The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.—If 3! 2,802.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, MARCH 26, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



.a^.'DEGULAE MONTHLY _LV steam communication ■Saiw' Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 18th April. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, 22nd March, 1877. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—March 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel- IJNGTON. LYTTELTOrf, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. [ — ■ ™ ~~ i Steamship. Date of Sailing. Trafn. Hawba .. Wednesday, 28th, 8 a.m. 7 a.«i. Taranaki Monday, Apl 2,10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Wharf. ROTORUA.. Tuesday, 27th, 4 p.m. .. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. -BiVte^ AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. TheS'S' PRETTY JANE Will leave Auckland for the above ports on WEDNESDAY, 28th March, at 4 p.m. W. LUUUI^-tt, Manager and Engineer. *S&te^ T7IOR THE HOT SPRINGS, Isgß£&> IJ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, ■^B^^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain KASPER, will sail as under:— ' Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi 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, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply c to gKY& sqNj -Skte^ CJTEAM TO RIVERHEAD I|||||*> k5 ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead*-' From Auckland— ,sEfc&^ C< TEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. 111X0 B' 3' MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville 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 n^m. on Monday, and for Eastern Rivers on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port Albert, &c, on Tuesday. & -gVfe^m IME TABLE. "^ S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Tuesday, 7 a.m. Wednesday, 3.30 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, os. Freight, IPs Pe-rjo^ , 6Sks ft. Ti^Oß RUSSELL, WANGA -|||||||g,_Sj 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 4 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. 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 1 OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday, March 26 Friday, March 30 At 5 p.m. A. McGRTCGOR. Manager. «*3&^TKT A I W E R A, V T HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with the owners of the 'LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She will con vey passengers at the Reduced Fare of 10s. for a Return Ticket, and the Manager of the Hotel has Reduced the Charge fok Board, including Baths, Towels, &c, to 153. for First class, and 10s. for Second-class, from SATUR DAY till MONDAY. „ 1 +o The Steamer will leave every Saturday at i p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. on Mondays. ■«Mfi^ T£rAIKATO STEAM NAVl ll3gsS^; W GATION & COAL MINING "if" W ■—COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME~TABLE: Thesteamer WAIRATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. February 10.1877. T^OB, LONDON DIRECT. *|||P|^. The favourite Al Clipper GLENLORA, JTas. B. Mitchell, Commander, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch. Has accommodation for a few steerage passengers only. Carries an ex perienced surgeon. s For freight or passage apply to LTD. NATHAN & CO., Agents. ,-Ki QTEAM TO THE WADE y|n|raK|?^N, The paddle steamer «si^lU*Ma EFFORT I leaves a"S follows :— From Auckland— From Wade- Tuesday, 3 p" m, Thursday, 6.45 a.m. Friday," 4.30 p.ril. Satnrday, 7.45 p.m. Single Fates, 55.; Return, Bs. Will call at Brown's," and Long Bay if required. Cargo will be received a' *ac office of Meßsrs. Holmes Bros. »-">»*- ther and other circum&^ces permitting. HOLMES B.HQS' & CO., ' Agents. "fV**. nnHE Brigimtine FLIBT, «#^O£v JL 100 tons register, JOHN jif^r^SA McKen2,ih, Master, is a Kegalar Trader between AL CKLANi) and &*stKSSw LYTTELTON. S'or freight or passage apply to



.ag^lg^aTEAM TO COROMANDEL. *^ssass^3i' The new iron s.s. The new iron s.s. XI N A J. Adams, Master, will leave as follows:— From Auckland: From Coromandel: Monday, 2 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Will carry passengers and cargo. For particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Custom-house-street; Or, W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. COMMUNICATION JSMS^^J BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND *SssaSSBSTHE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland— Tuesday, 11 a.m. From Thames- Monday, 4 p.m. Tuesday, 4 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. «fi&^. CJTEAM "COMMUNICATION jlillEi^rSO WITH THE THAMES AND "SHaa^I^COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The ' ENTERPRISE' and ' LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Monday, 10 p.m. Tuesday, 11 p.m. 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. Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. All claims for loss or demage to be made within B&yen days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. N. MAUGHAN. Manager. W A I U X IJ. .I. lie p.S. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Monday, 1 p.m. Tuesday, 9 p.m. Thursday, 4 p.m. Thursday, 9 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. WAIUKU. "£&^&& The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows: — From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Monday, 2 p.m. Monday, 6.30 p.m. 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 and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunera or Newmarket. jca* >«. "OASSENGERS' LINE OF JggSSSlfes. JT PACKETS TO NEW ZEA mrtTVP&M Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, } Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) £*<%. mHE NEW ZEALAND jg|*3O|^_ _I_ SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : SI, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA .. 898 WAIMATE .. 1157 OPAWA 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- 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 cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street , r^5V mHE NEW ZEALAND 3=|||g|^ JL SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. J§|l||||fjr FOR LONDON DIRECT. The.Superior Iron 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), Ascents. J CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, Stiohbury's Buildings* Qukbn-strekt. I\TEGLECTED AND DESTITUTE Jl\ 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 give a Pound Sterling for every Pound sub scribed by the Public, it is hoped that a generous response will be made to this appeal. The current year terminates on the 31st instant, and the Committee respectfully request that Sub s ribers will kindly pay their subscriptions to M Ewington before that time. T. M. HAULTAIN, ) „„_ q p _, WM. C. KENSINGTON, f **Qn-°, e°3- WT. BALL, « CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 214, Queen-street, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that he has com meuced Business a3 above, and trusts by sup plVi tig a good article at a moderate price to secure a share of public patronage. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM J%. MAR SCHOOL. i (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6tl ' February. «7th April, 17th July, and SthOctobei aewi «*, 'farquhAr MACRAE, i Head Mas^r.



SPECIALITIES ! CJPECIALITIES! p F. HEWIN & BROTHER Have much pleasure in announcing that they have just received from Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite an inspection of the Large Stock we now have on view:— )_~^_s~—( )~T333f3333( { Tarragon "Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet / ( Chili Vinegar ) ; Jugged Ham ) ) Red Cabbage \ > Mince Meat ) ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( \ Oriental Pickles ( ) German Sausage ( i Orange Jelly \h { Oxford Sausage / I Apple Jelly p ) [ Hare Soup ) ) Blackcurrant >£ ( ) Mock Turtle ( . ) Red Currant § ( )Ox Tail ( (C.& B. Honey; • ( j Kipped Herrings ( ). —. —..—..— .?$■ —..— ■■ — ■*—( I—'1 —' —-$i^— ■^--■—~-*—^ A Nice Assortment of Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits Just Landed. F. H. & B. take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patrons for the encouragement they have given them in introducing a better class of Goods into Auckland, and we beg to assure them that we will continue to do so, and 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, mTTT , m T.^.m CORNTCR OP QUEEN AND THE J_ POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. CHEAP DRAPERY STORE, SYMONDS-STREET. Not Selling Off, neither Selling under Cost, but I have several lines bought much under value, which I am offering at very low prices to give the public the benefit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Millinerj, Haberdashery, &c, Drapery ; Beys' Suits from 3s. 6d. to 135.; Umbrellas, from 3s. 9d.; Ladies' and Children's Hats, from la.; Men's from Is. 3d. J. HEAPK TW" EW CASTLE COAL. The 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 so, as they will be Sold Cheap. W. & G. WINSTONE, Cnstom-h ouse-strcet. UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION FACTORY, ALBERT-SI REET. 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 colouring matter deleterious to health:— Dry Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolat« Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Marbles Tlr-iiT m (Innna Burnt Almonds Boiled goods. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls 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 ' ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice • Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy I Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy I Juiubes Everton Toffy i Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Turkish Rock Regent Pipe Tom Thumbs Medicated Lozenges of every description Jalwaya on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CA.KE ORNAMENTS, BONBONS, ■ Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c., &c. i i Testimonial. ! Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, Octobm 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing you, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats 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, Provincial . Analyst. "vfew zealand lead and gal- Jl^ vanised iron 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. 1 N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. I "OIsyUIT, DUBOUCHE, & CO! [Established 1819.] ! SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC 1 j ijn naua., ytt.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASKS. «3, Sole Agent in Auckland :— L. D. NATHAN ft HO. "VTOTICE TO THE LADIES OF _11 Auckland and Surrounding Districts.— " MRS. WILLIAMS has opened up a New T.ot oi Ladies' Underclothing;. Linen-faced Cuffs, 3d pair, best value in Auckland; Ladies' Garters Ladies' and Girls' Stockings, Gd pair; No. 5 White Socks, 3d pair; Men's and Boys' Browr Cotton Socks, 6d pair; Stay Busks, 3d pair fc Flowers, from 3d per spray; and a niceselectior \ of General Fancy Goods. — Note the address I mrs. Williams, opposite yire-beu, t&% ci | Gfey-atreet,



CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. IVTIGHT SCHOOL, City West No. 1, -Ll Union-street, conducted by Mr. J. Braba zon, Ist Class Certificated Teacher, with 36 years' experience, 17 in Auckland, and 19 in the old country. Elementary Class, Is. per week. Greek.l 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 the pre sent number of Scholars increase by one-fourth. J~ A? MES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay pf Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or unoutl. at reasonable rates. ngf gr— A L Ej — 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 tho utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiakd Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. RIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onehunga— 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 as per agreement. T> U~ L M A N ' S Jl 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. OhiMren'n Portraits taken inptantanerusly. ITCHEN'S CELEBRATED BLOOD RESTORER. A NEVER-FAILING KKMEDY For all Skin Diseases, Rheumatism in all its forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentery, and is a valuable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. No Bottles are Genuine unless bearing the Proprietor's Signature. All orders must be forwarded to the Aucklan Agent, W. DAWSON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Welleslky-strket, Auckland. N.B.—Testimonials can be seen on applica ii GEORGE AXE R S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. ■m/T R. T. TRAFFORD SURGEON rfSHSfe Wakefield- D Tfl N T I S T, OTn'Twiii STKBKT. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's . Patent Oxide Gas. A.rMfiriin.l T«wth (from One to a Fnll Sot>. JAMES B LAX EV, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), NICAK GORE-STBBET JETTY. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadcycs, Bullscyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. T> R I C X S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Queen-street. N. HARKER has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape effects a large saving in Mortar. At the present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will find it advantageous to use 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. COMBES & DALDY, Agents. TtTEW GROCERY STORE. Cash Buyer and Cash Seller! ALL TRANSACTIONS FOR CASH ONLYI! Small Profits and Quick Returns J ROBT. C. SAUNDERS Just 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, Queen-street. 1%/TEDICAL 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. R. Hooper, of Karangahane Boad. Having opened the Shop with an Entirely New Stock of Drugs and Chemicals, 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. moURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES A and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Hoges, 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 the Lake District imme diately on arrival of the steamer from Auckland. N.B.—Good Grazing for Horses Is. 6d. per week. POST-OFFICE HOTEL Grey-street, Wellington. Travellers to the South will find flrst-olass ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly, situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. TH O M A~S URW IN. Proprikto r. MUSICAL NOTICE, REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEtCT MUSIC to the amount of 10s-, will be allowed a Discount of 28.6 d,; or on £1 worth, 6s. , A Very Choioe Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will ; also be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. L ________ j Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of ' Chappell's, Boosey^s, and other Cheap 1 Musical Publications, Choice ! Violin Strings, &c, &c, I H, QUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE. S4O QUEEN-STWPT/



TZ- A U R I! TZ" A U R I! JUNK TIMBER, IN AITY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. 6/3 per 100 superficial feet. 30 to 40 feet ~ .. 6/6 per 100 superficial feet. From 22 to 42 inches in diameter. Delivery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand Feet per Month. SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from 60 feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to "KAURI," Evening Star Office, Auckland. "ARKWORTH TEMPERANCE HOTEL. The above is situated within a few yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and offers to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. Charges Moderate. CHAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. IVTICCOL, HENDRY &~COr, -Ll 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. _^ TO SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER CHANTS, BUDLDERS, & 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 greatly 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. "J3ILLIARD T>OOM. THISTLE HOTEL, QTTKEN-STRKET. RF. WEBSTER, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133. Queen-street, Auckland. <N«xt t.h« Union Rank). SPECIAL ~V"OTICE. MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay and Honeyman, 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 Mennoes, 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. 100,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95&97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEW PATTERNS OP 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. or Wholesatjb and Retail. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95. and 97. Queen-street. EC. C A R R, • HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, fow doors below the Union Bank. ERR S~C H O T T..JR.A.M.L., begs to announce that he receives MUSIC j PUPILS at Mr. Joseph Brown & Son's Music ' Warehouse, and at hia residence, opposite St. , Matthew's Church. ! Terms for Pianoforte, Singing, Harmonium, Theory and Composition, on application. KOO CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 1:0,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, fill 10a. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (AEQerican)i £1 12,000 Slfc'n-i (Countess). j KEANE & JENKINSON, t YigtorlwtraetlioQti



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). "VICTORIA "COLOUR ly/TILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. WILSON AND MCGREGOR HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND: Flour, Sharps Bran, Oats Maize, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, Ground Rice Crushed Maize, Oats Beans, &c, &c, At the Lowest Rates. WHEAT GROUND AND DRESSED FOR COUNTRY SETTLERS ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. SST Ask for Wilson & McGregor's Cele brated Baking Powder.—To be had from all Grocers and Storekeepers. ALBERT^IS^ISi^ Hotel, 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-street, Opposite the Savings Bank. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baiik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneonsly. ANTED Known, that D. Goldie 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, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. "VISTANTED, Intending Purchasers of V V Buggy Harness, to know that the 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 Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest. —W. H. 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, Shortland-street. MONEY 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. "OONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J, SOPPET^ THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers offf! HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers. Auckland. RAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D 0 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. "X W. MACDONALD, O • HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. 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 office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. Aarent fnr Mr. W. X.. Carter. mHO S. J. H A R B U T T, wholesale brush manufacturer, Shoktland-street Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or oW ones refilled. ~vr o w p~u~B~inrs~H cd. A NEW MAP OF the CITY AND SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, comprising the City and the Highway Districts of Ponsonby, Newton, Mount ' Roskill, Arch Hill, Eden Terrace. Karangahape, Graf ton Road, Mount Eden and Epsom, Parnell, Newmarket, Remuera, and One Tree Hill, shew ing the numbers of original Lots, Subdivisions of Lots, and Sections, with all Roads and Streets, the Waikato Railway with Stations, and the Kaipara Railway as finally located. Compiled with great accuracy to a scale of Ten Chains to an Inch.—At all the Booksellers.— Price, sb. ROYAL LETTERS PATEN^ ' The AERATED FLOUR COMPANY In placing before the public. "Roblcv's AerntPH flour,: they simply ask a fair andimJS^S trial believing as they no that the highest medical ■ testimony has placed on record the undeniable ! fact that Aerated Bread is superiorlS , nutritious than Bread made from ordinary flour ■ k aft «i KshiCrZS because requiring, lew butter Sad fewer earn • dictate a" 9 unrivaue^ odd by Grocers and sto-.-ekoepers. messrKrSwnTlaten WA RNO C X BROTHERS, Soap & C4nmlb IviANUFACTuiyaas, RiotawMl, Cox's Creek. ' Officai-Owhtwa-Btieet, Awftfena,



JOHN S O P P E T HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT. 1 No. 8, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed House, with evary convenience, and freehold corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo streets in Newton TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in Hign- Street, belonging to Low and Motion. TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aoouc one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling* house, stables, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the jumction of 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 Jfcc, only 12 miles from town. , FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres of really good Land, part bush and part Btrong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, WaiukuJ with creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. i, three miles from the'landing-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very 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 SALE, 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 fow roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about i 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. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 24 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. 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 40x80, let for 73. per week. Price, £100. FOR SALE, 6 miles from, town by main road. a new 5-roomed House, together with 4>i acres of land, 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, 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 £ an acre of orchard, garden, &c, let for £40 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), £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, 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-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. *OR SALE, Villa Residences, Houseß, 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. SBT See Advertisement Board. Market House R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent Market House. ASHTON & SON • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE , AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings QUEEN-STRBET, AUCKLAND. * FOR SALE :— KAIPARA.—For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Land, within three-quarters of a mile of the Helensville Railway Station. About one-fourth of this property is excellent bush land, heavily timbered, and is easily accessible by land and water carriage. Over 200 acres are sheltered from all winds, and well suited for the produc tion of fruit. There are two private roads made through the property. Intending purchasers can visit the property, and return to town the same day. KYBER PASS ROAD.-A First-class Build* ing Allotment in the best part of Kyber Pass Road, 50 feet by 200 feet. Beautiful view GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hote —A comfortable six-roomed Verandah Cottatra with an acre of Land in grass. PONSONBY.-Six-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about 13 acre 3 m all. • ■• ■ ■ "■"«'" x * WAKEFIELD-STREET.-Four Allotments with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to Wakefield-street and another to Edwardes-street. STOKES' POINT, NORTH SHORE.-Small Farms in this rising.district. Very dofflte investments for working men. •*««« NORTH SHORE.-dood sites for small r Ho Oad e to teth?LSe frOm m * flVe acrea OntS WAIUKU.-Farm of 289 acres, witha&ood seven-roomed House.Stable, and out-buSdingß TO BE LET:— neSfSSa THi feoomed Cot^ unTe?fee RiS7 Sh° P * ***«■**. tio Gn^o FKt ROAD-COttageßiQ ****«- L HOBSON-STREET.-Six-roomed House to be h,^ EN'S^? E VSoUcitor>s Offices to new buildings next the Bank of New Zpalnnri! ™W»1 modious and airy, fitted up* with fvtryfonve^ if^-c^^ Safes attached to the premises. These offices are approached from modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. • * H. ASHTON & SON, House. Land, and K B tate Agenta i. No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Ttuilrlinen, JpURIRI POSTS ON S>!"£!: Th<;i undersigned has ON SALT i nnn «w class Punri Posts, at the Lowo^ tla'rSpiS' JoalandFge^ Dc^r Ng nphupgfl , 4P^hT * j^ggjg^ MarKneea W^ B. P A^T^E VICTORIA-STREET. i Mrs: P-begs to inform the Ladies of Acfelp „* • and its vicinity that she baTjust ieoo'vp it ! Aberayte, a. splendid stock of Stay WuiSiSS N ° T ..[._ 1 s~~~^ T. B. HI L L • usigiSS *^° '»saws OLD SHOP, TV VICrCBTA e-?REKT, where he will be Ton ad «t «U hours dnr and night, readj to attend to tiwir r.fca-Bsiljes.'1' N.B.—De. OdJJTO^ Sctanio Mcdietne*. flnrf , Mr. . Clayton's Proprietary Articles 30% '55 <""<U°edOtHII.L A HUDSON,