The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII -Mo. 2,311.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 18TT.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



*S_____^ TJIOR SYDNEY AND MEL .^O^^IU BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s, H E R O, Captain Logan, will leave Melbourne on tin 11th instant, and Sydney on the ISth: due hen about the 23rd inst. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney anc Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, August S. 1877. TO LONDON, VIA J|||g||gflO THE SUEZ CANAL. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer LUSITANIA, ~525 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective. will leave SYDNEY on SATURDAY, the Ist September, calling at MELBOURNE, carrying First, Second, and Third-clas3 Passengers. The above splendid steamer, being of greater steam power and larger capacity than any steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special inducements to passengers ; and the accommo dation and arrangements are of the most com plete character. This vessel will steam lull power all the way, and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. To be followed by the S.S. CHIMBORAZO, 3,317 tons, in October. S.S. CUZCO, 3,815 tons, in November. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply to BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO. fT NI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—August 1577. FOR TARANAKI. NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. , , . __ _ Hawea .. On arrival San Francisco! Mail. Taranaki Thursday, Aug. 16, lp.m.| 12 noon. Wanaka .. Wednesday, 22nd, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Monday, 27th. 10.30 a.my 9.15 a.m. Taupo . Monday. Sept. 3, 3 p.m., 2 p.m. Wanaka .. Friday, Sept. 7, 8.30 a.m.! 7 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, from RAILWAY Wharf. Taupo .. Friday, Aug. 21, Ip.m.' — Taranaki Wed., Sept. 5, 1 p.m.' — for naj.ier,^"wellTngton. lyttel TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from QUEEN-STREET WHARF. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Aug. 14, _p.m. — Z FOR SYDNEY" 77 Rotorua.. Tuesday, Aug. 23, noon — FOR„SYDNEY, from Wellington. . IB I WaKATIPU Tuesday, August 11 — __ende"rso^^~Macfarlaxj_^ Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. A U C X LAND ST EAM ,j__b__S_^"-C3_. PACKET COMPANY '•«^_BSs_3_* (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT. SOUTHERN CROSS Has been DETAINED until two hours after the arrival of the English Mail, by request of the Chief Postmaster. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. *£_*&__=_. T!7"AIKATO STEAM NAVl j_Wsgg£«, V V GATION & COAL MIXING asaaeaßP COMPANY (LIMITED). timhTtable! 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, 0 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. Wort-street. June 21. .877. dTEAM TO THE WADE Jlllgl^lO AND PUHOI. The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave as follows :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland: Saturday, 1,30 a.m. Monday, 9 a.m. Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Tuesday. 5.30 a.m. Wednesday, 12 noon MASTER, Agent. «a_a^_. QTEAM TO AND FROM ISSSSgrkJ RIVERHEAD TWICE -&&**&& DAILY. On and after June Cth, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland : From Riverheai ; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lily—9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini — J. CASEY & SON. «____&_ T^OR RUSSELL, WANGA- Jj__§^^JL-' 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 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 3.3. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, 6s. 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:— August. Wednesday, loth Monday, 20th Friday. 21th Wednesday, 29th At 5 o'clock p.m. __ A. MoGRKOOR. Manager. <_Sa^_^C<TEAM COMMUNICATION .^^U WITH THE THAMES AND -asa ___ i '- y COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Durham— Saturday, 12 midnight Not resoonsibie for goods or parcels put on hoard without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS. Manager. TfTo R W A I U X U. ■**£*&&&■ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows: — From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Tuesday, 9 a.m. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Saturday. 3 p.m. For Manukan Heads a#d Whatipu Milla on Friday. 17th August, at 8 a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, 5s ; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and ether circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the storea of Messrs. Henderson and MacfarLane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst Se Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, On_hiin__ or N*__-_7_.-__t. 75^K7 E.UR LEYUKA DIRECT. -<#:ras*rgQ|^ The clipper schooner ■_¥__f_____a MAZEPPA, F. M Garraway, Master, will sail as above on TUESDAY next, the ll'h instant. Has superior accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage apply to NICCOL, HENDRY Se CO., Agents.



<__a__£^ TJIOR GISBORNE AND , Jjjjlj^-B- MAHIA. ■ ____ Calling on the Coast. ; The s.s. | JANE DOUGLAS, I Will leave as above on or about MONDAY, the 13th instant. _ _. „ __ CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, _ Auckland. Bth August. 1877. O R W A I U X U. S7 The p.s. OREGON Wili leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— FromiWaiuku— Saturday, S a.m. Saturday, 12 noon Single Fares;-3s 6d; Return, os. Weather and other circumstances permitting. I Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's l Auction Mart will be attended to. j M. H. ROE. ! tfSfcBfe^QTEAM COMMUNICATION ; BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND | nfeSE^THE THAMES. The last and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Faequhar, Master, will leave a3 under:— From Auckland— Monday, 4.30 p.m. Tuesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 0 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. From Thames- Saturday, 9 a.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Thursday, 10.30 a m. Friday, 11.30 a.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. iStiA^ I^OTTLONDON DIRECT. The Superior Iron Clipper SPIRIT OF THE DAWN, 692 tons register. James Wards, Master, now loading, and having a great part of her cargo engaged will have quick despatch. Wot freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. (LIMITED). Agents. ._ -^ "V A C H T FOR SALE -*- ;;'■'/ ~#.fv . -X The Yacht MEDWAY. For 6. t:i,t_ -,*_> Sale, now lying at the Manukan. s£_§_f_l_l§§|ei_St Apply to Mr. William Bray, Onehunga. ]y O T I C E. JOHN ALLENDER, Soap and Candle Manu facturer, Parnell, begs to inform his Customers, and the Public generally, that he has Appointed MR. E. R. CARDNO, Fort-street, (in the pre mises lately occupied by Ward and Co.), his Agent. All orders left with him will have prompt attention. Auckland, 19th July, 1877. fi 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, Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gashtiing 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, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckland Waterworks, WKLLESLEY-STREET. ATTf!_:_A_"_. y REL AN D B R O~T II ER S. J_ WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery. Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grinderjr, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods .-hipped to all the Colonies. O BUTCHERS, SETTLERSTFARM ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAN, Sec, 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., Tannery and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. T>OOTS, QHOES, & OLIPPERS. R« Little LATE FOREMAN TO CHARLES MARKS, . OF QUEEN-STREET), BOOTM A X E R, Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has commenced business in ALBERT BUILDINGS, in those premises lately in the occupation of Madame Neilson, and hopes by strict attention and civility to receive a share of public patronage. He sincerely trusts that , old customers of his late employer will favour j I him with a call, and select from a Large and Well - assorted STOCK, at Greatly Reduced Prices. Every Description of Mens, Women's, and Children's Boots made to order on the shortest notice. N.B.— A few Children's High-leg American Boots still left, at half the usual price. £3, Don't forget the Address— R. LITTLE (Late Foreman to C. Marks), Three doors from McArthur & Go's. \TEWM ARK E T NURS ER V, SS NEAR RAILWAY STATION. c. s. Mcdonald, During the present Planting Season, offers for Sale a Varied and Superior Collection ot CONIFERS, SHRUBS. FRUIT TREES, and GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, well prepared for removal. , All the Plants are in perfect health, and an insjMjction will satisfy intending purchasers of the excellent quality of the entire Slock. Catalogues post free on application to the Nursery, Newmarket. Auckland. T O U I S F O U R N I E R, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Victoria-street East, _2F One door above GREYHOUND HOTEL. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, Sec, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving.a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street. B. E. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, ! Pip.noferto Warehouse. Shortland-street. i N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen.



nEORGE A X E R S, \JT Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tall . Ti H AS. L A V E R, \J BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, I_YBE>> PASS N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. Timber in lota to suit purchasers. AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, Sec. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas' and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or unon_. at reasonable rates. TVf L~~Y N D ' S J__JL Railway Refreshment House, (Second house below the Telegraph Cilice). Travellers and Visitors to Onehunga. ai-e resoectfully informed that at the above House Meals and Refreshments may be had at any time during the day. Tea. CoiFee, Sec, at the Shortest Notice. I~> F. WEBS TE R, ..'«• WHOLESALE AND RETATL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 .3USE. -STREET, AUCKLAND. iNpi-zt r._. TTnion Bp.ri'.l. JA ND~ J. S~IT~P P E T, © Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS"! Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish' Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plates Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, Sec Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—ft. fc 97. QUEEN-STREET. _ J CARSON, House and Land Agent a Rent and Debt Collector, StTnTrßTrßv'a BTTrr,_TN'_l3• Qn__>r-fi'. __u.T. ARNOCK BRO TH£ RS, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN U F A C T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. Bones purchased at from £5 to £6 per ton. f~S HER AND CO. Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER. Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families v. aited on in town or suburbs. 11. R ANDERSON, • Broker, Mining. 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 fonnaiion. legal manage ment, and secretaryship of Companies under taken. Accountancy work of all descriptions performed on the most reasonable terms. The collection of Rent 3 and Accounts, and the management of House Property undertaken. Loans on Mortgage arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House and Landed Property bought and sold. Oilice: No 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. CLARKE BROTHERS (late cromme's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba_k, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Fortraits taken insta.n taneously. aTGA'N S ! fi ~R GAN S ! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at then- Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Habmoxium Warehouse, qu rex-street. (Next to Bank of New Zealand). H. S X I N N E R, _ BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Oid Site, VULCAN LANE. i_ Ail Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office . ittinsrs. &c. _ro. _ _^ _ _ - ___ ._____• TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, We llesl _ y-stke kit. 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. MASON BROT HX R S beg to inform their numerous: riends and the public that their Extensive Grounds are full of NURSERY STUFF of the Finest Quality and in Kndless Variety. The PLANTS, having undergone the usual course of preparation, are in Splendid Condition for Removal. Descriptive Catalogues are ready, and ma " be had on application at the Nurseries, Parnell, or to our Agent, R. Brewin.Seed Merchant, Queen- Street. THOS. J. H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and Coburu-stree _, Auc 1 _ land. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. "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. I_ __ - _ - 1 o COMMISSION AGENT, Shortland-street. jIJoiroUT~FOR THE BLUE BOOT. ~" C. BROOKES Has the Largest Stock of MEN'S. WOMENS. and CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, of Superior Quality, all Made on the Premises, Selling Cheaper than any other House in Town. N.B.—The Prices:— Men's Elastic-side Boots, 12s. 6d.. our own make. Men's Watertight-. 12s. 6d., own own nv»ke. J Women's Calf Boots, 10s. __~ our own make. Children's Boots equally cheap. C. BEOO XE S, BLUE BOOT, QUEEN-STREET. Opposite flSSpfef City Hall. j ~\%T A. WATERMAN begs to inform T ? 0 his friends and the public, of Auckland that he has taken over those oid established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed room:", and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. lOr ERCHA NT S, AGENTS, and ______ others, can have. Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office, Wjti d h am -st,r___ :OONES ~i BuNES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by ... St. .T. . OPPKT. TT A U R I T I M B E R. ON SALE (CHEAP), By the undersigned, at the Bay of Islands, at 2s. per 100 ft. all round, including Boat: 10,000 feet Bulk Timber 8,000 feet Round Logs Also, A Quantity of Standing Timber 2 Saws, 2 Sere w- Jacks 1 Boat, Oars and Sails complete. Apply to S. P. BROWN, Karangahape Road; Or, at this Office, Auckland.



70" 0 T I C E. G. R. McNAB, For Many Years in the Employ of Messrs. Cruigkshank & Co., Begs leave to announce to his Friends, and the Public generally, that he has PURCHASED the GROCERY and PROVISION BUSINESS of Mr. C. Sutton. 30, QUEEN-STREET, where he intends keeping a FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF GOODS, Of the Best Quality, and trusts to merit a share of public patronage. Shipping and Family Orders Punctually Attended To. COUNTRY PRODUCE consigned to him shall receive his best care. Xjl R O ST & £^ U . , IMPORTERS. PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Corner Vulcan Lane anD High-street, Auckland. CAsn Purchasers of HIDES, SKINS, WOOL, TALLOVY, 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. 63T Country Orders.promptly attended to. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. 11. F E N TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special c^^fj_t%_tjsA__, Appointment Excellency^^ciSjMP^^S^^iirthe Governor. WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64. QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Manufacturing Department.—This branch of the business is carried on as usual, first-class hands being employed. The size and shape of customers' head are taken with unfailing accuracy by means of the renowned FRENCH CONFORMATEUR. Orders received at the Warehouse, 64, Queen-street, where this won derfully - deeigned " Conformateur" may be seen. In order to render his Stock the uiost com- Idete in the colony, W. H. F. has arranged for f> lItE C T SHI PME NT S of LATEST PARISIAN and LONDON NOVELTIES in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hats, ooc. JUST OPENED—A Splendid Assortment of Travelling Hats and Caps; the "Opera Hat;" a case of Superior French Felt Hats, latest fashions, fee, &c. I £3" Inspection respectfully invited. N.B.—Hats and Caps can be made to order at a few hours' notice. WTT TRENTON, ! . -LA. JC 64, QUEEN-STREET. "JUT R. T. T~Tr__ F_•O a D SURGEON j*_33F=»>. Wakefield- DENTIST, q5_K3bS street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Art.lflrtn.l Tenth (from On_ to n. Pnll Sfttt. L E X. KENNEDY, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, (Next Albert Hotel), QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. A. KENNEDY begs to announce that he has Commenced Business in the above-named pre mises, where he will be glad to welcome all Auckland and Thames customers. Every de cription of Collars and Harness made to order. Horses carefully fitted. Aberdeen" polish ed granite MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue, from £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Plana and Prices free from JOHN LKOGK Sculptor, Ahe-rrlf-.m. Soo_._,_<i. __ __ , _ _. The Proprietors of the Waikato Coal Mines be.LC to inform the Public that they will be in a position to supply Coal in quantity on the open ing of the Waikato Railway between Mercer and Newcastle, which is expected to take place early in August next. Particulars may be learned on application to the managcrat the mine : or at the oilice, No. 7, Wyndham-strcct, Auckland. Prices at the Railway Station, Auckland— 5 tons and under 25 tons .. .. 17s Od per ton 25 tons and under 50 tons .. .. 16s Rd per ton 50 tons and upwards 15s Od per ton Auckland, August 11, 1877. TV/JT IRAN D~A COAL. MR. J. PEACH, of Romuera, having been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of Mr. Foot's Miranda Coal at Newmarket Railway Station, is now prepared to supply the above Coal at the following prices :— Orders for 5 tons and upwards, 235. per ton „ 1 ton „ 2Cs. ~ cwts. ~ 30s. „ Delivered at these Prices within one mile of the Railway Station. Orders left for Mr. Peach, Newmarket Rail way Station, or Post-office, will be punctually attended to. pKEY RIVER COA L. FOR SALE, IV LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior to any olher Coal for Engineer and Smith work. P. C L A R X, Shipping Agent, Onehunga. jpMREAT /CLEARING OALE — OF — WINTER STOCK. *?8- LIMITED TO FOUR WEEKS ONLY l A. LINABURY Se CO., 201 & 206, QUEEN-STREET. A GENUINE CLEARING SALE OF WINTER STOCK HAS THIS DAY COMMENCED, AND WILL CONTINUE FOUR WEEKS ONLY, During which the Entire Stock will be subjected to such a SWEEPING REDUCTION IN PRICE, That the object aimed at, namely, A LARGE REDUCTION IN STOCK IS SURE TO BE THE RESULT. From the well-known quality of Goods kept this Popular Establishment, the public may rest assured in getting the Best of Everything at and Under Wholesale Prices!!! The STOCK consist* of every description of DRAPERY GOODS in SILKS, SHAWLS, MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS, BLANKETS HOSIERY. MILLINERY LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDER CLOTHING CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, Sec. Dressmaking on the Premises. Country Orders carefully and promtly executed. Comparison Invited. THE ENTIRE STOCK TO BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST!!! A TINABURY& /^lO., 204 fc 206. QUEEN-STREET. Tj. 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, IS77' '



AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—o3, Queen-street. SLOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £29 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend-L, w . Total amount I ingover p Ol "w*-' Repayable. Is. d. £ s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 113 9 2 8 years I 7 6 156 7 6 10 years j 6 3 162 15 3 DEPOSITS received repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest, at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-strcetf ONEY TO LENir^X"i^rgeliurT<r Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of intoret c—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND iiTTarge 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. M" ~ "ONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY r TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Yaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. ———"———— _ ——i—..... i. .-■--._., u ...,.._... AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVI DENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, &C. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Wellington. It is found in the course of business that mistakes frequently occur, in consequence of the similarity of title assumed by some of the new Life Offices recenily established in the Australian Colonies. The public are requested to note that the Australian Mutual Provident Society is the correct designation of the oldest Mutual Life Offioe in Australia. Present Annual Revene exceeds .. .. .. £170,000. Accumulated Funds exceed £2,000,000. The New business for the year 1376 was 1559 proposals accepted and completed, assuring £1,652,575, and producing a new annual revenue of £56,300. Persons assuring with this office share the whole profits, and a bonus is declared every fif th year. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland: Alexander Saunders. nVTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE ___. INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve £65,000 This purely Local Company Insures against FIRE and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Rroperty, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Prompt and Liberal Settlement op Claims. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, •_uckland Branch AU STRA LI A N MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY, ESTABLISHED IN THE YEAR 1549, FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE. New Zealand Branch : Head Office- Wellington. The Annual Revenue exceeds £170,000 The Accumulated Fund now exceeds £2,000,000. The Society has paid to representatives of deceased members upwards of £700,000. The Society has divided amongst its members £113,000, yielding reversionary bonus addi tions amounting to £910,000. The New Business for the year 1876 was 1559 Polices, assuring £1,652,575, producing a new annual reveii'ie of £56,300. Persons assuring in this office share the whole profits, and a bonus is declared every fifth year. The annual report, prospectuses, and proposal form 111113- be had (or will be sent post free), on application to the Branch Office, or to any of the Society's agents. Agent for Auckland— ALEX. SAUNDERS. "XTE W ZEALAND INSURANCE JJ. COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital __. £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property _aay be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. <_r Losses Promptly Paid. ftVCOROK P. PTRRQTC. Man>__•«. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. 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. BOARDMAN, Manager. HE UNION FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. The List of Applications will CLOSE on the 15th instant, up to which date amplications will be received by the Union Bank of Australia, where forms can be obtained. ALEXANDER SAUNDERS, Broker for the Company. |5> E M 0~ V A L. We beg to intimate to our friends and cus tomers that we have Removed our Office to New Building at our Yards in Custom-house street, adjoising the Britomart Hotel, wher we hope by strict attention to the requirements of our customers to merit a continuance of the patronage hitherto so liberally afforded. Orders punctually attended to. W. & G. WINSTONE, Custom-house-street. O TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO WAIKATO and the LAKES. BUGGIES (DOUBLE AND SINGLE), AND SADDLE HORSES, ALWAYS READY FOR HIRE AT REASONABLE CHARGES. Parties intending t« go througii to the Lake provided with first-class animals by B. EDWARDS (Late of Cobb & Co.), LIVERY STABLEKEEPER, Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton, Waikato. , "VTOTIUE OF R E M O VA L. I R. BULL, Coach Painter and Trimmer, late of Upper Queen-street, has REMOVED to Dur ham-street, next to Bu_k;and's Sale Yards, 1 Several Light Traps for Sale.



c^^iMsff_tc> <l^tlSl!__- AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University op New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are Gth February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY. 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c, Mr. Harrison. French (Commercial and Con%-ersational), Moss. F. Pe_t__r. 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. Q— '— T J Q "—_; For Immediate Sale, 113 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Ffelensville Railway Station; 209 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered with' timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c, the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitken, Land Agent. DOO1 r A ND~S HO E TRA DE A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON OF MODERATE MEANS. FOR SALE—The Lease, Fixtures, and Good will of that. Centrally-situated SHO p, Queen street, junction of Grey-street, in consequence af retiring from the Retail Trade. Apply to GEORGE HEMUS, Excelsior Factory, Auckland. XOHN QOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, _.nd a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. 4.11 of which can be dealt with 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. HA SH T O N & SON, • HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 3, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— EPSOM.—Commodious Family Residence, with stable, coach-house, cow-sheds, &c, erected upon 15 acres of good land, large portion in ._rass, remainder in orchard and ornamental trees and shrubs. EP S O M.—Large Verandah Cottage, with stables, &c, eight acres of land, in grass and = NEWTON ROAD.—Comfortable four-roomed Cottage, with wash-house and good well; now let to a good tenant. NEWTON ROAD—Five-roomed House and Shop, well built and complete, registered stove. GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable well-built Verandah Cottage, with freehold allotment, 50 feet, by 120 feet,- 2-stall Stable and good well. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hotel —A icomfortablo 7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. PONSONBY—Six-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about 12 acres in all. NORTH SHORE.—Good 3ites for small Homesteads of from one to five acres on the road to the Lake. TO BE LET :— r THREE KINGS. — A nine-roomed House, with stable, out-buildings, garden, and orchard, if] acres in all. For lease for 3or 4 years. PARNELL.—Four-roomed Cottage and gar den, overlooking the Domain. GRAFTON ROAD. — Five-roomed Cottage and garden. BRIGHTON ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cottage, with garden, next to the residence of Reader Wood, Esq. WAKEFIELD-STREET.-Large Shop near Q _IGC__-St_"CCt HARDING-STREET.—Five-roomed Cottage. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. QUEEN-STREET.—Those centrally situated premises in Queen-street, adioining Arthur's Auction Mart, lately in the occupation of Mr. C. Burton, Confectioner. For Lease for a term of seven years. ROYAL HOTEL.—Premises in Eden Crescent, formerly known as the Royal Hotel, for Lease. WYND HA M CHAM BE R S.—Solicitors' Offices. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.-Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. FREDK. HE WIN.] [HENRY HEWIN milE "OEST /10FFEE IS AT F. HEWIN & BROTHER'S. ALWAYS GOOD ALIKE, AT F. HEWIN & BROTHER'S. FRENCH & INDIAN CONDIMENTS, In Great Perfection, as usual, at F. HEWIN & BROTHERS. Specialities ! Specialities ! i True Indian Currie r-s / : True Indian Chut- Mushrooms and ) ) ney ' Butter I ) Real French Sar- r —, French Beans ( \ dines * ' Oxford Sausage ( ( French Mustards , - German Sausage / i French Vinegars j j Essence of Rennett) ) French Fruits . J Jugged Hare ( ) Truffled Pates De , — N Hare Soup ( \ Joi Gras > Mock Turtle i [ Truffled Pates of Ox Tail J I Partridge.Wood I j Chili Vinegar I ) cock. Quail, &c. L J Tarragon Vinegar ( \ Truffles Fines de , _ lince Meat ( ( Perigord v , Plum Pudding , ( Asparagus, long Tunny Fish ) ) tins f | Guava Jelly, ( ) Greer Peas, 1 and L ) Sec, Sec. ( ( 2 lbs. _,_ ) FOR THE BEST CHEESE, SMOKE-DRIED BACON, HAMS, I AND GOOD BUTTER, j GO TO F. HEWIN & BROTHER'S, PROVISION FACTORS, AND FANCY GROCERS, TITT. T 1 T.m-1 CORNWR OF QUEEN AND THE J. POl, WELLESLEY-STREETS, Opposite United Service Hotel, AUCKLAND. & j_^g_«w_kTri H E st vd- (&ofipfil^To STAND AT EPSOM The Trotting Stallion "YOUNG PERFORMER." Printed Cards will give further information. Priaes for his Produce will be placed at the disposal of the Agricultural and Pastoral Asso ciation of Auckland.—Apply to ISAAC GWYNNE, 1 Prince Albert Hotel, Epsom.



ALBERT HALL. __r TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! -x£a GR AN D ENTER TA IN ME N T Will be given by the Members of the NAVAL BRIGADE VARIETY TROUPE, In the above Hall. To conclude with a QUADRILLE PARTY for holders of First and Sccond-ciass Tickets. Admission :—Back Seats, Is; Second Seats, 2s ; First Seats, 3s. ]^T EWMA RX E T II ATH TEMPERANCE VARIETY TROUPE. TUESDAY. Htii AUGUST, A CONCERT Will bo held in the above Hall, consistine- of Songs, Sec, by well-known amateurs-.- The whole to conclude with the side-splittinc: farce of "Circus Dick." After which a SELECT QUADRILLE PARTY will be found. Admission :—Concert and Dance, 2s ; Concert only. Is. To commence at . p.m. W. 11. SCEATS, Manager. PR I N"C ES S TItEA TR E, WELLINGTON. The above spacious Theatre is now OPEN for Engagement by Dramatic Companies, Lecturers, &c. It is situated in one of the most populoar parts of Wellington, and has been fitted up re plete with every convenience. The Building will hold 750 persons. Theatrical Companies &c, engaged by the Proprietors on favourable terms. Address BOYD & CO., Wellington. Q N SALE, Pee "Ceara," "Miss Kilmaxsegg" " fairlie," " camille," amd Late Arrivals — 190 tons FLOUR, in sacks. 15 tons FLOUR, 1001b. bags. 25 tons FLOUR, 501b. bags. 12 „ OATMEAL. 1J „ PEARL BARLEY 35 „ BRAN 700 sacks OATS 60 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 11 „ „ BACON & HAMS 18 bales NELSON HOPS T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STP.EET AND VULCAN LAME. "C. LOU R ! POLL ARD ! BRA N~ The undersigned have For Sale— QA A TONS FLOUR, in Sacks. 100's and 50's, J. T. Evans and Co., Oamaru Hassell and Co., Oamaru Inwood, Timaru Cliff, x'imaru Parr, Timaru -Anderson and Co., Dunedin R. Anderson, Dunedin Saunders, Christchurch BRAN, POLLARD, MAIZE, OATS, BARLEY. B. TONKS & CO. iwp E W G O O D S. PATI DE FOIE GRAS SPANISH OLIVES ESSENCE OF COFFEE COCOA AND MILK CHOCOLATE AND MILK E-IRDS-EYE CHILLIES CALVES-FEET JELLY' CURRY POWDER CURRY PASTE. i^LOSE "OR OTHERS, TEA DEALERS, Queen-street. Ip O T T E R & CO., DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON SALE: 60 doz. French Waxed Calf 100 doz. Basils (assorted) 5000 Stonbridge Fire Bricks 200 casks Cement 800 bags Salt, fine and coarse 20 cases Bottled Salt 300 boxes Candles (Belmont and Gondas) 200 boxes Starch, white and blue 50 cases Jams (K.B. and Peacocke's) Sugar, Company's, Mauritius, and En glish Crushed Loaf Tea, chests, half-chests, and boxes Flour (Saunders, and other brands) Tar and Pitch Muntz Metal, 14 to 21 oz. Boiled and Raw Oil, in drums White Lead Sheathing Nails, 1 and 1-J inch Sardines, -1- and -}_'s (Albert's) Herrings, Vinegar Mustard (Colman's and Kent's) Currants, Raisins, Soap, Blue Tobacco, Vestas Paper, and Paper Bags Cornflour, Cocoa, and Chocolate Confectionery, L. & P. Sauce Dr. Townshend's Sarsaparilla Whiting, Soda, Crystals Soap Powder, Miller's Baking Powder Potatoes (Auckland and Canterbury) Cheese, Butter, &c, &c. ft N~ SAL E, TO ARR I V E,- Belmont and Brandon Candles Currants, casks and cases Sardins, half and quarter tins. Sec, Sec, Sec W. S. LAURIE. 7, WYNDHAM-STREET. IMPORTANT NOTICE. E. WATERS Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his __r DINING ROOMS =§Sa have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is th<4 most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. There are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a -period of oyer eight years is a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICAC XT OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustrated and Comic Jour nals,, together with the leading London News papers, are laid on the tables immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence that he will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his- loeaFy mannfactured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English mako?s. He has removed his Factory to Durharti-sireet West, where ho has fitted up all the saost modern machinery o_ the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Con-fectio sf.b, UEEN-BTREET-