The Evening Star.

Vol. VXXI —JTa 2,2 m.

AUCKLAINTD, KZ., THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1877.

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T> EGU LA R MONTHL" £&&Mk^ l\l STE AM COMMUNIC ATIOi" «^„__»_^ BetW} .. ex AUCKLAND, SYDNE\ ND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Capttn Logan, may be expected here again about ac 16th July. She Avill leaA Te for Sydney and Melbourne thee days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO. Agers. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, June 21,1577. TfNION STEAMSHIP COMPiNY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED) Time Table—July 1877. for taranakl nelson. picton wel lington, lyttelton. and p)rt chalmers. ____ Steamship. | Date of Sailing. I Train. Haaa'ea ..Tuesday, 10th, 8 a.m 7 a.m. Taranaki Friday, 13th, 10 a.nj 9.15 a.m. Taupo .. Monday, 16th, 12 noon1 11 a.m. Wanaka .. Monday. 23rd, 2 p.D. 12 noon. Hawea .. Friday, 27th, 10 am. 9-15 a.m. Taranaki Wed., Ist August 1 p.i.j 12 noon. I FOR TAURANGA, POVEITY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, KTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from O.ieen - street Wharf. Wanaka.. "Wednesday, Dth, Ip.m. — Weli.'ncton Wednesday, -.'sth, /p.m.; — Tacpo Wed., Sth August . p.m.! — FOR NAPIER, WELLING?ON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHiLMERS, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 17th, Ip.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from Quekx-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 31st, 12 noon. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. QTEAM COMMUNICATION 3&lS3gk3 BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND i9_a_-B?ip H£ T HAMBS. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland— Friday. 9.30 a.m. Saturday, 10 a,m. From Thames- Friday, 2.30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. ERASER & TINNE, Agents. <S*£w TTIOE RUSSELL, WANGA- S 1 EOA, 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 1 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. AR&YLE AA-ill leave every MONDAY Morning at 12noon, and cA Tery FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, ss. 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 :— July 9 August 1 September 3 „ 13 6 „ 7 „ 18 „ 10 ~ 12 „ 23 „ 15 „ 17 ~ 27 „ 20 „ 21 „ 21 „ 26 ~ 29 At 5 o'clock p.m. A. McGREGOR. Manager. <e£k£i£^ C< TEAM COMMUNICATION ~_l3o^'lO WITH THE THAMES AND FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKII," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 6 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 6 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday. 11 p.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS. Manager. OR WAIUKU. "^^§»- The s-g< TAM o SHANTER will eavft for Waiuku as folloAVS: — From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Saturday, 2 p.m Saturday, 6 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 8 a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to Waiuku and back -.—Return, ss; Single, 3s 6d. 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 prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunara or Newmarket _SfldE__^-Tp O R W A I U X U. The p Si OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Saturday, 12 noon Saturday, o p.m. Monday, 2.30 p.m. Monday, 1 p.m. Wednesday, I p.m. Thursday. 10 a.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. Saturday. 12 noon Whatipu SaAV-mills and Manukau Heads- Tuesday, 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. Weather ana other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin s Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. „££kfe^ THOR THE HOT SPRINGS, 18g3-g>-iP MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, >^B=ea*' KAWAU, & LITTLE UMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under: — Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Ihursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. '• For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. Prom Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kaavau, and Omaha. For Matakana, Sec, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. \\£eather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board Avith ou.t a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. ON THE KAIPARA. TheS-S- X I N A Will leaA re Helensville as under:— For Otamatea, "calling at .unction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday mornings tide, returning on Wednesday. „,. , For Port Albert direct, every Ihursday morn ing's tide, returning on Priuay. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland,, per LILY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and ior Port Albert on Wednesday?, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. -vrnvnAV SS3- This Service commences on MONDAY, 28th May. L CASEY & SON. •asfe^ QTEAm"ONTHE KAIPARA WATERS. FOR KAIPARA IIExiDS, TOKA TOKA, WHA KAMA 1!. A. T X KOP 0R L, M • I AT, aRATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, andDAR GAVILLE. The s.s. „_ r MINNIE CASEY Captain Raavson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaA m„ Dargaville on the ret inn trips every W. ednesaaj and Friday morning's tide. . f'assenges-s leave Auckland, per LILY, on Mo- days and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., ana <"'argo on Motidavs and I'Yidays. _ . • J. CASEY & eON. jKcd Office, Wharf.



"SS^*. TI7"AIKATO STEAM NAVL JMm___: Vt GATION & COAL MINING *aaaaa*^COMPANY (LIMITED). TIMETABLE: Mercer to Hamilton. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, 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. Hamilton to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 9 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Thursday and Saturday, 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. June 21. 1877. I M E TABLE. W~*^ S.S. TRANSIT. I cave Auckland: LeaA re Wairoa Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, 03. Freight. 10s per ton. NICCOL. UENDRY & CO.. Aa-e.nt.s. •safest Steam to the wade J|§jg£lO AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as Mloavs :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland Wednesday, S a.m. Wednesday, 12 night Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 5 a.m. Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Thursday, 8.30 a.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return, 13s. Will call at BroAvn's and Long Bay if required. Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Agent. CI TEAM TO AND FROM liiSEgglO RIVERHEAD TWICE "■^s__S^ DAILY. On and after June Cth, Steamers Avill IcaA'C as under :— From Auckland : From Riverhead ; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lily—9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— J. CASKY & SON._ C~XearTng~out~sale~"of birds AND CAGES FOR ONE WEEK. Singing Canaries, from 15s. upwards. Cockatoos and Parrots. ReA-olving Cages on latest principle. Strong well-made Canary Cages. Parrot Cages. The Whole to be Cleared Out Cheap For Cash. E. It 0 B 1 N S 0 N, Shortland-strect. I_/_T R. F. B. WO ODH AM, JLVX 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 1(1. 1877 Tlf H. SKINNER, TT « BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, fee. &-.c. ___^__ HO S. J. HA 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 Flow, or old ones refilled..^, T O U I S F O U R N I E R, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Victoria-street East. One door above the Greyhound Hotel. Also, PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE Upper Queen-street, Next Door to tho Queen's Head Hotel. Board, 15s. per week; Avith Residence, 20s. First-class accommodation. US. Boarders ivantod. ICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. SUTTO N & LE A T I-I E R 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. F~ U L M~ A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. S^i ALVANIZED IRON WORKS S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrief, or coasting vessel, receiA ro immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licei*sed Plumber for Auckland Waterworks, WELLESLEY-STREET. A TTCTCT.ATJn. FREDK. HE WIN.] [HENRY HEWIN mi-IE BEST riOFPEE IS at He HEWIN & BROTHER'S. ALWAYS GOOD ALIKE, „„^ rnTTTI „, At F. HEWIN & BROTHER'S. FRENCH & INDIAN CONDIMENTS, In Great Perfection, as usual, at F. HEWIN & BROTHERS. SPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! i True Indian Currie r ■>. 1 { True Indian Chut- Mushrooms and J ) ney Ü BB eT, ) Real French Sar- , , French Beans ( { dines' - ' Oxford Sausage ( French Mustards ~ German Sausage . 1 French Vinegars j Fssence ol: Kennett I ) French Fruits I ) Jugged Hate ( ) Truffled Pates De ,—, Hare Soup ( JoiGras . » Mock [turtle ( Truffled Pates of 2 X Tail J ) Partridge, Wood H Chili Vinegar { ) cock, Uwail, &c. I J Tarragon \ nicgar ( Truffles Fines de , , Mince Meat ( Perigord CJ Plum Pudding ' Asparagus, long Tunny lush \ ) tins n Guava Jelly, ( ) Greer Peas, 1 and I. J Sec, Sec / \ 2 lbs. __ / FOR THE BEST CHEESE, SMOKE-DRIED BACON, HAMS, AND GOOD BUTTER, GO TO F. HEWIN & BROTHER'S, PROVISION FACTORS, AND FANCY GROCERS, TCORNKR OF QUEEN AND POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, Opposite United Service Hotel, AUCi—LAN.-1.



GEORGE AXE RS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. H A~~S: T A- V E R, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kybep Pass N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. Timber in lots to suit purchasers. AMES" B U T C H E R, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. NeAvcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. R~~S J, V N D ' S Railway Refreshment House, (Second house beloAv the Telegraph Office). Travellers and "Visitors to Onehunga are respectfully informed that at the above House Meals and Refreshments may be had at any time during the day. Tea, Coffee, Sec, at the Shortest Notice. __ ____ B g T E Rj _ WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 -3UEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. fKfpiTct fchft Union T_«.nki. J- ANT) J. S~O~~B~ P E T, c Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, LoAver Queen-street Wharf. Auckland. PHILLIPPS~AND SONS, OIL c COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS') Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish" Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate? Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic- Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 97. QUEEN-STREET. CARSON, House and Laud Agent • Rent and Debt Collector, STTrvrrrtTTRA-'s BnTT.DTNBfi' Quii.kn-btrktt.t. ABNOCK BROTHER S, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFAC T U R E R S, Ricn.AioNi), Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price giA'cn. IVTOTICE TO B U T C HER S. BONES purchased in any quantities, by the undersigned, £(5 per ton cash. WAR-TOOK BROS., D urham-street. ISH E R AND C~O. Wholesale, Shipping & FAMILY BUTCHER, „ , . Queen-street, next Bank of Ncav Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baton. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited oa in town or suburbs. R "liVY _Nl)~E~R ~STTn; (J <s> Broker, Mixing. Estate and Com mission Agent, Accountant, Auditor, Valuer, &c. Bank, Insurance, and Gold Mining Shares bought and sold at best market prices. Mining Companies Books and Accounts carefully audited. The formation, legal manage ment, and secretaryship of Companies under taken. Accountancy Avork of all descriptions performed on the most reasonable terms. The collection of Rents and Accounts, and the management of House Property undertaken. Loans on Mortgage arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House and Landed Properly bought and sold. Office: No 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. l__» «*> _f?*_f~. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMIJIE'S) * ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, PriA'y Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either Aveekly, fortnightly, or otherAA-isc, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. Appointment (^fM_^^^^P Marchioness Ladyship "^~^b9^iSi^&i-* Normanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. EKCHANTS, AGENTS, iyid others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirementa Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Rider, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office, Wyndham-street. L O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strekt. 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. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. im 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, Ig77' IRELAND BROTHER S, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Colonies. mO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM JL ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, Sec, 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. IT RTE S H SHIP MEN T S op SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, FIRE BRICKS. JAMES B L A I X I E, Victoria-street, Four doors from Union Bank). -■Vflr R. T. T R A F F R D SURGEON _f^ZW^ Wakefield- DENTIST, (%£&pg| STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Art.ifl^in.l Tooth (from On" to * JTnll SaM Gi EOR G E Xl T"C ii EN, r PLUMBER. GASFITTER, BRASS FOUNDER, &c. Licensed Plumber to the City Corporation. N.B.— The only holder in this Colony of a Certificate for repairs and adjustment of Water Metres. P~ ICTv LE D M ANGO ES, AT CLOSE BROS.



MASON BROTHERS beg to ;inform their numerous friends and the public that their ExtensiA-e 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 arc ready, and may be had on application at the Nurseries, Parnell, or to our Agent, R. BreAvin,Secd Merchant, Queen street. "XT BW MARKET NURSEirf, _Ll NEAR RAILWAY STATION. c. s. Mcdonald, During the present Planting Season, offers for Sale a Varied and Superior Collection of CONIFERS, SHRUBS. FRUIT TREES, and GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, Aveil prepared for removal. All the Plants are in perfect health, and an inspection Avill satisfy intending purchasers of the excellent quality of the entire Stock. Catalogues post free on application to the Nursery, Newmarket. Auckland. Tjl R O S T & /I O. , IMPORTERS. PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Corner Vulcan Lane anD High-street,* Auckland. Cash Purchasers of HIDES. SKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, and KAURI GUM. Consignments will meet with prompt atten tion and immediate Cash remittances. Regular Supplies of New Cure CANTER BURY BACON AND HAMS on arrival of Steamer from South. ON SALE—Potatoes, Flour, Grain, Wheat meal, Chaff, and General Groceries, &c. KST Country Orders promptly attended tc% "¥7"ACANCIES for three- Boarders, v superior accommodation, at Mrs Cashel's, Upper Hobson-street, opposite Grcciuvay's. ¥rs ~R T N iG J 1 o COMMISSION AGENT, Shwrtland-street. ~|>UNES 1 BONES i BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by T. fr. J. ROPPTCT. A. WATERMAN begs to inform • his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, Avherc he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country Adsitors to Auckland Avill find every comfort. Meals at all hours. mO TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO JL WAIKATO and the LAKES. BUGGIES (DOUBLE AND SINGLE), AND SADDLE HORSES, ALWAYS READY FOR HIRE AT REASONABLE CHARGES. Parties intending to go through to the Lake provided Avith first-class animals by B. EDWARDS (Late of Cobb & Co.), LIVERY STABLEKEEPER. Hamilton Hotel. Hamilton, Waikato. W pHILLIPPS fiTgONi HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex 'Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varied Assortment of PAPERH AN G IN GS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. S3, NEW PICTURES! In Coloured Autotypes. Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and eA-ery A-ariety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, Sec, Sec, Sec Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes. Brushes, &c, &c, Car»on's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, Sec Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, Queen-street 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, I . ___1 k. HOUSE, SHIP, AND i-H 02 GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, j fc. « — v {—! Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the O ____ _!__—-" Province. b_ * a J.H. requests attention of Builders and ** f—! others to his NeAV Glazing Tariff. W O J. HENDERSON. « 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. [established a.d. 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellesley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.—Whi'e thank ing tho publics for their patronage duriner the pa«t 13 years, W. E. & Co. Avould bee: to inform them that they haA'e noAV on hand a complete Rtock of tho very best dyes, and that. Avith their appliances, in which they have adopted eA^ery modern improA'ement, they can turn ont their Avork of a qualitynot to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the Ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvet", Silk and Satin Dresses, &c, to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathors, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothing Cleaned, Dyed, "Well-pressed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, Avill meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaA'ing their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned, or Dyed. f\ RGA NS ! ARGANSI MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are hoav on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, QUEEN-STREET, (Next.to Bank of New Zealand). X OOK OUT FOR THE BLUE BOOT. J C. B ROOK E S Has tlm Largest Stock of MEN'S. WOMEN'S, and CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, of Superior Quality, all Made on the Premises, Selling Cheaper than any other House in TOAvn. N.B.—The Prices :— Men's Elastic-side Boots, 12s. 6d., our own make. Men's Watertights. 12s. Gd., OAvn OAvn mike. Women's Calf Boots, 10s. (id., our OAvn make. Children's Boots equally cheap. C. BROO KE S, BLUE BOOT, ,J|* QUEEN-STREET. Opposite d£Z*t3 City Hall, T7 AIP AR A RAILAY AY. Ml Goods for the Kaipara District should be received at Riverhead by the Railway at least forty-eight hours before the departure of the steamer from HelensA-ille. If Consignees woiud kindly insist on this being done, mucn dis appointment Avould be saved them. A. V. MAC DONALD; General Manger. S P A^ R A™ G~ U " ii, AT CLOSL BROS.



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent. Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up- I wards, at very loav interest.—Apply to Mr W. | Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interos. C—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. M~ "~ ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at loav rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor. High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at loav rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street : MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest loaa'.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. AUCKLAND- PERMANEN T~C O OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—!) 3, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities-of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £0,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the folloAving rates for cA rery £100 borrowed:— ■ Repayments extend- Po „ w „.,. Total amount ing over ler Weok' Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. I years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 113 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 IS 3 DEPOSITS received at the following rates— 12 months or longer ... 6 per cent, per annum 7 day's notice _. _, : 5 JOHN BATGER, Secretary GLENSIDE, UPPER SYMONDS STREET. Mrs Glover's Pupils Avill Re-assemble on MONDAY, the 9th of July. A Class for Calesthcnics, Deportment, and Dancing, will be held weekly. RE M U E R~ A. Tho Misses Anstie's Pupils will Re-ass.emble TUESDAY, July the 10th. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th ' February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. PUTY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, V 7 WELLINGTON-STREET. I The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, Sec, Mr. Harrison. French (Commercial and Com-ersational), Mons. F. Peltzer. Monsieur Peltzer is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. HORCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. (Affiliated to the Neav Zealand University). QUARTER DAYS:—January 27, April 12, July 3, September 27. The next term begins on MONDAY, July 2. JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. UCKLAND MODEL TRAINING SCHOOL. Next Quarter Avill Commence on MONDAY, July 9th. A School of Art has been formed, under the direction of Mr. Kenneth Watkins ; and a Special DraAving Clnss, for Teachers and Ad vanced Students, Avill be held on SATURDAY MORNINGS, commencing July 11. JOSIAH MARTIN, Head Master. RS. SHAYLE GEORGE'S SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES, EMILY Place. The Mid-winter Vacation Avill terminate on MONDAY. 9th July. Professor of Music and Singing: Herr Schott. rpHE RETREAT, PARNELL. — Miss _1 RobertshaAv's Pupils Avill re-assemble on Monday. July 2. 1877^ Vacancies for Boarders. ONEHUNGA GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The next Quarter begins July 9th. There are A'acancies for Boarders. —For terms, &c, apply to LUMLEY J. TROLLOPE, The Cedars, Onehunga. LADIES' COLLEGE, opposite St. Mat thew's Church, Avill RE-OPEN on the 9th instant. xioro^rf~xisT _T~ nittttte; E. WATERS Has A-ery great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his £3- DINING ROOMS "_» baA re been renoA'ated at great expense, Avith every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is the most spacious and comfortable, as Avell as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro- Adncc; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to preA-ent OArer- crowding. There are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided Avith ablutionary and other com-en iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City Avhich he has receiA-ed for a period of OA rer eight years i« a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SKASON is aHvays to be obtained. British Mn gazines, Illustrated and Comic Jour nals, together Avith the leading London NeAVs papers, are laid on the tables immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes Avith some confidence, that he Avill, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. E. W. Avishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his locally manufactured Confections, Avhich rival those of Keiller and the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, queen-street. fi RE V RIVE R COA L. FOR SALE, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS, Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and Smith work. P. C L A R X, Shipping Agent, Onehunga. CLOSE BROTH ER S, TEA MERCHANTS, Qu c c n-strket, Auckland. Ti/f ELB OU R NIT CU P, IS7 7. MR. J. J. MILLER may be consulted as usual. Limited to 2000, distributed thus—First, £.000-. Second. £100; Third. £150; Starters divided £250; Non-starters, £200. Result immediately forwarded to all subscribers. Commissions executed. Office : Bull and Mouth Hotel, Bourke-street, Melbourne. a RATING ! SKATING ! ~ SKATING ! The RINK is OPEN every Tuesday and Friday at the Albert Half, Darby-street. Admittance—One Shilling. First-class Skates provided. RESERVED GINGER, AT _ CLOSE BROS. "OR ESER YE D CUMQU AT S, i CLOSE BROS.



! "pi Oil SALE, VERY CHEAP. SOO SACKS FIJI MAIZE (Prime Sample), IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. o t i c eT For Immediate Sale. 413 acres of Choice Land, Avithin three-quarters of a mile from HelensA-ille Railway Station ; 200 acres of it is Avell Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered Avith timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, Sec, the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitken, Land Agent. T> O0 T AND SHOE TRA DE. A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON OF MODERATE MEANS. FOR SALE-The Lease, Fixtures, and Good- Avill of that Centrally-situated SHOP, Queen street, junction of Grey-street, in consequence of retiring from the Retail Trade. Apply to GEORGE HEM US, Excelsior Factory, Auckland. EIOR SALE~OR~LEASE7~~aII those ExtensiA-e Premises situated in Stanley street and Grafton Road, lately used as a BreAvery and Distillery, having ail the appliances for conducting a large manufacturing business. The Plant is suitable for Sugar Crushing, Oil Cake Works, or other business requiring large A'ats and accommodation.— Apph- to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. JOHN OOPP ET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has ahvays on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULT IV A TE D FAR MS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of Avhich can be dealt -,vith on most 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. "OIiOOKSIDE, PAKNELL. FOR PRIVATE SALE, the above Valuable Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 acres of land, haA'ing a large frontage to the Parnell Road, and on Avhich are erected a comfortable Family Residence, substantial Outhouses. &c. Further particulars, and cards to vieAV, may be obtained at the Offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land and Estate Agents, Fort-street. It. C. (p~S E WOOD. AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT. £5" Office : Corner of Shortland and Queen-streets. Out-door Auction Sales of amy and every description undertaken, and all matters apper taining therto properly balanced, and proceeds paid over Avithin three days after day of sale. For Sale, several f.rst-class 1 and 5-roomed Cottages (freehold! Avithin ten minutes Avalk of Queen-street. Prices, £150, £165, £185, £210, £250, and £325. Terms easy. For Sale, one or two really good Farms near tOAvn, suitable for dairy purposes. For Sale, seA-eral Villa Residences within three miles of tOAvn, on good roads. Have maenificent vieAvs and several acres of land attached to them. Prices range from £100 to £1200 each. For Sale, a Block of Land on the line of the Mount Albert and Whau raihvay, about 50 acres; commands a magniflcient view (in fact, one of the best in the DroA'inee). The roads are good, land of fair quality ; situated Avithin three minutes walk of a railway station ; Avould answer A\'ell if cut up into villa sites or building 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 Avith every convenience, is almost new, situated in a rapidly rising district, and Avithin six miles of town by a main road, Terms very easy, and price low. For Sale, large blocks of Land of a-arious sizes in tire proyince of Auckland. For Sale. Allotments in and around the city. For Sale, Farms improved, near to town. For Sale, Farms in the Waikato and up North. Every information given to persons wanting Farms, Land, or Houses, and time nor trouble spared to please the purchaser. For other Properties of eA-ery description, see Advertising Boards at office, corner bhortland and Queen-streets. R. C. GREENWOOD, Out Door Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estate Agent. Offices : Shortland and Queen-streets. nyr O T 1 C E. MR. THEOPHILUS COOPER, HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. House Property carefully superintended. Rents Promptly Collected. The Interests of Landlords ccnstastly studied. Tradesmen's and Merchants' Accounts Collected Avith despatch. Mr. Cooper is permitted to refer to the lolloav ing gentlemen, Avhose names are here appended: Messrs. Wilsons and Horton, Proprietors of the Herald and Weekly Ncavs. D. M. Luckie, Esq. Messrs. Benjamin Tonks ar.d^Co. Messrs. E. Por-ter and Co. Messrs. Hunter and Nolan. Messrs. Coupland and C«. Messrs. Russell and Devore. P. Herapath, Esq.. Architect. Messrs. Holloway and Garlick. Messrs. G. W. OAven and Co. Mr. L. W. Eaton, Auctioneer. 17, INSURANCE BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND. N.B,—Special attention given to' Road Boards and County Rates. , p\ O A L. Noav Discharging, ex Barque 'SJox [P ARIEL :' GOO TOXS BEST ]NP WCASTLB C OAL> To be Sold either at Ship's srue or Delivered. W. & G. WINSTON E, Custom-house-street. JN D I A N CHUT NS V, JL AT CLOSE BROS. && OTAR" PICTORIAL MAP 'Seat of War, A Few Copies oe qpß "STAR" PICTORIAL MAP OF THE SEAT OF WAR IN EUROPE AND ASIA, Are nOAv procurable at the Star Office, and the leading City Stationers. The Map is universally admitted to be the beat issued in the Colonies. I . PRICE ;—i.'Jcilv_n.EPEl>iCE.



Theatre s&x&ssz&i&r Koyal. CROWDED HOUSES! CROWDED HOUSES! at THOMPSON'S GREAT SOUTHERN Diorama op the American War To-night! To-aight I GIFTS! G EFTS!! GIFTS!!! The Leading Phizes for THIS EVENING WILL CONSIST OF A Beautiful Tea and Codec Service (four pieces) Handsome Sih'er Watch Two Sovereigns Large Cut Glass Liqueur Stand Opera Glass Papier Mache Table Ormolu Clock Silver Salver Silver Card Basket And 50 other useful art iclcs. friday. July c, Grand Fashionable Night ! Upon which occasion the Leading Prise will be a Handsome Gold Watch (warranted), guaranteed IS carat. Popular Prices :—Dress Circle, 3s ; Stalls, 2s ; Pit, One Shilling. Children Half-price to Dress Circle and Stalls Tickets for Dress Circle may be obtained at ' Upton's, Bookseller, Queen-street. Carriages may be ordered at 10.20. Doors open at half-past 7, commence at S. SPECIAL NOTICE. SATURDAY NEXT, JULY 7, G R AND MATINEE! Commencing at 3 p.m., when every child attend ing the Diorama Avill receive a present. Children to Matinee: Back Seats, 6d; Front, Is. Adults: Half-price to Stalls and Circle. SINGING ON THE TONIC SOL-FA METHOD. MR. CHARLES BLOMFIELD Saving re ceived from Home a large supply of all the Latest Apparatus and Instruction Books, will commence an ELEMENTARY SINGING CLASS, to be held in the Young Men's Rooms every THURSDAY EVENING, from half-past 7. Terms: ss. per Quarter, including Music. The Course will commence on THURSDAY Evening, 19th July, 1877, 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-fa Union, to which all are invited. Admission, Free ; after which subscriptions avj'U be taken, and members enrolled for the NeAv Class. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £750,000. Buildings of every description and 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. Lowest Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARBMAN, Manager. "\P_W ZEALAND IN SUSAN CS JJi COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. ... £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY r FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or 'lime. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. car Losses Promptly Paid. ftKORGK P. PIERCE. Manager mSE PHCENIX FIRE INSURANCE JL COMPANY OF LONDON. Established a Century, during which time it has Paid in Claims, Elea'en Millions Sterling. Head Office : Lombard-street. AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD The undersigned is dot? prepared to effect ' INSURANCES at Lowest Current Rates. THOMAS H. MABIN, Superintendent for New Zealand. Office: Lower Queen-street, Opposite Fort-street. eg ' gs L UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION JpA. FACTORY. ALBERT-IjIREET. E. WATERS, CONFECTIONER, Begs 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 olouring matter deleterious to nealth:— Dry Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Marbles Boiled Goods. Burnt Almonds Birds' Eggs Mixed Lolhes Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar BaJJs Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Toffy Musk l -ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice senges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes ~ Everton Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation StraAvberries Candy Imitation Almonds BroAvn Candy Imitation Raspberries Herehound Candy Coughprops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe , . _. Medicated Lozenges of eA'ery description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling Avill be alloAved for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebodys Luggage, &c, &c., &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland. October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing you, that aftex- having made a very careful analysis of various'.samples of SAveetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant. James M. Tunny, Provincia Analyst. Ik ffELBOURNE AND SYDNEY FISH, i.vJL OYSTER, & SUPPER SALOON, Victor r a-street. Having opened the above-named business, the undersigned hopes by civility, combined wiLh having fresh goods daily, to solicit a fair share of public patronage. Note the address— JOHN SCHARRER, Victoria- STR__T, Opposite Cottage of Content Hotei. STRONG MERINO SOCKS, lis. 6<l. per dozen.—Cargo and McKaig's. Queen street, Auckland. ___ NGLISH, AMERICAN & GERMAN styles in Gentlemen's Linen Collars, .at Cargo and McKaig's, Queen-street, Auckland. EMOY Au J. HARVEY, Builder. Sec, REMOVED to Custom House-street, opposite Archard's llciol ■VTOTICE OF KEMOYAL I BOWRING. Pianoforte. Maker, Tuner, and Repairer, Removed to SYMONDS-STREET, near Dr. Stockweli's, J one o'd\, 16.7.