Ladies' and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d. J. HE A PR. NEWCASTLE COA L. Tnrc Barque ' Stag,' Is Daily Expected with a Cargo of 450 tons Coal, Delivered, or at Ship's side. Those desirous of laying in a Winter's Supply should not lose this opportunity of doing bo, as they will bo Sold Cheap. W. & G. WINSTONE, Custom-house-street. By f£>. r*j s^T-w The Appointment cT {' , ' H&P Marchioness I^Sp NanSU. MR S. PA T E, STAY, COItSET, SURGICAL, AND HIDING BELT MAKER. VICTOKIA-STREET. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Staj Materials from homo, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettcring Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. •iYEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL _LI VANISED IKON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kinds. Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. MR. F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. • N.B. —Pupils attended in town or country. "January 16.1877. _ WH. SKINNER, c BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Oifice Fittings. &c &c. HA N D P. GIBBONS, • GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WE.LhESLEY -STR EE T. Dealers in Maize, Oats, Bran, Flour, Sharps, Potatoes, &c. WT. B A L L, O CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 214, Queen-street, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that he has com menced Business as above, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to secure a share of public patronage. ARNOCK BROTHEES, Soap & Candlb Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Offlofl I—Durham-Bt.pflot Auckland. BISQUIT, DUBOUCHE, & CCX [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC IN HJUJS., «X.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASKS. «a. Sole Agent in Auckland :— L. D. NATHAN & CO. " [established a.d. 1864.] mtlE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING JL AMD CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellksley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO.. Proprietor".—Whi'e thank ing ilv puhlin for their patr^nag" during t*o pa»t 13 ypars, W. X & Co. would bee to inform thf<m that they havo how on hand a complete »'ock of th« Very best dyes, and that, with *b.pir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn out their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit th« Ladi»s of Auckland to send th«ir Sil'f and T Tnion V.-lvet-s Silk and Satin Presses. &c, to be Cleaned or Dypd, nnd Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothini? Cleaned, Dyed, Well-pmssed, Rnd neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets i Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City . Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will meet • with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen i wa'tod upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at tho Qillco, Wcllcslpy-Btreefc Eaßt. Hats. FCfttfiWSj Sheepskins* Ciyod, Cleaned, or pyed,



CROWN HOTEL, G It E Y-STEEET, Auckland. E. HADEILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. -T^rGHT^CHO^T^T^V^rNr*!^ _L i Union-street, conducted by Mr. J. Braba zon, Ist class Certificated Teacher, with 36 years' experience, 17 in Auckland, and 10 in the old country. Elementary Class,/ Is. per 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 week, and a fifth will be added if tho pre sent number of Scholars increase by one-fourth. Tames bute he jj, tP CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or nnont). at rp.asmin.hio rates. T\ N S A L ~¥, — 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' ov Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billia"rp, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, "BELL & CO. BRIERLEY'S ONEIIUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onchunga— Auckland— 9 a.m. 12 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. 6 p.m. Special Coaches a3 per agreement. PU L M A N S PHOTOGRAPI [IC ROOMS, Shortland-stroet. "Views of the Hot Lakes, liotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits tnke.n instantanerusly. "UriTCHEN'S CELEBRATED BLOOD J.JL RESTORER. A NEVKK-FAILING REMEDY For all Skin Di.*ea■:<.■», Rheumatism in all ifs forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciaiica, and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentery, and is a valuable rcmody as a Family Modicmo for purifying- :ind cleansing tho. blood. No Bottles arc Genuine unless bearing the Proprietor's Signature. All orders must be forwarded to the Aucklan Agent, W. DAYVSON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Wli L L X.X L X Y-STK IS ET, Auckland. N.B.—Testimonials can be seen on applica ii p\ E 0 R G E AXIS It S XJV Pkkeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. MR. T. TRAF F0 R D DENTIST, (tfffijy^ BTHEIiT. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clovcr'B Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial T««t,l. «Vr,rn Ou« to a Fnll B«tJ. f A M E S 15 L A X E V, ?J CUSTOM irOUSK-STIMOKT (EAST), Neak Gork stkebt Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships*' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Dead eyes, Bullseycs, Haud spikes, Belaying Pins, &c. BRICK S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Qukex-strket. N. HARTCER has always on hand a largo stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their f<ood shape cfT"Cts a large saving in Mortar. At the present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will ilnd it advantageous to vise them rather than Timber. Purchasers can either be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. 4 COMBES & DALDY, Agents. "VTEW GROCERY STORK Cash Buyer and Cash Selleu ! ALL TRANSACTIONS FOR CASH ONLY !! Small Profits and Quick Returns ! EOBT. C. SAUNDERS .last arrived from England, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Auckland, that he has OPENED a NEW GROCERY STORE in QUEEN-STREET, opposite the City Hall, which he intends to conduct on the above principle. A Trial will prove the advantage of Buying at the above establishment. ROBT. C. SAUNDERS, QUKEN-STREET. MEDICAL HALL, NEWTON. T. A. CRAWFORD (eight years'with Messrs. Hill and Hudson, of Victoria-street), begs to in form the inhabitants of Newton and surround ing districts that he has commenced Business as CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, in the Shop lately occupied by Mr. R. It. Hooper, of Karangahar>e Road. Having opened the Shop with an Entiekly New Stock of Drugs and CnEMiCALS, hopes by strict attention to business to gain their confidence and patronage. T. A. CRAWFORD, Medical Hall, Newton. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Composition Powders kept n stock. nnouRiSTS to the hot lakes _1_ and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle HoSes, at D. H. M. Bill's Tauranga Livery and Bait Stables, Corner of Spring and Grey-streets, Tauranga. A telegraphic message to the pro prietor will at all times ensure a trap being ready to proceed to tho Lake District imme diately on arrival of tho steamer from Auckland. N.B.—Good Grazing for Horses Is. 6d. per week. OST- OFFICE HO T"E~L Grey-street, Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ao oommodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always aA Tailablo. Good dry Sample-rooms. TH O M A~S URW IN, PtiOPIUKTO R. iyr it s I c a l notice. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHE XT MUSIC to the amount of 10s., will be.aliowed a 1 Hscouut of: 2s. Gd.; or on £1 worth, 6s. A Very Cbcire Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best. Makers, will also be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Chappell'a, Booaey's, and other Cheap MusiaU Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &o, H, CUOKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE,



J£ AUIt I! J^AUEI! JUNK TIMBER, IN AXT QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. 6/3 por 100 superficial feet. 30 to 40 feet .. .. 0/6 per 100 superficial feet. From 22 to 12 inches in diameter. Delivery at the rato of One Hundred Thousand Feet per Month. SPARS, 13/ por Hundred, from 60 feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to "KAURI," Evening Star Office, Auckland. ARK WORTH TEMPERANCE HOTEL. Tho above is situated within a few yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and offers to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. Charges Moderatk. CIIAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. ■\TICCOL, HENDRY & CO^, jLn auctioneers, grain and produce merchants, shipping and commission agents, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. mO SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER JL CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. The Kopuru Saw Mill Co. being about to relin quish their Retail Timber business in Auckland, and in order to effect a speedy clearance, have sjreatly Reduced their Prices. TO LET, tho Yard, with Office, well adapted for the Firewood Trade. Possession given on Ist March. Apply to 11. BARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road. February 10, 1877. BILLIARD T> O OM. THISTLE HOTEL, QUKEN-STREET. T"> F. WEBSTER, _flVl» WHOTjESAT.R AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, QUKKN-STKKir.T, AUCKLAND. iNnvt. t.iio TTtiion Hankt. SPECIAL T^T O T I C E. __■_ N MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay and I lon ioymax, as Drapers and Clothiers, beg to intimate to their friends and the public that they will OPEN ON FRIDAY, THE 23rd INST,, "WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK OF MENS', YOUTHS', and BOYS' Clothing, 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. MR. 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. 1OO 9 000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEW PATTERNS OF PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive per Carnatic and Glenlora, offer 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, Paints, Oils, Colours. Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. £2T Wholesale and Retail. PHILLIPPS & SON, ] 83. and 97. Queen-street. ' TJI C. C A It R, J_J« HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT ANT) DEBT COLLECTOR. 129, QUEEN-STREET, fnw doora below the Union Bank. : TTEKR SCfIOTT, IU.M.L,, • -H-JL begs to announce that ho receives MUSIC PUPILS at Mr. Joseph Brown & Son's Music ; Warehouse, and at liis residence, opposite St. Matthew's Church. 1 Terms for Pianoforte, Sinprintf, Harmonium, , Theory nnd Composition, oh nniiliraUtm. . ftAiVUASIiS CEMK&T (KBiS) "hh. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridgs, fiii i3s, ! Fire Clay I Casks Plaster1 (American), SX 18,000 Slates (Countess). , | KEANE ftIiNKINSON,



f\ N SALE, By the Undersigned :— 10 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE' (OLD) 25 „ „ „ (NEW) 2 „ PRIME LARD (in bladders) 20 sacks OTAGO OATMEAL 10 „ PEARL BARLEY 300 „ OATS 200 „ BRAN CO „ BARLEY DUST 125 packages TEAS (finest qualities), in half chests and boxes. 15 FRAMES 1 ROOFING, SLATING, AND SHEATHING FELTS OTAGO SLATES NELSON HOPS, &O. T. PI. HALL & CO. T> L. H~ M E E K^ AAIO LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). A.LBERT'l6^^^^^ JJoTEL, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hotel are now 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-STKEET, Opposite the Savings Bnnk. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMIUK'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union JBa*ik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken inntjintanoonnly. WANTED Known, that D. GoLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds or" Timbe and other Building1 Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Hwuse Ulocks, Poste, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &.o. at the loNvest market price, at his Yards, Cus tom-houHe-Btrect. ANTED, Intending Purchasers of Bug'jry Harness, to know that the under signed lias Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Seta 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 Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afcwbest quality 1 tiding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass anri Silver Mounted, and Pray Ha.rne.ss. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, sit the usual rates of interest.—W. IL Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Short'land-streot. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. RY THE CAFE of the AUCKLAND HOTEL. All the Delicacies of the Season are provided at each Meal. The Restaurant is always open for Refreshments. ONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man' 3 Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & .T. SOPPBT. RAIN. TILE. AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D O W 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. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. W. MACDONALD, c HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. 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. 8, Queen-strest. Aesr.t for Mr. W. X.. Carter. mHO S. J. H A R B U T T, wholesale brush manufacturer, Shortland-stkeet Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. "XT 0 W PU B L ]fS HE D. A NEW MAP of the CITY ANr> SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, comprising the City and the Highway Districts of Ponsonby. Newton, Mount Roskill, Arch Hill, Eden Terrace. Karangahape, Grafton Road, Mount Eden and Epsom, Parnell, Newmarket, Rcmuera, and One Tree Hill, shew ing the numbers of original Lots, Subdivisions of Lots, and Sections, with oil Road 3 and Streets, the _ Waikato Railway with Stations, and the Kaipara Railway as finally located. Compiled with groat accuracy to a scale of Ten Chains to an Inch.—At ail the Uoukscjllers.— Price. ss. ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. The AERATED FLOUR COMPANY in placing before the public "' Roblcy's Aerated Floui-, they simply ask a fair and impartial trial, believing as they rlo that the highest medical testimony has placed on record the undeniable fact that Aerated Bread 3a superior and more nutritious than Bread mado from ordinary flour with yeast, nv.d specially ndapH'-d to all those who Buffer from headache, acidity, flatulence, distension, or vain after raciali*, gout, gravel,&o. For Bread, ''.'-a Cukes, and Pastry of all kinds, Ivicau; -o rerpHt;- butter i;r.rl fuwer csas, the Aerate*', Flour stands unrivsiiJed, One trial aollcited to t^et its vsviud ►-■ioiu by Urocora aud Storokeepoffii MESSRS. }IROWNS^ IPATEN A-PCKLANP. -k tJCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM* J:3L MAR SCHOOL, (AFFILIATfin irO~WttI~UNtvERSITY OF New Zealand). w^HMm Mtt current year arc Gth i 1 He^a Ma 9 teiv



JO II N S 0 P P E HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGEN No. S, QUEEN-STKBET. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished h ive-roomed House, with every convenience, ana freehold corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 ieet frontage to wo streets in Newton TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in Ilign street, belonging to Low and Motion. TO LET, a really good Farm of 1M acres, aoouc one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, paii; of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwellingl| house, stables, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed. famiing purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction oi' two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel and General Store. • FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &3., only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cbeap, at Malnlrangi, 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, WaiukuJ j with creek frontage. I FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres I good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 1, | three miles from tbolanding-place. 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-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SA_LJffi, 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 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOIt SALE, on very easy terms, at'Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 s 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 2-1 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build. ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. II OR SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD AUCTIONEER, HOUSE LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT. MARKET HOUSE :— FOR SALE, in John-street, Ponsonby, a four roomed Cottage in good repair, allotment -10x80, let for 7s. per week. Price, £100. FOIt SALE, G miles from town by main road, a new 5-roomed T101133, together with -U acres of 1,-vnd, fenced and laid down in grass, good cow house, stable, &c, orchard, garden, &c, plenty of water. Price, £225. FOR SALE, a good Cottage in Rockeby-st., oh" Upper Queen-street, freehold. Price, £100. FOR SALE, a G-roomed House in Edinburgh street, Newton, large allotment, good well, garden, &c, in thorough repair. Price, £210. Terms easy. FOIL SALE, a new d-roomed Verandah Cot tage in Gundry-strect, off Karangabape Road, large allotment, let for 10s. per week. Price, £210. Can be bought through the Building Society. FOR SALE, a 6-roomcd House in Parnell every convenience, hi 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) in a good locality, let to good tenants for 30s. per week. Price (the lot), £150. FOIt SALE, i miles from' toAvn, in the Moun Albert District, a Villa. Residence, containing 6 rooms and orchard, good stable, cowshed, &c large garden, shrubbery, paddock, &c, contain ing in all 2 acres. Price, £550. 'Buss passes the door daily. FOR SALE, a Genteman's Residence, con taining 8 rooms, bath-room, out-houses, two stalled stable, cow-shed, coach-house, &c, 1 acre orchard and garden, 2 paddocks containing acres, avenue, shrubbery, planted with choice trees, &c; House is well situated, commands a magnificent view, and is passed daily by the 'Buss. Price, £1100. Terms very easy. FOR SALE, a 13-roorncd House (1 mile from town), together with paddock, out-buildings, every convenience, main road frontage, healthy situation. Price, £600. £-100 can remain at £5 per cent, per annum. HOLi SALE, Villa Residences, Houses, Cot tages, &c, &c. FOR SALE, Farms, Land, &c. &c. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. it2f See Advertisement Board, Market House R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent Market House. "P URI RI P OSTS~ON SALE. Ths undersigned has ON SALE, 1,000 first class Puriri Posts, at the Lowest Market Price R. A. ENGLAND, Coal and Firewood Dealer, Onehunga. Public Works Offloe, Auckland, 19th March, 1877, TTAWAKAWA RAILWAY. STATION BUILDINGS, No. 2 CONTRACT. ™dvrf 1. 1? 0 S£°i ved, at this office WH noon of MONDAY, the 9 h April, for the Construction of Goods bhed and Loading Platform, Kawa kawa Railway, Bay of Islands. Plans, specifications, and conditions, can be seen at this ornce, and at the Public Works Office, Kawakawa. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. PJI O Jj UIL DE R ~S7 Tenders are invited up to noon on MONDAY 3rd April for the erection of three-storey addt tions to the Star Hotel. Albert-street T. B. CAMERON. Architect, . Queen and Shortland-streeta. mo BUILDERS.— TendeTs" wIiTTS .-*- Received at noon Saturday, 31st, for boild-. mg a Villa at Conquest Place, Parne.ll JAMES BABER, , ; Al-chiteot. T LENDERS are requested for Additions to a House in Ponsonby. Plan and speci fication to be seen at my office until 12 o'clockon Saturday next, the 31st inst— W. F Hammond Architect, 42 & 43. Inßnranee Building mmond > General Government Offices -b-xt Anekknd, Oth M-Irch 1877 TN pursuance of the Sixth Clause of "The JL Slaughter-house Act, 18&5" it few k!: notified for general information, that applieS h»s been made by Mr. WALT! Rpa ri fa PRIVATE SLAUGHTERHOUSE: gciENSE for the premises on the Panmure Road aW six miles from Auckland, known as »i'ouni?! Slaughter-house. B lounga Objections against t>>e granting of such TAtvma* must be lodged at this Office withironecaSS month from tho date of the flmTubSfi — _FREDK. •WHITAKRR. J^AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICES. lodged forbidding tho same ?5 - m l eantulle be before the 13th day of!aB %»xtl~ °&SQ On or ISABEIiLA GrOWAN Wusnv * tV.* - Section I) of the VUJaoe of w*h ° 2 nd G°* occupation of appUoant.l&'l) Oi iauraD SO. fc>. I pS^of^ffiS^r^tment^ in the 1 200 aere<* Tn non-- -&nks ' oanty, containing 1 TiimeT 105^ ° nation of Herman WilUaiu , GEUP",BTnoMPSovriiT,u'MA?r.--Partof Allots ■ merits !) jind lgggection 8, C'ty of Auckland. In applicant's o enpation. A lao, part of; Allotment : i, Section IS, City or Aucliland. In applicant's 1 occupation. 1056—1057. 1 Diagrams may be inspected at this office; Dated this twenty-fourth day of March. 1X77 aii 1 the, Land Kegiatry Office, Auckland. ' m ' j U'HEO. KISSLING,