The Evening Star.

Vol. VIIL—No. 2,229.

AUCKLAND, F.Z., FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



T> EGU LA R MONTHLY _3K&£3?S: J£\) STEA M COMM UN ICATION "qsseaKEZ'Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 16th May. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. April 20,1877. ■TNI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table—April 1877. lOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL iINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manpkau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. "Train* * Well'ngtox Saturday, 28th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Thur., May3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11a.m. FOR SYDNEY, from Quekn-street Wiiakf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, MayS, 12 noon. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. cjteam communication Jl2g|ifc|;ks BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND *^^Bffi^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland- Saturday, 12 noon From Thames- Friday, 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 5.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. «ga^^ T^OR THE HOT SPRINGS, jggSggg: V MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "a^arKAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. j 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. j Mahurangt. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday : at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday i and Friday at 10 a.m., Avhen tides will allow. i Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shinping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. •aartfe^ OITEAM TO RIVERHEAD lg||g||^ O ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under:— i From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. ' J. CASEY & SON. j «sa^.^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. ' For Port Albert, Otamacea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning ! on Friday. ■ Passengers for Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 p.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. J. CASEY & SON. TtToR RUSSELL, WANGA ,]g|||kg» r ROA, AND MANGONUI. I The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). • Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The 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 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 :— Friday; April 27 Wednesday, May 2 Monday, May 21 Monday, May 7 Friday, May 25 . Friday, May 11 Wednesday, May 30 Wednesday, May 16 •, . June. Monday, June 4 Monday. June 18 Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. MoGREGOR. Manager. •adte^TITAIKATO STEAM NAVI IIaSES^ W GATION & COAL MINING «aHMKJiW» COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO 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. I M E TABLE. **" S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, os. . Freight, 10s per ton. M. NTCCOL. Agent. «^ks&?^ CiTEAM"TO THE WADE ~||&gg|:k3 and puhoi. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 8 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return. 13s. Wifl call at Brown's and Long Hay if required. Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs. Holmes Bros. Weather and other circumstances permitting. HOLMES BROS' & CO., Agents. W A 1 U X U" "*™iES* The sß> TAM O1 SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Friday, 27th, 5 p.m. Saturday, 28th, 10 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the storeßOf Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrarw. J. Hurat & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. NOTICE. The s.s.' Tarn o' Shanter 1 will be laid up to be overhauled, &c, and will resume work on Fri day, as per time table. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onebnnga or Newmarket. ,s^ga^aTEAM TO COROMANDEL. **™ywii>TW> The new iron s.s. XI N A W. Adams, Master, will leave as follows :—•■ From Auckland — From Coromandel— Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, lp.m. Return Tickets, available from Monday to Saturday, inclusive:—Saloon, 13s; Single do., So; Deck do., os. .... Wither and other circumstances permitting. .Wcaartioulara apply to %p E. G.BMITH, Queen-street: Jffr. W. SMITH. Queen-street Wharf. sl£ZSr mHE JBrigantine FLIRT, -^wCNs. JL 100 tons register, Johst Tg^fekl^^ Trader between At QKLAN.O and



<^^^^T>ACIFIC MAIL STEAM "^^**^ SHIP GOMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KAN DAVU AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iran Scre-w Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, H. C. Deaeborne, Commander, will leave Auckland on WEDNESDAY, the 9th May, foi the above ports, carrying H.B.M. Mails. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, « Agents, Auckland. «£ss^^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION _fi|ll|fe£:kJ WITH THE THAMES AND *SisSe3a*COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Enterprise—Friday, 8 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight ! All car^-0 to be alongside one hour before sail | ing. ! Weather and other circumstances permitting. I 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 seven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. EDWARDS. Manager. ! «f^g§^.]P O R W A I U X U. ! eP#S" OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. <e%^S^^%T A I W E R A, ,J§§|j|g; Vt 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 fob Board, including Baths, Towels, &c, to 15s. for First class, and 10s. for Second-class, from SATUR DAY till MONDAY. The Steamer will leave every Saturday at 2 p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. o» Monrtavs. TZ~Z XDRIGANTINE 'RODE- J3|2||||v J"J> RICK DHU,' FROM MEL f'IPOHMB Consignees are requested to Pass Entries at once, and Pay Freight to the undersigned. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Quoen-strccr,, Auckland. 27th April, 1877. ~7^r npiiE NEW ZEALAND >|3O^ JL SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of: — Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO .. 10f>3 MAT A URA .. 898 W AIM ATE .. 1157 OPAVVA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WA1R0A....1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....1057 WAITARA .. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest clas3 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 witli every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ters. The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading 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, QUKBN-STREET, ""rf^sT X>ASSENGERS' LINE OF ;g§SOs^ JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA *«k»!SHKS3S» 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. CRUTOKSHANK fe C 0..) _ ""^Tr^ f^ 0R LONDON DIRECT. f|SS|pms. TO FOLLOW THE igy£gg||^ GLENLORA. The Al Clipper Ship ELECTRA, 668 tons register, Captain Thomson. As the greater part of this vessel's cargo i 3 already engaged, she will have quick despatch. Good accommodation for cabin and Bteerage passengers. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 1M877. FRESH SHIPMENTS • OF SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. JAMES B L A I X I E, ViCTORU-STREfcT, (Four doors from Union Bank). AIWERA (HOT SPRINGS) HOTEL. The Manager of this establishment begs to announce that on and after Ist May proximo, the Charges will be Reduced to— Ist. Class, £2 10s. per week, or Bs. per day. 2nd Class, £110s. „ os. „ Waiwera, 21st April, 1877. WANTED KNOWN, that every des cription of Mercantile an,d Fancy I Printing is executed at the Evening Star Steam Printing Works. Latest Novelties in English and American Type; Scripts equal to I Lithography; Material for Posters and Illumi* nated Bills obtainable in no other Printing Office in the Colonies. XTICCOL, HENDRY & CO., UN AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS,, i Custom house-sthjbkt, I AUCKLAND, g}gnea for Kale* ,



T/- E R V CHEAP. NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED, AND NOW OPENED OUT :— American Dried Apples, Bd. I? lb. French Prunes, 6d. ¥ lb. Finest New Figs, Is. 2d. $ box Almond Nuts, Is. $3 lb. Crushed Loaf Sugar, in 56tb. boxes, 6d. ¥ ft. Also, r Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's Superior Goods in great perfection as usual. JELLIES. Guava Jelly, Orange Jelly, Apple Jelly, ' Red Currant, Black Currant (in jars and tins), Calves Feet Jelly, also Crosse and Blackwell's Honey and Raspjberry Vinegar. ' FANCY BISCUITS. Huntley and Palmer's Best Kinds: —Dessert, Mixed, Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Wafers, &c, &c. PROVISIONS. , BACON. CHEESE, HAM, BUTTER, EGGS, LARD. FRESH DUNEDIN OATMEAL, MAIZE-MEAL, WHEAT-MEAL, BROSE-MEAL, all at the Lowest Cash Prices. PURE TEAS. A Splendid Stock on Hand, in Chests Half-chests, and Boxes. THE BEST VALUE IN THE CITY. sar FRESH ROASTED COFFEES. "S» "Always good alike" is the standard of excellence of our Coffees. They possess great strength and full flavour, and are Fresh Ground Daily on our own Premises. COCOAS AND CHOCOLATES In Great Variety. Van Houten's Pure Soluble Cocoa, Cocoa Nibs, Epps', Fry's, Taxlor Bros., French Chocolate, Cocoa * and Milk, &c, &c. F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FANCY GROCERS, & TEA MERCHANTS, _ TT _, m „._.,.„ Corner of QUEEN and THE X POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. TWTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- J3I 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. N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metala. i X F. :.Bi.> W O vO DHA M, TEACHER: OF THE'PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January 16.1877. H. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site,' VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Office Fittings. &c. icc^ 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). t: b a l l; • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 214, Queen-street, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that he has com menced Business as above, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to secure a share of public patronage. J^ O T I C E~ T. B. H IL L Respectfully intimates to the Medical Profession, his old friends, and the public in general, that he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street, where he will be found at all hours day and night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, and Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, VtOTOUTA-STRWF.T. A TTnKT.ANT). (CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR J SCHOOL, PARNELL. Quarter Days: January 25, April 12, July 5, October 20. The next Quarter begins on THURSDAY, 12th April. JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., Hoad Master. f^ HEAP BUILDING MATERIALS. \j The undersigned have made HEAVY RE DUCTIONS in their PRICES of SASHES, DOORS, and MOULDINGS, and have on hand a Very Large and Superior Stock of First and Second-class BUILDING TIMBER, of all kinds, at Lowest Rates. Wood Turning tn all its Bwancheh—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at reduced rates. THE UNION SASH~AND DOOR COMPANY, MECHANICS' BAY. mHO S. J. H A R B U T T, wholesale brush manufacturer, Shortland-street Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. M. M~A7C~W~O N AL D, • HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. fXIHE undersigned are Cash Buyers of I GUM, at Highest Market Prices. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. Custom-house-street. 31st March. 1877. TW" OTI C E OF REMOVAL. HERR SCHOTT will receive his Pupils at his New Residence, Harbour View, Shortland- Btreet. AND"I S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Stbam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-etreet Wharf, Auckland. T>ONES ! BONES 1 BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-Btreet.br j. fc X WWW. -pOUYER, GUILLET & CO, COGNAC. TRADE MAER. [ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, Kave secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. They have always on b,ajad Hdds.. Quartar floj&u Parws. and Tmw.rial flafikn. Yn^WTXMERmN~TYiWKA" JU PHIOAL NOVBLTJKS, received by tha Mill Bte*ttieif,-"BVPHM» |?Aft n gXJHa*



CROWN HOTEL, grey-street, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side or Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or nnont.l. at reasonable rates. 7} 5r s' 'a l c, — BY, Tip: UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECfRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to H. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSH. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection ok Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. BRIERLEY'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. 4.p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. PU 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 Portrait*! taken histantaneously. ~~e or g c A~ir^nr~s Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. lyr R. T. TRAFFORD STTRORON WAKEFIELB DENTIST, |7TfJf~nl btheet. Teeth extracted: without, fain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial T«At.h <from On« to n Full Sntl. JAMES B LA KE V, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Neak Goke-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks,1 Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeyes, Bullseycs, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. B II -L_ c ~^ 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 lar^e si/.e and good colour, and their good shape effects a largo saving in Mortar. At the present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will find it advantageous to use them rather than Timber. Purchasers can cither be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES &. DALDY. Agents. ALBEET^WSSr HoTEL, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hotnl arc 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 Badk, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken install taneonsly. iyr v s i c a l notice. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of 10s., will be allowed a Discount of 2s. 6d.; or on £1 worth, 6s. A Very Choice Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will also bo ottered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford:—A Freeh Supply of Chappell's, Boosey's, and other Cheap .Musical Publications, Chaice Violin Strings, &0., &o. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 240 QUrcTTCN-STRKBT gAA CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Vjotovia-Rt.rp.et ISast.. *• Q N SALE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED- Oatmeal (Anderson's) Sydney Maize Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter Grass Seeds and Clovera Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) Boneflour (Bell's) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. J' '6 H N S O P P E T; HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. A. X, Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Rnokiug of PwHfintre.^. Clotohrtr 30. 1R?fl OPEC TX~L NOTICE" Parties sondtnpr PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Warly Train, tbonce por Ccwoh, by booking at fcbe office of JOHN SOPPBT, No. S, Quecn-stroet. Kemt tar My. W. K. Oariw. X" AIP AR A RAILWAY. To ensure- Dispatch, GOODS should lEAV3S AuokJand Wharf for the Ot*>raateft~TUEs.DAY&, By orOWb MACDOMALD,



mHE TmNCORE /COFFEE Prepared by CLOSE BROS. mHE TmNCORE /COFFEE Is Packed in One, Two, Four, Six, & Twelve Pound Canisters. mHE TjINCORE Is Prepared FROM THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Fresh Roasted and Ground. CLOSE BROS., " TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 226 & 228, Queen-street. F~ WEBSTER, )• WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: i 133. Queen-street, Auckland, <Noxt tho Union Rank>. HE. M A R L E R, • (Formerly of Marler & Twentyman, House Agents, Hart-street, Bloomsbury, Lon don), RENT & DEBT COLLECTOR, HOUSE AGENT, VALUATOR, AND ACCOUNTANT, over W. C. Dennes's Sewing Machine Depot, QUEEN-STREET. Houses for Sale. Money advanced to assist in the purchase if desired, at current rates. The central position of this office, with the experience of H. E. Marler combined, makes it one of the best in Auckland for the sale of house property. Those having Houses for sale should send or call and leave particulars. Terms : 5 per cent- on the first £100; 2} per cent. on the remainder; no extras. Tradesmens' Books kept and balanced by the week or month, as agreed upon. Highest references given. milE PHGENIX FIRE INSURANCE X COMPANY OF LONDON. Established a Century, during wliich time it has Paid in Claims, Eleven Millions Sterling. Head Office : Lombard-street. AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD The undersigned is now prepamd to effect NSURANCES at Lowest Current Rates. THOMAS H. MABIN, Superintendent for New Zealand. Office: Lower Queen-street, Opposite Fort-street. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Incorporated by Act of Parliament. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Auckland Local Director: George Burgoyne Owen, E«q. (Messrs. Owen and Graham.) Principal Medical Officer: Charles Field Goldsbro', Esq., M.D. General Agent for New Zealand : William T. J. Bell. With Sub-Agencies in all the Principal Towns. Every information on the subject of LIFE ASSURANCE ANNUITIES, and ENDOW MENTS FOR CHILDREN, afforded by J. A. Lowe, Travelling Agent to the Association ; or WILLIAM T. J. BELL, General Agent. V&, Special Features.—Age admitted on Policies, which are unchallangable from date of issun. Lowest Rates of Premiums, und no hamper ing conditions h.s to residence or occupation. WAKNOCK B R O T H E E S, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Offlao i- -T>nrhn.ni~ot.7>«i>t. A un.Vln.nrl. g T A R /A JJ OTE L, # Albert-street, Auckland. r. j. davidson, PROPRIETOR. EHREINFREDS" BITTER BEER On Draught. POINT RUSSELL HOTEL, MERCER. This Hotel is fitted up with every comfort and convenience. It is a favourite resort for Travel lers to the Waikato, being a few yards from the Wharf. A Boat kept to enable Visitors to enjoy a pul on the river. Hancock's Ale on draught, and a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, &c. J. HIGGINS, Proprietor. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] mHE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING X AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellksley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietor-.—Whi'e thank ing th" puMi<* for thei'- patronage durinw «>>o pa«t 13 ypara, W. W. & Co. would beer to inform them »hat they havo now on hand a complete ntock of th« very best dyes, and tha.t. with' heir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they ca» turn nut their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit th« Ladif s of Auckland to send their Silk and Union VnlvetvSilk and Satin Dresses, &c, to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clotbine Cleaned, Dyed, Well-pressed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wellealoy-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen wa'ted upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Office, WeUeslcy-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cu^ed. Cleaned, or Dyed. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D OWD 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. Q-YMONDS.STREET. I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all of which I shall Sell at Town Prioes. New Dress Goods in great variety —Carmalies, Lustres. Reps, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid value for money ; and a nice assortment of jMillinery. Hats, from Is. up. Dressmaking and all machine work done. Men's, Youths, and Boyß' Clothing made to order. J. H jj A P E, Appointment (s£jPsiis|Ei&'»^ Marchioness Ladyship ■™«*i "*r i^ormanby. i MPv S. PA T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. VICTOKxA'STBaBT. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auokl&nd and its vloinity that 9113 has just received, ax Afoernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materifij3 ! from home, including White and Grey French CoutilMs, Whito and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and ati'Ong Kettaring Jean; also, etixmjc Belt Elastic. TnatJflotiOti invited. W"~ARKWI)'RTH~TEMPEIIANOE HOTEL. I The above is situated within a few yards of the landing-place, and oflfera to Yiaitovs , tQ fcUft District a Comtetabis Houie k j «"»&%««-



H ° ps. j 12 bales NEW NELSON HOPS. j T. H. HALL & CO. Q N SALE, By the Undersigned :— 40 tons FLOUR, in sacks 12 „ „ in 50 and 100 lb. bags 5 „ OATMEAL 3 „ PEARL BARLEY 10 „ BRAN 90 sacks FOWL WHEAT 20 tons CANTERBURY POTATOES 6 cases BACON and HAMS (in cloth) 4 cases LARD (in bladders and tins) BUTTER (in keas) TEAS (in half-chests and boxes) EAST INDIA KIP LEATHERS SHEATHING, ROOFING AND OTHER FELTS BAKING POWDER. T. H. HALL & CO. riANTERBUUY CHEESE. 25 cases NEW AND OLD CHEESE, On Sale by , T. H. HALL & CO. WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Heuse 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. ANTED, Purchasers for best Silver on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £8 los. per set; also best Brass ' Mounted Harness £6 los. per set; a large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heaA^ work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Qneen - street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three .seta second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, anri Dray FTarnoHß. MnpO LET, a Grocer's House and JL Shop, top of Hobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobson street. O LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 245. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. ONE or two Gentlemen can be accom modated with Board and Residence in the best part of Parnell. Every comfort strictly attended to. Terms moderate.—Card of address at this office. M" ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Short land-street, next the Post-office. /41A —FOE, SALE, Building Allot- HW.IAJ» ments, 89 x 150 fret, for £10. Capital chance for working men. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, ShOrtland-street, next the Post office. FOR SALE, a Large Shop and Dwelling House in Wakeiield-street. Terms as agreed.— S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-st. jf»»"^«>/\ —CAPITAL Five - roomed 3& & *3> \Jr • Verandah Cottage, with every convenience, and two allotment of land, twenty minutes walk from the Market. —S. Vaile, Estate Agent. j£*6>/flif| —FOR SALE, Five-roomed House, Stable, Fowl-house, good well, &c, with freehold allotment 40 x XOO. —S. Vaile, House and testate Agent, Shortland sraat. next the Post-office. TTjIOR SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments JU 40 x 100 feet each, frontage to two good streets, in Bayfield, Ponsonby. Price for the whole lot, £30.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-atreel. FOR SALE, remarkably cheap, and terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, 40 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, only two miles from Papatoitoi.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Tailoring Business, with an excellent connexion, which is improv ing daily. An energetic and practical man, with a small capital, can do such a business as will ensure a competency in a few years. Liberal terms. Immediate possession. The most satisfactory reasons can be given for selling. This is a really good chance for a small capitalist.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, Commis sion Agent, 81, Queen-3treet. T>ROOKSIDE, PARNELL. FOR PRIVATE SALE, the above Valuable Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 acres of land, having a large frontage to the Parnell Road, and on which are erected a comfortable Family Residence, substantial Outhouses. &c. Further particulars, and cards to view, may be obtained at the Offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land and Estate Agents, Fort*street. FOR PRIVATE SALE—CEMENT, Cement, Cement (Knight, Bevan, and Sturgo), in first-class order, at 15/3 per cask, in lots to suit purchasers. —M. JONES & CO., Central Sale Rooms. FOX, SALE, an old established Coach and Wheelwright Business on the Thames Goldfield, doing a good trade, with a good Family Residence if required.—Apply by letter, or personally, to James Mackie, Coachbuilder &c, Grahamstown. F7)R SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomcd Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son^and Agents, Fort-street^ FOR SALE, remarkablj' Cheap, and terms very easy, a really good Seven roomed House, with slated root, and freehold allotment, 40 feetfrontaare to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, &c—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, „___ No. 8, Queen>Btreet t FOR SALE, Corner Allotmeat~si Hobson-street, being Lot 6, of Sub-divisiott of Allotments 20, 21, and 22, of Section 25, City of Auckland. Very Cheap, and terms easy.— Apply to &KOR&S StfißlN, Corner Mart ON S A L E, 300 SACKS BEST ADELAIDE FLOUR. 4<;S CABARtUIIIm, In lota to suit purchasers. STB:E! IN> THE THtSTLE HOTEL. (Neat the Theatre Royaijs Fla B f • 0 t A U LIQUORS! Mtfaafl BiiLtA&b &ooMi TOWRS SAR umtiAXM m £88



JO H N . S O• P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed House, with, every convenience, and freehold corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo streets in Newton 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-sheas, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed fanning purposes, centrally situated, being at i the junction 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 &c;., only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres of really good Land, part bush and part strong ; fern, with frontage to the main river. ! FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 j acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku; 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, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a J really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE fcSAJLIS, at an exceedingly ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 4 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 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. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Qc ren-street. SPECIAL -F O T I C E . MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay and Honkyman, as Drapers and Clothiers, beg to intimate to their friends and the public that they will OPEN ON FRIDAY, THE 23rd inst,, WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK OF MENS', YOUTHS', and BOYS' Clothing, Lambswool Underclothing & Hosiery, Flannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' Silk Umbrellas, &c. MR. LECK, Late Superintendent for COSGRAVE & CO., solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends to the new firm, and will guarantee every attention shall be paid to their esteemed favours. HOUSE AND LAND AGENCY RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. MR. THEOPHILUS COOPER, 17, INSURANCE BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND, For many years Publisher of the Daily Southern Cross" and " Weekly News," informs'his numer ous friends in Auckland and the Provinces of New Zealand, that he has commenced business as RENT and DEBT COLLECTOR, and LAND and ESTATE AGENT. Mr. Cooper assures his friends that he will conduct his business with strictness, honesty, and energy; and will be ready, whenever required, to pay in arvancr in all cases where his own safety is not im perrilled. Mr. Cooper is permitted to refer to the follow ing gentlemen, whose names are here appended: Messrs. Wilsons aud'Horton, Proprietors of the Herald and Weekly News. D: M- Luckie, Esq. Messrs. Benjamin Tonfcs and Co. Messrs. E. Porter and Co. Messrs. Hunter and Nolan. Messrs. Coupland and Co. Messrs. Russell and Devore. P. Herapath, Esq., Architect. Messrs. Holloway and Garlick. Messrs. G. W. Owen and Co. MONEY TO LEND. fFOR SALE, 240 acres of Good Land at Ara rimu, about 6 miles from River'-eaxl. FOR SALE, 140 acres of Land in that remark ably thriving settlement Port Albert. FOR HALE, Three Allotments in Ponsonbv TO LET, a Shop at the Thames, suitable for Stationery or Fancy Goods. Tradesmens outstanding accounts looked, un sharp. ■ THEOPHILUS COOPER, 17, Insurance Buildings; TO TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO WAIKATO and thb LAKES. BUGGIES (DOUBLE AND SINGLE), AND SADDLE HORSES, ALWAYS READY FOR HIRE AT REASONABLE CHARGES. Parties intending to go through to the Lakes provided with first-class animala by B. EDWARDS (Late of Cobb & Co.), LIVERY STABLEKEEPER, Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton, Waikato. EC. G A' R r • HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AOFNrr' RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR ' 129. QUEEN-STREET, few doora bjfew the Union Bank. MOlvlKi TO LEJSiJD.-A large sumTf Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and un. wards, at very low interest.-ApplHo Mr $ Aatken, Shortland-street. * ur Wi iVfONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage".""^ tvtoney to[ LEirniri^gFoFSa M°S? "t0 first-class fre£ WEY TO LEND~S"large orisSi , sums at a moderate rate of 1»L«S. Jaokson and Russell. Solicitors, "^rest,-* riEORGE cooK¥^iTjiii"i; \X From ompobitb Cqqmbbs's. ** Kyber Pass and Newmarket, Daily, Ajjffi AT • ma p.m, iv& p.m, l.io p.m. • 8,15 p.m. 3-15 p.ra. 3>tsposn, . 4,45 p.m. ; ■ 5,i5 (MAP.)®, „ 6,45 B.m- > i lb &.m> 19.3(1 a.m. ( II.SO H-m. '■ Saturday QTBailsg \ 9, 0,8% 8» &9Q> 10, 10.30-, ll